2AM ET 08/12/2025 Newscast

Summary

Podcast Summary: Fox News Hourly Update – 2AM ET 08/12/2025 Newscast

Release Date: August 12, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts

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1. US Steel Plant Explosion in Clariton, Pennsylvania

The episode opens with breaking news about a tragic accident at the US Steel plant in Clariton, Pennsylvania. Carmen Roberts reports that the explosion has resulted in multiple casualties and injuries.

• Casualties and Injuries:

  • [00:02] Carmen Roberts announces, "Another death from the US Steel plant explosion."
  • [00:08] Matt Brown confirms the grim update: "We do have now a second deceased worker."

• Impact and Response:

  • [00:19] Roberts details the situation: "The explosion... injured at least 10 people, five critically."
  • A stay inside advisory has been issued as emergency services continue their efforts.
  • US Steel's CEO has pledged a thorough investigation into the cause of the explosion.

2. Tragic Shooting at Target in Austin, Texas

A devastating incident unfolded at a Target store parking lot in Austin, Texas, where a gunman killed three individuals, including a child.

• Incident Details:

  • Carmen Roberts reports: "A man shot and killed three people in the parking lot of a Target store... one of them was a child."

• Suspect Information:

  • Police Chief Lisa Davis provides insights into the suspect's background:
    • [00:53] Davis states, "He does have a sheet, a rap."
    • [00:55] Matt Brown refers to the suspect as "Sheet here with us."
    • [00:55] Further details include, "there is some emergency holds, detention holds."

• Escape Attempts:

  • [00:59] Roberts adds, "The suspect tried to escape by carjacking one car at the Target line and another from a dealership."

3. President Trump Deploys National Guard to Washington, D.C.

In a significant move addressing law enforcement and public safety in the nation's capital, President Trump has taken decisive action.

• Deployment Details:

  • [00:59] Matt Brown reports, "President Trump deploys 800 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. and orders a federal takeover of the city's police force."

• Objectives:

  • The President aims to enhance cooperation between local and federal law enforcement to:
    • "Effectively end DC's sanctuary city status."
    • "End the District's no cash bail."
    • "Target gangs."

• Reactions and Context:

  • Mayor Muriel Bowser of D.C. voices concerns: "President's plan is unsettling and unprecedented, but admits that under home rule he has the right to do it."

  • Despite claims from city leaders and some media pundits that violent crime is declining, the homicide rate in D.C. remains higher than in major cities like Chicago and Atlanta.

4. Taylor Swift Announces 12th Studio Album

Pop sensation Taylor Swift made an exciting announcement regarding her musical pursuits.

• Album Announcement:

  • [02:30] Carmen Roberts shares, "Taylor Swift announces her 12th studio album on Tuesday the 12th at 12:25:12am and she unveiled the name on the podcast New Heights."

• Podcast Details:

  • The announcement was made on "New Heights," a podcast hosted by her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, and his brother, retired NFL star Jason Kelce.

• Album Insights:

  • [02:48] Matt Brown describes the reveal: "So I wanted to show you something... a briefcase? Mint green with TS on it."
  • [02:55] Roberts confirms, "This is my brand new album, the TS12."
  • Fans responded with excitement on Instagram, noting that the 12th album will be her first release after gaining ownership of her entire music catalog. The official release date is yet to be announced.

5. Ohio Man Arrested in Connection with Death in Jackson Township

A somber discovery in Ohio has led to the arrest of two individuals in connection with a tragic death.

• Discovery of the Body:

  • [03:02] Carmen Roberts reports, "Deputies arrest two people in Ohio following the discovery of a body and a..."

• Incident Details:

  • [03:22] Jeremy Roy from Montgomery County explains, "Police were dispatched... a body was discovered in a plastic bin in Jackson Township outside of Dayton."

• Victim Information:

  • [03:35] Matt Brown identifies the victim: "The female victim was identified as Brittany Fur Storms, 28-year-old white female. She was pregnant, and the baby was also deceased."

• Arrests and Claims:

  • [03:45] Roy provides updates: "Two men, James Rothenbush and Rick Shepherd, have been taken into custody. They claim the victim overdosed on drugs."
  • The suspects face "multiple felony charges" as part of an active investigation.

6. Swimmer Dies in Seaside Heights Rip Current, New Jersey

A distressing incident at Seaside Heights beach resulted in the loss of a swimmer's life.

