Fox News Hourly Update – 12AM ET 08/28/2025 Newscast

Host: Carmen Roberts (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: August 28, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode delivers concise updates on several major national news stories, including the aftermath of a mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic church, upheaval in national public health leadership, a tragic child abuse case in California, Adam Sandler’s commentary on antisemitism during SNL’s anniversary special, and a Florida judge’s order to shut down a controversial migrant detention center.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Minneapolis Catholic Church Mass Shooting

• Support and Vigil for Victims
  • Hundreds gathered at the Academy of Holy Angels in Minneapolis to pray and support victims.
  • Over capacity inside the gym; many more stayed outside to show solidarity.
  • High-profile attendees included Governor, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Attorney General, and school officials.
  • Quote:
    • “There were a lot of hugs. There were a lot of tears. The capacity inside of the gym is 1500 people and I'm told that they reached capacity after about 20 to 30 minutes of letting people in.”
      — Mary Maguire (00:22)
• Investigation and Shooter Profile
  • FBI is treating the shooting as domestic terrorism and a possible hate crime against Catholics.
  • Suspect: Robin Westman (born Robert; identified as female, name change in 2020). Died by suicide.
  • Westman’s online activity showed reverence for other mass shootings and hateful rhetoric.
  • Quote:
    • “[Westman’s] cryptic writings and YouTube videos showed reverence for other mass shootings and racist leanings, including against Jews, Catholics, blacks, Muslims, Hispanics and LGBTQ people, and a dislike of President Trump.”
      — Carmen Roberts (00:51)

2. CDC Director Susan Menara Ousted

• White House Fires CDC Director
  • Dr. Susan Menara fired after less than a month due to clashes with HHS Secretary R.F. Kennedy Jr.
  • She reportedly refused to “rubber stamp unscientific, reckless directives” and to fire dedicated health experts.
  • Quote:
    • “She chose protecting the public over serving a political agenda.”
      — Attorneys for Dr. Menara (01:53)

3. California Infant Abuse and Murder Case

• Parents Charged with Murder
  • Jake and Rebecca Haro charged with murder in the death of their seven-month-old son, Emanuel.
  • Prosecutors say the child was abused over time, with evidence suggesting abuse led directly to death.
  • District Attorney Mike Hestrin criticized the judge who previously gave Jake Haro probation for child cruelty in 2018.
  • Quote:
    • “If that judge had done his job as he should have done, Emmanuel would be alive today.”
      — Mike Hestrin, Riverside County DA (03:10)

4. Adam Sandler on SNL and Antisemitism

• Controversy Over SNL50 Song
  • Adam Sandler addressed backlash for including the line:
    • “50 years of finding out your favorite musician is anti Semitic.”
  • When asked who it referred to, Sandler responded:
    • “Whoever wants to grab that one, it's up to them. I can't say a specific because sadly there's been a few.”
  • Kanye West reportedly responded to Sandler’s SNL performance in a (now deleted) post on X, thanking him.
  • Quote:
    • “We had some extra, but we knew there was only so much time.”
      — Adam Sandler (03:29)

5. Florida Migrant Detention Center to Be Shut Down

• Judge Orders Alligator Alcatraz Closure
  • The controversial migrant detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” in Florida will likely be empty within days following a court order.
  • The judge ordered shutdown within two months.

6. Stock Market Update

• S&P 500 Hits Record High
  • Brief note: S&P 500 closed at a record.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Mary Maguire (00:22): “There were a lot of hugs. There were a lot of tears. The capacity inside of the gym is 1500 people and I'm told that they reached capacity after about 20 to 30 minutes of letting people in. And there were still several hundred people outside of the school who wanted to come in and pray and be a community together after such a horrific event.”
• Carmen Roberts (00:51): “Westman's cryptic writings and YouTube videos showed reverence for other mass shootings and racist leanings, including against Jews, Catholics, blacks, Muslims, Hispanics and LGBTQ people, and a dislike of President Trump.”
• Attorneys for Dr. Menara (01:53): “[She] chose protecting the public over serving a political agenda.”
• Mike Hestrin (03:10): “If that judge had done his job as he should have done, Emmanuel would be alive today.”
• Adam Sandler (03:29): “Whoever wants to grab that one, it's up to them. I can't say a specific because sadly there's been a few... We had some extra, but we knew there was only so much time.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Minneapolis Shooting Vigil Coverage: 00:02–01:10
• CDC Director Ousted: 01:11–01:53
• California Infant Abuse Case: 02:31–03:16
• Adam Sandler SNL Controversy: 03:22–03:52
• Florida Detention Center/Stock Market: 04:11–04:28

Tone

The episode delivers concise, serious, and informative reporting with compassion for victims and clear attributions from officials, witnesses, and newsmakers. The coverage balances gravity (mass shooting, child abuse) with lighter cultural notes (Sandler’s SNL song), consistent with Fox News’ newscast style.

This summary offers a thorough rundown of the main stories and notable quotes, providing a clear sense of what listeners would learn from the episode without including commercial breaks and promotional material.