Fox News Hourly Update — 4AM ET 09/01/2025 Newscast

Podcast: Fox News Podcasts
Host: Sue Guzman
Date: September 1, 2025

Episode Overview

This early morning update delivers a concise roundup of major news events, focusing on federal involvement in Chicago's policing, Congressional requests around the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, a health update on Robert Mueller, the Pope’s reaction to a recent mass shooting in Minneapolis, and former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s injury in a car accident. The episode features a mix of reports from Fox News correspondents and significant political figures.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Federal Intervention Debate in Chicago

• President Trump voices concern over the crime wave in Chicago, calling the city “totally out of control” following six recent shooting deaths. (00:03)
• Federalization Tensions:
  • Chicago leaders are resisting federal oversight, seeking to avoid the “federalization” of the city’s police.
  • Janine Pirro (U.S. Attorney) spotlights Chicago as a city needing federal help to combat crime. (00:22)
  • Criticism of Political Response:
    • Jill NATO suggests Chicago is “turning to politics and... anything anti-Trump as opposed to saying we want to join the president.” (00:30)
  • Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Position:
    • Reacts on CBS, calling proposed federal involvement an “invasion.”
    • Notes he has not been consulted, says he’ll sue if troops arrive without notice.
    • States, “They ought to let us know when they're coming, where they're coming, if it's ICE or if it’s ATF or whoever it is.” (00:39)
    • Asserts federal law does not permit such enforcement and raises the possibility of lawsuits.

2. House Oversight Committee & Jeffrey Epstein Investigation

• The Chair of the House Oversight Committee (James Comer) is pressuring Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant for “suspicious activity reports” concerning Jeffrey Epstein. (01:03)
• Intent: To review possible “mismanagement of the federal case.”
• Deadline: Reports due by September 15th.
• Subpoenas Issued:
  • Directed at several former officials, including ex-President Bill Clinton and former Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
• Jill NATO summarizes, “Comer’s also issued deposition subpoenas to several former government officials…” (01:07)

3. Health Update: Robert Mueller

• Robert Mueller, former FBI Director, is revealed to have Parkinson’s disease. (01:46)
• As a result, the House Oversight Committee withdrew a subpoena for his testimony on the Epstein investigation due to his health issues.

4. Pope Leo’s Remembrance of Minneapolis Shooting Victims

• Pope Leo, the first American pope, prays for victims of the Minneapolis school mass shooting from the past week. (02:31)
• Impact: Two children—an eight-year-old boy and a ten-year-old girl—died; nearly 20 others, mostly children, injured.
• Pope’s Call:
  • Urges a worldwide end to what he calls the “pandemic of arms.”
  • Quote: “Let us plead God to stop the pandemic of arms large and small which infects our world.” — Pope Leo (03:04)
  • Also calls for an “immediate ceasefire in Ukraine,” with the quote, “the voice of weapons must be silenced while the voice of fraternity and justice must rise.” (03:12)

5. Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized After Crash

• Incident: Giuliani injured in New Hampshire car crash; suffers a fractured vertebra among other injuries. (03:22)
• Circumstances:
  • Giuliani was in a rental, flagged down by a woman seeking help from a domestic violence situation; he alerted police.
  • His “head of security” relays these details; Giuliani, 81, is reported stable.
• Notable Career Note: A recap reminds listeners of his “rocky” recent years, referencing his role as Trump’s attorney and legal defeats over 2020 election claims.
• Quote: “The one time Republican presidential candidate, dubbed America’s Mayor after the 911 attacks, has had a few rocky years recently.” — Daria Albinger (03:37)
• Legal Update: No charges have been filed regarding the incident. (04:21)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• J.B. Pritzker on Federal Enforcement:
  “They ought to let us know when they're coming, where they're coming, if it's ICE or if it’s ATF or whoever it is.” (00:39)
• Pope Leo on Gun Violence:
  “Let us plead God to stop the pandemic of arms large and small which infects our world.” (03:04)
• Pope Leo on Ukraine Ceasefire:
  “The voice of weapons must be silenced while the voice of fraternity and justice must rise.” (03:12)
• Daria Albinger on Giuliani’s Recent Years:
  “The one time Republican presidential candidate, dubbed America’s Mayor after the 911 attacks, has had a few rocky years recently.” (03:37)

Important Segment Timestamps

• Chicago/Federal Agents Debate: 00:03–01:03
• Epstein Investigation Update: 01:03–01:46
• Mueller Health Announcement: 01:46–02:00
• Pope Leo and Shooting Response: 02:31–03:22
• Rudy Giuliani Accident: 03:22–04:21

This episode offered listeners brief but detailed insights into high-impact political debate, ongoing federal investigations, developments in church and society, and the personal struggles of notable public figures—all delivered in the signature, brisk tone of Fox News Radio Hourly Updates.