Fox News Hourly Update: 12AM ET 08/25/2025 Newscast

Host: Debra Valentine (FOX News)
Air Date: August 25, 2025

Overview

This newscast provides a concise roundup of breaking national news, police response situations, political moves from the White House, international incidents, and pressing local emergencies. The episode is delivered in FOX News’ fast-paced, urgent tone with short, impactful reports from multiple correspondents.

Main News Segments & Key Points

1. Shooter Hoax at University of South Carolina

• [00:02] Police responded to reports of an active shooter at the University of South Carolina. Authorities later issued an all-clear, declaring the threat unfounded.
  • Deputy Police Chief Scott Prill:

    "We did find people who said they heard something that could have been gunshots. We didn't find any shell casings."
    (Scott Prill, 00:21)

• [00:33] A student described the tense situation as students barricaded doors and fled to safety. Minor injuries occurred during the panic.
  • Student eyewitness statement:

    "We're all just crouching on the kitchen and for like maybe like five minutes someone barricaded one of the doors with a huge fridge. And then all of a sudden people just start pushing us out and we run and we go to women's squad. We're all in there. There's police in there. People are injured."
    (University Student, 00:33)

2. False Shooter Threat at Villanova University

• [00:52] Villanova University in Pennsylvania evacuated a residence hall after false active shooter reports—the second such hoax incident in four days.

3. ICE Protest Incident in San Francisco

• [01:14] Report on the legal proceedings following an anti-ICE protest incident.

  • Adrian Guerrero (who goes by Angie) was released after being charged with assault and property damage. Officials allege she threatened ICE officers and slashed a government vehicle tire.

  • Scene at San Francisco Federal Court, with protesters rallying in support.

  • Details from DHS describe aggressive actions by a group of about 15-20 demonstrators, including pepper-spraying ICE agents.

  • Notable quote from DHS via reporter Christina Coleman:

    "Guerrero, who identifies as a woman and goes by the name Angie, was charged with assault and destruction of federal property after allegedly slashing the tire of a government vehicle."
    (Reporter, 01:14)

4. Trump Administration’s Crime and Immigration Crackdown

• [02:31] President Trump plans to expand his crime and immigration crackdowns to additional cities, including Chicago and Oakland, following actions in Washington, D.C.
  • Chicago’s reaction:
    • Chicago’s mayor firmly rejects the idea, accusing the President of targeting vulnerable populations:

      "'What is the president doing? He's declared a war on poor people, you know, picking on homeless people, you know, picking on the most vulnerable. That is not what the people of Chicago are going to stand for.'"
      (Chicago Mayor, via Lucas Tomlinson, 02:42)

  • Baltimore’s response:
    • Maryland Governor Wes Moore invites President Trump to Baltimore but rebuffs the idea of deploying the National Guard, highlighting the city’s high murder rate.
  • Oakland, CA, is also being considered for National Guard deployment.

5. Drone Attack on Russian Nuclear Power Plant

• [03:25] Russia alleges Ukrainian drone attacks sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in the Kursk region.
  • Quick summary:
    • Fire was extinguished, no injuries reported.
    • International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): Reports normal radiation levels, emphasizing the need for protection of nuclear facilities.
    • Incident coincided with Ukraine’s 34th Independence anniversary.
  • Key quote:

    "Russian officials posting on social media the fire was extinguished quickly and nobody was hurt. The International Atomic Energy Agency... said radiation levels near the plant were normal, but said every nuclear facility must be protected at all times."
    (Jack Callahan, 03:25)

6. Napa County Wildfire Emergency

• [04:01] Local emergency declared in Napa County as the Picket Fire grows to more than 6,800 acres with only 11% containment, threatening Napa’s wine country. The fire began on Thursday.

7. SpaceX Launch Postponed

• [04:20] SpaceX Starship’s 10th launch, scheduled for the evening, is postponed.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Student eyewitness account (USC):

  "We're all just crouching on the kitchen...[then] someone barricaded one of the doors with a huge fridge...people just start pushing us out and we run...People are injured." (00:33)

• Chicago’s mayor on Trump immigration crackdown:

  "He's declared a war on poor people...picking on the most vulnerable. That is not what the people of Chicago are going to stand for." (02:42)

• Deputy Police Chief Scott Prill on USC shooter scare:

  "We didn't find any shelf casings." (00:21)

• Reporter on IAEA response to Russian nuclear incident:

  "Radiation levels near the plant were normal, but said every nuclear facility must be protected at all times." (03:25)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:02] USC shooter hoax incident coverage
• [00:33] Student describes campus panic
• [00:52] False shooter threat at Villanova University
• [01:14] ICE protest and arrest in San Francisco
• [02:31] Trump administration considers expansion of National Guard deployment
• [03:25] Russian nuclear plant drone attack and fire
• [04:01] Napa County wildfire emergency declared
• [04:20] SpaceX Starship launch postponed

Tone and Style

The episode maintains FOX News’ direct, brisk, and detail-driven tone, focused on clarity and urgency, with reporters and anchors providing succinct updates amid a fast-moving news cycle.