Fox News Hourly Update: 2PM ET 09/03/2025 Newscast

Date: September 3, 2025
Host: Elisa Brady (FOX News Podcasts)

Episode Overview

This concise news update covers several major headlines of the day, including Florida's move to end childhood vaccine mandates, international diplomacy and U.S. military matters, new developments in the Gilgo Beach serial killer case, a U.S.-Mexico joint security statement, and President Trump's upcoming public appearances. The newscast provides soundbites and commentary from key officials and journalists, encapsulating the day's most pressing stories in under five minutes.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Florida to End Childhood Vaccine Mandates

[00:02] – [00:51]

• Announcement: Florida's health officials, led by Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo and Governor Ron DeSantis, plan to end mandates for many childhood vaccines.
• Rationale: Ladapo and DeSantis argue this is a move to "get government out of people's lives."
• Process: Some vaccine mandates may be removed unilaterally, while others require legislative approval.
• Current Mandate List: Daycare and schools currently require vaccines for DTaP, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Hepatitis B, chickenpox, polio, among others.
• Opposition: Democratic officials in Florida call the move "reckless and dangerous" ([00:51]).

Notable Quotes:

• "Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo said he and Governor DeSantis administration will work to end every single childhood vaccine mandate in the state." – Elisa Brady, [00:11]
• "This is part of getting government out of people's lives." – Governor DeSantis via Joseph Ladapo, [00:33]
• "Your body is a gift from God ... what you put into your body is because of your relationship with your body and your hear [from] God." – Unidentified Religious Commentator, [00:20–00:33]

2. West Coast Response and National Political Context

[00:51]

• Democratic governors of California, Oregon, and Washington announced a health policy alliance in response to safeguard vaccine mandates and health policies.

3. International Relations: Trump on China, Russia, and North Korea

[01:01] – [01:42]

• President Trump accused Chinese, Russian, and North Korean leaders of "conspiring against the US" after a military parade in China.
• Despite tensions, Trump remarked, “My relationship with all of them is very good. We're going to find out how good it is over the next week or two.” ([01:19])
• Trump expressed dissatisfaction that President Xi of China did not mention the U.S. in his Victory Day address.
• Additional U.S. sanctions on Russia are under consideration, and Trump plans discussions with President Putin.
• Trump reaffirmed U.S. military commitment to Poland.

Notable Quotes:

• "I understood the reason they were doing it ... they were hoping I was watching and I was watching. My relationship with all of them is very good." – President Donald Trump, [01:19]

4. Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Case: DNA Evidence Admissibility

[02:15] – [03:01]

• A judge ruled that "whole genome sequencing" DNA evidence will be allowed in the trial of accused serial killer Rex Heuerman.
• The new testing method’s courtroom admissibility is unprecedented in New York.
• Defense claims potential public health violation; further rulings expected.

5. U.S.-Mexico Security & Diplomacy

[03:01]

• The U.S. and Mexico released a joint statement on enhanced cooperation regarding border security, intelligence sharing, and fighting fentanyl trafficking.
• This was highlighted during Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Mexico.

6. President Trump’s High-Profile Appearances

[03:01] – [03:53]

• President Trump is expected to attend a Yankees-Tigers game on September 11, potentially marking the 24th anniversary of the September 11th attacks.
• Morning of 9/11: Trump plans to attend a memorial event at the Pentagon.
• Recent presidential sports attendance includes the Super Bowl, Daytona 500, and soon, the Ryder Cup.

Notable Quotes:

• "The president of the United States is expected to be in attendance 24 years since the terror attacks on New York and Washington." – Jared Max, [03:25]

7. Stock Market Update

[04:03]

• DOW: Down 260 points
• NASDAQ: Up 125 points

Memorable Moments & Quotes

• Religious Perspective on Vaccines:
  "Your body is a gift from God ... what you put into your body is because of your relationship with your body and your hear God." – Unidentified Religious Commentator, [00:20–00:33]

• President Trump on Adversaries Watching:
  "I understood the reason they were doing it and they were hoping I was watching and I was watching. My relationship with all of them is very good." – President Donald Trump, [01:19]

• State Lawmaker's Rebuke:
  "One Democratic state lawmaker calls scrapping vaccine mandates reckless and dangerous." – Jessica Rosenthal via Elisa Brady, [00:51]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Florida Vaccine Mandates Announced: [00:02]–[00:51]
• Democratic Opposition & West Coast Alliance: [00:51]–[01:01]
• China-Russia-North Korea Military Parade & Trump’s Comments: [01:16]–[01:42]
• Gilgo Beach Serial Killings DNA Evidence Ruling: [02:15]–[03:01]
• U.S.-Mexico Border Security Alliance: [03:01]–[03:20]
• President Trump’s September 11th Plans & Sports Appearances: [03:20]–[03:53]
• Stock Market Update: [04:03]

This episode spotlights Florida’s contentious move against childhood vaccine mandates, international alliances and rivalries, a landmark criminal case, heightened U.S.-Mexico cooperation, and the continued prominence of President Trump in national events.