2PM ET 08/01/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – Detailed Summary

Episode: 2PM ET 08/01/2025 Newscast
Release Date: August 1, 2025
Host: Chris Foster
Source: FOX News Podcasts

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1. International Relations

U.S. Naval Posture Near Russia

President Donald Trump announced a strategic military move by deploying two nuclear submarines to regions near Russia in response to perceived nuclear threats from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

"President Trump says he's ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in regions near Russia in response to nuclear threats from former Russian President Medvedev."
— Chris Foster [00:03]

Russian Military Actions in Ukraine

The episode highlighted Russia's ongoing military aggression in Ukraine, specifically condemning recent strikes in Kiev.

"President Trump calls Russian military actions in Ukraine disgusting."
— Chris Foster [00:03]

Deadly Attack in Kiev

Alex Hogan reported on the deadliest attack in Kiev in a year, where a Russian strike resulted in 31 fatalities, including five children, and over 150 injuries.

"Russia's strike in the capital of Ukraine killed 31 people, including five children. The youngest was just two years old."
— Alex Hogan [00:18]

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2. Domestic Economy

Jobs Report and Economic Growth

A new jobs report revealed the creation of 73,000 jobs, alongside significant revisions indicating slower growth in May and June. President Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates.

"President Trump is calling Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell a moron for not lowering interest rates."
— Chris Foster [00:33]

Labor Secretary's Perspective

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-Dieker offered insights into the jobs numbers, emphasizing the net positive impact despite large revisions.

"What doesn't concern me is the net positive. We've seen over a half a million new jobs be added to the American economy."
— Alex Hogan [00:48]

She further elaborated on growth sectors:

"We've seen growth in health care. We've seen growth in construction."
— Alex Hogan [00:48]

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3. Science and Technology

SpaceX’s Successful Dragon Launch

Despite inclement weather forcing a call-off, SpaceX successfully launched its Dragon capsule, Endeavor, from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The mission carried two U.S. astronauts, one Japanese astronaut, and one Russian cosmonaut to the International Space Station, marking the 11th mission under SpaceX’s NASA contract.

"After storm clouds forced a call off, SpaceX launched its Dragon capsule named Endeavor... It's the 11th time SpaceX has ferried astronauts for its NASA contract."
— Eben Brown [01:07]

The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage also achieved a graceful landing back at the Florida coast.

"The capsule performed with no problems. And its Falcon 9 rocket's first stage landing gracefully back at the Florida coast."
— Eben Brown [01:07]

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4. Legal and Crime

Life Sentence for Milwaukee Murderer

A Milwaukee man received a life sentence without the possibility of parole for killing a 19-year-old college student during their first date last year.

"It's life in prison without the possibility of parole for a Milwaukee man who killed a 19-year-old college student on their first date last year."
— Chris Foster [01:50]

Manhunt for Tennessee Quadruple Murderer

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, along with U.S. Marshals and the Lake County Sheriff's Office, are actively searching for 29-year-old Austin Drummond, now on the state's most-wanted list after four individuals known to him were found dead. An abandoned baby was also discovered at the crime scene and is now safe.

"The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, U.S. marshals and Lake County Sheriff's Office are searching for 29-year-old Austin Drummond... Drummond, who's five ten, one ninety, armed and dangerous."
— Jeff Manasso [03:32]

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5. Immigration Policy

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Blocked

A federal judge in San Francisco has temporarily halted the Trump administration's efforts to revoke TPS for approximately 60,000 migrants from Central America and Asia. The judge cited an incomplete objective review of country conditions.

"A district court judge says TPS must stay in place while the case proceeds, adding the administration did not complete an objective review of the country conditions."
— Chris Foster [02:21]

Administration’s Stance

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the administration's position to end TPS, arguing that countries like Honduras and Nicaragua have made significant progress since disasters like Hurricane Mitch in 1998.

"TPS allows migrants to remain in the US if conditions in their home countries are considered unsafe due to political instability or a natural disaster.
Secretary Kristi Noem was looking to end the protection for tens of thousands of migrants from countries including Honduras and Nicaragua, saying both nations have made several significant progress in recovering from 1998's Hurricane Mitch."
— Alex Hogan [02:21]

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6. Infrastructure

Cancellation of High-Speed Rail Project

The Trump administration has shut down the Baltimore-Washington Superconducting Magnetic Levitation Project, a high-speed rail initiative, by canceling two grants totaling over $26 million. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cited the project’s lack of essential components and feasibility.

"Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is canceling two grants totaling more than $26 million for the Baltimore Washington Superconducting Magnetic Levitation Project."
— Eben Brown [03:07]

"Duffy says the high-speed rail project lacked everything needed to be a success and did not have the means to go the distance."
— Eben Brown [03:07]

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7. Financial Markets

Stock Market Downtick

The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a significant drop, declining by 663 points.

"The dow is down 663."
— Chris Foster [04:07]

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Additional Information

Promotions and Content Notices

The episode includes promotions for various FOX News podcasts, such as Trey Gowdy’s and Jason Chaffetz’s shows. These segments were noted but are considered non-content and thus not elaborated upon in this summary.

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This comprehensive overview captures the key discussions and insights from the Fox News Hourly Update aired on August 1, 2025. From international tensions and significant economic reports to advancements in space exploration and critical infrastructure decisions, the episode provided listeners with a wide array of pertinent news topics.

Transcript

[Chris Foster]

Nuclear subs to Russia. I'm Chris Foster, Fox News. President Trump says he's ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in regions near Russia in response to nuclear threats from former Russian President Medvedev. Now on the country's Security Council. President Trump calls Russian military actions in Ukraine disgusting.

[Alex Hogan]

It's the deadliest attack in Kiev in a year. Russia's strike in the capital of Ukraine killed 31 people, including five children. The young youngest was just two years old. More than 150 others are wounded.

[Chris Foster]

Fox's Alex Hogan. After a week monthly jobs report showing 73,000 jobs created and big revisions showing much less growth in May and June. President Trump's calling Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell a moron for not lowering interest rates. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez Darimer on the new numbers.

[Alex Hogan]

What doesn't concern me is the net positive. We've seen over a half a million new jobs be added to the American economy. It does cause me pause to see such large revisions. And I will take a deeper dive and do an analysis of why those numbers look the way they do. But we've seen growth in health care. We've seen growth in construction.

[Chris Foster]

Secretary Chavez Darimer on FOX Business. A successful space launch today, a day.

[Eben Brown]

After storm clouds forced a call off SpaceX launched its Dragon capsule named Endeavor from the Kennedy Space center in Florida. Two one mission missions full power and lift off go. NASA go through 11 carrying two US astronauts, one Japanese astronaut and one Russian cosmonaut to the International Space Station. They'll arrive there early Saturday. It's the 11th time SpaceX has ferried astronauts for its NASA contract. The capsule performed with no problems. And it's Falcon 9 rockets first stage landing gracefully back at the Florida coast. And thanks for flying SpaceX. In Miami, Eben Brown, FOX News.

[Chris Foster]

It's life in prison without the possibility of parole for a Milwaukee man who killed a 19 year old college student on their first date last year. America's listening to FOX news. Hey, I'm Trey Gowdy, host of the Trey Gowdy Podcast. I hope you will join. Join me every Tuesday and Thursday as we navigate life together and hopefully find ourselves a little bit better on the other side. Listen and follow [e-mail] A federal judge in San Francisco for now blocks the Trump administration from ending deportation protection for tens of thousands of migrants.

[Kristi Noem]

The Trump administration was looking to end the temporary protected status for 60,000 people from Central America and Asia. TPS allows migrants to remain in the US if conditions in their home countries are considered unsafe due to political instability or a natural disaster, among other reasons. A district court judge says TPS must stay in place while the case proceeds, adding the administration did not complete an objective review of the country conditions. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was looking to end the protection for tens of thousands of migrants from countries including Honduras and Nicaragua, saying both nations have made several significant progress in recovering from 1998's Hurricane Mitch. Ryan Schmell's Fox News proposed high speed.

[Chris Foster]

Rail line between D.C. and Baltimore is shut down by the Trump administration.

[Eben Brown]

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is canceling two grants totaling more than $26 million for the Baltimore Washington Superconducting Magnetic Levitation Project. Duffy says the high speed rail project lacked everything needed to be a success and did not have the means to go the distance.

[Chris Foster]

Fox's Jared Helper and there's a manned hunt for a quadru murderer in Tennessee.

[Jeff Manasso]

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, U.S. marshals and Lake County Sheriff's Office searching for 29 year old Austin Drummond. He's now on the state's most wanted list after four people that were told were known to Drummond were found dead in Lake county north of Memphis Tuesday after someone called 911 of an abandoned baby who was found alone in the front yard of the crime scene. The baby is now safe. Drummond, who's five ten, one ninety, armed and dangerous. He's believed to be driving a white 2016 Audi A3 sedan with damage on the driver's side. Jeff Manasso, Fox News On Wall street.

[Chris Foster]

The dow is down 663. I'm Chris Foster, Fox News. This is Jason Chaffetz from the Jason in the House podcast.

[Eben Brown]

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[Chris Foster]

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