Fox News Hourly Update - 10PM ET Newscast Summary (Release Date: July 13, 2025)

The latest episode of the Fox News Hourly Update provided listeners with comprehensive coverage of national and international events, ranging from political developments and immigration issues to natural disasters and aviation safety. This detailed summary captures the key discussions, insights, and conclusions presented during the broadcast.

1. President Trump's Support for DOJ Leaders and New Tariff Announcements

Alexandria Hoff opened the newscast by reporting on President Trump's recent social media activity and policy announcements:

• Support for DOJ Leadership:

  • Timestamp [00:02]: President Trump publicly endorsed FBI Director Jack Callaghan and Attorney General Bondi. However, he withheld support for FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, who is contemplating resignation due to conflicts with Attorney General Bondi regarding the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.

• Imposition of 30% Import Tariffs:

  • Timestamp [00:33]: President Trump announced a significant tariff increase, imposing a 30% import tax on goods from the European Union and Mexico, effective next month.

  • Katie Byrne elaborated on the international response, noting French President Emmanuel Macron's disapproval:

    "This announcement comes after weeks of intense engagement by the commission in negotiations with the United States on the basis of a solid offer made in good faith." (Timestamp [00:33])

  • The tariffs are part of Trump's strategy to address border security issues, particularly combating cartel activities. The administration expressed dissatisfaction with Mexico's efforts in securing the border, highlighting ongoing challenges:

    "Mexico still has not stopped the cartels who are trying to turn all of North America into a narco trafficking playground." (Timestamp [00:33])

2. Controversial Florida Migrant Detention Center Tour

The update shifted focus to immigration and detention facilities in Florida:

• Alligator Alcatraz Detention Center:

  • Timestamp [01:08]: A group of lawmakers toured the newly established and controversial migrant detention center, colloquially known as "Alligator Alcatraz."

  • Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz criticized the facility, describing the conditions as harsh:

    "The environment inside the facility was brutal. The conditions that we saw inside this internment camp... were really appalling." (Timestamp [01:25])

  • In response, Stephanie Hartman, spokesperson for the Florida Division of Emergency Management, defended the facility:

    "The facility meets all required standards and is in good working order, has plenty of air conditioning." (Timestamp [01:34])

  • Governor Ron DeSantis accused Democrats of prioritizing undocumented migrants over American taxpayers:

    "America is listening to Fox News." (Timestamp [01:34])

3. Ongoing Flash Flooding in Central Texas

Natural disasters and their impact were prominently featured:

• Search and Rescue Efforts:

  • Timestamp [02:32]: Alexandria Hoff reported on the devastating flash floods in Central Texas, where over 170 individuals remain missing post the recent flooding event.

  • Katie Byrne provided an on-the-ground perspective from Kerrville, Texas:

    "Night and day crews are working. They're hiking through riverbanks, cutting away at piles of dense debris with cadaver dogs and dive teams continue to search the water as they monitor rain in the forecast." (Timestamp [02:43])

  • The region faces an additional threat of thunderstorms, maintaining a Level 2 out of 4 flash flood risk:

    "It really would only take one thunderstorm to cause flooding in a region that's already so saturated." (Timestamp [02:43])

  • Tragic personal stories emerged, including the loss of 12-year-old Shiloh Wilson, a young rodeo competitor:

    "His family says he will be buried there with his parents as they were in an RV park nearby that got swept away by this catastrophic flooding." (Timestamp [02:43])

  • The death toll has risen to at least 120 people, underscoring the severity of the disaster.

4. Preliminary Report on Air India Crash

Aviation safety and investigation updates were also discussed:

• Details of the Crash:

  • Timestamp [03:27]: Alexandria Hoff introduced the latest on the Air India crash that resulted in 260 fatalities last month.

  • Katie Byrne summarized the preliminary findings from India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau:

    "Fuel to the plane was cut off moments before that crash. The flight lasted about 30 seconds between takeoff and crash. Fuel control switches for the engines were moved from the run to the cutoff position, starving both engines of fuel." (Timestamp [03:39])

  • The report highlighted confusion among the pilots regarding the switch settings, and although one engine was restarted, the plane could not maintain altitude.

• Official Response:

  • Timestamp [04:20]: India's Civil Aviation Minister emphasized the preliminary nature of the findings, cautioning against premature conclusions:

    "The report's findings are preliminary and no one should jump to conclusions." (Timestamp [04:20])

5. Conclusion and Additional Information

The newscast also featured promotional segments for LegalZoom and NetSuite, offering services for business registration and management solutions, respectively. However, in alignment with the summary guidelines, these non-content sections have been omitted from this overview.

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update provided listeners with timely and in-depth coverage of pressing issues, including political maneuvers, immigration policies, natural disaster response, and aviation safety concerns. Notable quotes from key figures were incorporated to highlight the perspectives and developments discussed during the broadcast.