12AM ET 08/30/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 12AM ET 08/30/2025

Host: Carmen Roberts, FOX News Podcasts
Air Date: August 30, 2025
Episode Theme: Comprehensive overnight news coverage on pressing U.S. national issues, political decisions, notable crimes, and sports updates.

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Episode Overview

This hourly newscast delivers rapid, headline-driven coverage of the latest national news. Key topics include a landmark court ruling against Trump-era tariffs, controversies surrounding FEMA, details of a mass shooting in Minneapolis, political clashes over crime enforcement, ongoing executions in Florida, and historic achievements at the US Open.

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Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. Appeals Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs

[00:03–00:48]

• Host Carmen Roberts breaks the story:
  • A U.S. appeals court (panel ruled 7 to 4) ruled that President Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose global tariffs was an overreach and “not legal.”
• David Sponge clarifies that tariffs will remain until October 14, when the mandate takes effect:
  • Quote [00:23]:

  “The statute bestows significant authority on the president to undertake a number of actions in response to a declared national emergency. But none of these actions explicitly include the power to impose tariffs, duties or the like, or the power to tax.”

• Trump responded on Truth Social, insisting the tariffs "are still in effect."

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2. FEMA Shakeup and Security Breach Allegations

[00:48]

• Carmen Roberts reports that 24 employees in FEMA’s tech department were fired by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after alleged violations of basic security protocols.

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3. Minneapolis Church Shooting – New Details

[00:48–01:35]

• Brooke Taylor offers updates:
  • The shooter, who killed 2 children and wounded 18 others, had recently broken up with a partner and was living with a friend.
  • Disturbing writings and online videos are under review. Police have now spoken with the shooter’s mother, previously unreachable.

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4. Secret Service Protection Revoked for Former VP Harris

[01:35–01:59]

• President Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris.
  • Biden had extended her protection until summer 2026; Trump’s action ends it early.

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5. Proposed National Guard Deployment to Chicago

[03:09–03:45]

• Trump considers dispatching the National Guard to Chicago, despite opposition from Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and the city’s mayor.
• White House Correspondent:
  • Administration cites crime reduction as a key goal.
• Governor Pritzker's quote [03:40]:

  “You call up the National Guard when you have an emergency. There is no emergency here.”

• The White House is also stepping up immigration enforcement as part of its anti-crime initiatives.

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6. 2026 Senate Election – Republicans Not Seeking Reelection

[03:51]

• Iowa Senator Joni Ernst joins a number of Republican senators, including Thom Tillis (NC), in opting not to seek reelection.

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7. Florida Executions at All-Time High

[04:12–04:49]

• Victor Tony Jones: Execution scheduled for September 30 (13th execution in Florida for 2025).
• David Pittman, another death row inmate, also faces imminent execution.
  • The previous record was eight executions in 2014.
  • Jones was convicted in 1993 for the murder of a couple during a robbery.
  • The case is under appeal to both the state Supreme Court and likely the U.S. Supreme Court.

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8. Novak Djokovic’s Record at US Open

[04:49–05:07]

• Carmen Roberts:
  • At age 38, Djokovic becomes the oldest man to reach the US Open fourth round since 1991, defeating Cam Norrie in four sets.

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• David Sponge [00:23]:

  “The statute bestows significant authority on the president... But none of these actions explicitly include the power to impose tariffs, duties or the like, or the power to tax.”

• Governor J.B. Pritzker [03:40]:

  “You call up the National Guard when you have an emergency. There is no emergency here.”

• Carmen Roberts [04:49]:

  “38 year old Novak Djokovic becomes the oldest man to reach the fourth round at the US Open since 1991 after shaking off a back problem.”

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Trump Tariff Ruling: 00:03–00:48
• FEMA Firings: 00:48
• Minneapolis Shooting Update: 01:17–01:35
• Harris Secret Service Protection Revoked: 01:35–01:59
• National Guard to Chicago Debate: 03:09–03:45
• Senate Retirements: 03:51
• Death Row Executions in Florida: 04:12–04:49
• Djokovic US Open Record: 04:49–05:07

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Conclusion

This Fox News Hourly Update provides a brisk, matter-of-fact roundup of vital overnight stories: major court decisions, federal agency shake-ups, escalating political tension on crime policy, death penalty trends, and sports history. The tone remains urgent and straightforward, with clear attributions to reporters and public figures throughout.

Transcript

[Carmen Roberts]

A devastating blow to Trump's tariff policy. I'm Carmen Roberts, fox news. A U.S. appeals court strikes down President Trump's signature tariffs, ruling he went too far in his use of emergency powers. The panel ruled 7 to 4 that the President overstepped his authority and that most of his global tariffs are not legal.

[David Sponge]

The tariffs can stay in Place until October 14th. That's when the mandate from the federal Circuit court appeals decision actually kicks in, the court writing unanimously. The statute bestows significant authority on the president to undertake a number of actions in response to a declared national emergency. But none of these actions explicitly include the power to impose tariffs, duties or the like, or the power to tax.

[Carmen Roberts]

Fox's David Sponge President Trump condemned the ruling but still claimed victory, posting on Truth Social that all tariffs are still in effect. 24 people lost their jobs at FEMA Friday. HS Secretary Kristi Noem fired members of the agency's tech department, accusing them of ignoring basic security protocols. Investigators uncover more details about the gunman who shot 20 people at a church in Minneapolis, killing two young children.

[Brooke Taylor]

A search warrant reveals the shooter recently broke up with a significant and or romantic partner and has been recently staying with a friend. As investigators pour through disturbing writings and online videos, police say they have now spoken with the shooter's mother after initially saying they couldn't reach her.

[Carmen Roberts]

Fox's Brooke Taylor President Trump revokes former Vice President Harris's Secret Service protection. Former VPs normally get protection for six months, but President Biden at that time extended her protection until next summer. That's now revoked. America's listening to Fox News.

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[Carmen Roberts]

President Trump is considering deploying the National Guard to Chicago, but that's against the wishes of the Illinois governor.

[White House Correspondent]

President Trump is weighing a decision to deploy the National Guard to Chicago against the wishes of the mayor and governor. One of President Trump's top aide says reducing crime is a priority for this White House. As the White House touts its crime crackdown, Illinois Governor J.B. pritzker says while he welcomes federal law enforcement agents such as the FBI to his state, he does not want the National Guard.

[David Sponge]

You call up the National Guard when you have an emergency. There is no emergency here.

[White House Correspondent]

The White House says part of its crime fighting efforts is to ramp up immigration enforcement.

[Carmen Roberts]

Fox's Lucas Tomlinson @ the White House. Iowa Senator Joni Ernst becomes the latest in a wave of Republicans opting not to seek reelection. Earlier this year, Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina announced he will not run. The state of Florida has been busy executing death row inmates and has set up another execution.

[Victor Tony Jones]

Victor Tony Jones. Execution date has been set for September 30, the 13th execution scheduled in Florida this year. Another death row defendant, David Pittman, also has his execution scheduled for next month. The state has already executed 11 people this year. The previous high was eight in 2014. Jones was convicted and sentenced to die in 1993 on two counts of first degree murder. The jury found Jones killed a married couple during a robbery at their business where he was a new employee. The state Supreme Court is scheduled to hear an appeal. An appeal will also likely be filed with the U.S. supreme Court. Tom Brigatte, Fox News.

[Carmen Roberts]

38 year old Novak Djokovic becomes the oldest man to reach the fourth round at the US Open since 1991 after shaking off a back problem. The 24 time Grand Slam champion down Cam Norrie in four sets Friday night. Hi, I'm Carmen Roberts. This is FOX news.

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