Fox News Hourly Update Summary

Episode: 12AM ET 09/03/2025 Newscast

Original Air Date: September 3, 2025
Host: Sue Guzman, with reports by Gurnal Scott, Kevin Uretsky, and quotes from other newsmakers

Episode Overview

This newscast delivers succinct updates on major national and international headlines. Top stories include President Trump’s controversial plan to send National Guard troops to Chicago, a high-profile meeting of leaders in Beijing amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the commemoration of World War II's end, key movements in New York City politics, and a notable political retirement in Iowa.

Key Stories and Discussion Points

1. Trump’s National Guard Threat Amid Chicago Crime Spike

Segment Start: [00:02]

• President Trump announced an intent to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago to combat crime, despite resistance from Illinois' top officials.
• Mayor Brandon Johnson pushed back firmly:
  • "We do not want or need military occupation in our city." (Gurnal Scott relaying Johnson statement) [00:21]
• Trump compared Chicago's situation to global conflict zones.
  • "Afghanistan, you can go to places... They don't even come close to this. Chicago is a hellhole right now." (Sue Guzman quoting Trump) [00:32–00:40]
• Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul called the move illegal and promised to challenge it in court.
  • "...the president's military threat [is] not only bad strategy, but it is illegal. And Illinois is ready to go to court to affirm that." (Gurnal Scott relaying Raoul statement) [00:44]

2. World Leaders Gather in Beijing Amid Ukraine Crisis

Segment Start: [00:56]

• Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and Kim Jong Un meet in Beijing for a military parade.
• China hosts the event to mark the 80th anniversary of World War II's end.
• North Korea reportedly sending troops to support Russia.
• China claims neutrality in Ukraine but is Russia’s key oil customer.
• Putin notes increased US diplomatic engagement but offers no progress on Ukraine talks:
  • "Putin today gave no indication of moving forward on negotiations with Ukraine." (Kevin Uretsky) [01:40]

3. US Domestic Policy: Immigration and Justice Department

Segment Start: [01:46]

• Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tasks 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges at the Justice Department during a migration surge. [01:46–01:59]

4. World War II 80th Anniversary Commemoration

Segment Start: [03:10]

• A ceremony at the National World War II Memorial in Washington honors the end of WWII (September 2, 1945).
• Veteran Dave Yoho (97 years old) delivers moving remarks:
  • "We took an oath to pledge that what we did would help mankind." (Dave Yoho) [03:37]
  • Reflecting on the sacrifice:
    • "We gave up our yesterdays for your and their tomorrows." (Dave Yoho via Gurnal Scott) [03:44]
• Only about 45,000 WWII veterans remain alive in the US. [04:01]

5. New York City Politics: Endorsement Update

Segment Start: [04:01]

• Former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio endorses Zoran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, for NYC mayor.
• Zoran Mamdani highlights his campaign’s focus on everyday struggles:
  • "I'm not asked about endorsements. I'm not asked about ideology. I'm asked about will I have enough food for my family. I'm asked about will I have enough money in my pocket to pay my rent? And anything that gets us closer to delivering that is critically important." (Zoran Mamdani) [04:17]
• Mamdani has not yet secured major congressional endorsements.

6. Senate News: Joni Ernst’s Upcoming Retirement

Segment Start: [04:30]

• Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) will not seek re-election in 2026:
  • "After a tremendous amount of prayer and reflection, I will not be seeking re-election in 2026." (Sue Guzman relaying Ernst statement) [04:30]
  • Acknowledges her family's support and expresses desire to give back to them.
• Ernst first elected in 2014; plans to step aside after over a decade in office.

Notable Quotes

• Mayor Brandon Johnson: "We do not want or need military occupation in our city." [00:21]
• President Trump (via Sue Guzman): "Chicago is a hellhole right now." [00:40]
• Attorney General Kwame Raoul (via Gurnal Scott): "[The president's military threat is] not only bad strategy, but it is illegal. And Illinois is ready to go to court to affirm that." [00:44]
• Putin (via Kevin Uretsky): "Putin today gave no indication of moving forward on negotiations with Ukraine." [01:40]
• Veteran Dave Yoho: "We took an oath to pledge that what we did would help mankind." [03:37]; "We gave up our yesterdays for your and their tomorrows." [03:44]
• Zoran Mamdani: "I'm asked about will I have enough food for my family... will I have enough money in my pocket to pay my rent?" [04:17]
• Senator Joni Ernst (via Sue Guzman): "After a tremendous amount of prayer and reflection, I will not be seeking re-election in 2026." [04:30]

Additional Context and Tone

• The episode delivers headline-driven, brisk coverage, moving rapidly between national politics, global affairs, and local interest stories, while incorporating direct statements from newsmakers.
• Tone is urgent, with a focus on conflicts, controversies, and significant transitions in American public life.
• Segments are constructed to maximize key facts and direct quotes, giving listeners core takeaways for each story.