Fox News Hourly Update – 12AM ET 09/04/2025 Newscast
Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: September 4, 2025
Episode Overview
This episode delivers a concise roundup of top national news stories, focusing on immigration enforcement, federal intervention in crime “hot spots,” ongoing legal battles over tariffs and gun laws, and the aftermath of a church shooting. The reporting moves through major updates on security, law enforcement, and legal actions, concluding with Powerball lottery results.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. New ICE Facility at Angola State Prison, Louisiana
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[00:02-00:52]
- Opening Segment: Homeland Security partners with Louisiana to establish a new migrant detention center at the Angola State Prison, "the largest maximum security prison in the country."
- Details: 51 illegal migrants already detained; the facility is infamous for harsh conditions, once called “the bloodiest prison in the south.”
- Purpose: Designed to detain and deport high-risk migrants.
- Funding: Tied to a “big beautiful bill”—implying federal appropriations.
"Angola Prison...once named the bloodiest prison in the south because of its harsh conditions. The Department of Homeland Security says they partnered up with the state of Louisiana...to detain and deport some of the worst of the worst illegal migrants."
– Brooke Taylor, [00:18]
2. Federal Law Enforcement in High-Crime Cities
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[00:52-01:39]
- Trump Administration: Discusses possible National Guard deployments in cities like New Orleans, following patterns seen in D.C. and proposals for Chicago.
- Rationale: Response to rising crime in “blue cities,” despite local crime statistics showing some declines.
- Collaborative Emphasis: President highlights alignment with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry.
"Do we go to Chicago or do we go to a place like New Orleans where we have a great governor Jeff Landry, who wants us to come in."
– President Trump, [01:14]- New Orleans’ crime rates are reportedly down in 2025 in homicide, nonfatal shootings, and carjackings.
- Local Pushback: New York City Police Commissioner opposes increased federal presence, citing “real safety problems for the NYPD.”
"She was very direct...about her opposition to an enhanced federal law enforcement presence in the city. She says it would create real safety problems for the NYPD."
– Sue Guzman, [01:39]
3. Tariffs Appeal to Supreme Court
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[02:31-03:08]
- The Trump administration appeals a court ruling that judged most of the president's tariffs illegal, seeking a Supreme Court decision.
- Lower court (U.S. Court of Appeals) left tariffs in place, pending final verdict.
"Attorneys asking the justices to rule quickly claiming President Trump has the power to impose sweeping trade penalties under federal law."
– Sue Guzman, [02:31]
4. Church Shooting and Gun Law Debate
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[03:08-03:32]
- Incident: Vice President J.D. Vance meets families of victims of the Annunciation Catholic Church shooting (Minneapolis), discussing investigations into mental health and warning signs.
- The episode references echo concerns around past incidents involving transgender perpetrators.
"We should be investigating people who are planning on targeting kids...this person who showed clear signs of derangement slipped through the cracks."
– Vice President J.D. Vance, [03:08]- Discussion of a related 2023 Nashville shooting.
5. Tennessee Gun Laws Overturned
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[03:32-04:11]
- An appeals court voids two Tennessee laws: one banning firearms in public parks and one regarding “intent to go armed.”
- Attorney General files for a pause on the ruling.
"The court said the language for that was too broad and it was difficult to enforce...the state's attorney general's appealing, saying the court's ruling has caused unnecessary confusion and risk."
– Jill Naito, [03:32]
6. Powerball Jackpot Results
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- Announcement of winning numbers for the $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot; cash value is $634.3 million.
Notable Quotes & Moments
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On Angola Prison's history and ICE's new use:
"Once named the bloodiest prison in the south because of its harsh conditions."
– Brooke Taylor, [00:18] -
On federal interventions in cities:
"Do we go to Chicago or do we go to a place like New Orleans where we have a great governor Jeff Landry, who wants us to come in."
– President Trump, [01:14] -
On NYPD's stance against federal law enforcement:
"She was very direct...about her opposition to an enhanced federal law enforcement presence in the city. She says it would create real safety problems for the NYPD."
– Sue Guzman, [01:39] -
On warning signs in church shooters:
"One of the unfortunate lessons of this particular shooting is that this person who showed clear signs of derangement slipped through the cracks."
– Vice President J.D. Vance, [03:08]
Timestamps for Major Segments
- [00:02] ICE Detention Facility at Angola Prison
- [00:52] Federal Law Enforcement Plans in U.S. Cities
- [01:39] NYPD Commissioner Rejects Federal Help
- [02:31] Tariffs Supreme Court Appeal
- [03:08] Annunciation Church Shooting & Gun Law Discussion
- [03:32] Tennessee Gun Laws Overturned
- [04:11] Powerball Jackpot Numbers
This crisp newscast centers on immigration policy escalation, federal-state law enforcement cooperation and friction, high-profile legal contests, and the intersection of mental health, shootings, and gun rights. Each story is relayed with urgency and the signature Fox News tone, blending headline updates with quick expert and official soundbites.