Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 12PM ET 08/28/2025 Newscast

Date: August 28, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts

Overview

This newscast delivers breaking updates and key headlines from midday on August 28, 2025. Major topics include the aftermath of a mass shooting at a Minneapolis church, potential federal immigration operations in Chicago, a congressional campaign announcement from former MLB star Mark Teixeira, actions on the Iran nuclear deal, developments in U.S.-European trade relations, and new data on U.S. economic performance.

Major News Stories and Key Discussion Points

1. Minneapolis Church Mass Shooting [00:02–00:43]

• Incident Recap: Multiple people remain hospitalized after a mass shooting at Annunciation Church, Minneapolis. Two children were killed, 17 others injured (including three adults).
• Community Mourning:
  • Growing memorial of "flowers and messages of remembrance" outside the church.
  • Memorable Quote:
    • Woman at the memorial: “It’s just, it’s emotional. So I wanted to come out and just pay my respects and do what little I can do.” [00:27]
• Investigation Updates:
  • All injured expected to survive.
  • FBI investigating the shooting as domestic terrorism and a hate crime.
  • Shooter may have previously attended the church’s Catholic school; possible connection through his mother’s prior employment there.
  • Investigators are reviewing the shooter's online writings and videos.

2. Trump Administration: Military Base Preparations near Chicago [00:43–01:30]

• Federal Actions:
  • Department of Homeland Security requests support from Naval Station Great Lakes for potential immigration enforcement operations.
  • No National Guard deployment ordered, but preparations underway.
• White House Position:
  • President Trump reiterates the intent to “make this country safe again.” [01:17]
  • Focus remains on addressing Chicago’s persistent crime issues; previous immigration enforcement actions led to arrests of gang and murder suspects.
  • Attribution:
    • "Chicago still has a crime problem. So President Trump again made a promise to the American people, 'We’ll make this country safe again.'" [01:13]
• Local Response:
  • Chicago’s mayor and Illinois governor assert that military help is unnecessary.

3. Former MLB Star Mark Teixeira Runs for Congress [01:30–01:59]

• Announcement:
  • Former Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira confirms candidacy as a Republican for the Texas congressional seat being vacated by Chip Roy, who is running for state attorney general.
  • Noted as a significant celebrity entrance into politics.

4. Iran Nuclear Deal: Snapback of Sanctions by Europe [02:16–03:04]

• Action by European Nations:
  • France, Germany, and the UK trigger the ‘snapback’ mechanism to reimpose sanctions on Iran, suspended under the 2015 nuclear deal.
  • Measures include freezing Iranian assets, banning arms deals, and penalizing missile development.
  • 30-day timeline starts for sanctions to go into effect.
• Iran’s Response:
  • Iranian foreign minister calls the move “unjustified and illegal.” [02:46]
• U.S. Position:
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomes European action, but signals willingness for diplomatic engagement.

5. U.S.-EU Trade Developments [03:04–03:25]

• Progress on Trade Deal:
  • The European Commission proposes eliminating tariffs on imported U.S. industrial goods, aiming at reciprocal action to lower U.S. tariffs on European cars.
  • Seen as the “first step” toward greater transatlantic trade cooperation.

6. U.S. Economic Update [03:25–03:58]

• GDP Revision:
  • Q2 growth revised up to 3.3% due to increased corporate profits and consumer spending.
  • Q1 contraction previously observed, attributed to a surge in imports skewing data.
• Labor Market:
  • New unemployment claims fall by 5,000 to 229,000.
  • Continuing claims drop to 1.95 million.
  • Attribution:
    • "Layoffs are subdued. New claims for unemployment benefits declined by 5,000 last week to 229,000." [03:44]
• Market Performance:
  • Mixed day: Dow down 9 points, S&P at record highs, Nasdaq up 52 points. [03:58]

Notable Quotes

• Minneapolis Memorial Visitor:
  • “It’s just, it’s emotional. So I wanted to come out and just pay my respects and do what little I can do.” [00:27]
• White House Statement:
  • “We’ll make this country safe again.” (Summary of Trump’s remarks) [01:13]
• Iranian Response:
  • Iran’s foreign minister called European sanctions move “unjustified and illegal.” [02:46]
• Economic Analyst:
  • "Layoffs are subdued. New claims for unemployment benefits declined by 5,000 last week to 229,000." [03:44]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Minneapolis Shooting and Investigation: 00:02–00:43
• Chicago Military Base/Immigration Update: 00:43–01:30
• Mark Teixeira Congressional Run: 01:30–01:59
• European Sanctions on Iran: 02:16–03:04
• U.S.-EU Trade Talks: 03:04–03:25
• Economic and Market Updates: 03:25–03:58

For listeners seeking in-depth details on these stories, this episode offers clear, concise news updates in the traditional, urgent Fox News style.