12AM ET 08/19/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 12AM ET 08/19/2025

Main Theme:
This episode delivers the latest key headlines, touching on U.S. and international politics, legal news, severe weather, automotive recalls, and entertainment. The focus is on diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, an update in the Matthew Perry case, a looming hurricane, major vehicle recalls, and new MTV awards.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. White House Push for Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks

• President Trump's Mediation Efforts

  • President Trump is urging a direct meeting between Ukrainian President Zelensky and Russian President Putin to resolve the ongoing three-and-a-half-year conflict.
  • Trump hosted Zelensky and other European leaders at the White House and conveyed optimism about a deterrent deal against further Russian aggression.
  • Quote:
    • “I think that the European nations are going to take a lot of the burden. We're going to help them and we're going to make it very secure.”
      — President Donald Trump [00:24]

• Security Proposals & Political Reaction

  • Discussion includes possible U.S. military support via a rotating troop presence in Ukraine.
  • Importantly, Trump has dropped his earlier demand for a ceasefire during negotiations—a major point of domestic political criticism.
  • Quote:
    • “Just as we feared, Trump has abandoned Ukraine's position and that of our European allies in favor of an immediate cease fire and instead adopted Russia's position in favor of Ukrainian land for peace.”
      — Senator Adam Schiff (via X) [00:32]

• European Concerns

  • German Chancellor Friedrich Mears voices skepticism about further talks without a genuine ceasefire.
  • Quote:
    • “I can't imagine that the next meeting would took place without a ceasefire.”
      — Chancellor Friedrich Mears [01:04]

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2. Texas Democratic Lawmakers & Redistricting

• Texas Democrats, after leaving the state in protest against GOP redistricting, face heightened monitoring by state police as a condition for departure.
• At least one Democrat is refusing compliance, opting to stay locked inside the Austin State House until legislative reconvening on Wednesday.
  [01:10]

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3. Matthew Perry Case—‘Ketamine Queen’ Agrees to Plea

• Federal prosecutors announce that Jasmine Sanga (“Ketamine Queen”) will plead guilty to providing the ketamine that led to actor Matthew Perry's death in October 2023.
• Charges include maintaining a drug house, drug distribution, and distribution resulting in death.
  • Quote:
    • “She will plead guilty to five counts including maintaining a drug house, distributing ketamine and distribution resulting in death.”
      — Michelle Paulino, Fox News [01:36]

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4. Hurricane Aaron—Mandatory Evacuations

• North Carolina issues evacuation orders for the Outer Banks due to Category 4 Hurricane Aaron, with threats of 20-foot waves and deadly rip currents.
• The storm, though likely to remain offshore, is expected to batter the entire East Coast with high surf and hazardous conditions.
  • Quote:
    • “High rough surf and high rip current risk in northern Florida all up and down the east coast. And as major Hurricane Aaron continues to strengthen… even though it's hundreds of miles away, the rough surf is likely to last all the way through Thursday.”
      — Steve Bender, reporting from St. Augustine, FL [03:25]
• Local authorities are taking preventive measures such as assessing and reinforcing coastal berms against erosion.

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5. Ford Motor Company Vehicle Recalls

• Ford issues two separate recalls impacting nearly 64,000 vehicles.
  • Lincoln Corsair Recall:
    • 42,000 units (2020–2022 model years) for defective rearview cameras potentially losing image due to water intrusion.
  • Additional Models Recall:
    • 22,000 vehicles (2025 Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang Mach-E, Mustang) for potential LED driver module defects that could cause external lighting failure.
  • Quote:
    • “Officials say water could enter the camera connectors, potentially causing the image to be blank or distorted… nearly 22,000 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Mach E and Mustang vehicles because of a defect in the LED driver modules that may cause exterior lighting failures.”
      — Kristin Goodwin, Fox News [04:16]

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6. MTV Video Music Awards—New Honors

• MTV announces the introduction of two new awards for their upcoming ceremony:
  • Rock the Bells Visionary Award
  • Latin I Award
    [04:53]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Donald Trump:
  • “I think that the European nations are going to take a lot of the burden. We're going to help them and we're going to make it very secure.” [00:24]
• Senator Adam Schiff (via X):
  • “Just as we feared, Trump has abandoned Ukraine's position and that of our European allies in favor of an immediate cease fire and instead adopted Russia's position in favor of Ukrainian land for peace.” [00:32]
• German Chancellor Friedrich Mears:
  • “I can't imagine that the next meeting would took place without a ceasefire.” [01:04]
• Reporter Steve Bender:
  • “High rough surf and high rip current risk in northern Florida all up and down the east coast. And as major Hurricane Aaron continues to strengthen… even though it's hundreds of miles away, the rough surf is likely to last all the way through Thursday.” [03:25]
• Michelle Paulino, Fox News:
  • “She will plead guilty to five counts including maintaining a drug house, distributing ketamine and distribution resulting in death.” [01:36]

