10PM ET 08/20/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 10PM ET 08/20/2025 Newscast

Date: August 21, 2025
Host: Ted Lindner
Podcast: FOX News Hourly Update

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a fast-paced rundown of the day's most pressing national and international headlines. Major themes include Texas's partisan redistricting, law and order developments in Washington D.C. under President Trump's federal control, escalating legal and political disputes involving former President Bolsonaro, ongoing diplomatic tensions surrounding the Ukraine conflict, severe weather updates, and a tribute to the late Judge Frank Caprio.

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Key Topics and Discussion Points

1. Texas Gerrymandering and Political Fallout

Segment Begins: 00:02

• The Texas House approved new congressional maps designed to give Republicans a stronger edge in the 2026 elections.
• The redistricting process was described as a “partisan gerrymander,” prompting significant opposition and legal preparation from Democrats and civil rights groups.
• • Quote [00:02] Ted Lindner: “The Texas House Wednesday approving redrawn congressional maps that would give Republicans a bigger edge in 2026, muscling through a partisan gerrymander. This is Democrats try to map out what's next.”
  • Quote [00:16] Garrett Tenney: “Democrats have spent a lot of time laying the groundwork for their forthcoming lawsuits… arguing that it diminishes the voting power of people of color. And advocacy groups are also gearing up for legal battles… asking a federal court to set aside dates for a hearing on whether the map should be blocked ahead of next year's midterm elections.”

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2. Federal Takeover in Washington D.C.: Crime and Policy

Segment Begins: 00:38

• Over a week into President Trump’s federal takeover, National Guard troops remain deployed in D.C.
• Statistically significant drops in violent crime and robberies are reported since the takeover began:
  • Violent crime in D.C. reportedly fell 35% in nine days.
  • Robberies reported down by 55%.
• The federal intervention remains highly politicized:
  • Democrats in Congress continue to oppose the measure.
  • Mayor Bowser, though critical, admits the president is within his rights.
• • Quote [00:38] Ted Lindner: “Vice President J.D. Vance joins Fox's the Ingram Angle saying that the president's takeover has made major changes… Violent crime has dropped in D.C. 35% in nine days. Robberies in D.C. have dropped 55% in nine days.”
  • Quote [00:53] Ted Lindner: “Democrats on Capitol Hill remain opposed… Democratic Mayor Bowser has stated that although she believes this action is unnecessary, the president is acting within his power.”

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3. Hurricane Erin Threatens the East Coast

Segment Begins: 01:22

• Hurricane Erin prompts a state of emergency in North Carolina; tropical storm warnings extend into Virginia.
• Most intense effects expected on the Outer Banks and other coastal areas; significant flooding and rip current risks for New England and the Mid-Atlantic heading into the weekend.
• • Quote [01:22] Adam Klotz: “No real landfall here… A lot of those outer bank islands are those kind of spots that are going to see the worst of this… flooding moving into some of these areas.”
  • Quote [01:51] Ted Lindner: “North Carolina under a state of emergency. America's listening to FOX News.”

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4. International News: Bolsonaro and Ukraine Peace Talks

Segment Begins: 02:32

a. Bolsonaro’s Possible Asylum Bid

• Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro allegedly considered fleeing to Argentina for asylum, per newly revealed police documents.
• Bolsonaro faces possible charges related to obstruction of justice and an alleged coup attempt.
• • Quote [02:32] Ted Lindner: “Brazil's former president Bolsonaro considered fleeing to Argentina to seek asylum… drafted a letter to President Javier Milei in February claiming political persecution.”

b. Russia Pushes Back on Ukraine Security Guarantees

Segment Begins: 03:00

• Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov rebuffs the idea of security guarantees for Ukraine that exclude Russia, dismissing Western progress toward a peace deal.
• Russia insists any such guarantees must come from all five permanent UN Security Council members, effectively giving Moscow a veto.
• • Quote [03:00] Jackie Heinrich: “Russia saying that they won't agree to security guarantees for Ukraine unless Russia is part of the group providing that security.”
  • Quote [03:18] Ted Lindner quoting Lavrov: “Seriously discussing security issues without the Russian Federation is an utopia, a road to nowhere.”
  • Quote [03:25] Jackie Heinrich: “Security guarantees should come from the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, which also includes China, giving Moscow another lever to veto implementation.”

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5. Obituary: Judge Frank Caprio (The “Nicest Judge in the World”)

Segment Begins: 03:37

• Judge Frank Caprio, famous for his compassion on the TV show “Caught in Providence,” passed away at 88 from pancreatic cancer.
• Lauded for empathetic rulings and uplifting exchanges, he became a viral figure and a local hero.
• • Quote [03:42] Monica DeLuca: “Frank Caprio… has passed away at the age of 88 due to complications from pancreatic cancer.”
  • Quote [04:07] Frank Caprio (archive): “The fact that you said you want to give back to this country is very meaningful to me and I think you're going to be successful. Don't give up.”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Texas Redistricting:
  • Garrett Tenney: “Democrats have spent a lot of time laying the groundwork for their forthcoming lawsuits… arguing that it diminishes the voting power of people of color.” [00:16]
• On D.C. Law Enforcement Action:
  • Ted Lindner: “Violent crime has dropped in D.C. 35% in nine days. Robberies in D.C. have dropped 55% in nine days.” [00:38]
• On Ukraine Talks:
  • Sergey Lavrov (via Ted Lindner): “Seriously discussing security issues without the Russian Federation is an utopia, a road to nowhere.” [03:18]
• On Judge Caprio’s Legacy:
  • Frank Caprio (archive): “The fact that you said you want to give back to this country is very meaningful to me and I think you're going to be successful. Don't give up.” [04:07]

