Fox News Hourly Update: 2AM ET 09/02/2025

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This episode provides a fast-paced overview of key national and international news updates, with special focus on high-profile political developments involving President Trump, Rudy Giuliani, and US foreign policy, as well as urgent updates on legal cases, natural disasters, and shifting global alliances.

Key News & Discussion Points

1. Rudy Giuliani Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom

• Announcement: President Trump has announced that Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and Trump advisor, will be the next recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
  • Quote: “President Trump called Giuliani a great American patriot and the greatest mayor in New York City's history.”
    — Gernall Scott (00:50)
• Background:
  • Giuliani served as mayor during the 9/11 attacks and later as a personal attorney for Trump, notably advocating claims about the 2020 election.
  • Recent Event: Giuliani suffered serious injuries in a New Hampshire car accident over the weekend.
• TBD: The date and location for the award ceremony have not yet been released.

2. Attempted Assassination Case: Ryan Ruth

• Update: Ryan Ruth, accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump during the 2024 campaign, is scheduled for a pretrial hearing in Florida. He is representing himself after dismissing his lawyers.
  • Quote: “Ruth pleaded not guilty to a slew of charges, including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, assaulting a federal officer and attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate.”
    — Kristin Goodwin (01:15)
• Context: Alleged incident took place near Trump International Golf Club, with Ruth accused of pointing a rifle at Trump.
• Upcoming: The trial is set to begin September 8th.

3. Texas Flooding Tragedy

• Incident: Flooding in San Antonio has resulted in two deaths.
  • Details: Bodies of a man and woman found along Salado Creek after Sunday night’s flood.
  • Quote: “Friends of the victims reported them missing, one of the bodies later found by them, another by authorities responding to the scene.”
    — Sue Guzman (01:47)

4. Russia-Ukraine War and China Diplomacy

• Update: No direct progress on peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, despite President Trump’s monitoring.
• Escalation: Russia has launched 80 drones against Ukraine amid a heavy airstrike weekend.
• China’s Role: President Putin meets with Xi Jinping at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. China is pushing back on “Cold War mentality,” implicitly criticizing the US.
  • Quote: “China never directly named the US but criticized what it called the Cold War mentality and bullying practices.”
    — Alex Hogan (03:05)
• Summit: Over 20 world leaders attend as China seeks greater global influence.

5. Trump Administration's Greenland Policy

• Renewed Push: The Trump administration continues pursuing annexation of Greenland for national security and mineral access.
• Diplomatic Tension:
  • US Vice President J.D. Vance criticizes Denmark’s defense of the territory.
  • Denmark has summoned the US diplomat over covert influence operations allegedly promoting Greenland’s secession.
  • Quote: “And while most Greenlanders favor independence from Denmark, they do not want a union with the US and tensions have recently risen.”
    — Stephanie Bennett (03:50)
• Security Concerns: Reports of Chinese submarine activity near Greenland.

6. Jerry Nadler Announces Retirement

• Historic Shift: Veteran Democratic Congressman Jerry Nadler will not seek reelection.
  • Quote: “It's time for generational change, saying perhaps a younger replacement can help Democrats do more.”
    — Sue Guzman (04:20)
• Context: Nadler has served since 1992 and signals a call for party rejuvenation.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• “President Trump called Giuliani a great American patriot and the greatest mayor in New York City's history.”
  — Gernall Scott (00:50)

• “Ruth pleaded not guilty to a slew of charges, including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, assaulting a federal officer and attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate.”
  — Kristin Goodwin (01:15)

• “Friends of the victims reported them missing, one of the bodies later found by them, another by authorities responding to the scene.”
  — Sue Guzman (01:47)

• “China never directly named the US but criticized what it called the Cold War mentality and bullying practices.”
  — Alex Hogan (03:05)

• “And while most Greenlanders favor independence from Denmark, they do not want a union with the US and tensions have recently risen.”
  — Stephanie Bennett (03:50)

• “It's time for generational change, saying perhaps a younger replacement can help Democrats do more.”
  — Sue Guzman (04:20)

Notable Timestamps

• 00:12 — Giuliani announced as Medal of Freedom recipient.
• 01:01 — Details on Ryan Ruth’s pretrial hearing.
• 01:39 — Update on Texas flooding deaths.
• 02:34 — Russian and Chinese diplomatic moves at SCO summit.
• 03:21 — US-Greenland annexation efforts and Denmark’s response.
• 04:02 — Chinese submarines reportedly spotted near Greenland.
• 04:02 — Jerry Nadler's retirement and call for generational change.

This concise, news-driven episode delivers a snapshot of early September’s biggest headlines, with a focus on evolving political and diplomatic narratives in the US and abroad.