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Key Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:02] – Ukraine-Russia peace process and White House diplomacy
• [00:24] – President Trump’s remarks on European responsibility in Ukraine
• [00:32] – Discussion of U.S. military support and Adam Schiff’s criticism
• [01:04] – German position on ceasefire (Chancellor Mears)
• [01:10] – Texas Democrats' redistricting standoff
• [01:36] – Ketamine supplier in Matthew Perry death pleads guilty
• [03:09] – Mandatory evacuations for Outer Banks, Hurricane Aaron details
• [03:25] – Florida surf conditions and hurricane threats (Steve Bender)
• [04:16] – Ford recalls: technical issues explained (Kristin Goodwin)
• [04:53] – MTV VMAs announce new award categories

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Overall Tone:
Direct, urgent, and fact-driven reporting with clear attributions and expert sources.

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This summary covers all major content segments, key insights, and memorable moments, providing a clear, concise overview for listeners and non-listeners alike.

Transcript

[Carmen Roberts]

Pushing for another meeting. I'm Carmen Roberts, Fox News. President Trump urging bitter adversaries, Ukrainian President Zelensky and Russian President Putin to meet in person to end the three and a half year war. President Trump posted Zelensky and other European leaders at the White House Monday and says he is optimistic a deal can be reached that will deter further aggression against Ukraine.

[President Donald Trump]

I think that the European nations are going to take a lot of the burden. We're going to help them and we're going to make it very secure.

[Fox News Reporter]

The so called security guarantees being discussed could include stationing a rotating force of American troops in Ukraine. But what is no longer on the table is Trump's demand for a cease fire while negotiations play out. Democrat Senator Adam Schiff posted on X Just as we feared, Trump has abandoned Ukraine's position and that of our European allies in favor of an immediate cease fire and instead adopted Russia's position in favor of Ukrainian land for peace.

[Carmen Roberts]

Fox's Ashley Strohmeier German Chancellor Friedrich Mears made his feelings clear ahead of Monday's meeting.

[German Chancellor Friedrich Mears]

I can't imagine that the next meeting would took place without a ceasefire.

[Carmen Roberts]

Texas Democrats who left the state to delay a House vote on the GOP redistricting maps. In their walkout, Republicans forced them to sign an agreement to around the clock surveillance by state police before they could leave. One Democrat refused and says she is staying locked in the Austin State House until the House reconvenes on Wednesday. The woman known as the Ketamine Queen agrees to plead guilty to her part in the death of Friends star Matthew Perry.

[Michelle Paulino]

Federal prosecutors say 42 year old Jasmine Sanga supplied the ketamine that killed Perry in October of 2023. She will plead guilty to five counts including maintaining a drug house, distributing ketamine and distribution resulting in death. Michelle Paulino, Fox News.

[Carmen Roberts]

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[Carmen Roberts]

Carolina issues mandatory evacuation orders for the Outer Banks ahead of dangerous storm conditions from Hurricane Aaron. The Category 4 storm is expected to stay out to sea, but will slam the coast with life threatening rip currents and waves up to 20ft.

[Steve Bender]

High rough surf and high rip current risk in northern Florida all up and down the east coast. And as major Hurricane Aaron continues to strengthen. This is a massive storm. So even though it's hundreds of miles away, the rough surf is likely to last all the way through Thursday. Seven to ten foot swells are expected in areas like St. Augustine where they had the red flags already posted. Surfers today getting out and enjoying it, but many people staying outside the water because of that deadly rip current risk. We are looking at this potentially causing some coastal erosion. We did have coastal management out kind of assessing the berms to make sure that they are in place before they have to add more sand throughout the season ahead. We'll be watching as Aaron continues to churn in the Western Atlantic. Reporting from St. Augustine, Florida, Steve Bender.

[Carmen Roberts]

Foxwell Ford recalls nearly 64,000 vehicles and two separate safety recalls, according to the.

[Kristin Goodwin]

National Highway Traffic Safety administration. Ford Motor Company is recalling nearly 42,000 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles, citing a defect in the rear view camera system. Officials say water could enter the camera connectors, potentially causing the image to be blank or distorted. Safety officials go on to say Ford is also recalling nearly 22,000 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Mach E and Mustang vehicles because of a defect in the LED driver modules that may cause exterior lighting failures. KRISTIN goodwin, FOX NEWS and the MTV.

[Carmen Roberts]

Video Music Awards will feature two new awards next month, the Rock the Bells Visionary Award and the Latin I Award. I'm Carmen Roberts. This is FOX News.

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