Fox News Hourly Update — 2AM ET 09/04/2025

Overview

This hourly Fox News update hosted by Sue Guzman covers several top news stories of national significance, focusing on new immigration policy actions in Louisiana, looming federal interventions in Democrat-led cities to curb crime, US-Mexico cooperation on drug cartels, political maneuvering in the New York mayoral race, and a Powerball jackpot update.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Angola Prison Converted to Migrant Detention Center

• [00:03–00:51]
  • Host: Sue Guzman
  • Reporter: Brooke Taylor
  • The infamous Angola State Prison in Louisiana, previously used for solitary confinement, will house criminal illegal migrants, including "murderers, rapists and drug traffickers".
  • Partnership between Homeland Security and the Louisiana state government.
  • Currently, 51 migrants are detained and awaiting deportation; capacity planned for up to 416 beds.
  • Angola is emphasized as the "largest maximum security prison in the country," spanning 18,000 acres.
  • Quote (Brooke Taylor at 00:30): "Homeland Security Department is ... says it will house some of the worst of the worst criminal illegal migrants, including murderers, rapists and drug traffickers."

2. National Guard Deployment to Fight Urban Crime

• [00:51–01:27]
  • Host: Sue Guzman
  • Reporter: Kevin Cork
  • President Trump has floated sending National Guard troops to New Orleans, adding to efforts already in place in Chicago, Baltimore, and DC.
  • Over 1,760 arrests have reportedly occurred in DC since the federal mobilization began on August 7th.
  • Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry expressed willingness to accept federal troops, and Milwaukee's police union may follow suit.
  • Quote (Kevin Cork at 01:06): "The president suggested that New Orleans, Louisiana could be his next target for deploying the National Guard to help fight crime..."

3. Tariffs Appeal to Supreme Court

• [01:27–01:59]
  • The Trump administration is appealing a lower court's ruling against its broad tariffs, arguing the president's authority to impose trade penalties.
  • Attorneys requested an expedited Supreme Court decision.

4. US-Mexico Efforts Against Drug Cartels

• [03:10–04:02]
  • Host: Sue Guzman
  • Secretary of State: Marco Rubio (meeting in Mexico City)
  • Commentator: Unnamed Political Commentator
  • Marco Rubio met with Mexican officials to discuss drug cartel strategies, referencing a recent US strike on a Venezuelan drug boat.
  • Rubio criticized traditional deterrence, stating direct action is necessary.
  • Major federal seizure: chemicals from China intercepted before being used by the Sinaloa cartel for methamphetamine production—potential street value of $569 million.
  • Quote (Marco Rubio at 03:27): "Rubio also urged that strategies used to deter drug traffickers in the past just don't work."
  • Quote (Unnamed Political Commentator at 03:33): "What will stop them is when you blow them up, when you get rid of them."
  • Quote (Marco Rubio at 03:36): "There's also many other efforts underway in the Trump administration to get rid of the slew of drugs in America."

5. Political Machinations in New York's Mayoral Race

• [04:02–04:45]
  • Reporter: Christina Coleman
  • Rumors circulate that New York Mayor Eric Adams was offered a federal job or possible ambassadorship by Trump officials, potentially to clear the way for Andrew Cuomo to run for mayor against Zoran Mandani.
  • Adams, through his spokesperson, denies any such offer and insists he has no intention of dropping out.
  • Mandani calls the alleged maneuver "a threat to democracy."
  • Quote (Unnamed Political Commentator at 04:12): "Mayor Eric Adams has been offered a job at the U.S. department of Housing and Urban Development... If Adams dropped out of the race, it could help former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo run against Democratic Socialist Zoran Mandani..."

6. Powerball Jackpot Update

• [04:45–05:07]
  • No winner in the latest Powerball drawing; jackpot rises to $1.7 billion.
  • Multiple $1 million and $2 million winners in several states.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Migrant Detention at Angola Prison:
  “The Homeland Security Department is partnering with the state of Louisiana and says it will house some of the worst of the worst criminal illegal migrants, including murderers, rapists and drug traffickers.”
  — Brooke Taylor, [00:30]

• On National Guard Deployments:
  “The president suggested that New Orleans, Louisiana could be his next target for deploying the National Guard to help fight crime...”
  — Kevin Cork, [01:06]

• On Drug Cartel Policy:
  “What will stop them is when you blow them up, when you get rid of them.”
  — Unnamed Political Commentator, [03:33]

• On New York Mayoral Politics:
  “Mayor Eric Adams has been offered a job at the U.S. department of Housing and Urban Development... If Adams dropped out of the race, it could help former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo run against Democratic Socialist Zoran Mandani...”
  — Unnamed Political Commentator, [04:12]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Angola Prison for Migrant Detention: 00:03–00:51
• National Guard Crime Crackdowns: 00:51–01:27
• Tariffs Legal Battle: 01:27–01:59
• US & Mexico Drug Cartel Meeting: 03:10–04:02
• NYC Mayoral Race Intrigue: 04:02–04:45
• Powerball Jackpot: 04:45–05:07

Summary

In this tightly packed newscast, Fox News delivers swift updates on major issues—federal immigration enforcement shifting to punitive facilities, executive branch involvement in city policing, international drug enforcement, and political maneuverings with national implications. The tone is urgent, with a focus on decisive executive action and high-profile policy moves.