2AM ET 08/07/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update - Detailed Summary Episode: 2AM ET 08/07/2025 Newscast | Release Date: August 7, 2025 | Host: FOX News Podcasts

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1. President Trump's New Tariffs and Apple's Expansion in the U.S.

The new administration of President Donald Trump has implemented significant tariffs aimed at bolstering the U.S. economy. As Carmen Roberts reports, these tariffs, ranging from 10% to 40%, were activated at midnight Eastern Time targeting U.S. trading partners that failed to reach a trade agreement. This strategic move is part of a broader effort to increase domestic investments and manufacturing.

Key Points:

• Apple's Commitment to U.S. Investments:

  • Apple CEO Tim Cook announced a substantial increase in the company's investment within the United States. “We’re going to keep making investments right here in America. We’re going to keep hiring in America,” Cook stated at [00:39].
  • Cook further detailed Apple's financial commitment: “President Trump says he will impose a 100% tariff on computer chips and semiconductors imported from overseas.” ([00:45])

• Impact on the Tech Industry:

  • Brigadier General John Lubas commented on the domestic shift, “And I think the chip companies are all coming back home.” ([00:53])
  • Despite the tariffs, Apple’s stock saw a positive market response, leading tech stocks higher with the NASDAQ gaining 253 points, or over 1%, and the Dow rising by 81 points. ([01:09])

• Potential Economic Implications:

  • Tim Cook noted concerns regarding the tariffs’ broader economic impact, stating, “Still, the proposed tariffs could increase the cost of household electronics and vehicles.” ([00:56])

2. Fort Stewart Shooting Incident

A tragic incident occurred at Fort Stewart, Georgia, where a soldier was shot by a fellow service member. Carmen Roberts reported that five U.S. Army soldiers are in stable condition following the attack.

Key Points:

• Immediate Response:

  • Jared Halpern provided details on the swift action taken by the soldiers: “Soldiers in the area that witnessed the shooting immediately and without hesitation tackled the soldier and subdued him. That allowed law enforcement to then take him into custody.” ([01:23])

• Suspect Identification:

  • Brigadier General John Lubas identified the suspect as 28-year-old Cornelius Radford. ([01:34])

3. United Airlines Resumes Flights After Technical Issues

United Airlines has resumed operations after a significant disruption caused by a technical problem related to weight and balance calculations. The issue led to the cancellation of over 180 flights and delays affecting nearly 1,100 passengers on Wednesday.

Key Points:

• Operational Recovery:
  • The technical issue prompted a temporary ground stop at several major U.S. airports. United Airlines worked to address and resolve the problem, allowing flights to gradually return to normalcy. ([01:34])

4. Texas Democrats and Bomb Threat at Illinois Hotel

Democratic state lawmakers from Texas, who had traveled to Illinois to block a redistricting vote, faced a bomb threat at their accommodation in the Chicago area. This incident heightened tensions surrounding the political maneuvering over redistricting efforts.

Key Points:

• Bomb Threat Details:

  • Jared Halpern reported that around 7 AM local time, a bomb threat was made at the Q Center Hotel and conference center in St. Charles, Illinois, where the Texas Democrats were staying. ([03:14])
  • State St. Charles Police conducted a thorough search of the hotel and convention complex, ultimately finding nothing. ([03:14])

• Political Ramifications:

  • A scheduled press conference with Illinois Senator Dick Durbin and the Texas Democrats was canceled due to the threat. ([03:14])
  • Governor JB Pritzker emphasized the seriousness of the threat, stating on social media, “Threats of violence will be investigated and those responsible will be held accountable.” ([03:14])

5. Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Grant Cancellations

In a significant legal development, a federal judge in Oregon has temporarily halted the Trump administration's efforts to cancel grants allocated to the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The judge ruled that the administration's actions are likely unconstitutional.

Key Points:

• Judicial Decision:
  • The judge’s ruling suggests that the administration may have overstepped its authority, potentially violating constitutional provisions by targeting the NEH’s funding. ([03:51])

6. MLB Welcomes Its First Female Umpire

Major League Baseball is set to make history by introducing its first female umpire for a regular-season game. This milestone reflects the league's commitment to diversity and inclusion within its ranks.

Key Points:

• Umpire Jen Powell:

  • Brigadier General John Lubas announced, “Jen Powell will become the first woman to be an umpire in a regular season game when she works games this weekend between the Marlins and the Braves.” ([04:07])
  • Powell's debut includes working the bases during a doubleheader on Saturday and umpiring behind the plate on Sunday.

• Powell’s Background:

  • Jen Powell has an impressive resume, having umpired in a big league spring training game in 2024 and starting her professional career in rookie ball.
  • Her athletic prowess dates back to college softball at Hofstra, where she was a three-time All-Conference pick, and her participation in the USA Baseball women’s national team in 2001. ([04:07])

7. Astronaut Butch Wilmore Retires from NASA

After an extended and harrowing stay on the International Space Station (ISS), astronaut Butch Wilmore has announced his retirement from NASA. His retirement comes less than five months after being stranded on the ISS due to a malfunctioning Starliner spacecraft.

