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Fox News Hourly Update – 2PM ET 09/01/2025 Newscast

Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: September 1, 2025
Episode Theme:
A rapid-fire newscast focused on the latest U.S. and global developments, featuring U.S.-Russia tensions over Ukraine, consequential legal battles over presidential tariffs, a domestic immigration court controversy, major news from the Burning Man festival, escalating geopolitical drama in South America, and a playful update on celebrity wedding bets.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S. Response to Russia's War Tactics ([00:02]–[00:27])

Background: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant addressed ongoing concerns regarding Russia’s behavior following recent diplomatic discussions in Alaska between President Trump and President Putin, meant to end the war in Ukraine.
Escalation: Despite talks, Russia has intensified its bombing campaign in Ukraine.
- Quote: “As a matter of fact, he has, in a despicable, despicable manner, increased the bombing campaign. So I think with President Trump, all options are on the table and I think we'll be examining those very closely this week.”
  — Scott Bessant [00:15]
Policy Options: Secretary Bessant hinted at the possibility of “tougher sanctions” and signaled swift action may be forthcoming.
India Sanctions: In a related move, President Trump doubled tariffs on India after their recent purchases of Russian oil.

2. Tariff Legal Battle Moves to the Supreme Court ([00:27]–[01:01])

Issue: A federal legal challenge has emerged regarding Trump’s authority to impose tariffs under an emergency act, with a panel deciding such powers do not explicitly include tariffs or taxes.
- Quote: “The panel stated the statute bestows significant authority on the president to undertake a number of actions in response to a declared national emergency. But none of these actions explicitly include the power to impose tariffs, duties or, or the like, or the power to tax.”
  — Alexandria Hoff (paraphrasing court opinion) [00:46]
President’s Response: Trump criticized what he called a “radical left court,” warning that canceling his tariffs would undo trillions in investment, calling it potentially ruinous for the country.

3. Immigration and Child Deportation Court Clash ([01:01]–[01:51])

Situation: The Justice Department confirmed that children scheduled for deportation to Guatemala—before a federal judge intervened—are now back in U.S. custody. At issue: the legal fight over the deportation of unaccompanied minors.
Judicial Rebuke:
- Quote: “I have the government attempting to remove minor from the country in the wee hours of the morning on a holiday weekend, which is surprising, but here we are…”
  — Judge Sukh Ninan [01:26]
White House Reaction: Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller strongly criticized the ruling on social media:
- Quote: “The Biden judge is effectively kidnapping these migrant children and refusing to let them return home to their parents in their home country.”
  — Stephen Miller (via X) [01:39]
Context: The children in question entered the U.S. illegally as unaccompanied minors.

4. Burning Man Festival Death Investigated ([02:15]–[02:51])

Incident: Authorities are investigating a suspected homicide at Nevada’s Burning Man festival, where a man was discovered dead "in a pool of blood".
- Police withheld identifying information and the cause of death pending autopsy.
- Festival officials provided participant support services.
- Quote: “Police have neither released the man's name nor given his cause of death. The body has been taken to the medical examiner's office... It's believed the apparent homicide was a singular crime.”
  — Granall Scott [02:20]
Safety Reminder: Law enforcement urged festivalgoers to stay vigilant.

5. Venezuela Tensions Amid U.S. Naval Buildup ([02:51]–[03:20])

Venezuela’s Position: President Maduro claimed his country is facing an unprecedented threat, coinciding with a growing U.S. naval presence in the Caribbean, supposedly directed at curbing drug cartel activities.
- Quote: “[Venezuela's president is] vowing not to bow to it. This is tensions with the U.S. rise with the U.S. naval buildup in the southern Caribbean and nearby waters.”
  — Lisa Brady [02:51]
Significance: Maduro’s remarks point to worsening U.S.-Venezuela relations and increased regional instability.

6. Celebrity Segment: Swift-Kelce Wedding Bets ([03:20]–[04:00])

Trending Topic: Global fascination continues over the relationship and engagement between Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce.
- Varied predictions on wedding dates (odds favoring 2026 or later for marriage).
- Speculation on first child and possible baby names (e.g., “Travis” or “Edward”).
- Bets are even placed on whether Swift will keep her last name.
- Travis’s brother, Jason Kelce, is a heavy odds favorite to be best man.
- Quote: “Brother Jason Kelce is the big favorite to be best man, with one to five odds, meaning you have to bet $5 just to win a dollar.”
  — Lill Woo [03:44]

7. Quick News Recaps and Closing

On-Air Confirmation: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce officially confirmed engagement last week.
Signoff: “I'm Lisa Brady. This is Fox News.” [04:00]

