Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 12AM ET 09/07/2025 Newscast
Date: September 7, 2025
Host: Angelo Bavaro, Fox News Team

Episode Overview

This episode delivers concise updates on major US and international developments. Top stories include President Trump’s escalated immigration actions and rhetoric, a record-breaking ICE raid in Georgia, diplomatic tensions with South Korea, a dramatic British cabinet reshuffle, rising political turbulence in the UK, and a shift in US military policy regarding drug interdiction operations in the Caribbean.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Immigration Crackdown: Chicago Protests & Presidential Rhetoric

• Protests in Chicago as President Trump intensifies threats of an immigration crackdown.
  • Trump’s post on Truth Social, referencing "Apocalypse Now" and calling his move "Chi Pocalypse Now", triggers backlash.
  • His wording about “the smell of deportations” and invoking the “Department of War” stirs controversy among Illinois Democrats and citizens.
• Local Response:
  • Shy of 200 protesters gather at a naval station repurposed as an ICE logistical hub (00:45).
  • Senator Tammy Duckworth and Senator Dick Durbin strongly criticize the President’s approach and language.

“The terrible things that the President United States is saying about using troops in the Department of War in city of Chicago is an embarrassment and disgusting.”

— Senator Tammy Duckworth (00:37)

2. Record-Breaking ICE Raid at Hyundai Factory in Georgia

• ICE agents raid a Hyundai-associated factory in Georgia; hundreds are arrested, making it the largest single-site ICE raid in US history (00:54).

  • The raid followed months of investigation into illegal workers.
  • Hyundai claims those arrested were not direct employees.
  • Majority of detainees are South Korean nationals.

• International Reaction:

  • South Korea’s Foreign Ministry expresses strong concern, warning against undue violations of its citizens’ interests (01:26).

“The economic activities of our companies investing in the United States and the interest of our citizens must not be unduly violated during the course of U.S. law enforcement.”

— South Korean Foreign Ministry Spokesperson (01:26)

• White House Response:

  • Reiterates policy: "any foreign workers brought in for specific projects must enter the United States legally and with proper work authorizations.” (01:37)

• Legal Challenge:

  • Lawyer for two detainees insists clients were in the country legally (01:48).

3. British Political Turmoil: Starmer’s Cabinet Shake-up

• UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reorganizes cabinet following the resignation of Deputy PM Angela Rayner (property tax scandal) (02:31).

  • Key changes:
    • David Lammy: from Foreign Secretary to Deputy PM & Justice Secretary.
    • Yvette Cooper: from Home Secretary to Foreign Secretary.
    • Shabana Mahmoud: from Justice Secretary to new Home Secretary, tasked with tackling immigration.

• Labour Party challenges:

  • Economy stagnation, rising anti-asylum protests, falling Starmer popularity.
  • Rise of Reform UK under Nigel Farage, whose support is swelling amid government setbacks.

“Farage pledged to make Britain great again.”

— Stephanie Bennett, Fox News (02:42)

• Potential Early Election:
  • Speculation about elections moving up from 2029 to 2027 based on current volatility (03:28).

4. US Escalation Against Drug Cartels

• President Trump orders military strike on a Venezuelan ship suspected of carrying drugs.

  • The US Navy now has a “small armada” in the Caribbean: multiple guided missile destroyers, a cruiser, an attack submarine, and amphibious ships (03:47).

• Dramatic Policy Shift:

  • Shift from detain-and-interdict to shoot-to-kill orders for drug smuggling suspects at sea.
  • Anticipated intense debate in Congress over new rules of engagement.

“The orders are now shoot to kill and expect those rules of engagement to be debated in the halls of Congress in the coming days.”

— Lucas Tomlinson, Fox News (03:47)

• Venezuelan Response:
  • President of Venezuela accuses the US of using military threats as a vehicle for regime change (04:18).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On immigrant roundups and Chicago's protest atmosphere:
  • “[President Trump] forced himself back in the headlines… I love the smell of deportations in the morning… About to find out why it's called the Department of War.” (00:13)
• Direct criticism from local leaders:
  • “The terrible things that the President … is saying … is an embarrassment and disgusting.” — Sen. Duckworth (00:37)
• South Korean minister’s warning over ICE actions:
  • “The economic activities of our companies … must not be unduly violated during U.S. law enforcement.” (01:26)
• On new US military strategy:
  • “The orders are now shoot to kill…” — Lucas Tomlinson, detailing a fundamental change in drug interdiction tactics (03:47)

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |-------------------------------------------------------|-----------| | Chicago Protest & Trump’s Rhetoric | 00:02–00:45| | ICE Raids Hyundai Factory in Georgia | 00:54–01:26| | South Korean Foreign Ministry Response | 01:26–01:37| | White House & Legal Commentary | 01:37–01:48| | UK Cabinet Shake-up and Political Climate | 02:31–03:28| | Political Upheaval & Reform UK’s Momentum | 02:42–03:28| | US Military Strikes on Venezuela Ship & Policy Shift | 03:28–04:18| | Venezuelan Response & Regime Change Accusation | 04:18 |

Tone & Language

• The tone is fast-paced, urgent, and factual, reflecting breaking news delivery.
• Speaker language is direct with moments of strong opinion and political rhetoric, especially in quotes from lawmakers and government spokespeople.

This episode spotlights intensifying domestic and international crises, revealing how migration, law enforcement, and political instability are shaping current events in both the US and UK. The show features pointed exchanges and consequential policy announcements, giving listeners a concise yet comprehensive picture of the hour’s top news.