12AM ET 09/03/2025 Newscast

Summary

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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

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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.

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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.

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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.

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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]

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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.

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Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

He says we're going in. I'm Sue Guzman. Fox News. President Trump says he will order National Guard troops into Chicago to combat crime. This despite opposition from Illinois leaders. Fox's Gernal Scott reports Mayor Brandon Johnson.

[Gurnal Scott]

Spoke directly on President Trump's threat to deploy the National Guard in Chicago. We do not want or need military occupation in our city. Earlier on Tuesday, the president said he sees Chicago crime on a level with world dangers zones.

[Sue Guzman]

Afghanistan, you can go to places that.

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[Gurnal Scott]

They don't even come close to this.

[Sue Guzman]

Chicago is a hellhole right now.

[Gurnal Scott]

While Chicago crime is a serious matter. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raul called the president's military threat not only bad strategy, but it is illegal. And Illinois is ready to go to court to affirm that. Gurnall Scott, FOX News.

[Sue Guzman]

Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un meeting in Beijing for a military parade as the Trump administration continues efforts to end the war in Ukraine and restrict Russian oil purchases.

[Kevin Uretsky]

Chinese President Xi Jinping is rolling out the red carpet in Beijing to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arriving today in what will be a gathering of all three leaders in the same place for the first time. With Russia's war still underway in Ukraine, North Korea is supplying troops. China says it's neutral in the conflict but is a major buyer of Russian oil, an economic lifeline to the country hard hit by sink sanctions. And now Russian President Vladimir Putin says the Trump administration is listening. Still, Putin today gave no indication of moving forward on negotiations with Ukraine.

[Sue Guzman]

Fox's Alex Hogan and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proving sending up to 600 military lawyers to the Justice Department to serve as temporary immigration judges. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Sue Guzman]

The ceremony in Washington commemorating the anniversary of the official end of World War II. Fox's Kevin Uretsky with the details.

[Gurnal Scott]

The ceremony at the set of the National World War II Memorial marked the 80th anniversary of the day Japan surrendered, September 2, 1945. Now 97, World War II veteran Dave Yoho enlisted in the merchant Marines at just 16 years old.

[Kevin Uretsky]

We took an oath to pledge that what we did would help mankind.

[Gurnal Scott]

He further reflected on the fight against tyranny and fascism at the center of the war. We gave up our yesterdays for your and their tomorrows. Kevin Uretsky, FOX NEWS and the Department.

[Sue Guzman]

Of Veterans affairs estimates just over 45,000 World War II vets are still alive. Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio endorsing Democratic socialist candidate for mayor Zoran Mamdani. Mamdani, speaking to supporters at a rally in the Bronx today.

[Zoran Mamdani]

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.

[Sue Guzman]

Mamdani has yet to earn the endorsement of some of the top Democrats on Capitol Hill, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Iowa Republican Senator Jodi Ernst announcing today she will not be on the ballot in next year's midterm elections. After a tremendous amount of prayer and reflection, I will not be seeking re election in 2026, Ernst says after her family has given her so much love and support in her career in the military, it's time for her to give back to them. Ernst was first elected to the Senate in 2014. I'm Sue Guzman. This is FOX News.

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