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Segment Timestamps

• Texas Redistricting: 00:02 – 00:38
• D.C. Federal Takeover & Crime: 00:38 – 01:22
• Hurricane Erin Update: 01:22 – 01:51
• (Ads skipped)
• Bolsonaro & Argentina Asylum: 02:32 – 03:00
• Ukraine Peace Talks & Russia Response: 03:00 – 03:37
• Judge Frank Caprio Obituary: 03:37 – 04:25

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Summary

This FOX News Hourly Update moves briskly through a range of major stories with a clear, direct tone. Political divides in Texas, federal law enforcement actions, electoral controversies abroad, diplomatic standoffs between Russia and the West, extreme weather, and a poignant tribute to a beloved judge capture the breadth of the news cycle. The episode highlights shifting power dynamics in American politics, global security tensions, and human stories that resonate beyond the headlines.

Transcript

[Ted Lindner]

Redrawing the maps in Texas, I'm Ted Lindner. Fox News. The Texas House Wednesday approving redrawn congressional maps that would give Republicans a bigger edge in 2026, muscling through a partisan gerrymander. This is Democrats try to map out what's next.

[Garrett Tenney]

So far, Democrats have spent a lot of time laying the groundwork for their forthcoming lawsuits against the redistricting plan, arguing that it diminishes the voting power of people of color. And advocacy groups are also gearing up for legal battles over the new map and are asking a federal court to set aside dates for a hearing on whether the map should be blocked ahead of next year's midterm elections.

[Ted Lindner]

Fox's Garrett Tenney. Over a week into President Trump's federal takeover, the police force in Washington, D.C. national Guard troops continue their deployment on the streets of Capitol Hill, working alongside local law enforcement. Vice President J.D. vance joins Fox's the Ingram Angle saying that the president's takeover has made major changes to the nation's capital. Violent crime has dropped in D.C. 35% in nine days. Robberies in D.C. have dropped 55% in nine days. Democrats on Capitol Hill remain opposed to the president's takeover. However, Democratic Mayor Bowser has stated that although she believes this action is unnecessary, the president is acting within his power. And Hurricane Erin expected to bring harsh conditions to the east coast of the United States. Fox's Adam Klotz has the very latest for us.

[Adam Klotz]

So no real landfall here. Tropical storm warning from North Carolina stretching up into Virginia. A lot of those outer bank islands are those kind of spots that are going to see the worst of this. The wind's not horribly strong as we still are fairly far out to sea. Actual flooding moving into some of these areas. And then as we get later in the week, we watch the storm continue to track north. Now, it's probably not as close to landfall at this point, but it still will impact some area beaches as you head into the weekend. So getting up along New England and in parts of the mid Atlantic, you're looking at a high rip current risk.

[Ted Lindner]

North Carolina under a state of emergency. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Ted Lindner]

Brazil's former president Bolsonaro considered fleeing to Argentina to seek asylum. That according to federal police documents seen by the Associated Press. The report includes messages showing Bolsonaro drafted a letter to President Javier Milei in February claiming political persecution. This comes as Bolsonaro faces possible charges for obstruction of justice tied to an alleged coup plot. Pushback today from Russia's foreign minister after the US And European leaders appear to be making progress on a potential peace deal to end the war in Ukraine.

[Jackie Heinrich]

Ukraine the White House is not reacting after the Kremlin poured cold water on these claims of progress that we've been talking about. Russia saying that they won't agree to security guarantees for Ukraine unless Russia is part of the group providing that security. This is what the foreign minister, Sergei.

[Ted Lindner]

Lavrov said seriously discussing security issues without the Russian Federation is an utopia, a road to nowhere.

[Jackie Heinrich]

Russian state media the Kremlin dug in further saying security guarantees should come from the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, which also includes China, giving Moscow another lever to veto implementation.

[Ted Lindner]

Fox's Jackie Heinrich and the so called nicest judge in the world has died. Fox's Monica DeLuca with the story.

[Monica DeLuca]

Frank Caprio, who served as a judge for the Providence Municipal court for almost 40 years, has passed away at the age of 88 due to complications from pancreatic cancer. The Rhode island judge was best known for his syndicated TV show Caught in Providence which was nominated for a Daytime Emmy award. He was elected judge in 1985 and became famous for showing compassion to people with traffic violations and other non violent crimes.

[Frank Caprio]

The fact that you said you want to give back to this country is very meaningful to me and I think you're going to be successful. Don't give up. I hope so. I hope so, you, Honor.

[Monica DeLuca]

Judge Caprio was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December 2023, finishing his last radiation treatment the following May. Monica DeLuca, Fox News and I'm Ted Lindner.

[Ted Lindner]

This is FOX News.

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