12PM ET 08/09/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 12PM ET | August 9, 2025

Hosted by FOX News Podcasts

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U.S.-Russia Talks Hindered by Ukrainian Stance

[00:03] Jack Callahan opens the newscast with breaking news about a scheduled meeting between former President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin aimed at discussing peace in Ukraine. However, complications arise due to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's firm position on territorial concessions.

[00:14] Madeleine Rivera reports from Washington, highlighting that Zelensky is staunchly rejecting any proposal for Ukraine to relinquish land to Russia. She notes, "Zelensky's remarks are notable given that President Trump floated the idea that Russia and Ukraine could swap territories" [00:33].

[00:39] Trump is characterized as believing that "there'll be some swapping of territories to the betterment of both" [00:39]. However, Rivera points out a significant legal barrier: "the Ukrainian constitution mandates a national referendum for any territorial concessions," [00:43] meaning Zelensky lacks the authority to make unilateral decisions on land changes.

[00:56] Jack Callahan further adds that President Putin has dismissed the idea of a trilateral meeting involving Zelensky, potentially stalling the peace process. The interplay between these leaders' positions sets the stage for a complex diplomatic scenario.

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Heightened Federal Presence in Washington D.C. Amid Rising Crime Concerns

Transitioning to domestic issues, Jack Callahan discusses President Trump's latest actions addressing crime in the nation's capital.

[00:56] President Trump has announced a forthcoming press conference at the White House scheduled for Monday to address "crime in the nation's capital." In response to escalating concerns, he has deployed federal law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Park Police, Homeland Security, and the ATF, to reinforce security in Washington D.C. [01:11].

An unnamed reporter elaborates on the operation: "Officers are stepping up their presence around the nation's capital as part of a seven-day operation." This initiative follows a significant drop in carjackings and homicides last year after 2023 saw a spike in such incidents. Nonetheless, high-profile events like the recent assault on a former Department of Defense official during a carjacking at the White House underscore ongoing security challenges [01:11].

President Trump has taken a firm stance by issuing an executive order to establish a task force aimed at making D.C. "safe and beautiful," [01:11] expressing his dissatisfaction with the city's crime rates and hinting at the possibility of a federal takeover if necessary. The administration's proactive measures reflect a commitment to addressing public safety concerns in the capital.

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Tragic Shooting Incident Outside CDC in Atlanta Identified

Jack Callahan breaks the heartbreaking news of a fatal shooting outside the CDC office in Atlanta.

[02:31] The suspect has been identified as Patrick Joseph White, aged 30, according to reports from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). The victim, DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose, aged 33, succumbed to his injuries at Emory Hospital. Officer Rose is survived by his wife, two children, and a third child on the way [02:39].

Madison Scarpino provides further details: "Officers found Rose critically hurt at the shooting scene not long after the first 911 call regarding an active shooter. The shooting prompted lockdowns at the CDC, Emory University, and nearby schools and daycares" [02:39]. The incident disrupted daily operations and raised concerns about safety in public institutions.

Authorities have yet to determine a clear motive behind the shooting. The swift response from multiple law enforcement agencies highlights the severity of the situation and the ongoing efforts to ensure public safety in Atlanta [03:25].

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Texas Attorney General Seeks Removal of House Democrats Over Redistricting Quorum

Shifting focus to state politics, Jack Callahan reports on Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's contentious move against House Democrats.

[03:25] Attorney General Paxton is petitioning Texas's highest court to remove over a dozen Texas House Democrats who have fled the state to disrupt quorum and block the vote on redrawn congressional districts [03:25].

[03:41] Brooke Taylor from Fox News America explains the situation: "The Texas House speaker gave Democrats a deadline to show up or face consequences. Quorum was not met yet again, while dozens of Democrats are in blue states refusing to come back" [03:41]. In a notable development, Speaker Dustin Burroughs has declared that there will be "no more direct deposits" for absent members, stating, "If Democrats want to get paid, they will have to show up in person" [03:41].

Further escalating the tension, the Speaker is collaborating with the Attorney General to enforce civil arrest warrants in Illinois, with the FBI assisting in locating the absent legislators [03:41]. This political maneuver underscores the intense battle over redistricting and reflects broader national debates on electoral processes and representation.

