Fox News Hourly Update – 12AM ET 09/05/2025 Newscast

Host: Sue Guzman
Date: September 5, 2025

Episode Overview

This hourly Fox News Update brings listeners up to speed on major national stories, including the ongoing National Guard presence in Washington, D.C., high-profile political clashes over COVID policy, foreign military tensions, legal battles on transgender passport rights, controversial local detention centers, and a significant Delaware gun law ruling. The reporting is fast-paced, giving concise yet substantial updates from reporters and correspondents.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. National Guard Extended in D.C.

[00:02–00:40]

• The National Guard's deployment in Washington, D.C., has been extended until at least November 30, despite legal pushback.
• DC Attorney General Lawsuit: D.C.'s AG is suing the White House, alleging illegal military occupation.
• Federal Perspective: The White House has extended Guard orders; at the same time, President Trump is considering sending troops to Chicago, over objections from Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker.

Notable Quote:

• “D.C. has been illegally occupied by the military, but the administration has gone ahead and extended the orders of the Guard troops here to through the end of November.” – Peter Doocy, [00:19]

2. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Faces Senate Grilling

[00:40–01:24]

• Democratic Senators Criticize Kennedy: Accusations of “reckless disregard for science and the truth” over recent COVID vaccine guidance changes and CDC personnel firings.
• Sen. Ron Wyden (Oregon): Vocal in calling for Kennedy’s resignation or removal by the president.
• Kennedy’s Response: Defends reorganization efforts at CDC, NIH, FDA, and CMS, stating intent to address the chronic disease epidemic.

Notable Quotes:

• “It is in the country’s best interest that Robert Kennedy step down. And if he doesn’t, Donald Trump should fire him before more people are hurt. But his reckless disregard for science and the truth.” – Sen. Ron Wyden, [00:47]
• “CDC’s job was to make sure that this didn’t happen. And what we’re going to do is reorganize CDC... and we are going to end the chronic disease epidemic.” – Robert F. Kennedy Jr., [01:08]

3. Venezuela-US Military Tensions

[01:24–01:59]

• Two Venezuelan military aircraft buzz a U.S. Navy vessel in international waters after the U.S. military struck a drug boat near Venezuela.
• Department of Defense Warning: The Maduro regime and Venezuelan cartel are “strongly advised” not to interfere with U.S. counternarcotics and counterterrorism operations.
• Possible Rename for DoD: President Trump is expected to sign an executive order renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War on Friday.

4. Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” Migrant Detention Center

[02:31–03:01]

• An appeals court has allowed Florida to keep the controversial Alligator Alcatraz migrant detention facility open, overturning a lower court injunction issued after environmental concerns over potential Everglades damage.
• Legal Context: The injunction had sided with environmentalists; the appellate stay allows the state to resume detention operations.

5. Passport Rules for Transgender & Non-Binary Americans

[03:01–03:38]

• Court Blocks New Passport Rules: A federal appellate panel rejected the Trump administration’s bid to revert to sex-at-birth-only passport markers, blocking the removal of the 'X' gender marker for non-binary and transgender Americans.
• Background: Trump’s January executive order required passports to reflect biological sex. The challenge, led by the ACLU, proceeds through the courts.

Notable Quote:

• “A three judge panel rejects the Trump administration’s request to lift a lower court injunction over issuing passports to transgender and non binary Americans reflecting their gender identity.” – Jared Halpern, [03:01]

6. Gun Law Overturned in Delaware

[03:38–04:23]

• Delaware’s Minimum Gun Purchase Age Law Struck Down: A superior court judge deemed it unconstitutional to raise the minimum gun purchase age from 18 to 21 and require adult supervision for hunters under 21.
• Executive Director for Coalition for a Safer Delaware: Expresses disappointment, equating the age for firearms with those for alcohol and renting a car.
• Partial Ruling: Other parts of the 2022 law remain in effect. Delaware Attorney General has not yet commented on an appeal.

Notable Quote:

• “The minimum age to buy a gun in Delaware was raised from 18 to 21... Now a Kent County Superior Court judge says the age requirements violate the state constitution, infringing on the self defense rights of young adults ages 18 to 20.” – Lisa Brady, [03:46]

Noteworthy Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “D.C. has been illegally occupied by the military, but the administration has gone ahead and extended the orders of the Guard troops here...” – Peter Doocy, [00:19]
• “If he doesn’t, Donald Trump should fire him before more people are hurt.” – Democratic voice on Kennedy, [00:47]
• “CDC’s job was to make sure that this didn’t happen. And what we’re going to do is reorganize CDC...” – Robert F. Kennedy Jr., [01:08]
• “The cartel running Venezuela is strongly advised not to pursue any further effort to obstruct, deter or interfere...” – DoD Statement, paraphrased by news anchor, [01:24]
• “A three judge panel rejects the Trump administration’s request...” – Jared Halpern, [03:01]
• “Kent County Superior Court judge says the age requirements violate the state constitution, infringing on the self defense rights of young adults...” – Lisa Brady, [03:46]

Segment Timestamps

• National Guard in D.C. & Attorney General Lawsuit: [00:02–00:40]
• Senate Hearing for HHS Secretary Kennedy; CDC and guidance changes: [00:40–01:24]
• Venezuelan Aircraft Escalation & DoD Name Change: [01:24–01:59]
• Florida “Alligator Alcatraz” Detention Center Court Ruling: [02:31–03:01]
• Transgender Passport Court Case: [03:01–03:38]
• Delaware Gun Law Overturned: [03:38–04:23]

Summary

This Fox News Newscast offers a compressed but information-rich overview of pivotal U.S. political, legal, and military developments as of September 5, 2025. Key themes include federal-local tensions over military deployments, escalating confrontations over pandemic policy leadership, sharp divisions on transgender rights, contentious debates on gun control, and growing international flashpoints. The tone is brisk, presenting both administrative and opposition perspectives while keeping each story tightly focused.