4AM ET 07/11/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – Detailed Summary Episode: 4AM ET 07/11/2025 Newscast | Release Date: July 11, 2025

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1. Immigration Arrests Under Judicial Scrutiny

Carmen Roberts opens the segment by reporting on a significant legal development in Los Angeles:
[00:02] Carmen Roberts: "A federal judge may halt immigration arrests... The U.S. district Judge in Los Angeles is weighing severe limits on President Trump's immigration tactics that have rocked L A and forced some immigrants into hiding. She is expected to finalize her order today."

Bill Malusian provides further insights into Judge Maame Awusi Mensah Frimpong's tentative order:
[00:19] Bill Malusian: "The tentative order will potentially block the Trump administration DHS from carrying out some of its most controversial immigration sweeps in the LA area. Specifically, DHS will be prohibited from stopping suspected illegal immigrants unless there is a reasonable suspicion of an immigration law violation. Additionally, the administration cannot consider factors such as race, Spanish speaking, location, and type of work when making arrests."

Later in the segment, Jessica Rosenthal covers a notable court testimony regarding an immigration case:
[03:05] Carmen Roberts: "An immigration official informs a federal court that the Trump administration has yet to decide on reporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia if he's freed, but an outcome may surface today as court proceedings resume."

Jessica Rosenthal elaborates on the situation:
[03:19] Jessica Rosenthal: "ICE Assistant Director Thomas Giles testified that if Garcia is released pending trial on human trafficking charges, they would take him into custody but have not determined whether to deport him to El Salvador or another country. Garcia's attorney, Simon Sandoval Moshenburg, insists on protections before any deportation:
[03:41] Simon Sandoval Moshenburg: 'He must receive written notice of the country to which he may be deported and have adequate time to apply for and obtain a hearing on a protection application under withholding of removal.'
[03:53] Jessica Rosenthal: "The government has not agreed to impose a 48-hour hold on Garcia to prevent immediate deportation."

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2. Devastating Floods in Texas

Tragedy strikes in Kerrville, Texas, where Carmen Roberts reports on the aftermath of flash flooding:
[00:54] Carmen Roberts: "A confrontation erupted between protesters and ICE agents during a raid on a Ventura County farming operation. Amidst this, President Trump and First Lady Melania are set to visit Kerrville to meet with families and first responders following flash flooding that resulted in at least 120 deaths and over 170 missing persons."

Christina Coleman provides on-the-ground coverage:
[01:23] Christina Coleman: "More than 2,100 responders from state, local, and federal agencies are tirelessly working in Kerr County under intense heat to locate the missing. The community is grappling with immense grief over this devastating event."

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3. Trump Threatens Tariffs Amidstock Market Surge

Carmen Roberts shifts focus to international trade tensions:
[01:38] Carmen Roberts: "President Trump threatens in a letter on Truth Social to impose a 35% tariff on Canadian goods effective August 1. Surprisingly, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs despite these threats, underscoring the resilience of the markets. As Carmen notes, 'America's listening to Fox News.'"

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4. Dinosaur Fossil Discovered Beneath Denver Museum

In a surprising paleontological breakthrough, Carmen Roberts reports on a dinosaur fossil discovery:
[04:01] Carmen Roberts: "The Denver Museum of Nature and Science, renowned for its dinosaur exhibits, has made an unexpected discovery right beneath its parking lot. During the drilling of a 750-foot hole for geothermal studies, researchers unearthed a dinosaur fossil bone."

James Hagedorn, the museum curator, shares his astonishment:
[04:06] James Hagedorn: "The chances of finding a dinosaur under these circumstances are extremely unlikely."
[04:28] Simon Sandoval Moshenburg: "It is the Willy Wonka moment of a geologist's career."
[04:32] James Hagedorn: "The bone, believed to be over 67 million years old, is now proudly displayed in our museum."
Tom Rigotti concludes the segment with additional details.

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5. Yankees Secure Improbable Victory Over Mariners

Shifting to sports, Carmen Roberts highlights a thrilling baseball game:
[04:39] Carmen Roberts: "The Yankees achieved an improbable win last night against the Mariners."
Joe Morgan provides a game recap:
[04:42] Joe Morgan: "The Bronx Bombers triumphed with a 6-5 victory in 10 innings, clinched by an Aaron Judge sacrifice fly against Mariners pitcher Brian Woo, who had maintained a no-hitter into the eighth inning. Notably, the Yankees rallied from a five-run deficit to complete a three-game sweep."

