Fox News Hourly Update – August 7, 2025, 4AM ET
Hosted by Carmen Roberts and contributions from Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff, Jennifer Dowling, and Will Cain.
1. President Trump's New Tariffs Implementation
Timestamp: [00:03] – [00:39]
Carmen Roberts opens the newscast by announcing the commencement of President Donald Trump's new tariff policies. Effective from midnight Eastern Time, these tariffs aim to "reorder global trade" by imposing reciprocal tariffs ranging from 10% to 40% on U.S. trading partners that have yet to negotiate or outline plans for a trade deal.
A significant aspect of this policy is the 100% tariff levied on most computer chips imported into the United States. President Trump emphasizes the positive impact on domestic companies:
Donald Trump [00:08]: "We have hundreds of billions of dollars pouring into our country now. We should have done this many years ago."
He further clarifies the benefits for American enterprises:
Donald Trump [00:39]: "Companies like Apple is if you're building in the United States or have committed to build, without question committed to build in the United States, there will be no charge."
2. Apple’s Increased Investment in the United States
Timestamp: [00:49] – [01:14]
Carmen Roberts highlights a significant announcement from Apple CEO Tim Cook, who, alongside President Trump, declared an increase in Apple's investment within the United States by $100 billion, bringing the total investment to $600 billion. This move aligns with the administration's tariffs, promoting domestic manufacturing and economic growth.
3. President Trump's Diplomatic Efforts with Russia
Timestamp: [01:14] – [01:53]
The update covers President Trump's potential discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Following a meeting in Moscow between Putin and White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Trump indicates readiness to engage directly:
Steve Witkoff [01:14]: "President Trump says great progress was made. Still, he cautioned about the Russian leader."
Donald Trump [01:22]: "I've been disappointed before with this one."
Furthermore, Jared Halpern reports that the president has doubled the tariff on India to 50% as a punitive measure for India's continued purchase of Russian oil.
4. Fort Stewart, Georgia Shooting Incident
Timestamp: [01:25] – [01:53]
A distressing event unfolded at Fort Stewart, Georgia, where a sergeant shot and injured five soldiers before being subdued and arrested. Brigadier General John Lubas commends the soldiers' swift action:
Donald Trump [01:45]: "Brave soldiers who immediately intervened and subdued the shooter. These soldiers without a doubt prevented further casualties."
Details surrounding the motive remain unclear, and the victims' conditions are reported as unstable.
5. United Airlines Ground Stop and Flight Delays
Timestamp: [02:31] – [02:54]
United Airlines has lifted the ground stop that affected numerous U.S. airports the previous night. However, passengers may still experience delays as the airline works to recover from the cancellation of 180 flights and the delay of nearly 1,100 flights. The ground stop was necessitated by a technology issue related to weight and balance calculations.
6. Shooting at Tacoma Hospital
Timestamp: [02:54] – [03:26]
Jennifer Dowling reports a tragic shooting incident at a hospital in Tacoma, Washington. A suspect is currently at large after opening fire in the ER lobby, resulting in the death of one man and the injury of another woman, who is in stable condition. Police believe the victims may have known each other, but the relationship between the shooter and the victims remains unclear. The motive is suspected to be a fight or altercation off-campus.
7. Breakthrough in Artificial Intelligence: Project Darwin Monkey
Timestamp: [03:32] – [04:16]
Steve Witkoff shares groundbreaking news from the scientific community, where Chinese university researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model replicating a macaque monkey's brain. Utilizing 960 processor chips, each supporting 2 billion neurons and 100 billion synapses, the project, dubbed Project Darwin Monkey, demonstrates advanced logical reasoning and mathematical problem-solving capabilities. This initiative, in collaboration with China's Deep Sea AI, claims to be the closest achievement to constructing a functional artificial brain.
8. Japanese Fighter Jet Incident
Timestamp: [04:16] – [04:28]
Carmen Roberts reports that a Japanese fighter jet crossed offshore during a routine training mission. The pilot of the F2 aircraft ejected safely and was recovered without injury, according to Japan's Air Force Self Defense Force.
9. Closing Remarks
Timestamp: [04:28]
Will Cain wraps up the newscast, reminding listeners to tune into "Kaine Country Watch" live at noon Eastern, Monday through Thursday, and to follow the podcast on various platforms for daily updates.
This summary encapsulates the key developments and discussions from the Fox News Hourly Update broadcast on August 7, 2025. For more detailed coverage, listeners are encouraged to access the full episode through Fox News Podcasts or their preferred podcast platform.