12AM ET 08/11/2025 Newscast

Summary

Podcast Summary: Fox News Hourly Update
Episode: 12AM ET 08/11/2025 Newscast
Release Date: August 11, 2025
Host: Sue Guzman

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International Affairs

Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks

Vice President J.D. Vance announced ongoing efforts to expand the upcoming summit by including Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, scheduled to take place in Alaska on Friday. The primary objective is to negotiate a peace deal aiming to end the prolonged conflict in Ukraine, which has persisted for over three years.

Notable Quote:

“Efforts are underway to try to bring Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy into Friday's talks between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.”
— Sue Guzman [00:02]

However, Vice President Vance expressed skepticism about the potential outcomes:

“Both sides are likely not going to get what they want in this deal.”
— Lucas Tomlinson [00:25]

An unnamed analyst highlighted the need for a balanced settlement:

“Should it going to try to find some negotiated settlement that the Ukrainians and the Russians can live with where they can live in relative peace, where the killing stops.”
— Unnamed Analyst [00:31]

Despite Ukraine's openness to a Trump-led ceasefire, Russia continues its aggressive actions by launching drones into Ukrainian territory with support from China and Iran. Russia's demands include the annexation of more territory in eastern Ukraine's Donbas region, a key area rich in minerals. The implications of any potential peace deal on Trump's existing mineral rights agreement with Ukraine remain uncertain.

Domestic Politics

Texas Redistricting Battle

Texas Democrats remain out of the state in protest against Republican-led redistricting plans. The Republican side has threatened to recall Democrats who have relocated to blue states to obstruct the redistricting vote. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has intervened to aid in tracking down these legislators, with civil arrest warrants issued in both Illinois and California. House Speaker and the Attorney General are actively working to enforce these warrants.

Notable Quote:

“Republicans have made many threats to bring back the dozens of Democrats who are in blue states to block that redistricting vote.”
— Brooke Taylor [01:15]

Democrats have vowed to resist until the conclusion of the two-week special session, while Governor Greg Abbott plans to call additional special sessions to ensure the redistricting map is voted on.

The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily halted legal actions against the Democratic legislators who fled the state, providing a brief respite in the ongoing political standoff.

Notable Quote:

“Texas Supreme Court has temporarily paused legal actions against the Democratic legislators who fled.”
— Sue Guzman [01:51]

Middle East Conflict

Israel's Gaza Offensive Plans

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has communicated with President Trump regarding Israel's new offensive strategies in Gaza. The Israeli government intends to temporarily seize control of Gaza City to dismantle Hamas operations and secure the release of remaining hostages.

Notable Quote:

“The prime minister has spoken with President Trump about Israel's new Gaza offensive plans.”
— Sue Guzman [02:31]

An emergency session of the UN Security Council is scheduled for Sunday in response to Israel's plans to occupy Gaza City, amidst escalating concerns over a potential humanitarian crisis resulting from the intensified conflict with Hamas.

U.S. Efforts to Mediate the Conflict

Jennifer Griffin reported that the United States is actively striving to secure the release of hostages, end the ongoing war, and ensure a future for Gaza's civilians free from Hamas influence.

Notable Quote:

“The United States has been working tirelessly to free the hostages, end this war and give civilians in Gaza a future free of Hamas.”
— Jennifer Griffin [03:02]

Acting Ambassador to the UN Dorothy Shea emphasized the critical role the U.S. plays in mediating efforts to conclude the war between Israel and Hamas.

National Security

Dependence on Foreign Military Suppliers

The U.S. Government Accountability Office has issued a warning regarding the nation's reliance on foreign suppliers for military equipment, categorizing it as a national security threat. The Defense Department is dependent on over 200,000 global suppliers to manufacture weapons, but federal contractors are not mandated to disclose the origins of their components. This poses risks, especially when essential materials like titanium necessary for nuclear submarines are sourced from adversarial nations such as China. Currently, the U.S. only has one foundry capable of producing the large titanium castings required for some key weapon systems.

