Fox News Hourly Update
Episode: 12AM ET 07/13/2025
Host: Fox News Radio
Release Date: July 13, 2025
1. President Trump's Stance on the Justice Department Leadership
[00:02] Jack Callahan opens the newscast by discussing President Donald Trump's public support for his FBI Director and Attorney General. However, Callahan highlights Trump’s lack of support for FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, who is reportedly contemplating resignation due to conflicts with Attorney General Bondi over the handling of the late Jeffrey Epstein’s case.
2. New Import Tariffs Announced by President Trump
The episode continues with [00:02] Jack Callahan reporting on President Trump's announcement of a 30% import tariff on goods from the European Union and Mexico, set to commence next month. This decision is part of Trump's broader strategy to address international trade imbalances and bolster American manufacturing.
[00:33] Alexandria Hoff provides further details, noting that President Trump disclosed this plan via Truth Social. The announcement included letters to Mexico and the EU, emphasizing Mexico’s insufficient efforts in curbing cartel activities. A notable quote from the letter to Mexico states:
"Mexico has been helping me secure the border, but what Mexico has done is not enough. Mexico still has not stopped the cartels who are trying to turn all of North America into a narco trafficking playground."
— President Trump, [00:33]
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed strong disapproval of the tariffs, criticizing the move as undermining weeks of negotiations aimed at fostering good-faith relations between the U.S. and the EU.
3. Controversy Surrounding Florida's Migrant Detention Center "Alligator Alcatraz"
[01:07] Jack Callahan shifts focus to immigration issues, reporting on a group of lawmakers who toured Florida's newly established migrant detention center, colloquially dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" due to its controversial nature.
Following the tour, [01:21] Alexandria Hoff conveys Florida Democrat Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz's condemnation of the facility:
"The conditions that we saw inside this internment camp, which it is nothing less than that description, were really appalling."
— Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, [01:21]
In response, [01:34] Jack Callahan cites Stephanie Hartman, spokesperson for the Florida Division of Emergency Management, who defended the detention center by stating:
"The facility meets all required standards and is in good working order, has plenty of air conditioning."
— Stephanie Hartman, [01:34]
Governor Ron DeSantis echoed Hartman's sentiments, accusing Democrats of prioritizing the needs of undocumented migrants over those of American taxpayers. Callahan concludes this segment by asserting:
"America is listening to Fox News."
— Jack Callahan, [01:34]
4. Ongoing Search Efforts After Central Texas Flash Flooding
Transitioning to natural disasters, [03:05] Jack Callahan reports on the devastating flash floods in Central Texas, where over 170 individuals remain missing following last week’s catastrophic weather events. The threat of additional thunderstorms poses further risks to the region.
[03:19] Alexandria Hoff provides an on-the-ground perspective from Kerrville, Texas, detailing the relentless efforts of search and rescue teams:
"Night and day crews are working. They're hiking through riverbanks, cutting away at piles of dense debris with cadaver dogs and dive teams continue to search the water as they monitor rain in the forecast."
— Alexandria Hoff, [03:19]
Hoff elaborates on the precarious situation:
"Parts of the Hill country are in a level 2 out of 4 flash flood threat tonight as forecasters say it really would only take one thunderstorm to cause flooding in a region that's already so saturated."
— Alexandria Hoff, [03:19]
A poignant moment is shared concerning Shiloh Wilson, a 12-year-old rodeo competitor lost in the floods:
"A procession for 12-year-old Shiloh Wilson, a young rodeo competitor, just passed us as he makes his way home to the Houston area. His family says he will be buried there with his parents as they were in an RV park nearby that got swept away by this catastrophic."
— Alexandria Hoff, [03:19]
5. Preliminary Findings on the Air India Crash
[04:04] Jack Callahan updates listeners on the Air India crash that resulted in 260 fatalities last month. The preliminary report from India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau sheds light on potential causes behind the tragic incident.
[04:15] Alexandria Hoff details the findings:
"Fuel to the plane was cut off moments before that crash. Now, according to the report released by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, the flight lasted about 30 seconds between takeoff and crash and once it reached its top recorded speed, fuel control switches for the ENG were moved from the run to the cutoff position, starving both engines of fuel."
— Alexandria Hoff, [04:15]
Hoff continues:
"The report did not say how the switches could have flipped. One of the engines was able to be restarted but the plane could not gain power quickly enough as it began to lose altitude. This preliminary report also indicated that both pilots were confused over the change to the switch setting."
— Alexandria Hoff, [04:15]
Concluding this segment, [04:56] Jack Callahan relays a statement from India's civil aviation minister:
"The report's findings are preliminary and no one should jump to conclusions."
— Jack Callahan, [04:56]
Closing Remarks
The newscast concludes with an emphasis on ongoing developments and the commitment of Fox News Radio to provide timely and comprehensive updates on critical national and international issues.
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