Fox News Hourly Update – 2PM ET 08/14/2025: Comprehensive Summary
The August 14, 2025, episode of the Fox News Hourly Update, hosted by Lisa Brady from FOX News Podcasts, delivered a wealth of information spanning national security, severe weather events, local incidents, and economic updates. This detailed summary encapsulates the key discussions, insights, and conclusions presented throughout the broadcast.
1. Social Security's 90th Anniversary and Reforms
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Speaker: Lisa Brady
Lisa Brady opened the newscast by marking the 90th anniversary of Social Security. She highlighted President Donald Trump's remarks in the Oval Office, emphasizing his administration's efforts to strengthen the system and safeguard benefits.
Trump's Commentary:
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Speaker: Donald Trump
President Trump asserted, “We've already kicked nearly 275,000 illegal aliens off of the Social Security system. These are people, many of them have already left the country.” This statement underscores the administration's focus on combating fraud and ensuring that Social Security funds are directed appropriately.
Further Developments:
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Brady expanded on the administration's anti-fraud measures, including the removal of names from the system representing individuals aged over 120 years. She also reported on Democratic accusations against Republicans for allegedly stripping Medicaid benefits, highlighting ongoing partisan debates over social welfare programs.
2. President Trump's Upcoming Meeting with Putin
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Speaker: Lisa Brady and Donald Trump
Brady informed listeners about President Trump's scheduled meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, emphasizing its potential significance for international relations.
Trump's Expectations:
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Speaker: Donald Trump
President Trump expressed optimism, stating, “We're going to see what happens with our meeting. We have a big meeting and it's going to be, I think, very important for Russia and it's going to be very important for us and important for us only that we're going to save.”
Further Clarification:
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Speaker: Trey Gaddy
Trey Gaddy added, “A lot of lives.”
Brady's Insights:
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Lisa Brady conveyed President Trump's belief that the meeting could pave the way for peace between Russian and Ukrainian leaders. She mentioned that Trump plans to contact Ukraine's President Zelensky immediately if the discussions with Putin yield positive outcomes.
3. Severe Weather and Flooding in the Midwest and Southeast
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Speaker: Jeff Benasso and Rhonda Kelly
The newscast shifted focus to severe weather impacting multiple states, particularly highlighting historic flooding in the Midwest and Southeast regions.
Impact on Chattanooga, Tennessee:
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Speaker: Jeff Benasso
Jeff Benasso reported, “Severe weather and flooding the last couple of days. Slamming Chattanooga, Tennessee, where we're told one of at least four victims who died tried to maneuver around posted barricades when he was swept away while others like Rhonda Kelly had to be rescued.”
Survivor's Account:
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Speaker: Rhonda Kelly
Rhonda Kelly shared her experience, stating, “They met me right here at the door. I'm out. That's the blessing.”
Emergency Measures in Wisconsin:
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Speaker: Jeff Benasso
Benasso detailed the ongoing cleanup and infrastructure damage assessments. He reported a level two emergency in Wisconsin due to the risk of dam failure in Merton, attributing significant financial damage to the flooding across several southeast Wisconsin counties.
4. Tropical Storm Erin Develops into Hurricane
Timestamp: [01:39] - [01:59]
Speaker: Lisa Brady
Lisa Brady provided an update on Tropical Storm Erin, forecasting its intensification into a hurricane by the next day and potentially becoming the first major hurricane of the Atlantic season. She noted that while Erin remains over open waters, most predictive models indicate a turn eastward away from the United States in the coming week.
5. Louisville, Kentucky Shooting Incident
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Speaker: Lisa Brady and Garrett Tenney
The newscast covered a tragic shooting in Louisville, Kentucky, marking the second such incident in a week near a bus stop.
Incident Details:
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Speaker: Lisa Brady
Brady reported, “Police searching for a killer in Kentucky after the second shooting in a week near a bus stop in the same Louisville neighborhood. The latest incident, killing a woman. Police releasing a blurry photo of the suspect yesterday morning.”
Eyewitness Account:
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Speaker: Garrett Tenney
Garrett Tenney elaborated, “Officials say that gunman targeted a woman walking a young child to a school bus stop downtown while where a group of other kids were also waiting for the bus. The woman was shot and killed and no one else was injured. But the city's top cop says this experience will haunt those kids for the rest of their lives.”
Legal Developments:
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Speaker: Lisa Brady
Brady updated that two teenagers have been charged in connection with the first shooting last week, although it remains unclear if the two incidents are related.
6. Minnesota Prisons to Lay Off K9 Teams
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Speaker: Rick Jennings and Chris Foster
The broadcast addressed impending layoffs within Minnesota’s prison system, specifically the elimination of K9 teams responsible for security and drug detection.
Budget Cuts and Consequences:
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Speaker: Rick Jennings
Rick Jennings, a retired Minnesota Prison K9 trainer, explained, “The Minnesota Department of corrections is eliminating 11 of its 13 K9 teams November 5th. The agency calls it a difficult budget decision. Also, there's liability. There was a $350,000 legal settlement over a dog bite.” He warned that removing the dogs could lead to increased assaults on staff and inmates.
Impact on Security:
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Speaker: Chris Foster
Chris Foster commented, “Ending the canine program in Minnesota is going to cause a lot of harm to staff and inmates. Inmates have said to me before, I worry less when you guys are around.”
Future Utilization of Remaining Teams:
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Speaker: Rick Jennings
Jennings noted, “The remaining dog teams will be used just for drug detection.”
7. Israeli Settlement Construction in the West Bank
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Speaker: Lisa Brady
Lisa Brady reported on a significant development in the Middle East, where Israel's far-right finance minister announced the progression of a long-delayed settlement construction project in the West Bank. This initiative has raised concerns among Palestinians and human rights groups, who argue that it could derail plans for a contiguous Palestinian state by effectively bifurcating the territory.
8. Economic Update: Inflation Report and Stock Market Reaction
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Speaker: Lisa Brady
Brady informed listeners about a recent wholesale inflation report that exceeded expectations, triggering a downturn in the stock market. She provided specific figures, noting that the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 96 points, accompanied by declines in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices. Brady concluded the segment by reaffirming that "America is listening to FOX News."
Conclusion
The August 14th episode of the Fox News Hourly Update delivered a comprehensive overview of pressing issues ranging from social security reforms and international diplomacy to severe weather impacts, local violence, corrections system challenges, Middle Eastern geopolitical developments, and economic fluctuations. Through detailed reporting and firsthand accounts, the newscast provided listeners with a nuanced understanding of the day's significant events.