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Conclusion

The episode of Fox News Hourly Update delivered comprehensive coverage on pressing immigration issues, the tragic flooding in Texas, escalating trade tensions with Canada, a remarkable dinosaur fossil discovery in Denver, and an exciting Yankees victory. Each segment provided in-depth analysis and firsthand accounts, ensuring listeners were well-informed on the latest developments.

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Transcript

[Carmen Roberts]

A federal judge may halt immigration arrests. I'm Carmen Roberts, Fox News. The U.S. district Judge in Los Angeles is weighing severe limits on President Trump's immigration tactics that have rocked L A and forced some immigrants into hiding. She is expected to finalize her order today.

[Bill Malusian]

Fox has told that federal Judge Maame Awusi Mensah Frimpong, a Biden appointee, has written a tentative order that will potentially block the Trump administration DHS from carrying out some of the most controversial parts of its immigration sweeps here in the LA area. In particular, DHS will be blocked from conducting stops of suspected illegal immigrants unless the agent has a reasonable suspicion that there is a violation of immigration law. Additionally, the Trump administration will be blocked from relying on race, Spanish speaking, location and type of work when making immigration arrests.

[Carmen Roberts]

Fox's Bill Malusian in Los Angeles this as a confrontation erupted yesterday between protesters and ICE agents carrying out a raid on a farming operation in Ventura County. Some injured people were transported to the hospital. Other protesters were taken into custody. President Trump and first lady Melania will visit Kerrville, Texas today and meet with families and first responders in the wake of the devastating flash flooding this killed at least 120 people and left more than 170 missing.

[Christina Coleman]

More than 2100 responders from state, local and federal agencies are here on the ground in Kerr county, working tirelessly in the heat, doing everything they can to find those missing. And so many families in this community are grieving over this tragedy.

[Carmen Roberts]

Fox's Christina Coleman in Kerrville. President Trump threatens in a letter on Truth Social to slap a 35% tariff on Canadian goods on Aug. 1. And despite that, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs. America's listening to Fox News.

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[Carmen Roberts]

Fox a US immigration official tells a federal court the Trump administration has not decided where it would report Kilmar Abrego Garcia if he's freed, but we may find out today as everyone returns to court.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

ICE Assistant Director Thomas Giles testified in a Maryland federal courtroom that if Kilmar Abrego Garcia is released pending trial on human trafficking charges, they would take him into custody, but that they hadn't decided if they'd try to deport him again to El Salvador or a third country. Abrego Garcia's attorney, Simon Sandoval Moshenburg, said outside court today he wants the judge to make sure Abrego Garcia won't be deported unless two things happen.

[Simon Sandoval Moshenburg]

One, he's had written notice of what that country is and then two, he's had adequate time to apply for and get a hearing on an application for protection under withholding of removal as to whatever that country may be.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

The government did not agree to place a 48 hour hold on Abrego Garcia to prevent his immediate deportation. Jessica Rosenthal, FOX News.

[Carmen Roberts]

A Denver museum known for its dinosaur displays makes a dino discovery.

[James Hagedorn]

It turns out researchers didn't have to go far from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science to find a dinosaur fossil bone. Ironically, the discovery was made right under the museum's parking lot and after a 750 foot hole was drilled so scientists could study geothermal heating. Museum curator James Hagedorn says the chances of finding a dinosaur under these circumstances and is extremely unlikely.

[Simon Sandoval Moshenburg]

It is the Willy Wonka moment of a geologist's career.

[James Hagedorn]

The bone, believed to be over 67 million years old, is now on display in the museum. Tom Rigotti, FOX News.

[Carmen Roberts]

The Yankees pulled off an improbable win last night.

[Joe Morgan]

The Bronx Bombers defeated the Mariners 6 to 5 in 10 innings. Walking off Seattle on an Aaron Judge sacrifice fly. Mariners pitcher Brian Woo took a no hitter into the eighth inning, but the Yankees rallied from five runs down to complete the three game sweep. Joe Morgan, FOX News and I'm Carmen Roberts.

[Carmen Roberts]

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