Notable Quote:

“The Defense Department relies on more than 200,000 global suppliers to build weapons, but federal contractors are not contractually obligated to tell DoD from where their manufacturing components originate.”
— Jennifer Griffin [03:32]

In response to these vulnerabilities, President Trump directed Defense Secretary Hegseth in April to develop a strategy aimed at reducing dependence on China by October.

Local News

Shooting Incident in Baltimore

A tragic shooting occurred in Baltimore on Saturday night during a block party, resulting in six casualties, including a five-year-old girl. The young girl was wounded but reported to be in stable condition.

Notable Quote:

“Six people, including a five year old girl wounded in a shooting in Baltimore.”
— Sue Guzman [04:09]

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Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

Efforts to make a big meeting even bigger. I'm Sue Guzman. FOX News Vice President J.D. vance says efforts are underway to try to bring Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy into Friday's talks between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The hope is to walk away with a peace deal and an end to the more than three year war. As we hear from Fox's Lucas Tomlinson.

[Lucas Tomlinson]

Vice President J.D. vance he says that both sides are likely not going to get what they want in this deal.

[Unnamed Analyst]

Should it going to try to find some negotiated settlement that the Ukrainians and the Russians can live with where they can live in relative peace, where the killing stops.

[Lucas Tomlinson]

Ahead of the summit In Alaska Friday, Russia continues launching drones into Ukraine with the help from China and Iran. Ukraine has been open to Trump led cease fire for months, but Putin continues to refuse. Russia wants more territory in eastern Ukraine's Donbas region where most of Ukraine's minerals are located. And it's not clear what any potential deal with Russia would impact with Trump's mineral rights deal with Ukraine.

[Sue Guzman]

Texas Democrats they're still out of state in protest of Republicans redistricting plans and the federal government is stepping in. Fox's Brooke Taylor has the latest from Austin.

[Brooke Taylor]

Republicans have made many threats to bring back the dozens of Democrats who are in blue states to block that redistricting vote. They are taking action to have them removed from office. The FBI has stepped in to help track them down. Civil arrest warrants have also been issued and the House speaker and attorney general are working to enforce them in both Illinois and California. Democrats say they are going to hold out until the end of the two week special session even as Governor Greg Abbott says he's just going to call more special sessions until they vote on the redistricting map.

[Sue Guzman]

Texas Supreme Court has temporarily paused legal actions against the Democratic legislators who fled. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Sue Guzman]

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the prime minister has spoken with President Trump about Israel's new Gaza offensive plans Israel plans to temporarily take control of Gaza City as it works to defeat Hamas and win the release of all the remaining hostages. Specific details of that conversation have not been released. UN Security Council meeting an emergency session Sunday following Israel's plan to occupy Gaza City and as its war with Hamas continues and concerns of a humanitarian crisis.

[Jennifer Griffin]

Grow, the United States has been working tirelessly to free the hostages, end this war and give civilians in Gaza a future free of Hamas.

[Sue Guzman]

Acting Ambassador to the UN Dorothy Shea says the US Is playing a critical role in efforts to end the war between Israel and Hamas. U.S. government Accountability Office issuing a warning that dependence on foreign aid components for U.S. military equipment and presents a national security threat. Fox's Jennifer Griffin at the Pentagon has.

[Jennifer Griffin]

More the Defense Department relies on more than 200,000 global suppliers to build weapons, but federal contractors are not contractually obligated to tell DoD from where their manufacturing components originate. Like the titanium needed to build nuclear submarines, which often comes from hostile nations like China, the report notes the US has only one foundry that can produce large titanium casting required for some key weapon systems. In April, President Trump tasked Defense Secretary Hegseth to spearhead a strategy on how to reduce dependence on China by this October.

[Sue Guzman]

And the Defense Department found In fiscal year 2023 most components in its equipment came from foreign suppliers. Six people, including a five year old girl wounded in a shooting in Baltimore. Gunfire breaking out Saturday night as people gathered for a block party. The five year old girl not seriously injured. I'm Sue Guzman. This is Fox News.

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