Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 10PM ET 09/02/2025 Newscast
Date: September 3, 2025
Host: Lisa Lucera, FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update delivers concise coverage of major national and international news headlines on the evening of September 2, 2025. Key topics include President Trump’s intent to deploy the National Guard to Chicago and Baltimore, legal fallout over federal intervention in local law enforcement, U.S. military lawyers assisting overloaded immigration courts, a high-profile military parade in China, the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Afghanistan, the death of actor Graham Greene, and developments in the arrest of writer Graham Linehan.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. National Guard Deployment to Chicago and Baltimore

• President Trump’s Announcement
  President Trump intends to send the National Guard to Chicago and Baltimore to control rising crime rates, though specifics on timing remain unclear.

  • Quote:
    • Lisa Lucera: “President Trump says he will send the National Guard to Chicago and Baltimore to combat crime.” [00:02]

• Governor JB Pritzker’s Rejection and Critique
  Illinois Governor JB Pritzker opposes the action, arguing it insults Chicagoans and is unwarranted, vowing legal action if necessary.

  • Notable Quotes:
    • JB Pritzker: “He is insulting the people of Chicago by calling our home a hellhole. And anyone who takes his word at face value is insulting Chicagoans, too.” [00:26]
    • “I have an obligation when we lose, when 20 people are killed over the last two and a half weeks and 75 are shot with bullets.” [00:10]

• Legal Precedent from California
  A judge in California ruled the Trump administration broke the law in a previous National Guard deployment to Los Angeles. The White House has promised to appeal.

  • Lisa Lucera: “A judge in California, ruling the Trump administration broke the law in deploying the National Guard to LA this summer. The White House has indicated that it will appeal.” [00:37]

2. Military Lawyers Assigned to Immigration Courts

• Defense Secretary’s Plan
  Defense Secretary Pete Hegsett approved sending up to 600 military lawyers to temporarily assist with the immigration case backlog, now at roughly 3.5 million. [00:55]

• Strain on Immigration Courts
  The backlog grows as the administration increases arrests/deportations, while judges resign or are fired.

  • Reporter: “Hundreds of military lawyers are being drafted into temporary immigration duty… with cases growing as the Trump administration ramps up arrest and deportations of immigrants in the country illegally.” [00:55]

• Justice Department’s Role
  The Justice Department (DOJ) oversees immigration courts and requested assistance from the Department of Defense.

3. International: Chinese Military Parade

• High-Profile Attendance
  Chinese leader Xi Jinping hosts Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un for a parade marking WWII’s end anniversary.

  • Lisa Lucera: “Chinese leader Xi Jinping hosting Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korea's Kim Jong Un and others at a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.” [01:33]

• Xi’s Remarks
  In his speech, Xi called for the “eradication of the roots of war” and remembrance of war’s victims.

4. Afghanistan Earthquake Aftermath

• Death Toll and Devastation
  Over 1,400 deaths are confirmed after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, with the toll expected to rise.

  • Lisa Lucera: “More than 1400 deaths are reported after Sunday night's earthquake in Afghanistan.” [03:09]

• Humanitarian Obstacles
  Rugged terrain hinders relief efforts, while restricted aid and shuttered clinics exacerbate the crisis.

  • Chris Foster: “Thousands of people are injured, and the United nations coordinator for Afghanistan expects the casualty rate to be exponentially higher than what's known so far.” [03:13]
  • “The US and other countries have cut aid for Afghanistan in part because of the Taliban's restrictions on women and girls and terrorism concerns.” [03:30]
  • “The UN says more than 420 health facilities are closed due to lack of funding, 80 of them in the eastern part of the country where the earthquake happened.” [03:44]

5. Notable Death: Graham Greene

• Passing of a Trailblazing Actor
  Actor Graham Greene, Oscar-nominated for “Dances With Wolves,” dies at age 73.
  • Lisa Lucera: “Graham Krien, the actor best known for his Oscar nominated role in Dances With Wolves, has died after a long illness.” [03:52]
  • Michelle Paulino: “A trailblazer for indigenous actors, Green broke through as Kicking Bird in the 1990 classic, earning an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor. He went on to star in Maverick, Die Hard With a Vengeance, the Green Mile, Molly's Game... Reservation Dogs, The Yellowstone prequel 1883, The Last of Us and Tulsa King.” [03:58]

6. Legal Issues Abroad: Graham Linehan

• British Writer Arrested
  Graham Linehan, known for “Father Ted” and “The IT Crowd,” was arrested at Heathrow over social media posts about transgender people.
  • Lisa Lucera: “Police didn't name Linehan but said it had arrested a man at the airport on suspicion of inciting violence... He claims he's not allowed to post on X as a condition of his release.” [04:28]
  • He faces an additional upcoming court case on related charges. [04:37]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “He is insulting the people of Chicago by calling our home a hellhole. And anyone who takes his word at face value is insulting Chicagoans, too.”
  — JB Pritzker [00:26]

• “The United nations coordinator for Afghanistan expects the casualty rate to be exponentially higher than what's known so far.”
  — Chris Foster [03:13]

• “A trailblazer for indigenous actors, Green broke through as Kicking Bird in the 1990 classic, earning an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor.”
  — Michelle Paulino [03:58]

Timestamps of Key Segments

• National Guard Announcement & Governor Response: [00:02]–[00:37]
• Military Lawyers to Immigration Courts: [00:55]–[01:33]
• Chinese Military Parade: [01:33]
• Afghanistan Earthquake: [03:09]–[03:52]
• Graham Greene Obituary: [03:52]–[04:28]
• Graham Linehan’s Arrest: [04:28]–[05:07]

Tone and Style

• Delivery is brisk, matter-of-fact, and direct, in keeping with Fox News’ radio newscast style.
• The newscast emphasizes urgency and official statements, using direct quotes from public officials.
• Reporting aims for clarity and gravitas on time-sensitive and serious topics.

Conclusion

This episode delivers a thorough sweep of the day’s most pressing headlines—ranging from U.S. political clashes and the logistics of immigration courts, to far-reaching stories like earthquake recovery in Afghanistan, and notable passings and legal dramas in the world of arts and media. The inclusion of firsthand quotes and official statements enhances credibility and gives listeners a direct sense of current events and ongoing controversies.