Fox News Hourly Update: 2PM ET 08/28/2025 Newscast

Host: Lisa Brady (FOX News)
Date: August 28, 2025

Overview

This episode delivers a fast-paced, comprehensive update on major news stories dominating the national landscape as of August 28, 2025. Key topics include White House messaging on crime in Democrat-led cities, response to the tragic church shooting in Minneapolis, the firing of the CDC director, a suspect's arrest in an Ohio child homicide case, legal actions regarding the Idaho college murder investigation, scrutiny of local government budgets in Florida, and a snapshot of Wall Street market performance.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. White House Crime Message & Urban Safety

• [00:06] Caroline Levitt, White House Spokeswoman, broadcasts a strong stance directed at residents in Democrat-run cities:

  "Decline is a choice. You don't have to live in constant fear of being robbed, raped or murdered." — Caroline Levitt ([00:12])

• The Biden Administration faces pushback from Democratic local leaders regarding potential expansion of federal crime crackdowns beyond Washington D.C., specifically referencing resistance from Illinois Governor over possible intervention in Chicago.

2. Minneapolis Church Shooting & Ongoing Investigation

• [00:19] Minnesota deploys state resources to boost safety, particularly around schools and places of worship, following a church shooting that killed two children (ages 8 and 10) and injured 15 children and three elderly parishioners.
• Hennepin Healthcare CEO Dr. Tom Clemen gives an update:

  "We currently have nine patients that were involved in the shooting yesterday. Six of those patients are in satisfactory condition. Five of those patients are children. We have two patients in serious condition, one adult and one child. And we have one child in critical condition presently." — Dr. Tom Clemen ([01:02])

• The FBI investigates the shooting as a possible hate crime and act of domestic terrorism. The alleged shooter died by suicide.

3. CDC Director Firing Controversy

• The administration defends firing CDC Director Susan Menarez, citing misalignment with presidential priorities. Dispute remains on her current employment status.

  "She said she would [resign] and then she said she wouldn't. So the president fired her, which he has every right to do." — Caroline Levitt ([01:33])

• Menarez's lawyers challenge the legitimacy of her termination, and she vows to remain on the job.

4. Ohio Child Homicide Suspect Apprehended in Massachusetts

• [03:20] Diobles Williams, wanted for homicide of a child in Ohio five years ago, is arrested in Framingham, MA.
  • Police sergeant recounts the arrest: Williams attempted disguise via a wig and makeup, was noticed by chance, and surrendered after a short chase ([03:43]).

5. Idaho College Student Murders: Legal Update

• Judge considers making permanent a ban on releasing crime scene photos or video from the site where four college students were murdered; a temporary order is already in place ([04:05]).

6. Florida County Budget Scrutiny

• State officials claim Orange County (Orlando) has been resisting transparency in a mandated audit investigating significant budget growth.

  "I called up the governor. I said, I think Orange County has something to hide." — Florida State CFO Blaze Ingolia ([04:25])

• Subpoenas are being issued to Orange County officials regarding how their budget expanded by $500 million in five years.

  "Well, Orange County fooled around and now they're about to find out." — Blaze Ingolia ([04:47])

• The county insists cooperation and transparency in the audit process.

7. Market Update

• Wall Street snapshot:
  • Dow up 21 points ([05:02])
  • S&P 500 at new highs, up 17 points
  • Nasdaq rallying, up over 100 points

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "Decline is a choice. You don't have to live in constant fear of being robbed, raped or murdered."
  — Caroline Levitt, White House spokeswoman ([00:12])

• "We currently have nine patients that were involved in the shooting yesterday... We have one child in critical condition presently."
  — Dr. Tom Clemen, Hennepin Healthcare ([01:02])

• "She said she would [resign] and then she said she wouldn't. So the president fired her, which he has every right to do."
  — Caroline Levitt ([01:33])

• "He noticed a man wearing a wig with a lot of makeup on."
  — Will Cayne, recounting Ohio fugitive's arrest ([03:43])

• "I called up the governor. I said, I think Orange County has something to hide."
  — Blaze Ingolia, Florida State CFO ([04:25])

• "Well, Orange County fooled around and now they're about to find out."
  — Blaze Ingolia ([04:47])

Important Timestamps

• 00:06–00:19 — White House message on crime in Democrat-run cities
• 01:02 — Dr. Clemen updates on victims of Minneapolis church shooting
• 01:33 — Caroline Levitt on firing of CDC director Susan Menarez
• 03:20–03:48 — Arrest of Ohio homicide fugitive in Massachusetts
• 04:05 — Idaho judge mulls permanent crime scene evidence injunction
• 04:25–04:48 — Florida subpoenas Orange County officials over audit
• 05:02 — Wall Street performance update

This episode provides a succinct-yet-detailed look at pressing national issues, law enforcement updates, legal matters, governance scrutiny, and financial news in a direct, news-driven Fox News tone.