Fox News Hourly Update — 4AM ET 09/03/2025 Newscast

Host: Sue Guzman (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: September 3, 2025

Overview

This episode delivers concise coverage of major overnight news in U.S. politics, criminal justice, and world affairs. Top stories include a U.S. military strike on a Venezuelan gang, federal efforts to control violence in Chicago, a deadly bombing in Pakistan, Congress’s return from recess with looming shutdown talks, CDC leadership changes, and the ongoing Boeing legal saga.

Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. U.S. Strike on Venezuelan Drug Gang

[00:02–00:32]

• President Donald Trump announced a lethal U.S. military strike against a suspected drug boat from Venezuela, killing 11 Trende Aragua gang members.
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio justified the action:
  • Quote: “As long as those vessels are in the region and as long as the president’s in the White House, he’s made very clear he’s not going to allow the United States to continue to be flooded with cocaine and fentanyl and other drugs coming from different places. This one from Venezuela.” — Marco Rubio [00:20]
• The U.S. deployed ships last month to the Caribbean to counter drug trafficking.
• Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accused the U.S. of seeking regime change.
• Legal pushback: A federal appeals court blocked the use of an 18th-century wartime law to deport alleged gang members, rejecting claims of a "predatory incursion" on U.S. soil.

2. Federalizing Police Response in Chicago

[00:32–01:38]

• Following a violent Labor Day weekend in Chicago (58 shot, 8 killed), Trump announced moves to federalize policing.
  • Quote: “Well, we’re going in. I didn’t say when we’re going in. When you lose. Look, I have an obligation. This isn’t a political thing.” — President Trump [01:04]
• The move comes amid comparisons to July 4th weekend (44 shot, 6 killed).
• Pushback:
  • Chicago's mayor led protests: “No federal troops in Chicago.”
  • Signed an executive order: No face masks for law enforcement, Chicago police will not cooperate with federal officers.
  • Democratic leaders call the federalization plan a "threat to democracy."
  • Quote: “Compare that to the Fourth of July holiday weekend in which 44 people were shot. Six people were killed. President Trump has weighed in on Truth Social a couple of times. Chicago’s mayor led a crowd chanting no federal troops in Chicago.” — Fox’s Mike Tobin [01:14]

3. International News: Suicide Bombing in Pakistan

[01:38–01:59]

• Suicide bombing outside a stadium in southwest Pakistan kills at least 13, wounds 30 after a political rally.

4. Congress Returns: Government Shutdown Looms

[02:31–03:22]

• Congress reconvenes after August recess with a possible government shutdown in October.
• Bipartisan cooperation needed; Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries states:
  • Quote: “We’re not going to support partisan funding legislation.” — Hakeem Jeffries [02:51]
  • When questioned about specific demands: “General conversation as it relates to meeting the needs of the American people in a bipartisan way.” — Hakeem Jeffries [03:00]
• Lawmakers also scrutinize the sudden firing of CDC Director Susan Minarez.
• HHS Secretary RFK Jr. faces Senate questions after narrowing COVID vaccine eligibility.
• Jim O’Neill set as the next CDC director.

5. Boeing 737 Max Legal Proceedings

[03:22–04:26]

• Families of Boeing 737 crash victims push for criminal prosecution, as a Texas judge hears motions on fraud charges against Boeing.
• Background: Boeing’s plea bargain (to fraud charges tied to two deadly 737 Max crashes) was rejected; DOJ proposes dropping charges if Boeing pays/ invests $1.1B in fines, safety measures, and compensation.
• Victims’ families may make a final plea in court for a public trial:
  • Quote: “Some of the victims’ families who still want to see a public trial are expected to address the court.” — Kristin Goodwin [04:10]

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Marco Rubio (on Venezuelan gang strike):
  “He’s made very clear he’s not going to allow the United States to continue to be flooded with cocaine and fentanyl and other drugs…” [00:20]
• President Trump (on federalizing Chicago policing):
  “Well, we’re going in. I didn’t say when we’re going in. When you lose. Look, I have an obligation. This isn’t a political thing.” [01:04]
• Hakeem Jeffries (on budget negotiations):
  “We’re not going to support partisan funding legislation.” [02:51]
• Kristin Goodwin (on Boeing trial):
  “Some of the victims’ families who still want to see a public trial are expected to address the court.” [04:10]

Timestamps Quick Reference

• 00:02 — U.S. military strikes Venezuelan drug boat
• 00:32 — Court blocks wartime law for gang deportation
• 01:04 — Trump on Chicago policing
• 01:14 — Chicago violence statistics; mayoral response
• 01:38 — Suicide bombing in Pakistan
• 02:31 — Congress returns, shutdown risk
• 03:07 — CDC Director fired; HHS Secretary controversy
• 03:40 — Boeing crash victim families’ latest legal push

Tone & Style

Straightforward, urgent, and news-focused—emphasis on facts, official statements, and succinct reporting typical of Fox News radio updates.

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