Fox News Hourly Update – 10PM ET 07/10/2025 Newscast Summary
Release Date: July 11, 2025
1. Nationwide Injunction on President Trump’s Executive Order
Lisa Lacera opened the newscast by highlighting a significant legal development: a federal judge in New Hampshire has issued a nationwide injunction halting President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
“A federal judge in New Hampshire has issued a nationwide injunction pausing President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship.” [00:02]
Mike Emanuel provided further details, explaining that Judge Joseph LaPlante, a Bush appointee since 2007, determined that depriving plaintiffs of citizenship would cause irreparable harm. The judge’s decision met the criteria for a nationwide pause, staying the order for a week to allow the government to appeal.
“Judge Joseph LaPlante is a 2007 Bush appointee to the bench. LaPlante found depriving the plaintiffs of citizenship clearly was irreparable harm.” [00:13]
Emanuel noted the possibility of the case escalating quickly to the Supreme Court for emergency relief.
“This could go quickly to the Supreme Court for emergency relief.” [00:13]
2. Court Proceedings in Kilmar Abrego Garcia Deportation Case
Continuing the legal updates, Lisa Lacera reported that all parties will reconvene in court regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador. An Assistant ICE Director informed the judge that if Garcia is released pending human trafficking charges, ICE intends to detain him but has yet to decide on his deportation destination.
“Today, an assistant ICE director told the judge if Abrego Garcia is released pending human trafficking charges, he will be picked up by ICE. But they don't know where they would deport him.” [00:38]
Garcia’s attorney referenced a previous deportation to El Salvador, indicating ICE’s preference to repeat the process.
“His attorney says the last time Abrego Garcia was arrested, he was sent to El Salvador and that's what ICE wants to do again.” [00:38]
3. Senate Investigation into Butler, Pennsylvania Assassination Attempt
Lisa Lacera transitioned to national politics, announcing the Senate's ongoing investigation into the 2024 assassination attempt on President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.
“Nearly one year after it happened, the Senate continues investigating the Butler, Pennsylvania assassination attempt on President Trump.” [01:11]
Senator Ron Johnson, speaking on the matter, expressed his frustration with the FBI and Department of Justice over delays in providing necessary documents. He indicated that his committee may issue subpoenas if other committee chairs consent.
“We don't have the information, worse, continue to be stonewalled.” [01:11]
“The senator says he's waiting to see if other committee chairs will sign on before issuing the subpoena.” [01:11]
4. President Trump Announces New Tariffs on Canada and Brazil
Reporting from Capitol Hill, Ryan Schmelz conveyed President Trump’s recent tariff announcements.
“President Trump's announced a 35% tariff on goods from Canada starting August 1st. Yesterday, he imposed 50% tariffs on goods from Brazil.” [01:41]
Schmelz emphasized Fox News Radio's role in keeping America informed about such significant economic decisions.
“America is listening to Fox News.” [01:41]
5. Second Circuit Upholds New York Gun Liability Law
Lisa Lacera reported on a pivotal legal decision affecting the firearms industry. The Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan denied the appeal from gunmakers challenging a New York state law passed in 2021, which holds them liable for shootings.
“Gunmakers lose their appeal of a New York state law that could make them liable for shootings.” [02:30]
The court deemed the law constitutional and enforceable in various applications, setting a trial date for a Texas teenager involved in a fatal school incident.
6. Trial Set for Texas Teen Murder Suspect Carmelo Anthony
Don Eben Brown provided updates on a high-profile case in Texas, where Carmelo Anthony, a 17-year-old accused of stabbing another teenager to death during a school athletic event, is scheduled for trial on June 1st of the following year.
“A judge outside Dallas as teenage murder suspect Carmelo Anthony will face trial starting June 1st of next year.” [02:59]
Anthony alleges self-defense in the incident at a Frisco, Texas high school track meet, which has garnered significant attention due to racial dynamics and questions about his family's financial claims versus their actual earnings from online sources.
“Anthony is claiming self defense.” [02:59]
“The case has attracted much attention due to the race of both teens and that Anthony's family had claimed indigence to the court while accepting more than a half a million dollars in online donations.” [02:59]
7. Decline in Unemployment Benefits Claims
Lisa Lacera shared positive economic news, citing the Labor Department’s report that jobless claims decreased by 5,000 to 227,000 for the week ending July 5, surpassing analysts’ expectations of 238,000.
“Benefits fell last week, the Labor Department reports. Jobless claims for the week ending July 5 fell by 5,000 to 227,000, fewer than the 238,000 that analysts forecast.” [03:35]
8. Cierra Ortega Issues Accountability Statement
The newscast concluded with a report on former Love Island USA contestant Cierra Ortega, who apologized for a resurfaced social media post that contained a racial slur targeting Asian individuals.
“Former Love Island USA contestant Cierra Ortega apologizes for using a racial slur targeting Asian people in a resurfaced social media post.” [03:35]
Ortega addressed the Asian community directly in a five-minute Instagram video, emphasizing accountability over mere apology.
“This is not an apology video. This is an accountability video.” [03:57]
This summary encapsulates the key discussions and developments presented in the Fox News Hourly Update for the night of July 10, 2025, providing listeners with a comprehensive overview of the major news stories covered during the newscast.
