Fox News Hourly Update – 2PM ET | July 19, 2025
Hosted by FOX News Podcasts, this episode of the "Fox News Hourly Update" delivers the latest developments across national and international headlines. Below is a comprehensive summary of the key topics discussed, complete with notable quotes and timestamps.
1. Violent Attack in East Hollywood, Los Angeles
Timestamp: [00:03 – 00:52]
The newscast opens with a harrowing report from Los Angeles where a violent incident occurred outside a reggaeton nightclub in East Hollywood. A vehicle deliberately drove into a crowd, resulting in injuries to at least 30 people, with three individuals in critical condition.
Christina Coleman introduces the segment:
"Trauma on an L A sidewalk on."
Jack Callahan provides further details:
"A vehicle drove into a crowd in East Hollywood, Los Angeles this morning, hurting at least 30 people, three of them in critical condition." [00:05]
Fox's Christina Coleman elaborates on the chaotic scene:
"Was definitely a chaotic scene after a driver rammed his vehicle into a crowd outside of a reggaeton nightclub here in East Hollywood." [00:16]
Authorities are investigating whether the driver acted intentionally amidst an altercation between him and members of the crowd. Notably, the driver was involved in a separate incident earlier at around 2:00 AM where he was reportedly shot by individuals who later fled the scene on foot.
2. Deadly Explosion at Los Angeles Sheriff's Training Facility
Timestamp: [00:52 – 01:06]
Tragedy struck a training facility for sheriff's deputies in Los Angeles last Friday morning when an explosion occurred, resulting in the deaths of three deputies belonging to the arson and explosive detail.
Jack Callahan reports:
"The FBI has joined the investigation into Friday's deadly explosion at a training facility in Los Angeles for sheriff's deputies happened Friday morning. Three deputies with the arson explosive detail were confirmed dead from the blast." [00:52 – 01:06]
3. Tulsi Gabbard Accuses Obama Administration of Intelligence Manipulation
Timestamp: [01:06 – 01:47]
Tulsi Gabbard, serving as the Director of National Intelligence, has made explosive claims regarding the 2016 presidential election. She alleges that the Obama administration fabricated and politicized intelligence to undermine President Trump's election victory, labeling it a "treasonous conspiracy."
During her appearance on Fox and Friends Weekend, Gabbard stated:
"It was essentially a years long coup that was launched against President Trump before he even had the opportunity to take his oath of office and be sworn in as president." [01:26]
Gabbard also announced that she is:
"Turning over evidence from Friday's intelligence memo to the Justice Department for possible criminal referrals." [01:44]
4. Russian Drone and Missile Attacks on Ukraine
Timestamp: [01:47 – 01:54]
In international news, Russia launched drone and missile attacks overnight targeting Ukraine, resulting in one death and six injuries, including a child. Jack Callahan succinctly reported:
"Russian drone and missile attacks overnight on Ukraine leave at least one person dead, six others wounded." [01:47 – 01:54]
5. Presidential Dinner Celebrates GOP Legislative Wins and Cryptocurrency Regulation
Timestamp: [02:32 – 03:22]
President Trump hosted a dinner with Republican senators to commend the passage of significant elements of his legislative agenda. Highlights from the event include:
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One Big Beautiful Bill: A spending bill that reallocates $9 billion from foreign aid and public broadcasting. Despite the GOP's slim majority, Senate Majority Leader John Thune successfully shepherded the package through the chamber. The President anticipates further resistance bills, which he believes will resonate positively with voters ahead of the next election cycle.
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Bipartisan Genius Act: Marked as the first major cryptocurrency law in U.S. history, this legislation regulates stablecoins and was passed with bipartisan support. Christina Coleman notes:
"President Trump is also celebrating the first major cryptocurrency law in U.S. history. He signed the Bipartisan Genius act on Friday." [02:38 – 03:19]
However, both the spending bill and the clawback measure faced significant opposition from Democratic lawmakers.
6. Democratic Leaders and the New York City Mayoral Race
Timestamp: [03:22 – 04:16]
The episode shifts focus to the Democratic Party's dynamics in the New York City mayoral race. Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met with Zoran Mamdani, a prominent Democrat socialist who secured a decisive victory in the Democratic primary. Despite the constructive nature of their discussion, Jeffries has yet to endorse Mamdani.
CB Cotton reports:
"Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries had an hour long meeting with Zoran Mamdani... He is still not endorsing Mamdani, who won the Democratic primary in the New York City mayoral race by a wide margin." [03:33 – 04:16]
To date, only four out of twelve Democratic congressional members representing New York City have endorsed Mamdani. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer remains undecided in his endorsement.
7. Homeland Security to Utilize Military Bases for Housing Illegal Immigrants
Timestamp: [04:16 – 04:29]
In immigration-related developments, Homeland Security plans to repurpose military bases in New Jersey and Indiana to accommodate illegal immigrants. The timeline for opening these sites remains unspecified, contingent upon operational requirements.
Christina Coleman reports:
"Military bases in both New Jersey and Indiana will soon be used by Homeland Security to house illegal immigrants. It's unclear when either site will open. And the decision will depend on operational requirements." [04:16 – 04:29]
This summary encapsulates the major stories covered in the July 19, 2025 episode of the "Fox News Hourly Update." For more detailed insights, listeners are encouraged to tune into the full broadcast.