12AM ET 09/08/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 12AM ET 09/08/2025

Episode Overview:
This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update, hosted by Sue Guzman, delivers a concise roundup of major national and international news stories. Key topics include protests in Chicago over President Trump’s potential deployment of the National Guard, escalating Russia-Ukraine hostilities, Israel’s military operations in Gaza, political tensions in New York’s mayoral race, a mass ICE raid in Georgia, and highlights from the 2025 Video Music Awards.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Protests in Chicago Against Potential National Guard Deployment

[00:02-00:50]

• Protests Erupt: Multiple activist groups in Chicago unite under the “Coalition Against the Trump Agenda” to protest President Trump’s potential deployment of National Guard troops aimed at fighting crime and targeting immigration.
  • “A lot of familiar faces in this protest… eleven different protest groups… focused in on the president's agenda when they were speaking.” (Mike Tobin, 00:17)
• President’s Social Media Post: Trump intensifies tensions with a Truth Social post, referring to Chicago as "shypocalypse" and invoking the “Department of War.”
  • “Chicago about to find out why it's called the Department of War.” (Paraphrased, 00:27)
• Decision Pending: The president will decide in the coming days on deploying federal troops.

2. Russia-Ukraine War Escalation & US Response

[00:50-01:14]

• Largest Russian Attack: Russia launches an unprecedented assault on Kyiv using over 800 drones, resulting in at least four deaths.
• Sanctions Looming: President Trump considers escalating sanctions on Russia in response.

3. Israel-Gaza, Houthi Drone Strikes, & Hostage Debate

[01:14-01:56]

• Drone Attacks: Israeli Defense Forces down three drones from Yemen’s Houthi rebels; one hits an airport near Eilat, injures two, and disrupts airport operations.
  • “One managed to get through, hitting an Israeli airport near the southern city of Eilat… injuring two people.” (Greg Palkot, 01:17)
• Gaza City Invasion: Israeli forces push into Gaza City, a noted Hamas stronghold, triggering mass evacuations (100,000 residents flee), with fears rising for hostages’ safety.
• Hostage Proposal: The Trump administration reportedly suggests exchanging all Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners.

4. Political Turmoil in New York’s Mayoral Race

[03:10-04:02]

• Election Interference Accusation: Leading candidate Zoran Mamdani (Democratic Socialist) alleges the Trump administration is interfering, while Mayor Eric Adams meets White House special envoy.
• Governor Hochul’s Rebuke: She calls for a non-interference stance from the White House.
  • “It is up to the voters and there should not be outside influences on this decision from the White House on down…” (Unnamed commentator, 03:30)
• Bernie Sanders’ Support: Mamdani’s rally with Sanders amplifies campaign momentum and critiques “oligarchs” attempting to narrow the election field.
  • “What are these people, these oligarchs, afraid of?” (Bernie Sanders, paraphrased by Cotton, 03:38)

5. Aftermath of ICE Raid at Hyundai Plant in Georgia

[04:02-04:46]

• Mass Detention Resolution: 475 mostly South Korean nationals detained last week are set to be repatriated via a chartered flight. South Korea, coordinating with US officials, expresses hope it’s an isolated incident.
• Investigation Details: The raid stemmed from months-long probe into illegal labor at the plant.

6. 2025 Video Music Awards Highlights

[04:46-05:07]

• Ariana Grande Triumphs: Wins two awards, including Video of the Year for “Brighter Days Ahead.”
• Lady Gaga Named Artist of the Year
• Ozzy Osbourne Tribute: The music world pays homage to Osbourne, who passed away at age 76 in July.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “A lot of familiar faces in this protest… eleven different protest groups… focused in on the president's agenda when they were speaking.”
  — Mike Tobin, [00:17]
• “Chicago about to find out why it's called the Department of War.”
  — Referencing President Trump’s Truth Social post, [00:27]
• “One managed to get through, hitting an Israeli airport near the southern city of Eilat… injuring two people.”
  — Greg Palkot, [01:17]
• “It is up to the voters and there should not be outside influences on this decision from the White House on down…”
  — Unnamed commentator (from interview with Gov. Hochul), [03:30]
• “What are these people, these oligarchs, afraid of?”
  — Bernie Sanders, as reported by Cotton, [03:38]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Chicago Protest Coverage: [00:02-00:50]
• Russia-Ukraine, Sanctions: [00:50-01:14]
• Israel-Gaza, Houthi Drones, Hostages: [01:14-01:56]
• NYC Mayoral Race Political Drama: [03:10-04:02]
• ICE Raid Aftermath: [04:02-04:46]
• 2025 VMA Winners & Tribute: [04:46-05:07]

