Fox News Hourly Update – 10PM ET 08/13/2025 Summary
Release Date: August 14, 2025
Host: Fox News Podcasts
Episode: 10PM ET 08/13/2025 Newscast
Middle East: Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Negotiations
[00:02] Lisa Lucera opens the newscast with an update on the ongoing negotiations between Israel and Hamas. As the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) prepare for a potential takeover of Gaza, efforts to establish a ceasefire remain uncertain.
[00:13] Trey Inks reports from Tel Aviv, highlighting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's stance. Netanyahu has stated that while Israelis are open to a ceasefire deal, they will no longer accept partial agreements. Hamas echoes this sentiment, demanding the immediate release of all remaining hostages as a precondition for resuming negotiations. In response, the Israeli army is devising plans to encircle and eventually occupy Gaza City.
Notable Quote:
"To return to negotiations, the Israeli leader wants all of the remaining hostages released at once." — Trey Inks [00:13]
Domestic Crime in Washington D.C.: Federal Takeover Announced
[00:34] Lisa Lucera transitions to domestic news, focusing on President Donald Trump's claims regarding rising crime rates in Washington D.C. Trump took to Truth Social to assert that the homicide rate in D.C. is nearly ten times higher than in Fallujah, Iraq.
[00:51] Trey Inks elaborates on the administration's response. U.S. Attorney for D.C., Jeanine Pirro, emphasizes the necessity for action against juvenile criminals. She states:
"The president wants to make the Capitol safe and beautiful, and that's exactly what we're going to do. And the only way to do that is to change the laws that have protected young children who are committing adult crimes." — Jeanine Pirro [00:51]
President Trump has ordered a federal takeover of the D.C. Police Department for an initial period of 30 days, with indications that this period could be extended based on the situation's progression.
Virginia: Suspect in Pittsylvania County Incident in Custody
[01:05] Lisa Lucera reports on a tense situation in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, located along the state's southern border with North Carolina. Multiple police officers were reportedly heard after a suspect barricaded himself inside a residence. Recent updates indicate that the suspect has been taken into custody, resolving the immediate threat.
Texas: School Bus Accident Injures Children
[01:36] Trey Inks covers a troubling incident in Leander, Texas, approximately 30 miles north of Austin. On the first day of school, a school bus transporting over 40 children rolled over on a rural road, resulting in several injuries.
[01:45] Lisa Lucera includes statements from Jill Nadeau, the Leander School Superintendent:
"The bus is new and had state-mandated seat belts that children are required to wear." — Jill Nadeau [01:45]
Nine children and the bus driver sustained injuries, with two children requiring airlifted medical attention. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation.
Legal Update: Overturning a Decades-Old Murder Conviction
[03:09] Lisa Lucera brings significant legal news from Minnesota. Prosecutors are seeking to overturn the murder conviction of Brian Hooper Sr., citing a recent confession from the state's star witness in the 1998 case.
[03:16] Jeff Manasseh reports that Chewacca Young, who is currently incarcerated in Georgia, provided a handwritten confession claiming innocence for Hooper:
"Chewacca Young, who is currently incarcerated in Georgia, in a handwritten confession, says an innocent man is sitting in prison in Minnesota for a crime he didn't commit." — Jeff Manasseh [03:16]
The conviction of Hooper was largely based on Young's testimony in the kidnapping and murder of 77-year-old Anne Prasniak in Minneapolis. Decades later, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriori announces support for a petition to vacate Hooper's conviction.
Quote:
"Prosecutors are trying to get Hooper, who's now 54, released as soon as possible. They also plan on charging Young with murder." — Jeff Manasseh [03:48]
This development marks a significant step towards justice for Hooper, who has maintained his innocence throughout his incarceration.
Florida: Bear Hunt Approved for December
[03:59] Lisa Lucera discusses environmental and wildlife management news from Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has unanimously approved a bear hunt scheduled for December, citing the need to manage the state's growing bear populations.
Opponents of the hunt argue that it is cruel and unnecessary, contending that the primary issue lies in the increasing human population encroaching on bear habitats. They view the hunt as an excuse for hunters seeking trophy animals rather than addressing habitat conservation.
Public Health: Americans’ Attitudes Towards Alcohol Consumption
[04:30] Jill Nadeau presents findings from a recent Gallup Poll indicating a shift in American attitudes toward alcohol:
- 53% of Americans now believe moderate drinking is bad for their health, a significant increase from 28% a decade ago.
- Among younger adults, two-thirds perceive drinking as unhealthy, while half of Americans aged 55 and older share this view.
- 54% of adults report consuming alcohol (liquor, beer, or wine), maintaining a consistent figure of over 60% in most Gallup Polls since 1939.
- Interestingly, younger adults are now the least likely to drink compared to older demographics, reversing previous trends.
Financial Markets: Stock Market Update
[04:55] Chris Foster provides a brief overview of the stock market's performance:
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 483 points.
- The NASDAQ increased by 31 points.
Conclusion
Lisa Lucera wraps up the newscast by reiterating the key stories covered, ensuring listeners are informed on both international and domestic fronts.
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