4AM ET 09/02/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update

Date: September 2, 2025
Host: Sue Guzman
Episode: 4AM ET Newscast

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a rapid-fire summary of major overnight news developments in U.S. politics and world events, highlighting the upcoming court appearance for a man accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump, a Presidential Medal of Freedom announcement, deadly weather and natural disasters, Congress returning from recess, U.S.-Denmark tensions over Greenland, and Congressman Jerry Nadler’s retirement. The tone remains urgent, factual, and focused on top headlines.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Attempted Assassination Case: Ryan Ruth Court Date

• [00:02] Sue Guzman: Opens with the status of the man charged in the Trump assassination attempt.

  • Ryan Ruth is due in federal court today for a final pretrial hearing.
  • [00:13] Kristen Goodwin: Details the case:
    • Ruth, 59, allegedly waited outside Trump International Golf Club last September, pointed a rifle at Donald Trump, then a former president and presidential candidate.
    • Charges include: possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, assaulting a federal officer, and attempted assassination.
    • Ruth is now representing himself after dismissing counsel.
    • His trial is scheduled to start September 8.

  "He is representing himself after recently dismissing his attorneys. The hearing comes less than a week before his trial is set to begin on September 8th." — Kristen Goodwin [00:37]

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2. Rudy Giuliani to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

• [00:52] Sue Guzman: Announces that President Trump selected Rudy Giuliani for the nation's highest civilian honor.

• [00:56] Gernall Scott: Provides background on Giuliani:

  • Former U.S. attorney and New York City mayor during and after 9/11.
  • Later, controversial advisor and personal attorney for Trump, a supporter of false claims about the 2020 election outcome.
  • Giuliani recently suffered serious injuries in a car accident.

  "President Trump called Giuliani a great American patri and the greatest mayor in New York City's history." — Gernall Scott [01:19]

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3. Deadly Flooding in Texas

• [01:39] Sue Guzman: Reports two deaths from flooding in San Antonio, Texas.
  • Bodies of a man and a woman found along Salado Creek after recent floods.

4. Earthquake in Afghanistan

• Updates that the death toll has reached 900, with 3,000 injured.

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5. Congress Returns With Urgent Agenda

• [02:31] Sue Guzman: Notes Congress is back in session after summer recess.

  • [02:39] Ryan Schmelz:
    • House Speaker Mike Johnson signals a push for crime legislation targeting D.C.
    • Lawmakers face a tight deadline (September 30) to prevent a government shutdown.
    • Senate and House Minority Leaders (Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries) are seeking bipartisan talks on funding with Speaker Johnson and Senate Leader Thune.

  "We cannot allow crime to destroy our great American cities. And it begins with the nation's capital." — Mike Johnson (audio clip), cited by Ryan Schmelz [02:45]

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6. Trump Administration Resumes Push for Greenland

• [03:12] Sue Guzman: Highlights ongoing U.S. attempts to annex Greenland.

  • [03:16] Stephanie Bennett:
    • Trump has long sought U.S. control over the Danish territory for security and resources.
    • Recent visit by VP J.D. Vance criticized Denmark’s defense efforts on the island.
    • Denmark asserts Greenland is "not for sale."
    • Most Greenlanders support independence from Denmark, but not U.S. affiliation.
    • Tensions escalate as Denmark’s foreign minister summons the top U.S. diplomat over covert U.S. influence operations promoting Greenland’s secession.

  "Denmark, a NATO ally, insists the island is not for sale. And while most Greenlanders favor independence from Denmark, they do not want a union with the US and tensions have recently risen." — Stephanie Bennett [03:38]

7. Chinese Submarine Activity Near Greenland and U.S.-Denmark Tensions

• [03:58] Sue Guzman: The White House claims sightings of Chinese submarines near Greenland, further raising strategic concerns.

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8. Longtime Congressman Jerry Nadler to Retire

• [03:58] Sue Guzman: Announces Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler will not seek reelection.

  • Nadler, 78, served since 1992.
  • Tells the New York Times it is time for generational change to advance the Democratic agenda.

