2AM ET 07/05/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – Detailed Summary

Episode: 2AM ET 07/05/2025 Newscast
Release Date: July 5, 2025
Host: Carmen Roberts, Fox News Radio

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1. Emergency Response to Guadalupe River Flooding

Carmen Roberts opens the newscast with a report on the devastating flooding caused by the Guadalupe River. The sudden deluge caught many residents off guard while they slept, leading to a frantic rescue operation.

• Governor Greg Abbott addressed the crisis, stating, “So many people have been swept up into an extraordinary catastrophe” (00:06).

Key Details:

• Rescue Efforts: Rescue crews are tirelessly working through the night to locate individuals missing due to the flood.
• Casualties: As of the report, 24 individuals have been confirmed dead.
• Local Impact: An unnamed local official highlighted the absence of a flood warning for Kerrville, which experienced nearly a foot of rain. “Swift water rescue crews have looking for people stranded in homes, vehicles and even trees” (00:30).

2. President Trump's Tax Cut and Ceasefire Initiatives

On the evening of Independence Day, President Donald Trump signed a substantial tax cut and spending package during a White House picnic, marking a significant policy move.

• Trump declared, “As we approach the 250th anniversary of America's founding, exactly one year from now, we are creating an economy that delivers wealth for the middle class, a border that is sovereign and secure and a military that is unmatched, unequaled anywhere in the world” (01:00).

Public Sentiment:

• A mid-June Fox News poll revealed mixed reactions to the new law, with 59% of registered voters opposing it and 38% in favor (01:17).

International Relations:

• Hamas has responded positively to a proposed ceasefire in Gaza, though it remains unclear if this is in response to Trump’s 60-day ceasefire proposal.

• Trump commented on the ceasefire, “We have to get it over with. We have to do something about Gaza. We've been doing it. You know, we're sending a lot of aid, a lot of money and a lot of aid. Otherwise you have people in big, big trouble. But yeah, I think it's been very positive. A good response” (01:37).

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3. Fourth of July Boat Explosions in Georgia

Tragedy struck on Independence Day as two separate boat explosions occurred in Georgia, leading to multiple injuries and casualties.

Incidents:

• Lake Lanier: A 23-foot cabin cruiser exploded, injuring seven individuals. Five of the victims, aged between 5 and 45, were transported to hospitals with varying degrees of burns and are currently in stable condition (03:07).

• Lake Martin: Approximately 100 miles southwest near the Alabama line, a boat carrying fireworks detonated, causing injuries to several people. Initial reports indicate the fireworks were the source of the explosion (03:07).

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4. Delays in Young American Pilot’s Global Expedition

Aspirational pilot Ethan Gwah, aged 19, has encountered significant setbacks in his mission to become the youngest pilot to visit all seven continents, while also raising funds for childhood cancer research.

Current Situation:

• Ethan's Journey: Since departing from Memphis over a year ago, he has successfully landed in nearly 60 countries.

• Legal Challenges: Gwah is facing a delay after Chilean prosecutors accuse him of submitting a false flight plan. He recently flew to Antarctica without prior authorization, deviating from his planned route over southern Chile. “Gwa had complications. He was taken into custody by the Chilean navy after landing off of mainland Antarctica in the South Shetland Islands. Gwa is expected to be forced to remain in Chile during a 90-day investigation” (03:39).

Legal Representation:

• His attorney informed CNN of the complications arising from this incident (03:39).

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5. Legal Charges Against Former Arsenal Midfielder Thomas Partey

In a significant legal development within the sports community, Thomas Partey, a former midfielder for Arsenal, faces serious criminal charges.

Charges:

• Accusations: British police have charged Partey with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The investigation, which began in February 2022, involves allegations related to two different women (04:23).

• Defense: Partey's lawyer stated to Britain's Press Association that he “denies all the charges against him” (04:26).

Career Status:

• Partey's contract with Arsenal expired at the end of the last season, making him a free agent. He joined the Premier League club in 2020 and is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, August 5th (04:26).

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Reporters:
Carmen Roberts and Joe Morgan, Fox News Radio

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Transcript

[Carmen Roberts]

A frantic search for the missing. I'm Carmen Roberts, FOX News.

[Greg Abbott]

So many people have been swept up into an extraordinary catastrophe.

[Carmen Roberts]

Governor Greg Abbott says rescue crews are working through the night to find people missing after the Guadalupe river rapidly flooded, catching people off guard Thursday night as they slept. No word on how many people are missing, but 24 are confirmed dead.

[Unnamed Local Official]

Swift water rescue crews have looking for people stranded in homes, vehicles and even trees. Local officials say that there was not a flood warning in place for Kerrville. It saw almost a foot of rain.

[Carmen Roberts]

Before 9am Fox's Dana Marie McNichols among the missing about 20 girls from a summer camp. As America celebrated Independence Day, President Trump put a signature on his massive tax cut and spending package. He signed it during a White House Fourth of July picnic.

[Donald Trump]

As we approach the 250th anniversary of America's founding, exactly one year from now, we are creating an economy that delivers wealth for the middle class, a border that is sovereign and secure and a military that is unmatched, unequaled anywhere in the world.

[Carmen Roberts]

Americans are uncertain about the impact of the new law. In mid June, a Fox News poll showed 59% of registered voters opposed the bill while 38% favored it. Hamas says it has given a positive response to the latest proposal for a cease ceasefire in Gaza, although it's not clear if that is in response to President Trump's 60 day ceasefire proposal.

[Donald Trump]

We have to get it over with. We have to do something about Gaza. We've been doing it. You know, we're sending a lot of aid, a lot of money and a lot of aid. Otherwise you have people in big, big trouble. But yeah, I think it's been very positive. A good response.

[Carmen Roberts]

The president speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One Friday night. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Carmen Roberts]

Two boats exploded on the Fourth of July in separate incidents in Georgia. A 23 foot cabin cruiser blew up on Lake Lanier injuring seven people while five of them were transported to a hospital. The victims, ages 5 to 45, are in stable condition from various degrees of burns. 100 miles to the southwest near the Alabama line, a boat carrying fireworks exploded on Lake Martin in injuring several people. Those fireworks reportedly exploded on the boat. Turbulence for a young American pilot who's been trying to make history.

[Lisa Brady]

He's hoping to raise $1 million for childhood cancer research while becoming the youngest pilot to fly to all seven continents. And 19 year old Ethan Gwah has already landed in nearly 60 countries since the journey began in his hometown Memphis more than a year ago. But now he's facing a big delay. Prosecutors in Chile accusing him of submitting a false flight plan after he flew to Antarctica without authorization instead of taking a planned route over southern Chile. His attorney telling CNN Gua had complications. He was taken into custody by the Chilean navy after landing off of mainland Antarctica in the South Shetland Islands. Gua is expected to be forced to remain in chile during a 90 day investigation. Lisa Brady, FOX News.

[Carmen Roberts]

A soccer player is charged with serious crimes.

[Joe Morgan]

British police say former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The investigation was opened in February of 2022 with the five rape charges related to two different women. While Partey's lawyer told Britain's Press association he, quote, denies all the charges against him. Partey's contract with Arsenal expired at the end of last season and he is a free agent after joining the Premier league club in 2020. He's expected to appear in court on Tuesday, August 5th. Joe Morgan, Fox News and I'm Carmen.

[Carmen Roberts]

Roberts and this is FOX news.

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