Fox News Hourly Update - July 11, 2025, 12PM ET Newscast Summary

Release Date: July 11, 2025

The Fox News Hourly Update broadcast on July 11, 2025, delivered a comprehensive roundup of current events spanning natural disasters, political developments, immigration policies, international relations, economic updates, and significant breakthroughs in the energy sector. Below is a detailed summary of the key topics discussed, enriched with notable quotes and attributed timestamps for clarity.

1. President Trump's Response to Central Texas Flooding

Timestamp: [00:02] - [00:29]

The newscast opened with Lisa Brady reporting on the devastating flash floods in Central Texas. President Trump and the First Lady were en route to the affected flood zones to oversee relief efforts.

• Lisa Brady: "President Trump, just before he and the first lady left the White House, heading to Central Texas. He'll have an aerial tour of the mass devastation from the flash flooding one."

Elisa Brady highlighted the severity of the situation:

• Elisa Brady: "Without a dam break. You think a dam would have to break to have it. So it's a terrible thing. But we're going to be there with some of the great families and others, the governor, everybody."

Key Points:

• Impact: At least 120 fatalities with over 170 individuals still unaccounted for.
• President's Agenda: In addition to flood relief, President Trump addressed his tariff strategy, emphasizing the commitment to the August deadline for reciprocal tariffs, which could impose a 35% rate on Canadian imports unless a deal is reached.

2. US-Canada Trade Relations and Tariffs

Timestamp: [00:49] - [03:05]

Edward Lawrence provided an update from the White House regarding the ongoing trade negotiations with Canada.

• Edward Lawrence: "There's one caveat to this. An administration official telling me that they expect a carve-out for the USMCA agreement where there'll be no tariffs on those goods. But the paperwork for the 35% tariffs has not been finalized."

In response, the Canadian Prime Minister asserted Canada's stance:

• Canadian PM: "Throughout the current trade negotiations with the United States, the Canadian government has steadfastly defended our workers and businesses. We will continue to do so as we work towards a Revised deadline of August 1st."

Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal discussed bipartisan efforts to introduce a sanctions bill targeting countries supporting Russia's energy purchases.

• Lindsey Graham: "The bipartisan legislation calls for a 500% tariff on imports from countries that continue to buy energy from Russia."

Senate Majority Leader John Thune remarked on the bill's prospects:

• John Thune: "Obviously, there is a tremendous amount, as you know, of bipartisan support here in the Senate. I think that's shared in the House of Representatives, at least I hope that it is."

The bill includes provisions to exclude countries supporting Ukraine, aiming to bolster sanctions' effectiveness against Russia.

3. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s Immigration Policy Shift

Timestamp: [01:13] - [01:38]

Lisa Brady reported on Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles signing an executive order to mitigate federal immigration raids.

• Karen Bass: "We want each department to have an immigration affairs liaison. And, and we want each department that if they encounter any federal officials that they contact the city, especially the mayor's office, right away."

Mayor Bass criticized the Trump administration for its immigration enforcement tactics.

• Lisa Brady: "Mayor Karen Bass calls the Trump administration lawless. Immigration officials say they're enforcing the law. This as a federal judge considers restrictions on raids in LA."

4. Violent Crime Incident in Pennsylvania

Timestamp: [01:38] - [02:00]

The newscast briefly covered a violent crime in Pennsylvania where a man was convicted of killing and beheading his father, subsequently posting a graphic video online. Notably, the trial was a bench trial without a jury.

5. Sanctions on Russia Amid Ukraine Conflict

Timestamp: [02:28] - [03:05]

Lisa Brady highlighted President Trump's contemplation of new sanctions on Russia due to stalled progress in ending the Ukraine war.

• Lindsey Graham: "The bipartisan legislation calls for a 500% tariff on imports from countries that continue to buy energy from Russia."

The proposed sanctions aim to pressure nations supporting Russia by imposing significant tariffs, with anticipated debates and votes looming before the August deadline.

6. Russia-North Korea Diplomatic Engagements

Timestamp: [03:05] - [03:23]

Ryan Schmelz reported from Washington on the diplomatic movement between Russia and North Korea.

• Lisa Brady: "Russia's foreign minister has arrived in North Korea for talks with his counterpart there. North Korea has sent thousands of troops to help Russia."

This development underscores the strengthening ties between Russia and North Korea amidst international tensions.

7. Breakthrough in U.S. Rare Earth Mining

Timestamp: [03:23] - [04:04]

A significant milestone was achieved with the groundbreaking of the first rare earth mine in the United States in over 70 years. Kelly Saberry of Fox Business reported from Ranchester, Wyoming.

• Kelly Saberry: "We are going to get six of these 17 rare earth elements that are used in everything from warplanes to semiconductors and powerful magnets and even things that go into our cell phones."

She emphasized the strategic importance of this development:

• Kelly Saberry: "This is revolutionary for not just us but our allies as we'll be able to break our dependence on China to acquire these rare earth minerals. China not only provides 70% of the US supply but also mines 70% of the world's rare earth minerals. China has basically cut off the rest of the world now from acquiring seven of these elements since April in retaliation for President Trump's tariffs."

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright attended the mine's ribbon-cutting ceremony, signaling a pivotal shift in the U.S. energy and manufacturing sectors.

8. Economic and Market Updates

Timestamp: [03:37] - [04:26]

Lisa Brady provided brief updates on the economic landscape:

• Wall Street Sell-Off: The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a significant decline, dropping by 342 points.

• Sporting Highlights: In sports, Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the final by defeating American Taylor Fritz at Wimbledon.

9. Closing Remarks and Summary

The newscast concluded with a reminder of ongoing financial tools for listeners and a brief quiz segment, encouraging audience engagement.

Lisa Brady: "America's listening to FOX News."

Conclusion

The Fox News Hourly Update on July 11, 2025, provided listeners with an in-depth look at pressing national and international issues, from disaster response and trade negotiations to significant strides in energy independence. Notable quotes and updates from key figures offered listeners a clear understanding of the current landscape, reflecting Fox News Radio's commitment to delivering timely and comprehensive news coverage.