Fox News Hourly Update - Detailed Summary Episode: 12PM ET 07/13/2025 Newscast | Release Date: July 13, 2025
1. Secret Service Lapses in Protecting President Trump
Time Stamp: [00:02 - 00:57]
Paul Stevens opens the newscast by addressing a significant report concerning security failures one year after then-candidate Donald Trump was grazed by a bullet at a Pennsylvania rally. Alexis McAdams delves into the details, explaining that the Secret Service has admitted to major lapses:
“The Secret Service is admitting to major failures. They didn’t communicate that day, and they knew there was a threat against President Trump's life for 10 days, but they didn’t inform any of their agents working that day.” [00:16]
McAdams references a GAO report highlighting that the agency was aware of the threat days in advance but failed to alert local law enforcement, a decision that hindered effective on-the-ground responses. Senator Chuck Grassley is quoted discussing his involvement:
“The agency knew there was that threat for days, but it didn't alert local law enforcement because they kind of silo, they say that intel just to their top people.” [00:57]
Additional concerns include the deployment of a brand-new agent to secure the rally site and the malfunctioning of the Secret Service's drone on the day of the incident. Stevens adds:
“The Secret Service's drone was not working that day. The operator didn't know how to fix it after only one hour of training.” [00:57]
2. Severe Flooding in Kerr County, Texas
Time Stamp: [01:08 - 01:42]
Transitioning to weather-related news, Katie Byrne reports from Kerrville, Texas, where severe flooding threatens the area:
“Officials fear the Guadalupe River will reach flood stage in Hunt and they're asking anyone in the water to get out as we see lightning and downpours.” [01:08]
She outlines the ongoing search and recovery efforts, emphasizing the challenges posed by relentless rain:
“We're already seeing some of that water pooling in the streets. Crews are concerned that the rain is going to impact the search efforts. Rescue workers say any rain is a setback, but this is a lot of it.” [01:42]
3. Fox News Radio's Fundraising Success
Time Stamp: [01:42 - 01:58]
Paul Stevens highlights the community's response to the flooding crisis:
“After Fox's initial donation to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, viewers and listeners across all platforms are stepping up together.” [01:42]
He proudly announces that $5 million has been raised, attributing the success to America's support through Fox News.
4. President Trump Defends Attorney General Pam Bondi Amid Epstein Case Tensions
Time Stamp: [02:30 - 03:24]
In political news, President Trump steps in to defend Attorney General Pam Bondi amid reported tensions with FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino over the Jeffrey Epstein case. Shanley Painter provides context:
“The president is stepping in to defend his attorney General Pam Bondi as doing, quote, a fantastic job after she came under fire from some Trump supporters over the Department of Justice's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.” [02:40]
She quotes Trump's statement from a year prior:
“One year ago our country was dead. Now it's the hottest country anywhere in the world. Let's keep it that way and not waste time and energy on Jeffrey Epstein, somebody that nobody cares about.” [02:40]
This defense follows criticism from Trump supporters who have called for Bondi's resignation after the DOJ and FBI released a joint statement clarifying the absence of a celebrity client list related to Epstein’s activities.
5. Nomination of Mike Walz for U.S. Ambassador to the U.N.
Time Stamp: [03:24 - 04:05]
Paul Stevens updates on the nomination process for President Trump's nominee to the U.N. ambassador position. Shanley Painter reports:
“President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to the U.N. is due to appear before Senate members this week for a confirmation hearing.” [03:24]
Mike Walz, a former Republican Florida congressman and Trump’s national security adviser, is set to answer questions before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Painter outlines Walz's background and the challenges he faces:
“Walz is likely to face more scrutiny and tough questions over that from Democratic committee members.” [03:32]
She also notes that the president withdrew his initial choice, GOP Representative Elise Stefanik, from consideration in an effort to maintain her congressional seat amidst a slim Republican majority.
6. President Trump to Attend FIFA Club World Cup Soccer Final
Time Stamp: [04:05 - 04:27]
Concluding the news segment, Paul Stevens shares that President Trump and the First Lady will attend the FIFA Club World Cup soccer final at MetLife Stadium in North New Jersey. The match features Paris St. Germain versus England's Chelsea FC, scheduled for 6 PM Eastern Time.
This summary encapsulates the key discussions and insights from the Fox News Hourly Update aired on July 13, 2025, providing a comprehensive overview for those who did not listen to the episode.