Fox News Hourly Update Episode: 2PM ET 07/25/2025 Newscast
Release Date: July 25, 2025
Host: Lisa Brady

1. Ghislaine Maxwell's Federal Court Proceedings

The episode begins with a focus on Ghislaine Maxwell, the woman convicted of assisting Jeffrey Epstein in the sex trafficking and abuse of underage girls. It marks her second day of questioning at a federal courthouse in Florida.

• Attorney Statement: Maxwell's attorney, David Marcus, addressed the media, stating, “[...] she answered those questions honestly, truthfully, to the best of her ability. She never invoked a privilege. She never refused to answer a question. So we're very proud of, we're proud of how the process has worked over the past day and a half.” ([00:20])

• Current Status: Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence at a prison near the Tallahassee courthouse where the latest court meeting took place.

2. President Trump's statements on Epstein and Potential Pardon

Amid the ongoing Maxwell case, President Donald Trump commented on his past association with Jeffrey Epstein and addressed rumors regarding a possible pardon for Maxwell.

• Epstein Association: President Trump clarified his relationship with Epstein, stating he had no current ties after ending their friendship years prior.

• Pardon Speculation: When questioned about a potential pardon for Maxwell, Trump responded, “It's something I haven't thought about.” ([00:55–00:57]) This statement was made just before his departure to Scotland.

3. Democratic Efforts to Engage Young Voters

The update highlights high-profile Democratic figures participating in a Washington D.C. summit aimed at mobilizing Gen Z voters.

• Nancy Pelosi’s Address: Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi addressed the Gen Z audience, urging, “Don't agonize, organize,” emphasizing the critical role of young voters in upcoming elections. ([01:05])

• Democratic Speaker’s Assurance: An unnamed Democratic Speaker echoed Pelosi’s sentiments, asserting confidence in Democratic success by declaring, “We have no doubt that we will win the election, the House with a House of Representatives in the next election.” ([01:22–01:30])

• Policy Critique: Pelosi criticized President Trump's policies, noting that “President Trump's poll numbers are not good, that voters don't support tax cuts, cuts for wealthier Americans, and that they must fight what she called shareholder capitalism,” highlighting income disparities where “CEOs make hundreds times more than their employees.” ([01:30–01:42])

4. Gaza Ceasefire Talks Update

Jessica Rosenthal reports on ongoing diplomatic efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza, following the early departure of US and Israeli representatives who accused Hamas of obstructing the talks.

• Mediator’s Commitment: Rosenthal conveyed reassurances from Qatari and Egyptian mediators, affirming their dedication to continuing ceasefire negotiations despite previous setbacks. She emphasized, “America is listening to Fox News,” indicating ongoing US interest and involvement in the peace process. ([01:42–02:00])

5. Trade Discussions: President Trump's Visit to Scotland and Volkswagen Deal

President Trump’s international engagements and their implications for trade relations were discussed.

• Scotland Trip: During his visit to Scotland, President Trump engaged in trade meetings with the UK Prime Minister and a leading European Union official, aiming to bolster bilateral trade agreements.

• Volkswagen's Negotiations: Highlighting corporate responses to US tariffs, Volkswagen is purportedly negotiating its own trade deal after incurring losses exceeding $1 billion due to tariffs in the first half of the year. According to Ginny Coselda, VW is offering to relocate Audi production to the US in exchange for tariff concessions. VW CEO Oliver Bloom stated, “a deal could follow a US Trade agreement and would involve factory and other investments in the US” ([02:29–02:44]).

  • Investment Incentive: Bloom elaborated, “We made an offer to see its US tariff burden reduced by a dollar for every dollar it invests in the US,” signaling Volkswagen’s commitment to expanding its manufacturing footprint in America. ([02:44–03:20])

6. Federal Probe of Alphabet’s Waymo Robo Taxis Concludes

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has concluded a 14-month investigation into Waymo, the self-driving division of Google parent Alphabet.

• Investigation Results: The probe, initiated after 22 reports of unexpected behavior and 17 collisions involving Waymo’s robo taxis, has been closed without further action. Waymo had previously issued two recalls related to the incidents.

• Recalls Clarified: NHTSA’s analysis highlighted Waymo’s efforts to address the issues, leading to the termination of the investigation. Additionally, a separate recall was mentioned regarding home scent diffusers, which is detailed in the next segment. ([03:20–03:52])

7. Product Recall Announcement: Purasent Home Defusers

A safety recall has been announced for Purasent's home fragrance diffusers due to a potential hazard involving detachable magnets.

• Safety Concerns: The recall affects over 850,000 units sold between August 2023 and May of the current year. The magnets inside the covers can detach and pose ingestion risks to children and pets, potentially causing severe intestinal damage or other health issues. Despite these hazards, there have been no reported injuries thus far.

• Company Response: Purasent is proactively offering free replacement covers to affected consumers. Fox News’ Chris Foster provided additional details on the recall process and safety measures being implemented. ([03:52–04:20])

Conclusion

The Fox News Hourly Update for July 25, 2025, provided comprehensive coverage on several pressing issues, including the legal proceedings of Ghislaine Maxwell, President Trump's diplomatic and political maneuvers, Democratic strategies to engage young voters, ongoing Gaza ceasefire negotiations, significant trade developments involving Volkswagen, the closure of a federal probe into Waymo's self-driving taxis, and a major product safety recall by Purasent. The segment effectively balanced criminal justice updates, political discourse, international trade implications, technological regulatory matters, and consumer safety information, offering listeners a broad spectrum of current events.