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]
- 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.”
- 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]
- 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.”
- 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]
- 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…”
- 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]
- Quote: “The Biden judge is effectively kidnapping these migrant children and refusing to let them return home to their parents in their home country.”
- 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]
- 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.”
- 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
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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.