Fox News Hourly Update – 2AM ET 09/06/2025 Newscast

Episode Overview
This newscast covers major political and international developments, with a special focus on recent executive actions by President Trump, escalating anti-drug operations, diplomatic tensions in Latin America, an immigration legal battle, upcoming global summits, public health controversies, and the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. The episode provides rapid-fire coverage of these headlines with direct commentary from officials, Fox News correspondents, and President Trump himself.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump Renames Department of Defense (00:03–00:33)

• Announcement: Executive order signed to revert the Department of Defense’s name back to its original, "Department of War."
  • President Trump explains his rationale:

    "I think it's a much more appropriate name, especially in light of where the world is right now. We have the strongest military in the world. We have the greatest equipment in the world. We have the greatest manufacturers of equipment by far. There's nobody to even compete."
    — President Donald Trump (00:18)

• Next Steps: Name change still requires congressional approval.

2. Escalated Anti-Drug Operations & Venezuela Tensions (00:33–01:15)

• Policy Shift: Administration taking more aggressive steps against overseas drug smuggling, attributing the move to cartels "killing Americans with fentanyl and other drugs."

  • Recent Action: U.S. conducted a deadly strike on a Venezuelan boat carrying drugs, resulting in 11 deaths. The White House and Secretary of State Rubio affirm this is the “first of more to come.”

    • "The administration argues the cartel started this war and continue to wage it by killing Americans with fentanyl and other drugs smuggled into the US by air, land and sea … it’ll happen again."
      — Jonathan Hunt, summarizing Secretary of State Rubio (01:05)

• Military Response: Fighter jets are now being deployed to Puerto Rico, prompted by Venezuelan military aircraft flying close to a U.S. ship.

3. Immigration and Deportation Battle (01:15–01:59)

• Case Update: ICE plans to deport Kilmer Abrego Garcia, an El Salvador native and alleged gang member, to Eswatini (Africa) after he claimed fear of persecution in Uganda and 20 other countries.
  • ICE takes issue with the credibility of Garcia’s fears given the large number of countries cited.
  • Case began with mistaken deportation to El Salvador during earlier Trump administration action.

4. G20 Summit Coming to Florida (02:32–03:14)

• Announcement: President Trump will host the 2026 G20 Summit at his Doral Resort in Miami, Florida.

  • "We're in December, so it's, you know, cold in some places."
    — President Donald Trump, on choosing a warm venue (02:50)

  • "Well, I think that everybody wants it there because it's right next to the airport. It's the best location. It's beautiful."
    — President Donald Trump (02:58)

• Details: Each international delegation will have its own building; agenda led by Treasury Secretary Scott Besant.

5. Autism Report Controversy (03:14–03:55)

• Upcoming Report: Trump administration may soon release a report possibly linking Tylenol use in pregnancy and vitamin B9 deficiency to autism (initiated by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and HHS).
  • Official Response: HHS emphasizes no conclusions until the report is finalized:

    • “We are using gold standard science to get to the bottom of America’s unprecedented rise in autism rates … any claims about its contents are nothing more than speculation.”
      — HHS Statement, paraphrased by Lucas Tomlinson (03:42)

  • Counterpoint: Tylenol parent company Kenview denies any causal relationship.

6. COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Issues (03:55–04:29)

• Update: The updated COVID-19 vaccine rollout faces restrictions and confusion in various states, with some only allowing certain populations or requiring prescriptions.

  • "Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has insisted that everybody who wants a shot can get one. But he's also said that access depends on the states."
    — Angelo Bavaro (04:19)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump on Military Strength:

  "We have the greatest manufacturers of equipment by far. There's nobody to even compete." (00:28)

• Jonathan Hunt on U.S. Drug War Posture:

  “The signal that the US was about to fight back in a far more aggressive fashion came with this week's deadly strike...” (00:50)

• ICE Perspective on Deportation Case:

  ICE says this follows Garcia's claiming fear of persecution in Uganda and 20 other countries, which they say is hard to take seriously. (01:33)

• President Trump on G20 Location:

  "Well, I think that everybody wants it there because it's right next to the airport. It's the best location. It's beautiful." (02:58)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Trump Executive Order (Department of War): 00:03–00:33
• Drug War & Venezuela Strike: 00:33–01:15
• Deportation Fight: 01:15–01:59
• G20 Summit Announcement: 02:32–03:14
• Autism Report & Tylenol: 03:14–03:55
• COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Issues: 03:55–04:29

Summary

This fast-paced Fox News update covered President Trump’s drive to rebrand and escalate the role of the U.S. military and intensify the war on drugs, amid mounting tensions with Venezuela. The episode highlighted a complex immigration controversy, previewed the high-profile G20 Summit coming to a Trump-owned resort, and dived into emerging public health debates on painkiller use and autism, plus hurdles in the distribution of updated COVID-19 shots. Throughout, the broadcast featured direct presidential commentary and pointed summaries from Fox News correspondents, capturing the administration’s assertive posture across domestic and global issues.