• Incident Overview:

  • [04:04] Carmen Roberts states, "A swimmer in New Jersey died, but four others were rescued after they got swept up by a dangerous rip current at Seaside Heights beach in New Jersey Monday."

• Rescue and Condition:

  • The four rescued individuals were "taken to the hospital at Toms River," where they are "reportedly listed in stable condition."
  • The victim was "pronounced dead" at the hospital.

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This summary encapsulates the key developments covered in the Fox News Hourly Update podcast episode released on August 12, 2025. From tragic accidents and criminal incidents to significant political moves and celebrity news, the episode offered a comprehensive overview of the day's pressing issues.

Transcript

[Carmen Roberts]

Another death from the US Steel plant explosion. I'm Carmen Roberts, Fox News.

[Matt Brown]

Unfortunately, as the as the rescue and the search continued here this evening, I'm here to report that we do have now a second deceased worker, Matt Brown.

[Carmen Roberts]

EMS chief for Allegheny county. Courtesy of KDKA. The explosion in Clariton, Pennsylvania, also injured at least 10 people, five critically. Multiple others were treated for injuries at the scene. Officials have l the stay inside advisory and US Steel's CEO says the company will thoroughly investigate the cause of the explosion. A man shot and killed three people in the parking lot of a Target store in Austin, Texas, Monday. One of them was a child. Police Chief Lisa Davis says they caught and arrested the suspect, a 32 year old with a mental health history.

[Lisa Davis]

He does have a sheet, a rap.

[Matt Brown]

Sheet here with us.

[Lisa Davis]

But there is some emergency holds, detention holds.

[Carmen Roberts]

Davis says the suspect tried to escape by carjacking one car at the Target line and another from a dealership. President Trump deploys 800 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. and orders a federal takeover of the city's police force.

[Matt Brown]

You should also expect ramped up cooperation between local and federal law enforcement with the added goal of effectively ending DC's sanctuary city status. That plus efforts to end the District's no cash bail and of course, targeting gangs. Meantime, DC's Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser calls the president's plan unsettling and unprecedented, but admits that under home rule he has the right to do it. And while city leaders and even some media pundits say that violent crime is down here in dc, the homicide rate here is worse than large cities like Chicago and even Atlanta.

[Carmen Roberts]

Fox's Kevin Cork in Washington. America's listening to Fox News.

[Lisa Davis]

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[Carmen Roberts]

Taylor Swift announces her 12th studio album on Tuesday the 12th at 12:25:12am and she unveiled the name on the podcast New Heights which is hosted by her boyfriend, Kansas City chief star Travis Kelce and his brother, retired NFL star Jason Kelsey.

[Matt Brown]

So I wanted to show you something. Okay, what do we got? We got a briefcase?

[Carmen Roberts]

Yep.

[Matt Brown]

Mint green with TS on it.

[Carmen Roberts]

Yep.

[Matt Brown]

What's in it?

[Carmen Roberts]

This is my brand new album, the.

[Matt Brown]

Life of a showgirl.

[Carmen Roberts]

TS12 and Jason screamed over the news, which fans saw on the new Heights instagram. Instagram post 12th album will be her first release after she gained ownership of her entire music catalog. The official release date will be announced later. Deputies arrest two people in Ohio following the discovery of a body and a.

[Jeremy Roy]

Plastic bin in Jackson Township outside of Dayton. Police were dispatched on a 911 call from two hikers reporting a bad smell coming from a plastic tote in a remote wooded area last week. It was a body.

[Matt Brown]

The female victim was identified as Brittany fur storms, 28 year old white female. It was also discovered that she was pregnant and the baby was also deceased.

[Jeremy Roy]

That's Montgomery County Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Roy who says two men, James Rothenbush and Rick shepherd, have been taken into custody. The men claim the victim overdosed on drugs. They are now both facing multiple felony charges in the case in what police call an active investigation. Jeff Manasso, FOX News.

[Carmen Roberts]

And a swimmer in New Jersey died, but four others were rescued after they got swept up by a danger rip current at Seaside Heights beach in New Jersey Monday. And the others are reportedly listed in stable condition. All five were taken to the hospital at Toms river where the victim was pronounced dead. I'm Carmen Roberts. This is FOX News.

[Lisa Davis]

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