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Fox News Hourly Update – 2AM ET 09/05/2025 Newscast

Host: Fox News Podcasts
Date: September 5, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode provides a concise roundup of the latest breaking news stories in the United States and internationally as of early September 5, 2025. Key topics covered include rising military tensions near Venezuela, congressional scrutiny of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., major immigration enforcement actions in Georgia, updates on U.S.-Japan trade relations, developments in the Ukraine war diplomacy, and a summary of the NFL season opener.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Escalation in Venezuela-US Military Relations

(00:03 – 00:48)

Two Venezuelan Maduro regime military aircraft "buzzed" a U.S. naval vessel in international waters following a U.S. military strike on a drug boat off Venezuela.
The Department of Defense warned the "cartel running Venezuela" against interfering with U.S. counternarcotics and counterterrorism missions.
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order to rename the "Department of Defense" as the "Department of War."
- Quote: “National Guard will remain in Washington D.C. now till November 30th.” – Sue Guzman [00:41]

2. Legal Battles over DC and National Guard Deployments

(00:48 – 01:10)

D.C.’s Attorney General is suing the White House, alleging illegal military occupation due to extended National Guard deployment in the city.
President Trump is reportedly considering deploying National Guard troops to Chicago, facing pushback from Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker.
Quote: “The administration has gone ahead and extended the orders of the Guard troops here through the end of November.” – Peter Ducey [00:56]

3. Senate Hearing: HHS Secretary Kennedy under Fire

(01:10 – 01:52)

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was questioned for three hours by Congress, facing criticism over his vaccine and healthcare policies.
Heated exchanges with Democrats portraying Kennedy as an "anti-vaxxer conspiracy theorist," yet Republicans also pressed him on new COVID booster guidelines, cuts to mRNA research funding, and potential changes to childhood vaccine schedules.
Quote: “HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr punching and of course counter punching his way through a series of raucous exchanges on the Hill.” – Kevin Cork [01:25]

4. Major Immigration Raid at Hyundai Plant

(02:31 – 03:10)

A multi-agency immigration raid at the Hyundai megasite in Bryan County, GA led to 450 worker arrests over alleged visa issues and illegal residency.
Participating agencies included ICE, FBI, DEA, and ATF.
DHS signaled further detail announcements coming Friday.

5. U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement Formalized

(03:10 – 03:17)

President Trump signed an executive order formalizing a U.S.-Japan trade deal.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick calls the agreement “historic” and notes Japan’s comparatively low 15% tariff.
Quote: “Japan has a 15% tariff, which is tremendously beneficial to Japan, is lower than almost anyone else in the world.” – Howard Lutnick [03:13]
As part of the agreement, Japan will invest $550 billion into the U.S.

6. Diplomacy over Ukraine War

(03:17 – 04:06)

President Trump, President Zelensky, and EU leaders discussed strategies for "ending the war in Ukraine" during calls and meetings held in Paris.
Trump pressed European leaders to halt Russian oil purchases and called for increased economic pressure on China for funding "Russia's war efforts."
Quote: “President Trump has signaled he expects something to happen soon, but in an interview with CBS News said they’re ‘not ready yet.’” – Marianne Rafferty [03:53]

7. NFL Season Opener – Eagles vs. Cowboys

(04:06 – 04:29)

The NFL regular season opened with the Dallas Cowboys playing the Philadelphia Eagles.
The game was delayed due to severe weather.
Eagles, led by quarterback Jalen Hurts, beat Cowboys 24-20.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Venezuela Tensions:
“The Department of Defense says two Venezuelan Maduro regime military aircraft buzzed a US Naval vessel in international waters.” – Sue Guzman [00:07]
On D.C. National Guard Deployment:
“DC’s Attorney General is suing the White House. They say that D.C. has been illegally occupied with by the military…” – Peter Ducey [00:49]
On HHS Secretary Kennedy’s Senate Hearing:
“Democrats looking to paint Kennedy as an anti vaxxer conspiracy theorist. But even some top Republicans had questions about new guidelines for Covid boosters…” – Kevin Cork [01:30]
On U.S.–Japan Trade Deal:
“Japan has a 15% tariff, which is tremendously beneficial to Japan, is lower than almost anyone else in the world.” – Howard Lutnick [03:13]
On Ukraine Peace Talks:
“President Trump has signaled he expects something to happen soon, but in an interview with CBS News said they’re, quote, ‘not ready yet.’” – Marianne Rafferty [03:53]

