Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 2AM ET 09/07/2025 Newscast
Date: September 7, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Summary Prepared By: [Podcast Summarizer AI]

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise, fast-paced roundup of the top U.S. news stories as of 2AM ET, September 7, 2025. Major themes include President Trump’s new stance on immigration enforcement, a massive ICE raid in Georgia with international implications, a historic Powerball win, escalations in U.S. counter-narcotics operations in the Caribbean, and emergency measures in Hawaii in response to Hurricane Kiko.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Immigration Crackdown Protests in Chicago

[00:03-00:54]

• President Trump’s Social Media Post: President Trump draws national attention and sharp Democratic criticism with a provocative post referencing “Apocalypse Now” – stating, “I love the smell of deportations in the morning. Chicago about to find out why it’s called the Department of War.”

  • Memorable Quote:
    • Trump (via Truth Social): “I love the smell of deportations in the morning. Chicago about to find out why it’s called the Department of War.” [00:13]

• Political Response:

  • Senator Tammy Duckworth calls Trump a “draft dodger.”
  • Senator Dick Durbin states: “The terrible things that the president United States is saying about using troops in the Department of War in city of Chicago is an embarrassment and disgusting.” [00:28]

• Public Reaction:

  • Nearly 200 protesters gather at a naval station in Chicago, which is reportedly being used by ICE as a logistical hub for operations.

2. Georgia Hyundai Plant ICE Raid & International Fallout

[00:54-01:47]

• Major Raid:

  • ICE agents arrest hundreds in a raid at a Hyundai-linked factory—largest at a single site in recent history.

• Company & Country Responses:

  • Hyundai’s official statement: None arrested were directly employed by the company.
  • Majority of detainees hail from South Korea; South Korea’s Foreign Ministry protests, emphasizing investment and citizens’ rights.
    • Memorable Quote (from ministry statement):
      • “The economic activities of our companies investing in the United States and the interest of our citizens must not be unduly violated during the course of US Law enforcement.” [01:26]

• White House Clarification:

  • Reiterates that “any foreign workers brought in for specific projects must enter the United States legally and with proper work authorizations.” [01:37]

• Detainee Legal Status:

  • A lawyer for two detainees insists his clients were in the U.S. legally (reported by Madison Scarpino). [01:47]

3. Powerball Jackpot Winners Announced

[03:10-03:22]

• Historic Win:
  • Two winning tickets—worth $1.8 billion—drawn in Missouri and Texas; second largest jackpot ever.
  • Winning numbers: 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, and Powerball 17.

4. U.S. Military Campaign Against Venezuelan Drug Cartels

[03:22-04:12]

• Presidential Directive:

  • President Trump orders a strike on a Venezuelan ship allegedly carrying narcotics.

• Military Mobilization:

  • U.S. Navy amasses a fleet in the Caribbean: three guided missile destroyers, a cruiser, an attack submarine, and three amphibious ships including USS Iwo Jima.

• Rules of Engagement Shift:

  • Notable Change:
    • Lucas Tomlinson reports: “Those days are over. The orders are now shoot to kill and expect those rules of engagement to be debated in the halls of Congress in the coming days.” [03:59]

• International Reaction:

  • Venezuela’s president accuses the U.S. of seeking “regime change through military threat.” [04:12]

5. Hurricane Kiko Threatens Hawaii

[04:12-04:53]

• Storm Details:

  • Hurricane Kiko is projected to pass north of Hawaii, expected to weaken but could bring life-threatening surf and strong winds.

• Local Official Warning:

  • Jennifer Walter, Honolulu Department of Emergency Management:
    • Memorable Advice:
      • “Look around the outside of your home or if you live in a condo, what do you have there that's going to become a missile in a high wind event?” [04:39]

• Weather Impact:

  • National Weather Service forecasts high surf for Big Island and Maui Monday and Tuesday.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump via Truth Social: “I love the smell of deportations in the morning…” [00:13]
• Senator Durbin: “The terrible things that the president… is saying… is an embarrassment and disgusting.” [00:28]
• South Korean Foreign Ministry: “The economic activities of our companies… and the interest of our citizens must not be unduly violated…” [01:26]
• Lucas Tomlinson, FOX News: “Those days are over. The orders are now shoot to kill…” [03:59]
• Jennifer Walter: “Look around… what do you have there that's going to become a missile and a high wind event?” [04:39]

Important Timestamps

• 00:03: Immigration protests begin in Chicago
• 00:13: Trump’s “Chipocalypse Now” post and political backlash
• 00:54: Details on the massive ICE raid at Georgia Hyundai plant
• 01:26: South Korean government expresses discontent over ICE arrests
• 03:10: Powerball jackpot winner announcement
• 03:22: Trump’s directive against Venezuelan drug cartels
• 03:59: U.S. rules of engagement shift: “shoot to kill” order reported
• 04:12: Venezuelan president denounces U.S. actions; Hurricane Kiko coverage starts
• 04:39: Emergency management advice for Hawaii residents

This Fox News Hourly Update offers a brisk but substantive overview of major breaking stories, with sharp political commentary, international fallout, and emergency awareness—crucial listening for anyone looking to stay current on the day’s biggest headlines.