12AM ET 09/01/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update: 12AM ET 09/01/2025 Newscast

Host: Sue Guzman
Date: September 1, 2025

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Episode Overview

This hourly Fox News newscast delivers major headlines from across the U.S. and globally. Stories covered include federal crime control efforts in Chicago, new developments in the Jeffrey Epstein case, health updates on Rudy Giuliani, Pope Leo’s response to a Minneapolis mass shooting, health policy news on nicotine pouches, and a dramatic rescue at Hershey Park. The tone is urgent and direct, conveying key news efficiently for listeners seeking timely updates.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Federal Intervention in Chicago Crime

Timestamps: 00:02 – 01:02

• Main Story: The Trump administration considers sending National Guard troops to Chicago amidst escalating violence, with six recent deaths cited.
• Conflict:
  • President Trump declares on Truth Social that "crime is totally out of control in Chicago."
  • U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, echoing Trump, says federal assistance is needed:
    • "Chicago...in need of a federal assist to lower crime." (Jeanine Pirro, 00:21)
  • Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker opposes troop deployment, referring to it as "an invasion" and claiming lack of consultation:
    • "He's not been consulted about any enforcement." (J.B. Pritzker, 00:38)
    • "Federal law doesn't allow troop enforcement in US cities and he will sue the president if that happens." (J.B. Pritzker via report, 00:53)
  • Griff Jenkins emphasizes uncertainty and lack of communication from federal agencies:
    • "They ought to let us know when they're coming, where they're coming, if it's ICE or if it's ATF or whoever it is." (Griff Jenkins, 00:47)

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2. Congressional Investigation into Jeffrey Epstein Case

Timestamps: 01:02 – 01:48

• Main Story: The House Oversight Committee pushes for transparency on the federal case surrounding the late Jeffrey Epstein.
• Key Developments:
  • Committee Chairman James Comer demands "suspicious activity reports" from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant by September 15.
  • Comer subpoenas former government officials, including former President Bill Clinton and former Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
• Notable Quotes:
  • Jill Nader: "The committee is reviewing possible mismanagement of the federal case." (01:11)

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3. Rudy Giuliani Injured in Car Accident

Timestamps: 01:48 – 02:00

• Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is recovering after his vehicle was rear-ended on Interstate 93 near Manchester, NH.

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4. Pope Leo Responds to Minneapolis Mass Shooting

Timestamps: 02:31 – 03:24

• Incident: Pope Leo addresses a tragic school shooting in Minneapolis during an Auditorium Mass at Annunciation Catholic School.
• Details:
  • Two children (an 8-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl) died; nearly 20, mostly children, wounded.
• Pope Leo’s Statements:
  • "Our prayers for the victims of the tragic shooting during a school mass in the American state of Minnesota." (Pope Leo, 02:44)
  • "Let us plead God to stop the pandemic of arms large and small which infects our world." (Pope Leo, 03:03)
  • On Ukraine: "The voice of weapons must be silenced while the voice of fraternity and justice must rise." (Pope Leo, 03:11)

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5. Health Policy: Nicotine Pouches

Timestamps: 03:24 – 04:10

• Announcement: HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urges smokers and vapers to consider nicotine pouches as potentially "safer," citing the financial toll of cigarette-related health issues.
• Controversy: Secretary Kennedy is speculated to use nicotine pouches himself after appearing to use one during his confirmation hearing.
• Public Health Perspective:
  • The CDC warns, “There are no safe tobacco products, including nicotine pouches. This is especially true for youth, young adults and women who are pregnant.” (03:40)
  • The American Lung Association calls for more research on the health effects of nicotine pouches.

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6. Dramatic Rescue at Hershey Park

Timestamps: 04:10 – 04:28

• Incident: A child wanders onto a monorail line high above the crowd; a bystander intervenes and brings the child to safety.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Jeanine Pirro (00:21): "Chicago...in need of a federal assist to lower crime."
• Griff Jenkins (00:47): "They ought to let us know when they're coming, where they're coming, if it's ICE or if it's ATF or whoever it is."
• Pope Leo (03:03): "Let us plead God to stop the pandemic of arms large and small which infects our world."
• CDC via Griff Jenkins (03:40): “There are no safe tobacco products, including nicotine pouches. This is especially true for youth, young adults and women who are pregnant.”