  "Perhaps a younger replacement can help Democrats to do more." — Sue Guzman on Jerry Nadler's statement [04:11]

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Notable Quotes

• “The hearing comes less than a week before his trial is set to begin on September 8th.” — Kristen Goodwin [00:38]
• “President Trump called Giuliani a great American patri and the greatest mayor in New York City's history.” — Gernall Scott [01:19]
• “We cannot allow crime to destroy our great American cities. And it begins with the nation’s capital.” — Speaker Mike Johnson [02:45]
• “Denmark, a NATO ally, insists the island is not for sale. And while most Greenlanders favor independence from Denmark, they do not want a union with the US and tensions have recently risen.” — Stephanie Bennett [03:38]
• “Perhaps a younger replacement can help Democrats to do more.” — Jerry Nadler, via Sue Guzman [04:11]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:02 – Attempted assassination case: Ryan Ruth court update
• 00:52 – Giuliani to receive Medal of Freedom
• 01:39 – Flooding deaths in Texas, Afghanistan earthquake toll
• 02:31 – Congress returns from recess, crime bill, budget deadline
• 03:12 – Trump admin push to annex Greenland, U.S.-Denmark tension
• 03:58 – Chinese subs near Greenland, Rep. Nadler to retire

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Memorable Moments

• Ryan Ruth, representing himself in a major federal assassination case, dramatically sets the stage for an unusual trial.
• Trump’s selection of Rudy Giuliani for the Medal of Freedom, despite recent controversy and health setbacks.
• Renewed annexation ambitions for Greenland under Trump reigniting international and domestic tensions.
• Rep. Nadler’s candid call for generational turnover in Congress after a multi-decade career.

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Summary

In this 4am newscast, Fox News covers a pivotal week in U.S. politics, law, and foreign relations. Legal and legislative deadlines loom, historic political figures make headlines, and international intrigue simmers. The tone is urgent, authoritative, and focused on delivering the most critical developments to start the day.

Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

A date in court planned. I'm Sue Guzman, FOX News. Man charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump during the 2024 presidential campaign will be back in court today ahead of his trial.

[Kristen Goodwin]

Ryan Ruth is expected to appear for his last pretrial hearing in a Federal Court in Fort Pierce, Florida. The 59 year old is accused of waiting outside the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm beach last September and pointing a rifle through a tree line where the then former president and presidential candidate was playing. In October, Ruth pleaded not guilty to a slew of charges, including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, assaulting a federal officer and attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate. He is representing himself after recently dismissing his attorneys. The hearing comes less than a week before his trial is set to begin on September 8th. Kristen Goodwin, Fox News.

[Sue Guzman]

President Trump has announced the next recipient of the nation's highest civilian honor.

[Gernall Scott]

President Trump said Rudy Giuliani will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The president. The date and location of the honor has yet to be announced. Giuliani served as a U.S. attorney and was mayor of New York City during the attack and immediate aftermath of 9 11. Since then, he served controversial stints as an advisor and personal attorney for President Trump, supporting false claims that Trump won the 2020 election instead of former President Joe Biden. This past weekend, Giuliani suffered serious injuries in a car accident in New Hampshire. President Trump called Giuliani a great American patri and the greatest mayor in New York City's history. In New York, Gernall Scott, FOX News.

[Sue Guzman]

Two people dead in flooding in Texas. San Antonio police say the bodies of a man and woman were found along the Salado Creek Monday after it flooded Sunday night. And the death count has now risen to 900 in an earthquake in Afghanistan. Three thousand people are injured. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Sue Guzman]

Back to work for Congress today after an August recess. And as we hear from fox's Ryan Schmelz A number of pressing issues top the agenda.

[Ryan Schmelz]

House Speaker Mike Johnson tells Fox News the House will take up a bill related to D.C. crime in the next few weeks.

[Ryan Reynolds]

We cannot allow crime to destroy our great American cities. And it begins with the nation's capital.

[Ryan Schmelz]

With lawmakers returning from a month long August recess, Congress will have little time to work with to avoid a government shutdown. With a funding deadline September 30, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are requesting a meeting with Speaker Johnson and Senate Leader Thune this week to discuss funding the government. In Washington, Ryan Schmelz, Fox News Trump.

[Sue Guzman]

Administration continuing efforts to annex Greenland. Fox's Stephanie Bennett reports.

[Stephanie Bennett]

President Donald Trump has repeatedly pushed for US Control of the semi autonomous territory of Denmark, known for its strategic location for security and and mineral rich land. Greenland's foreign and defense policy is controlled by Copenhagen. During a visit to a US military base on the island, Vice President J.D. vance accused Denmark of not doing enough to protect the territory. Denmark, a NATO ally, insists the island is not for sale. And while most Greenlanders favor independence from Denmark, they do not want a union with the US and tensions have recently risen. Denmark's foreign minister summoning the top US Diplomat in the country, Mark Stroh, over reports alleging that several Americans connected to Trump had been carrying out covert influence operations on the island to promote its succession from Denmark.

[Sue Guzman]

And the White House claims Chinese submarines were seen near Greenland. Longtime New York Democratic Congressman Jerry Nadler with an announcement Sunday saying he will not seek reelection to the House of Representatives next year. The 78 year old Nadler telling the New York Times it is time for a generational change, saying perhaps a younger replacement can help Democrats to do more. Gerald Nadler has served in Congress since 1992. I'm Sue Guzman. This is FOX News.

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