Fox News Hourly Update – 10PM ET 08/26/2025 Newscast

Date: August 27, 2025
Host: Lisa Licera, with field reporting by Jared Halpern, Kristin Goodwin, Ryan Schmell, and Eben Brown

Episode Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update delivers the latest on a major shake-up at the Federal Reserve, legal moves by President Trump, a tragic child murder case in California, a Congressional subpoena related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, animal neglect charges in Oregon, an AI challenge for students, and the status of two tropical storms. The broadcast focuses on national legal, political, and public interest stories shaping headlines as August closes.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Federal Reserve Shake-up & White House Politics

[00:02–00:44]

• Topic: President Trump’s firing of Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve Board Governor, and ensuing controversy.

• Details:

  • Trump’s removal of Cook is defended by the White House as unrelated to interest rate policy disputes.
  • Trump cites an “allegation of mortgage fraud” as the reason, which Cook denies.
  • Her attorney plans to sue to contest the firing, calling it unlawful.
  • Cook’s term was set to run until 2038; a replacement is being considered (potentially White House adviser Steven Myron).
  • The Senate Banking Committee will hold a hearing on Myron’s nomination next week.

• Notable Quotes:

  • Lisa Licera: “We need people that are 100% above board and it doesn’t seem like she was president.” [00:21]
  • Jared Halpern: “Trump cites an allegation of mortgage fraud by Cook for her dismissal, an accusation Cook denied. Her attorney says she will sue to prevent an unlawful firing.” [00:26]

2. President Trump’s Legal Appeals

[00:44–01:13]

• Topic: Trump’s response to a civil fraud penalty in New York.
• Details:
  • After one penalty was thrown out, Trump is asking New York’s highest court to lift remaining punishments, notably a multi-year corporate leadership ban for him and his two eldest sons.

3. California Infant Murder Charges

[01:13–01:50]

• Topic: Parents charged in the presumed death of their seven-month-old son.

• Details:

  • Jake and Rebecca Harrow charged with murder and filing a false police report in connection to their missing son Emmanuel.
  • The mother’s initial claims of kidnapping were contradicted by investigators, who continue to search for the baby, now believed to be dead.
  • Both parents have been arrested; arraignment set for September 4; held on $1 million bail each.

• Notable Quotes:

  • Kristin Goodwin: “The mother reported her baby was kidnapped after she was knocked unconscious outside of a store... but investigators... found inconsistencies in her story and were unable to rule out foul play.” [01:15]

4. Congressional Subpoena in Epstein Investigation

[02:25–03:07]

• Topic: The House Oversight Committee demands records from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein.

• Details:

  • Subpoena seeks all documents and communications, including banking records and the so-called “birthday book.”
  • The action is part of an ongoing probe into alleged mismanagement of the Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases.
  • The estate’s representatives have signaled willingness to comply.

• Notable Quotes:

  • Eben Brown: “Among the expected materials could be banking records and the infamous so-called birthday book of compiled greetings by friends and associates.” [02:45]

5. Oregon Zoo Owner Indicted

[03:07–03:34]

• Topic: Animal neglect and criminal charges against Ryan Tenney, owner of West Coast Game Park Safari.
• Details:
  • Facing 371 counts, including 327 felonies.
  • Police found drugs, weapons, cash; 300+ animals were relocated.

6. First Lady’s AI Contest for Students

[03:34–04:00]

• Topic: Launch of an AI competition for K-12 students spearheaded by First Lady Melania Trump.

• Details:

  • Aim is to encourage youth to address local issues using AI.
  • Registration is open; government sponsor hopes to embed AI skills for future innovators.

• Notable Quotes:

  • Eben Brown: “Discover, develop and expand AI’s potential.” [03:41]
  • Ryan Schmell: “With the expectation of using it more in their adulthood. Registration for the competition is now open.” [03:45]

7. Tropical Storm Updates

[04:00–04:23]

• Topic: Status of Juliet and Fernand.
• Details:
  • Both storms are over open water and pose no immediate threat to land.
  • Juliet may briefly reach hurricane status before weakening.

Memorable Moments

• The pointed legal back-and-forth in Trump’s firing of Lisa Cook and its potential Federal Reserve implications.
• The grim turn in the California infant disappearance, highlighting investigative diligence following initial reports.
• Congressional and public appetite for more information on the Epstein case, as reflected in the House Oversight Committee’s sweeping subpoena.

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Federal Reserve firing & White House response: 00:02–00:44
• Trump’s legal maneuvers in New York: 00:44–01:13
• California infant murder charges: 01:13–01:50
• Epstein estate subpoena: 02:25–03:07
• Zoo neglect/animal rescue: 03:07–03:34
• AI student contest launch: 03:34–04:00
• Tropical Storms update: 04:00–04:23

Summary

The 10PM Fox News Hourly Update delivers urgent, wide-ranging headlines, with a focus on government oversight, justice system developments, and technology policy. It maintains a brisk, fact-forward tone, featuring direct quotes and updates from national reporters and officials. The episode highlights both immediate news (Federal Reserve shake-up, storm threats, child murder investigation) and ongoing legal or political sagas (Trump’s court battles, Epstein investigation, Congressional oversight), providing listeners with concise but detailed snapshots of the day's top stories.