Key Points:

• Extended Stay on ISS:

  • Carmen Roberts detailed the circumstances leading to Wilmore's retirement: “The 62-year-old and fellow astronaut Suni Williams were test pilots for Boeing's first astronaut flight but got stranded on the station for more than nine months because of a malfunctioning Starliner.” ([04:44])

• Retirement Announcement:

  • Wilmore's decision to retire marks the end of a challenging chapter in his career, highlighting the risks and uncertainties associated with space exploration. ([04:44])

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Transcript

[Carmen Roberts]

The president's new tariffs go into effect. I'm Carmen Roberts, Fox News. President Trump posted on Truth Social that billions of dollars in tariffs are now flowing into the United States of America. His reciprocal tariffs of 10% to 40% started at midnight eastern time for US trading partners that have not reached a deal. This as tech giant Apple Announces is ramping up its investments in the U.S.

[Tim Cook]

Apple CEO Tim Cook joined President Trump in the Oval Office for an announcement that the company is committing another $100 billion to expand production facilities on top of a $500 billion pledge earlier this year.

[Jared Halpern]

We're going to keep making investments right here in America. We're going to keep hiring in America.

[Tim Cook]

President Trump says he will impose a 100% tariff on computer chips and semiconductors imported from overseas.

[Brigadier General John Lubas]

And I think the chip companies are all coming back home.

[Tim Cook]

The president says companies making computer chips us Will not face that import tax. Still, the proposed tariffs could increase the cost of household electronics and vehicles. At the White House, Jared Halpern, Fox News.

[Carmen Roberts]

Apple shares led tech stocks higher with the NASDAQ gaining 253 points, or more than 1%. The Dow rose 81 points. Five U.S. army soldiers are in stable condition after being shot Wednesday by a fellow soldier at Fort Stewart, Georgia.

[Jared Halpern]

Soldiers in the area that witnessed the shooting immediately and without hesitation tackled the soldiers subdued him. That allowed law enforcement to then take him into custody.

[Carmen Roberts]

Brigadier General John Lubas identified the suspect as 28 year old Cornelius Radford. No word automotive as some United Airlines planes are flying again after a ground stop Wednesday at several major airports in the U.S. united canceled more than 180 flights delayed nearly 1100 as it dealt with a technical issue involving weight and balance. America's listening to Fox News.

[Jeff Manasso]

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[Carmen Roberts]

Fox Texas Democratic state lawmakers who left their state to stop a vote on redistricting had to evacuate a Chicago area hotel.

[Jared Halpern]

A bomb threat was made at the Q Center Hotel and conference center in St. Charles, Illinois around 7am local time, where we're told the Texas Democrats have been staying after fleeing the state to shut down the government over redistricting efforts. State St. Charles Police confirmed to Fox News the hotel and convention complex were searched and nothing was found. Illinois US Senator Dick Durbin was set to hold a press conference with the Texas Democrats that was canceled. Governor JB Pritzker also writing on X that threats of violence will be investigated and that those responsible will be held accountable. In Chicago, Jeff Manasso, FOX News.

[Carmen Roberts]

A federal judge in Oregon temporarily stops the Trump administration from canceling grants to the National Endowment of the Humanities, saying they are likely unconscious constitutional the MLB's about to welcome its first female umpire for a regular season game.

[Brigadier General John Lubas]

Jen Powell will become the first woman to be an umpire in a regular season game when she works games this weekend between the Marlins and the Braves. On Saturday, Powell will work the bases during a doubleheader before being behind the plate on Sunday. In 2024, Powell became the first woman to umpire big league spring Training game since 2007 and began her pro career in rookie ball. In 2016, she played softball at Hofstra where she was a three time All Conference pick. And Powell was also on the USA Baseball women's national baseball team in 2001. Joe Morgan, Fox News astronaut Butch Wilmore.

[Carmen Roberts]

Retires from NASA less than five months after getting stuck for a long extended stay on the International space station. The 62 year old and fellow astronaut Suni Williams were test pilots for Boeing's first astronaut flight but got stranded on the station for more than nine months because of a malfunctioning starliner. I'm Carmen Roberts. This is FOX News.

[Jeff Manasso]

It's an interesting time for business. Tariff and trade policies are dynamic, supply chains are squeezed and cash flow tighter than ever. If your business can't adapt in real time, you're in a world of hurt. You need total visibility from global shipments to tariff impacts to real time cash flow. That's NetSuite by Oracle, your AI powered business management suite trusted by over 42,000 businesses NetSuite is the number one Cloud ERP for many reasons. It brings accounting, financial management, inventory, HR into one suite. You have one source of truth, giving you the visibility and control you need to make quick decisions. With real time forecasting, you're peering into the future with actionable data. And with AI embedded throughout, you can automate a lot of those everyday tasks, letting your team stay strategic. Netsuite helps you know what's stuck, what it's costing you, and how to pivot from fast. If your revenues are at least in the seven figures, download the free ebook Navigating Global Trade 3 Insights for Leaders at netsuite.com fox that's netsuite.com fox.