Important Timestamps

00:03 – Venezuela incident and U.S. military response
00:49 – DC Attorney General lawsuit and National Guard updates
01:10 – HHS Secretary Kennedy Senate hearing
02:31 – Immigration raid at Hyundai plant in Georgia
03:10 – Japan trade deal executive order
03:36 – Ukraine war diplomacy discussions
04:06 – NFL season opener Eagles vs Cowboys

This summary reflects Fox News’ update style: sharp, direct, and focused on headline news with a blend of political, international, and domestic developments. The tone remains urgent and matter-of-fact, suitable for listeners who need to quickly catch up on major stories.

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Tensions escalating in international waters. Fox News. I'm Sue Guzman. The Department of Defense says two Venezuelan Maduro regime military aircraft buzzed a US Naval vessel in international waters. The move comes after the US Military struck a drug boat off the coast of Venezuela. Department of Defense at the cartel running Venezuela strongly advised to not pursue any effort to to obstruct, deter or interfere with counternarcotics or counterterrorism operations carried out by the US Military. Meantime, President Trump's expected to sign an executive order Friday changing the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War. National Guard will remain in Washington D.C. now till November 30th. Fox's Peter Ducey reports.
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DC's Attorney General is suing the White House. They say that D.C. has been illegally occupied with by the military, but the administration has gone ahead and extended the orders of the Guard troops here through the end of November. Separately, President Trump is still considering sending National Guard troops to Chicago against the wishes of J.B. pritzker.
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Meanwhile, health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Went on the hot seat before the Senate Finance Committee Thursday facing questions about his vaccine and health care policies and a three hour long hearing before Congress. Details from Fox's Kevin Cork.
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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr punching and of course counter punching his way through a series of raucous exchanges on the Hill, Democrats looking to paint Kennedy as an anti vaxxer conspiracy theorist. But even some top Republicans had questions about new guidelines for Covid boosters, the push to cut funding for some MRNA research and potential changes ahead for the childhood vaccine schedule.
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That's Fox's Kevin Cork reporting. America's listening to Fox News.
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A massive immigration raid halting construction Thursday at the Hyundai megasite battery plant in Bryant County, Georgia, just southwest of Savannah. The Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement joined by the FBI, DEA and ATF in arresting 450 workers for alleged visa violations and being in the country illegally. Department Department of Homeland Security says further details on this raid are expected to be announced later Friday. President Trump Thursday signing an executive order to formalize a trade deal with Japan announced earlier this summer. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick describing that agreement as historic Japan has a 15% tariff.
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Which is tremendously beneficial to Japan, is lower than almost anyone else in the world.
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Japan also agreed to invest $550 billion into the U.S. china. Japanese automakers have faced heavy losses because of the tariffs. President Trump speaking with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and other European leaders Thursday to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. We have more from Fox's Marianne Rafferty.
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European leaders met privately with Zelensky in Paris and later called President Trump. Zelensky says the conversation focused on ways to put renewed pressure on Putin. President Trump has signaled he expects something to happen soon, but in an interview with CBS News said they're, quote, not ready yet. Meantime, a White House official telling Fox that President Trump made it clear to European leaders they must stop purchasing Russian oil that is funding the war and urged his European counterparts to put economic pressure on China for funding what he called Russia's war efforts.
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No direct talks with Vladimir Putin or Volodymyr Zelensky anytime soon and the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles kicked off the 2025 NFL regular season in a Thursday night matchup, the game delayed briefly because of severe weather. Quarterback Jalen Hurts leading the defending super bowl champs offense as the Eagles start the season with a 2420 win. I'm Sue Gossman. This is Fox.
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