Fox News Hourly Update – 4AM ET 08/28/2025 Newscast

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: August 28, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of top national and international news events, with a special focus on a tragic mass shooting at a Minneapolis church and its political aftermath. Other headlines include updates on the war in Ukraine, shake-ups in federal agencies under President Trump, developments in tech delivery, and the latest Powerball jackpot news. The tone is urgent, direct, and focused on the latest breaking developments.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Minneapolis Mass Shooting at Annunciation Church-School

[00:02 – 00:56]

• Incident Details:

  • A heavily armed shooter entered a Catholic church in Minneapolis during the first week of school, killing two children and injuring 17 others.
  • The shooter, 23-year-old Robert Robin Westman, died by suicide. Motive remains unclear, but materials indicate deep-seated hate for multiple groups.

• Community & Political Reactions:

  • Kennedy: Urges for more than "thoughts and prayers," highlighting the vulnerability of children at school and church.

    "Don't just say this is about thoughts and prayers right now. These kids were literally praying. It was the first week of school. They were in a church." – Kennedy [00:08]

  • Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry (via summary): Emphasizes everyone deserves to feel safe in schools and places of worship.
  • Congressman Brian Daniels (FL):
    • Attributes the shooting to mental health issues, blaming leftist ideology.

      "This is not about guns. This is about mental health issues that the radical left refuses to acknowledge comes from their crazy ideology." – Brian Daniels [00:47]

• Shooter’s Motive:

  • Investigators cite YouTube videos and writings showing animosity towards Catholics, Jews, Blacks, President Trump, and others.

2. Russia Escalates Attacks on Ukraine

[00:56 – 01:36]

• Recent Attacks:

  • Moscow launches nearly 600 drones and over 30 missiles on Kyiv in a large overnight assault, including rare central city strikes.
  • At least 12 killed, nearly 50 injured.

• Diplomatic Stalemate:

  • President Trump's push for peace stymied by Russia’s refusal to engage in direct talks or agree to security guarantees for Ukraine.
  • Gerdall Scott (Fox News): Summarizes the failed summit efforts.

    "Ukraine has agreed to a three way summit. Russia has not agreed to direct talks and appears opposed to post war security concessions for Ukraine." – Gerdall Scott [01:24]

3. President Trump and Federal Agency Shakeups

[01:36 – 03:23]

• Surface Transportation Board:
  • President Trump fires a board member amid a contentious review of a proposed mega-railroad merger.
  • Robert Primus, a Democrat and former nominee, vows to fight his termination.
• CDC Leadership Change:
  • CDC Director Susan Manaraz fired by the White House after less than a month, following refusal to resign and clashes with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
  • Attorney Statement:

    "When Manera's refused to rubber stamp unscientific, reckless directives and fired dedicated health experts, she chose protecting the public over serving a political agenda." – Attorney for Dr. Manaraz [03:23]

4. Other Headlines

[03:37 – 04:34]

• Migrant Detention Center Closure:

  • Florida official predicts “Alligator Alcatraz” will be empty within days after a judge ordered its two-month closure timeline.

• Robotic Delivery Technology:

  • “RoboMart” launches a self-driving electric vehicle, “RM5,” featuring automated lockers for customer deliveries.
  • Key Features:
    • 10 self-serve lockers
    • App-based unlocking and flat $3 delivery fee
    • Vehicle size: 12ft long, 5ft wide, 7ft tall

• Powerball Jackpot Update:

  • Jackpot rises to $950 million after no winner in latest drawing—the sixth largest in the game's history.
  • Three players in Mississippi, Ohio, and Virginia won $2 million via “Match 5 plus Power Play.”
  • Last top prize was $841 million in Michigan on January 1st.

    "Powerball's top prize is in a bit of a drought as the last top prize winner in Michigan won $841 million on January 1st." – Chris DiMeo [04:34]

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Mass Shootings and Public Safety:

  "Don't just say this is about thoughts and prayers right now. These kids were literally praying. It was the first week of school. They were in a church." – Kennedy [00:08]
  "This is not about guns. This is about mental health issues that the radical left refuses to acknowledge comes from their crazy ideology." – Brian Daniels [00:47]

• On International Diplomacy:

  "Ukraine has agreed to a three way summit. Russia has not agreed to direct talks and appears opposed to post war security concessions for Ukraine." – Gerdall Scott [01:24]

• On Public Health Leadership:

  "When Manera's refused to rubber stamp unscientific, reckless directives and fired dedicated health experts, she chose protecting the public over serving a political agenda." – Attorney for Dr. Manaraz [03:23]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:02–00:56: Minneapolis mass shooting coverage and community/political reaction
• 00:56–01:36: Russian attacks on Ukraine and diplomatic update
• 01:36–03:23: Federal agency shakeups – Transportation board and CDC director fired
• 03:37–03:53: Migrant detention center “Alligator Alcatraz” update
• 03:53–04:30: RoboMart’s automated delivery vehicle launch
• 04:34–05:01: Powerball jackpot update

Conclusion

This fast-paced update underscores the ongoing national debate around gun violence and public safety, the complexity of U.S.-Russia-Ukraine diplomacy, significant turnover in high-level federal positions under President Trump, innovative leaps in automated delivery tech, and the growing enthusiasm for record-setting Powerball jackpots. The tone remains urgent and current, reflecting FOX News Radio’s emphasis on quick, headline-focused news delivery.