Fox News Hourly Update: 10PM ET 09/05/2025 Newscast

Host: Lisa Licera, FOX News Podcasts
Date: September 6, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode delivers concise updates on major news stories of the day, focusing on federal court decisions related to immigration, developments in autism research, released notes from former FBI Director James Comey about Russian election interference, a remembrance for a tragic school shooting, and a copyright lawsuit against the AI company MidJourney. The broadcast features reporting from various Fox News correspondents.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Federal Judge Blocks End to Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

[00:02–00:47]

• Summary:
  A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to end TPS for over a million migrants. The judge ruled that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem overstepped her authority in revoking TPS extensions for over 600,000 Venezuelans and nearly 500,000 Haitians, which had been granted by the Biden administration.
• Context:
  TPS is a legal protection offering work authorization and protection from deportation to migrants from countries experiencing war, political instability, or natural disaster.
• Insightful Quote:

  “The judge slamming the move of sending them back to conditions that are so dangerous that even the State Department advises against travel to their home countries.” – Kristen Goodwin, [00:36]

• Notable Detail:
  Secretary Noem argued that conditions in these countries had improved, but the judge found this did not justify ending protections.

2. Individual Deportation Case and Asylum Status

[00:47–01:17]

• Summary:
  Kilmar Abrego Garcia, deported to El Salvador and returned to the U.S., was denied asylum status for alleged gang affiliation—an allegation he disputes. ICE is now seeking to deport him to Eswatini after he claimed risk of persecution if sent to Uganda or 20 other nations.
• Notable Detail:
  This segment highlights the complexity and ripple effects of TPS and asylum decisions.

3. Anticipated HHS Report on Autism

[01:17–01:35]

• Summary:
  The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is soon to release a report on the surge in autism rates.
  The agency emphasized the scientific rigor behind the research but declined to comment on preliminary findings.
• Insightful Quote:

  “We are using gold standard science to get to the bottom of America's unprecedented rise in autism rates. Until we release the final report, any claims about its contents are more than speculation.” – HHS Statement, read by Lucas Tomlinson, [01:23]

• Context:
  The timing and contents of the report remain uncertain.

4. Tylenol and Autism Link Denied by Manufacturer

[01:35–01:59]

• Summary:
  The company behind Tylenol (acetaminophen) reaffirms it finds no link between its use during pregnancy and autism, countering public speculation amid rising autism rates.

5. Court Blocks Trump Administration Foreign Aid Cuts

[01:35–01:59]

• Summary:
  A federal appeals court upheld a previous ruling to prevent the Trump administration from cutting billions in foreign aid.

6. James Comey’s Notes on Russian Interference

[02:31–03:12]

• Summary:
  Fox News obtained handwritten notes by former FBI Director James Comey, documenting internal discussions on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
• Notable Quote:

  “Comey at one point paraphrases his thoughts: ‘What is the goal informing us people disrupting Russians...’ The notes appear to reinforce the view within the Obama administration that Russian interference could have or was having an effect…” – Mike Emanuel, [02:49]

• Memorable Moment:
  Comey’s notes reference an unnamed official:

  "The Russians have a view on who should win." [03:08]

7. Community Remembers Georgia School Shooting Victims

[03:12–04:08]

• Summary:
  One year after the Appalachia High School shooting in Winder, Georgia, the community gathered to remember the victims—two children and two adults were killed when a 14-year-old student opened fire, wounding 13.
• Memorable Quote:

  "I think it's great and it always comes out where communities are strong in the wake of disaster, but I'm still just completely hell bent on trying to prevent this from happening again." – William Philip, community member, [03:42]

• Legal Development:
  The teenage suspect is being tried as an adult. His father is charged with multiple counts for giving him the firearm.

8. Warner Brothers Sues AI Image Company MidJourney

[04:08–04:28]

• Summary:
  Warner Brothers filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against MidJourney, which allows users to create AI-generated images and videos using copyrighted characters, such as Superman and Bugs Bunny.
• Notable Detail:
  This is the third lawsuit against MidJourney for similar issues.

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• “The judge slamming the move of sending them back to conditions that are so dangerous that even the State Department advises against travel to their home countries.”
  – Kristen Goodwin, [00:36]

• “We are using gold standard science to get to the bottom of America's unprecedented rise in autism rates. Until we release the final report, any claims about its contents are more than speculation.”
  – HHS Statement via Lucas Tomlinson, [01:23]

• “Comey at one point paraphrases his thoughts: ‘What is the goal informing us people disrupting Russians?’”
  – Mike Emanuel, [02:49]

• “The Russians have a view on who should win.”
  – Unnamed official in Comey’s notes, relayed by Mike Emanuel, [03:08]

• “I think it's great and it always comes out where communities are strong in the wake of disaster, but I'm still just completely hell bent on trying to prevent this from happening again.”
  – William Philip, community member, [03:42]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:02] – Federal court blocks end to TPS for migrants
• [00:47] – Individual asylum case: Kilmar Abrego Garcia
• [01:17] – HHS autism report anticipated
• [01:35] – Tylenol manufacturer denies autism link, appeals court blocks aid cuts
• [02:31] – James Comey’s notes on Russian interference
• [03:12] – Community remembrance for Georgia school shooting, legal updates
• [04:08] – Warner Brothers lawsuit against MidJourney AI

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