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This episode delivered swift updates on developing stories, maintaining a neutral, news-driven tone with brief direct reports and curated soundbites, emphasizing the immediacy and variety of late-breaking news domestically and internationally.

Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

Racing for a federal crackdown. I'm Sue Guzman. Fox News Protest Sunday in Chicago against President Trump's possible deployment of National Guard troops to the Windy City to fight crime and planned immigration enforcement actions this week. Fox's Mike Tobin.

[Mike Tobin]

A lot of familiar faces in this protest because it was a group of 11 different protest groups that have gathered around the city from time to time and they came together under the umbrella of the coalition against the Trump Agenda. So they protest everything across the board, but really focused in on the president's agenda when they were speaking. Now, the flames were fanned by this post that was put up by the president on Truth Social calling Chicago shypocalypse channeling Robert Duvall from the movie Apocalypse now and said Chicago about to find out why it's called the Department of War.

[Sue Guzman]

President Trump said Sunday he'll make a decision on the National Guard troops and whether to send them to Chicago in the next few days. Meanwhile, the president may soon impose the second stage of tough new sanctions against Russia after Russia launched its largest attack on Ukraine since the war began. At least four were killed in Kyiv after Russia launched more than 800 drones overnight. Israel is continuing its takeover of Gaza City.

[Greg Palkot]

IDF forces knocking down three drones fired by Houthi rebels in Yemen. But one managed to get through, hitting an Israeli airport near the southern city of A lot, shutting down operations, causing some damage, injuring two people. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed the invasion of Gaza City, a stronghold for Hamas, is moving forward. High rise buildings are being toppled. Evacuation notices posted. 100,000 residents have fled south. More protests demanding the release of the hostages. It is feared the new military action will endanger those alive. A new proposal from the Trump administration in part would see all the hostages released in exchange for release of Palestinian prisoners.

[Sue Guzman]

Fox's Greg Palkot America is listening to Fox News.

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[Sue Guzman]

The apparent frontrunner in New York's race for mayor says the Trump administration is interfering with the election. Democratic Socialist Zoran Mandani says Mayor Eric Adams reportedly met with White House special envoy Steve Witkoff about a position in the administration. Fox's C.P.

[Cotton]

Cotton New York Governor Kathy Hochul said on Fox News Sunday it needs to stop.

[Unnamed Commentator]

It is up to the voters and there should not be outside influences on this decision from the White House on down, let the voters of New York decide.

[Cotton]

Her remarks come as Mamdani stood shoulder to shoulder with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders at that Brooklyn Town hall event last night. The crowd erupted as Sanders praised Mamdani's campaign and said, quote, what are these people, these oligarchs afraid of? While referencing those outside calls that are aiming to nail narrow the mayoral field to a two way race between Mamdani and former governor Andrew Cuomo.

[Sue Guzman]

Some 475 mostly South Koreans detained in last week's ICE raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia are headed home now. Fox's Madison Scarpino.

[Madison Scarpino]

South Korean media is saying that the foreign minister is planning to travel to the US to finalize what they are calling an administrative procedure for this deal. And after that happens, South Korea will reportedly send a chartered plane here and those hundreds of detainees, many who were searched and shackled, will fly back home to South Korea. The foreign country hopes this will not happen again. U.S. immigration officials say the 475 people arrested at this megasite were the result of a months long investigation into illegal workers.

[Sue Guzman]

The 2025 Video Music Awards held tonight at UBS arena in New York. Ariana Grande taking home two awards including the coveted video of the year honor for brighter days ahead, Lady Gaga winning artist of the year. The show also featured a star studded tribute to Ozzy Osbourne died at the age of 76 in July. I'm Sue Guzman. This is Fox News.

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