12AM ET 08/28/2025 Newscast

Summary

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

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

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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.

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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.

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6. Stock Market Update

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

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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.”

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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

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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.

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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.

Transcript

[Carmen Roberts]

Praying for the victims. I'm Carmen Roberts, FOX News. Hundreds of people gathered in Minneapolis Wednesday night at the Academy of Holy Angels to pray and support the victims of the Catholic Church mass shooting that killed two children and injured 17 people. Emotions deeply felt and expressed.

[Mary Maguire]

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. The governor also attended the vigil along with Senator Amy Klobuchar, the attorney general and the principal and priest over at Annunciation Catholic School.

[Carmen Roberts]

Mary Maguire with Fox 9 Minneapolis. The FBI says it is investigating the shooting as domestic terrorism and a possible hate crime directed at Catholics. The shooter, 23 year old Robin Westman, died by suicide, was granted a Name change in 2020 from Robert and court records show that Robin, identified as female. A motive is unclear, but 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. The White House fires CDC Director Susan Menara's after she refused to resign. She's ousted after less than a month on the job over clashes with HSS Secretary R.F. kennedy Jr.

[Fox News Reporter]

Attorneys for Dr. Manerz issued a statement saying when Manerz refused to rubber stamp unscientific, reckless directives and fire dedicated health experts, she chose protecting the public over serving a political agenda.

[Carmen Roberts]

Fox's Jill Nadeau, America's listening to Fox News.

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[Carmen Roberts]

Prosecutors in Southern California say a missing infant may have died from parental abuse.

[Jake Haro / Riverside County DA Mike Hestrin]

Jake and Rebecca Haro charged with murder in the death of their seven month old Emanuel.

[Fox News Reporter]

The filing in this case reflects our belief that baby Emanuel was abused, victim of child abuse over time and that eventually because of that abuse, he succumbed to those injuries.

[Jake Haro / Riverside County DA Mike Hestrin]

Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin noting there is a strong indication of where the child's remains are. The baby reported missing, but officials finding inconsistencies in the story. Hestrin slamming a judge who gave Jake Haro probation after he pled guilty to child cruelty in 2018 for severely abusing his infant daughter.

[Fox News Reporter]

If that judge had done his job as he should have done, Emmanuel would be alive today.

[Jake Haro / Riverside County DA Mike Hestrin]

A child Harrow has with an eggs. Kristin Goodwin, Fox News Comedian Adam Sandler.

[Carmen Roberts]

Talks about the controversy caused by one line in a song that he performed during the Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary special.

[Adam Sandler]

Adam Sandler is addressing a controversial line from his SNL50 song. The 58 year old sang 50 years of finding out your favorite musician is anti Semitic. Asked by Vulture if he had someone in mind, Sandler said, 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 did respond to Sandler's performance in February in a now deleted post on X writing Adam Sandler, thank you for the love. The rapper posted multiple anti semitic posts on X earlier that month. Sandler, when asked if there was something more he wanted to say, added, we had some extra, but we knew there was only so much time. Michelle Paulino, Fox News A top Florida.

[Carmen Roberts]

Official says the migrant detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz will likely be empty within days. A judge recently ordered it to be shut down within two months and the S&P 500 closed at a record. I'm Carmen Roberts, this is Fox News.

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