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Conclusion

The Fox News Hourly Update for August 9, 2025, provided a comprehensive overview of significant national and international events. From the precarious diplomatic negotiations involving Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S., to domestic security measures in Washington D.C., a tragic shooting in Atlanta, and political strife in Texas, the episode delivered critical insights into ongoing issues shaping the current landscape.

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Transcript

[Jack Callahan]

Trump and Putin to meet to discuss Ukraine peace. I'm Jack Callahan, Fox News. But Ukraine's President Zelensky could make that meeting more difficult. As Fox's Madeleine Rivera reports from Washington.

[Madeleine Rivera]

This meeting between President Trump and President Putin appears to be hitting some snags before it's even taken place. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is rejecting the idea that Ukraine would give up some of its land to Russia.

[Unnamed Reporter]

No one will retreat from this and.

[Unnamed Advertiser]

Ukrainians will not give their land to the occupier.

[Madeleine Rivera]

Zelensky's remarks are notable given that President Trump floated the idea that Russia and Ukraine could swap territories.

[Jack Callahan]

There'll be some swapping of territories to the betterment of both.

[Madeleine Rivera]

But the Ukrainian constitution mandates a national referendum for any territorial concessions, meaning Zelensky can't unilaterally authorize any changes over land. So we'll see how Zelensky's comment lands with the president.

[Jack Callahan]

And President Putin has dismissed the idea of a trilateral meeting with Zelensky. President Trump announcing on social media there'll be a press conference at the White House Monday about crime in the nation's capital. He'd sent out federal law enforcement into the streets of D.C. last night to help combat crime in the District.

[Unnamed Reporter]

Officers from the U.S. park Police, Homeland Security, ATF and other federal agencies are stepping up their presence around the nation's capital as part of a seven day operation. President President Trump issued an executive order for a task force to make DC Safe and beautiful after complaining the city's crime rate was too high and threatening a federal takeover of the District. Both carjackings and homicides dropped significantly last year after spikes in 2023. But there have still been high profile incidents, including the beating of a former Doge official last weekend as he tried to intervene during a carjacking at the White House.

[Jack Callahan]

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[Jack Callahan]

The man who shot and killed allegedly a police officer outside the CDC office in Atlanta yesterday has been identified as Fox's Madison Scarpino.

[Madison Scarpino]

Reports, the GBI has identified the suspected shooter as 30 year old Patrick Joseph White. He has died in the DeKalb county police officer who died is 33 year old David Rose and he leaves behind a a wife, two children and a third child on the way. The Atlanta police chief says officers found Rose critically hurt at the shooting scene not long after the first 911 call regarding an active shooter. Rose was rushed to the nearby Emory Hospital where he later died. Now, when officers found Rose, they heard gunshots coming from inside a nearby CVS and they found a suspected shooter on the second floor. The shooting prompted lockdowns at the cdc, Emory University and nearby schools and daycares. Officials told the community to run and.

[Jack Callahan]

High Police say they've not yet determined the motive for the shooting outbreak. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the state's highest court to vacate the seats of more than a dozen Texas House Democrats who've left the state to break quorum and prevent a vote on redrawn congressional districts.

[Brooke Taylor]

The Texas House speaker gave Democrats a deadline to show up or face consequences. Quorum was not met yet again, while dozens of Democrats are in blue states refusing to to come back. We did speak to one Democrat though, who did show up. Texas House Speaker Dustin Burroughs now says there are no more direct deposits. If Democrats want to get paid, they will have to show up in person. The House speaker is also working with the Texas attorney general to enforce civil arrest warrants in Illinois, the FBI helping locate those absent members.

[Jack Callahan]

Fox's Brooke Taylor reporting from Austin, Texas. And I'm Jack Callahan. This is Fox News. It's Will Taint Country. Watch it live at noon Eastern Monday through Thursday at foxnews. Com or on the Fox News YouTube channel. And don't miss the show. Listen and follow the podcast five days a week at foxnewspodcasts. Com or wherever you download your favorite podcasts.