Memorable Quotes

Scott Bessant on Russia's escalation:
“As a matter of fact, he has, in a despicable, despicable manner, increased the bombing campaign.” [00:15]
Court on executive authority:
“None of these actions explicitly include the power to impose tariffs...” [00:46]
Judge Sukh Ninan on deportation efforts:
“Attempting to remove minor from the country in the wee hours of the morning on a holiday weekend, which is surprising, but here we are...” [01:26]
Stephen Miller’s accusation:
“The Biden judge is effectively kidnapping these migrant children...” [01:39]
On Burning Man homicide:
“Police have neither released the man's name nor given his cause of death...” [02:20]
Celebrity odds wrap-up:
“Brother Jason Kelce is the big favorite to be best man, with one to five odds...” [03:44]

Notable Timestamps

00:02 — U.S. issues strong warning to Russia; escalation in Ukraine.
00:27 — Legal challenge to Trump’s emergency tariffs reaches the Supreme Court.
01:01 — Children’s deportation to Guatemala halted; White House slams judicial intervention.
02:15 — Death investigation at Burning Man festival.
02:51 — Venezuela’s Maduro claims U.S. poses the century’s “biggest threat” to South America.
03:20 — Details on Swift-Kelce engagement and the wild world of celebrity betting.

This episode of Fox News Hourly Update delivered a quick, high-energy round-up of the day’s most urgent political, legal, and cultural stories, with crisp reporting and headline-driven summaries suitable for listeners on the move.

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[00:03]
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A renewed warning to Russia. Lisa Brady, FOX News. The US treasury chief telling Fox Russia's president has done the opposite of what he indicated he wanted to do in a recent Alaska meeting with President Trump on ending the war in Ukraine.
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As a matter of fact, he has, in a despicable, despicable manner, increased the bombing campaign. So I think with President Trump, all options are on the table and I think we'll be examining those very closely this week.
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Secretary Scott Bessant not ruling out tougher sanctions on Russia after President Trump doubled tariffs on India for buying Russian oil. Bessen also telling Fox he thinks the Trump administration will win a tariff fight at the US Supreme Court after a federal appeals court ruled the president exceeded his authority by using an emergency act to impose multiple tariffs.
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The panel stated the statute bestows significant authority on the president to undertake a number of actions in response to a declared national emergency. But none of these actions explicitly include the power to impose tariffs, duties or, or the like, or the power to tax.
[01:01]
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Fox's Alexandria Hoff, the president taking issue with what he calls a radical left court, in a post writing that if the tariffs are terminated, along with trillions of dollars already taken in investment and much more will be immediately canceled, arguing it would destroy the country. The Justice Department says children who were on planes set to be sent back to their native Guatemala before a federal judge blocked it are now back in US Custody. It's a legal fight over their deportations.
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Judge Sukh Ninan said in part, quote, I have the government attempting to remove minor from the country in the wee hours of the morning on a holiday weekend, which is surprising, but here we are. I have conflicting narratives from both sides here. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller slammed the judge posting on X in part, quote, the Biden judge is effectively kidnapping these migrant children and refusing to let them return home to their parents in their home country.
[01:52]
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Fox's Bill Malusian. @ issue are children who entered the country illegally as unaccompanied minors. America is listening to FOX News.
[02:00]
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This is Jason Chaffetz from the Jason in the House podcast. Join me every Monday to dive deeper into the latest political headlines and chat with remarkable guests. Listen and follow now@foxnewspodcast.com or wherever you download podcasts.
[02:15]
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Police are investigating a man's death at the annual Burning man gathering in Nevada.
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The Pershing County Sheriff's office and state officials say the man was found in a pool of blood at the desert festival near Reno Sunday. Police have neither released the man's name nor given his cause of death. The body has been taken to the medical examiner's office. As investigators work. They urged festival goers to be aware of their surroundings. Even as the event came to its scheduled close Monday, Burning man officials made support services available for participants. It's believed the apparent homicide was a singular crime.
[02:52]
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Granal Scott, Fox News Venezuela's president holding a rare news conference telling reporters his country is facing the biggest threat South America has seen in a century, vowing not to bow to it. This is tensions with the U.S. rise with the U.S. naval buildup in the southern Caribbean and nearby waters. U.S. officials saying it's aimed at addressing threats from Latin American drug cartels. Before the wedding bells, there are wedding bets about a celebrity couple, including when they'll get married.
[03:20]
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Odds of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tying the knot by October 31 are 10 to 1 on polymarket by December 31, 7 to 1. Bookmakers have 2026 and beyond as the most likely date for the pair. Bettors are also laying money at 1 to 1 on whether Swift will announce she's pregnant by 2026. Odds on their first baby being named Travis are 5 to 1 and Edward, after Kelce's dad, 9 to 1 on BET US. There are even odds on whether Swift will keep her last name. Brother Jason Kelce is the big favorite to be best man, with one to five odds, meaning you have to bet $5 just to win a dollar.
[04:01]
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Fox's Lill Woo Taylor and Travis confirming last week that they are engaged. I'm Lisa Brady. This is Fox News.
[04:14]
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I'm Janice Dean. Join me every Sunday as I focus on stories of hope and people who are truly rays of sunshine in their community and across the world.
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Listen and follow now@foxnewspodcast.com.