Fox News Hourly Update – 10PM ET 09/07/2025 Newscast

Date: September 8, 2025
Host: Daria Albinger (FOX News Podcasts)
Episode Summary:
This edition of the Fox News Hourly Update provides a comprehensive rundown of the day's major national and international events, featuring ongoing protests in Chicago over President Trump's policies, escalating global conflicts (notably in Ukraine and Gaza), high-stakes mayoral politics in New York City, developments following a major ICE raid at a Georgia Hyundai plant, and the diplomatic response from South Korea.

Episode Overview

• Main Theme:
  A fast-paced news recap centered on political discord and protest in Chicago, U.S. foreign policy maneuvers amid conflicts in Ukraine and Israel, drama in the New York mayoral race, and an immigration enforcement aftermath.
• Focus:
  Providing concise, up-to-date reporting on top stories, capturing both the facts on the ground and the responses from various leaders and stakeholders.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Protests in Chicago Over Federal Intervention

• [00:02]
  Host (Daria Albinger): Opened with reports of renewed protests in Chicago driven by President Trump’s decision to deploy National Guard troops to the city, purportedly to address crime and illegal immigration concerns.

• [00:16]
  Reporter (Mike Tobin):

  • Noted the coalition of 11 protest groups unified under "Coalition Against the Trump Agenda."
  • Protests are multi-issue but coalesce around opposition to the President’s policies.
  • Referenced a provocative Truth Social post by Trump:

    “Calling Chicago ‘shypocalypse’, channeling Robert Duvall from the movie Apocalypse Now and said Chicago about to find out why it’s called the Department of War.”
    (Mike Tobin, 00:29)

• City Officials’ Response:

  • Chicago leadership publicly rebuked the President’s use of troops, stating, "those troops are not wanted nor are they needed."
    (Host, 00:49)

2. International Crises: Ukraine and Gaza

• Ukraine:

  • The U.S. may apply a “second stage of sanctions” as Moscow launches its largest air attack since the start of the war; at least four fatalities reported. (Host, 00:49)

• Israel-Gaza Situation: [01:09]
  Reporter (Greg Palkut):

  • IDF intercepted three drones fired by Houthi rebels; a fourth struck an Israeli airport in Eilat, injuring two and halting operations.
  • Prime Minister Netanyahu intensifies the invasion of Gaza City, toppling high-rise buildings and issuing large-scale evacuation orders; over 100,000 residents displaced.
  • Increased civilian protests demanding release of hostages amid fears the offensive could put their lives at risk.
  • New Trump administration proposal: exchanging the release of all hostages for the release of Palestinian prisoners.

  “It is feared the new military action will endanger those alive.” (Greg Palkut, 01:33)

3. New York Mayoral Election & Federal Interference Claims

• [02:31]
  Host:

  • Ziran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist, leads the mayoral race and accuses the Trump administration of electoral interference.
  • Mayor Eric Adams purportedly met with a White House envoy regarding a potential administration position.

• [02:53]
  Reporter (CB Cotton):

  • Governor Kathy Hochul's response on Fox News Sunday:

    “It is up to the voters and there should not be outside influences on this decision. From the White House on down, let the voters of New York.” (Gov. Hochul, 02:53)

  • Mamdani canvassed support with Senator Bernie Sanders, who questioned:

    “What are these people, these oligarchs afraid of?” (Sen. Sanders, 03:18)
    Referring to alleged efforts to narrow the race to Mamdani vs. former Governor Andrew Cuomo.

• [03:25]

  • Adams and Republican Curtis Sliwa insist they will not withdraw from the race, maintaining a crowded field.

4. Aftermath of ICE Raid at Hyundai Plant, Georgia

• [03:47]
  Reporter (Madison Scarpino):

  • 475 workers, mainly South Koreans, detained and set to be repatriated following last week's multi-month ICE investigation.
  • South Korea's foreign minister plans U.S. talks to finalize their return, expressing hope that such incidents won’t recur.

  “South Korea will reportedly send a chartered plane here and those hundreds, hundreds of detainees, many who were searched and shackled, will fly back home to South Korea.” (Madison Scarpino, 04:01)

  • No charges filed against detainees.
    (Host, 04:23)

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• President Trump’s Social Media Post:

  “…Chicago shypocalypse…Chicago about to find out why it’s called the Department of War.”
  (Mike Tobin quoting Trump, 00:29)

• Illinois Officials Reject Federal Troop Deployment:

  “Those troops are not wanted nor are they needed.”
  (Host, 00:49)

• Governor Kathy Hochul on Mayoral Race:

  “It is up to the voters and there should not be outside influences on this decision.”
  (Governor Hochul, 02:53)

• Senator Bernie Sanders at Brooklyn Town Hall:

  “What are these people, these oligarchs afraid of?”
  (Senator Sanders, 03:18)

• South Korea's Response to ICE Raid:

  “The foreign country hopes this will not happen again.”
  (Madison Scarpino, 04:12)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Chicago Protests & Trump Agenda:
  00:02 – 00:49
• Ukraine Airstrikes & Potential Sanctions:
  00:49 – 01:09
• Israel-Gaza Conflict & Hostage Deal:
  01:09 – 01:52
• New York Mayoral Election Interference Claims:
  02:31 – 03:25
• Georgia Hyundai Plant ICE Raid Aftermath:
  03:47 – 04:23

Conclusion

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers a dynamic summary of breaking domestic and international news. It covers contentious political disputes at home—from Chicago’s streets to New York City’s corridors of power—and provides key developments abroad in conflict zones. Listeners receive concise, direct reporting aligned with the network’s signature tone, offering both summary and direct statements from reporters, public officials, and political figures.