Fox News Hourly Update – 12AM ET 09/06/2025

Host: Angelo Bavaro (Fox News Podcasts)

Airdate: September 6, 2025

Episode Overview

This newscast covers major political and global developments, highlighting President Trump's latest executive orders, escalating anti-drug actions, international incidents, contentious immigration cases, upcoming global summits, and new health policy debates. The episode offers rapid-fire updates with a focus on U.S. defense identity, foreign policy assertiveness, and high-profile science controversies.

Key Highlights & Discussion Points

1. Pentagon Rebranding: Department of Defense Becomes Department of War

• [00:03] Angelo Bavaro reports that President Trump signed an executive order to restore the Department’s original name: “Department of War.”
• Trump’s explanation (Oval Office speech):

  "I think it's a much more appropriate name, especially in light of where the world is right now. We have the strongest military in the world. We have the greatest equipment in the world. We have the greatest manufacturers of equipment by far. There's nobody to even compete."
  — President Donald Trump [00:18]

• The name change still requires congressional approval.

2. Intensified Crackdown on Drug Smuggling

• [00:34] President Trump introduces more aggressive anti-cartel operations, prompted by fentanyl-related deaths.
• Jonathan Hunt summarizes:
  • Cartels “started this war,” killing Americans with fentanyl and other drugs.
  • U.S. demonstrates resolve with a deadly military strike against a vessel from Venezuela—11 killed.

  "And the signal that the US Was about to fight back in a far more aggressive fashion came with this week's deadly strike against a boat official said was carrying drugs from Venezuela bound for the U.S. ... Secretary of State Rubio promised, quote, it'll happen again."
  — Jonathan Hunt [00:45]

• U.S. deploys fighter jets to Puerto Rico amid heightened tension after Venezuelan aircraft fly near an American ship.

3. Contentious Deportation Case: Kilmer Abrego Garcia

• [01:17] The high-profile deportation saga continues:
  • ICE plans to deport reputed gang member Kilmer Abrego Garcia to Eswatini, after he claims fear of prosecution in Uganda and 20 other countries.
  • ICE challenges the legitimacy of these fears: “hard to take seriously.”
  • The fight originally began after Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador under the Trump administration.
• An illustration of ongoing, complex U.S. immigration and deportation issues.

4. G20 Summit Coming to the U.S. – Hosted at Trump’s Doral Resort

• [02:32] President Trump confirms he will host the G20 at his Miami Doral Resort in 2026.
  • Trump promotes Florida as the ideal December venue:

    “It's got the weather. We're in December, so it's, you know, cold in some places.”
    — President Donald Trump [02:47]

  • He argues for his property’s suitability:

    “Well, I think that everybody wants it there because it's right next to the air. It's the best location. It's beautiful.”
    — President Donald Trump [02:57]

  • Each delegation reportedly will have its own building.
• [03:03] Agenda is led by Treasury Secretary Scott Besant.

5. Controversial Health Report: Tylenol and Autism Link?

• [03:14] Reports suggest an upcoming HHS study might claim prenatal Tylenol use increases autism risk, especially when combined with vitamin B9 deficiency.
  • Lucas Tomlinson quotes an HHS statement:

    “We are using gold standard science to get to the bottom of America's unprecedented rise in autism rates. Until we release the final report, any claims about its contents are nothing more than speculation.”
    — HHS Statement [03:21]

  • No release date set for the report.
  • Tylenol manufacturer Kenview categorically denies any causal link.

6. Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Issues

• [03:54] Distribution faces hiccups:
  • Confusion over eligibility and prescription requirements.
  • Some are worried about access to the latest shots.
• Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. assures universal access but says it varies by state.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Renaming the Pentagon:

  “Much more appropriate name, especially in light of where the world is right now.”
  — President Trump [00:18]

• On Drug War Aggressiveness:

  "It'll happen again."
  — As quoted by Jonathan Hunt, Secretary of State Rubio’s warning [00:45]

• On G20 Venue Choice:

  “Everybody wants it there because it's right next to the air. It's the best location. It's beautiful.”
  — President Trump [02:57]

• On Autism Report Leaks:

  “Until we release the final report, any claims about its contents are nothing more than speculation.”
  — HHS Statement [03:21]

Timestamps for Major Segments

• 00:03 — Pentagon rebrand: Department of War
• 00:34 — U.S. escalates drug interdiction campaign
• 01:17 — Deportation: Kilmer Abrego Garcia’s ongoing case
• 02:32 — G20 Summit heading to Miami Doral Resort
• 03:14 — HHS prepares report on Tylenol and autism
• 03:54 — COVID-19 vaccine rollout confusion

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