2AM ET 09/01/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 2AM ET 09/01/2025

Host: Sue Guzman
Date: September 1, 2025
Duration: ~4:28 (news content only)

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Overview

This episode covers several major national and international news stories, including federal intervention in Chicago crime, an ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, calls for peace by the Pope after a Minneapolis school shooting, and an update on former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani's hospitalization following a car crash. The reporting maintains a tone of urgency and gravity, reflecting the nature of the unfolding stories.

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Key Discussion Points and Segments

1. Chicago Crime & Federal Intervention

[00:02–01:02]

• Escalating Violent Crime in Chicago
  The Trump administration considers deploying National Guard troops to Chicago to address rising violence.

  • President Trump claims crime is “totally out of control,” referencing six recent deaths.
  • Federal attention sparked by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s remarks on Fox News Sunday, highlighting Chicago's need for federal assistance.

• Political and Legal Pushback

  • Rep. James Comer criticizes local officials for politicizing the issue rather than cooperating:

    "What they're doing is they're turning to politics, politics and they're turning to anything anti Trump as opposed to saying we want to join the president."
    (James Comer, 00:29)

  • Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker labels possible troop deployment as an “invasion,” notes lack of consultation, and threatens legal action:

    "They ought to let us know when they're coming, where they're coming, if it's ICE or if it's ATF or whoever it is."
    (J.B. Pritzker, 00:48)
    "Federal law doesn't allow troop enforcement in US cities and he will sue the president if that happens."
    (Paraphrased from J.B. Pritzker, 00:52)

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2. Jeffrey Epstein Investigation Developments

[01:02–01:47]

• House Oversight Committee Pursues Documents

  • Chairman James Comer requests Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant hand over suspicious activity reports relating to Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Deadline set for September 15th, with a probe into possible federal case mismanagement.

• Subpoenas to High-Profile Figures

  • Deposition subpoenas issued to several former officials, including Bill Clinton and Jeff Sessions.

• Mueller’s Health Update

  • Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, previously subpoenaed for House testimony concerning the Epstein probe, has Parkinson’s disease.

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3. Pope Leo Responds to Minneapolis Mass Shooting

[02:31–03:22]

• Papal Condolences and Advocacy

  • Pope Leo, an American, offers prayers for victims of the Minneapolis school mass shooting that killed two children and wounded nearly 20 others.

    "Our prayers for the victims of the tragic shooting during a school mass in the American state of Minnesota."
    (Pope Leo, 02:44)
    "Let us plead God to stop the pandemic of arms large and small which infects our world."
    (Pope Leo, 03:04)

• Plea for Global Peace

  • Calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine:

    "The voice of weapons must be silenced while the voice of fraternity injustice must rise."
    (Pope Leo, 03:12)

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4. Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized After Car Crash

[03:22–04:22]

• Details of the Incident

  • Giuliani injured in a car crash in New Hampshire; suffered a fractured vertebra.
  • Incident occurred after Giuliani stopped to help a woman in a domestic violence situation; no charges filed.

• Brief Career Recap

  • Noted as former NYC mayor and Trump’s personal attorney, highlighting recent legal defeats and turbulent years.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• James Comer (00:29):

  "What they're doing is they're turning to politics, politics and they're turning to anything anti Trump as opposed to saying we want to join the president."

• J.B. Pritzker (00:48):

  "They ought to let us know when they're coming, where they're coming, if it's ICE or if it's ATF or whoever it is."

• Pope Leo (02:44):

  "Our prayers for the victims of the tragic shooting during a school mass in the American state of Minnesota."

• Pope Leo (03:04):

  "Let us plead God to stop the pandemic of arms large and small which infects our world."

• Pope Leo (03:12):

  "The voice of weapons must be silenced while the voice of fraternity injustice must rise."

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Timestamps for Important Segments

| Timestamp | Segment Description | |-------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | 00:02–01:02 | Chicago crime & federal intervention debate | | 01:02–01:47 | Jeffrey Epstein probe updates and subpoenas | | 02:31–03:22 | Pope Leo responds to Minneapolis mass shooting | | 03:22–04:22 | Rudy Giuliani hospitalized after car crash |

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Conclusion

This concise, high-density newscast covers headline developments at the intersection of politics, law enforcement, tragedy, and international concern, featuring strong statements from U.S. lawmakers and global religious leadership. The coverage is urgent and direct, providing context for ongoing national debates and breaking news.

Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

Chicago vows resistance. Fox News. I'm Sue Guzman. The Trump administration appears to be inching closer to deploying National Guard troops in Chicago to help battle crime. The president taking to truth social Sunday saying crime is totally out of control in Chicago with six people dead in the past few days.

[J.B. Pritzker]

Washington, D.C. u.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro on Fox News Sunday singled out Chicago as being in need of a federal assist to lower crime.

[James Comer]

What they're doing is they're turning to politics, politics and they're turning to anything anti Trump as opposed to saying we want to join the president.

[J.B. Pritzker]

Illinois Governor J.B. pritzker on CBS Face the Nation called troops that may come to Chicago an invasion and says he's not been consulted about any enforcement.

[Sue Guzman]

They ought to let us know when.

[J.B. Pritzker]

They'Re coming, where they're coming, if it's ICE or if it's ATF or whoever it is. Pritzker says federal law doesn't allow troop enforcement in US Cities and he will sue the president if that happens. Gerdall Scott, FOX News.

[Sue Guzman]

The chair of the House Oversight Committee requesting some reports on Jeffrey Epstein as an investigation continues.

[James Comer]

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant's been asked to hand over suspicious activity reports regarding the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer sent a letter to the secretary saying the committee is reviewing possible mismanagement of the federal case. He set a deadline of September 15th to see those reports. Comers also issued deposition subpoenas to several former government officials, including former President Clinton and former Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who served under President Trump. In Washington, Jill Nado, Fox News New York Times reporting.

[Sue Guzman]

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller his Parkinson's disease. He had been subpoenaed to testify as part of the House Oversight Committee's probe into Jeffrey Epstein. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Sue Guzman]

The victims of last week's mass shooting in Minneapolis and their families. Top of mind Sunday for Pope Leo. Details from fox's Kevin Uretsky, the first.

[Pope Leo]

American pope, remembering those hurt during the shooting in his native country.

Our prayers for the victims of the tragic shooting during a school mass in the American state of Minnesota.

An 8 year old boy and a 10 year old girl were killed and nearly 20 others, mostly children, were wounded. The pope offering a prayer for all children heard every day around the world.

Let us plead God to stop the pandemic of arms large and small which infects our world.

Leo also calling for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine saying, quote, the voice of weapons must be silenced while the voice of fraternity injustice must rise.

[Sue Guzman]

Kevin Yuretsky, FOX News Services were held Sunday morning in the auditorium of the Annunciation Catholic School. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani in the hospital after being injured in a car crash in New England. Fox's Daria Albinger has details about that.

[Daria Albinger]

A car crash in New Hampshire has left Rudy Giuliani with a fractured vertebra and other injuries. The former New York City mayor's vehicle was struck from behind Saturday evening. His head of security says the 81 year old was in a rental car when he was flagged down by a woman who was the victim of a domestic violence incident and that Giuliani contacted police on her behalf. One time Republican presidential candidate, dubbed America's Mayor after the 911 attacks, has had a few rocky years recently. While he was President Trump's personal attorney, he lost dozens of lawsuits claiming Mr. Trump actually beat Joe Biden in the 2020 election. Daria Olbinger, Fox News no charges filed.

[Sue Guzman]

In the roadway incident that left Giuliani injured. I'm Sue Guzman. This is FOX News.

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