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Angelo Bavaro
What happens to President Trump's tariffs? I'm Angelo Bavaro, Fox News. That's the question after a federal appeals court ruled the cornerstone of the president's trade policy illegal. Fox's Alexandria Hoff President Trump's tariffs, they're.
Alexandria Hoff
Going to remain in place for now. This ruling does not go into effect until October 14th. That's to give time for the Trump administration to file an appeal to the Supreme Court. That panel wrote the statute bestows significant authority to the president to undertake a number of actions in response to a declared national emergency, but none, none of these actions explicitly include the power to impose tariffs, duties or the like, or the power to tax. Now. President Trump emphasized the timeline in his response, adding a highly partisan appeals court incorrectly said that our tariffs should be removed. But they know the United States of America will win in the end. If these tariffs ever went away, it would be a total disaster for the country. It would make us financially weak and we have to be strong.
Angelo Bavaro
President Trump is using tariffs to compel other nations to renegotiate trade deals with the US Israel is moving forward with its assault on Gaza City.
Unnamed Israel Official
Israel will soon restrict humanitarian aid going into parts of northern Gaza as it expands its new air and ground offensive against Hamas. An official says that means stopping airdrops and slowing aid trucks entering into Gaza City. This as the IDF prepares to evacuate hundreds of thousands of residents. Israel calls the city one of Hamas's last strongholds and claims seizing it is crucial to defeating the militant group. The world's leading authority on food crisis recently declared famine in Gaza City.
Angelo Bavaro
Fox's Chanley Painter no winner in Saturday's Powerball jackpot. Drawing the winnings now increased to about 1.1 billion bucks. The next drawing is set for Monday. There were three winners in the Powerballs Match 5 and Power Play, each taking home $2 million. America is listening to Fox.
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Angelo Bavaro
Mayor Brendan Johnson signing an executive order to fight back against the Trump administration's efforts for an immigration and crime crackdown in his city. Johnson says Trump sending in troops must be stopped.
Will Kaine
He is reckless and out of control. He is the biggest threat to our democracy that we've experienced in the history of our country.
Angelo Bavaro
President Trump says Chicago is a mess and residents are, quote, screaming for us to come. The Department of Defense could be getting a rebrand. President Trump says he's ready to change its name or rather change it back to its old name. Fox's Jill Nadeau, a White House official.
Jill Nadeau
Confirms to Fox the Trump administration's planning on renaming the Department of Defense as the Department of War. President Trump dropped a hint this past week that he wants the change.
Unnamed White House Official
So it used to be called the Department of War and it had a stronger sound. And as you know, we won World War I, we won World War II. We won everything. Now we have a Department of Defense with defenders.
Jill Nadeau
Changing the name could require congressional approval, but the White House is reported to be exploring other ways to do it. The Department of War was first created by Congress in 1789. The name was changed to Defense in 1949. In Washington. Chill NATO.
Angelo Bavaro
Fox News at least one person is dead and dozens injured, including children, after Russia's latest aerial attack on Ukraine. One of the targets hit was a five story apartment building. Ukrainian officials say its forces shot down or neutralized more than 500 drones and 38 missiles. That attack comes less than two weeks after a presidential summit in Alaska between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin and a meeting with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky In Washington, I'm Angelo Bavaro and this is FOX News.
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Date: August 31, 2025
Host: Angelo Bavaro
Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
This edition of the Fox News Hourly Update delivers a rapid-fire briefing on the latest top national and international news as of August 31, 2025. Anchored by Angelo Bavaro, the episode covers major headlines: a key legal setback for President Trump's tariff policy, ongoing military operations in Gaza, upcoming Powerball lottery news, Chicago's mayor battling federal intervention, the Trump administration's proposal to rename the Department of Defense, and new information on Russia's attack in Ukraine following international summits.
(00:01–00:55)
Federal Appeals Court Decision: A federal appeals court has ruled that the core of President Trump's tariffs—the centerpiece of his trade policy—is illegal.
Implications and Timeline:
Notable Quote:
"If these tariffs ever went away, it would be a total disaster for the country. It would make us financially weak and we have to be strong."
—President Trump, quoted by Alexandria Hoff (00:41)
(01:04–01:34)
Military Developments: Israel is intensifying its offensive in Gaza City, planning to restrict humanitarian aid and expand air and ground operations against Hamas.
Humanitarian Actions: This includes halting airdrops and slowing aid truck entry as the IDF prepares to evacuate hundreds of thousands of civilians.
Global Food Crisis: The world’s lead food authority has declared a famine in Gaza City as the violence escalates.
Notable Quote:
"Israel calls the city one of Hamas's last strongholds and claims seizing it is crucial to defeating the militant group."
—Unnamed Israeli Official (01:20)
(01:34–01:59)
(03:09–03:31)
Executive Order Signed: Chicago Mayor Brendan Johnson addresses the Trump administration’s plan to send federal troops to the city, signing an executive order in opposition.
Political Tensions:
Notable Quotes:
"He is reckless and out of control. He is the biggest threat to our democracy that we've experienced in the history of our country."
—Will Kaine, on the situation in Chicago (03:22)
"Residents are, quote, screaming for us to come."
—President Trump, paraphrased by Angelo Bavaro (03:31)
(03:31–04:13)
Administration Plan: The Trump administration is considering renaming the Department of Defense back to its historic name: the Department of War.
Rationale: Trump suggests the original name had a “stronger sound” and associates it with American victory in past wars.
Legal Considerations:
Notable Quotes:
"So it used to be called the Department of War and it had a stronger sound. And as you know, we won World War I, we won World War II. We won everything. Now we have a Department of Defense with defenders."
—Unnamed White House Official (03:59)
(04:31–05:07)
President Trump on Tariffs:
"...our tariffs should be removed. But they know the United States of America will win in the end."
(00:39)
Mayor Brendan Johnson’s Warning:
"He is reckless and out of control. He is the biggest threat to our democracy..."
(03:22)
White House Official on DoD Name:
"...we won World War I, we won World War II. We won everything. Now we have a Department of Defense with defenders."
(03:59)
Angelo Bavaro on Ukraine Attack:
"At least one person is dead and dozens injured, including children, after Russia's latest aerial attack on Ukraine."
(04:31)
This episode delivers concise, fast-paced coverage of ongoing major news stories, with direct attributions and quotes that capture the perspectives and controversies at stake. The tone is urgent and matter-of-fact, in keeping with Fox News Radio’s signature approach.