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Additional Information

• Rudy Giuliani's health update after a car accident.
• Services held at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.
• Public health agencies urge further research on nicotine pouches.

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This episode delivers fast-paced, critical news with direct commentary from officials and key statements, suitable for listeners needing concise, up-to-the-minute reporting.

Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

Chicago doubles down. I'm Sue Guzman. FOX News. The Trump administration inching closer to deploying National Guard troops in Chicago to help battle crime. The president taking to truth social saying crime is totally out of control In Chicago with six people dead. More from Fox's Guernel Scott.

[Jeanine Pirro / J.B. Pritzker]

Washington, D.C. u.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro on FOX News Sunday singled out Chicago as being in need of a federal assist to lower crime.

[Jill Nader]

What they're doing is they're turning to politics and they're turning to anything anti Trump as opposed to saying we want to join the president.

[Jeanine Pirro / J.B. Pritzker]

Illinois Governor J.B. pritzker on CBS Face the Nation called troops that may come to Chicago an invasion and says he's not been consulted about any enforcement.

[Griff Jenkins]

They ought to let us know when they're coming, where they're coming, if it's ICE or if it's ATF or whoever it is.

[Jeanine Pirro / J.B. Pritzker]

Pritzker says federal law doesn't allow troop enforcement in US Cities and he will sue the president in if that happens. Gerdall Scott, FOX News.

[Sue Guzman]

The chair of the House Oversight Committee requesting some reports on Jeffrey Epstein as an investigation continues. And this is fox's Jill Nader.

[Jill Nader]

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant's been asked to hand over suspicious activity reports regarding the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer sent a letter to the secretary saying the committee is reviewing possible mismanagement of the federal case. He set a deadline of September 15th to see those reports. Comers also issued deposition subpoenas to several former government officials, including former President Clinton and former Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who served under President Trump. In Washington, Jill NATO, FOX News.

[Sue Guzman]

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani recovering from a fractured vertebrae after the car he was riding in in Interstate 93 near Manchester, New Hampshire, was hit from behind. America's listening to Fox News.

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[Sue Guzman]

The victims of last week's mass shooting in Minneapolis and their families. Top of mind Sunday for Pope Leo. Details from fox's Kevin Uretzi, the first.

[Kevin Uretzi]

American pope remembering those hurt during the shooting in his native country.

[Pope Leo]

Our prayers for the victims of the tragic shooting. During a school mass in the American state of Minnesota, an 8 year old.

[Kevin Uretzi]

Boy and a 10 year old girl were killed and nearly 20 others, mostly children, were wounded. The Pope offering a prayer for all children heard every day around the world.

[Pope Leo]

Let us plead God to stop the pandemic of arms large and small which infects our world.

[Kevin Uretzi]

Leo also calling for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine saying, quote, the voice of weapons must be silenced while the voice of fraternity injustice must rise. Kevin Yuretsky, FOX News services were held.

[Sue Guzman]

Sunday morning in the auditorium of the Annunciation Catholic School. Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Is urging smokers and vapers to switch to nicotine pouches. Says in many cases they're a safer option. Fox's Griff Jenkins with details.

[Griff Jenkins]

Secretary Kennedy wants Americans to address hundreds of billions of dollars spent on cigarette smoke related health costs. And he sparked speculation of being a consumer of nicotine pouches himself when he appeared to pop one in his mouth during his confirmation hearing. But the medical community is not ready to sign off. The CDC warns there are no safe tobacco products, including nicotine pouches. This is especially true for youth, young adults and women who are pregnant.

[Sue Guzman]

American Lung association says more research is needed to determine the health effects of nicotine pouches. And a lost boy is safe after wandering onto a monorail line high above the crowd at Hershey Park. Video posted to social media shows a park visitor bringing the youngster to safety. I'm Sue Gossman is fun.

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