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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

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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

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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

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

4. Congress Returns: Government Shutdown Looms

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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

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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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A U.S. strike against a Venezuelan gang. I'm Sue Guzman. Fox News. President Donald Trump announcing Tuesday the US Military carried out a lethal strike on a drug boat from Venezuela that resulted in the deaths of 11 Trende Aragua gang members. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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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.
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Ships were deployed to the Caribbean last month to crack down on drug cartel trafficking. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accused the US of seeking regime change. Meanwhile, a federal appeals court is blocking President Trump from using an 18th century Wartime law to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members. The court rejecting the assertion that the Venezuelan gang Trend Aragua had engaged in a predatory incursion on U.S. soil. After a weekend of violence in the Windy City, President Trump says he will federalize policing in Chicago.
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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.
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The announcement follows 58 people shot. Nate killed over the Labor Day weekend.
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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. He also signed an executive order prohibiting law enforcement from wearing face masks and declaring that Chicago police will not support their federal counterparts in the likely event they show up in Chicago.
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Fox's Mike Tobin, Democratic leader, is pushing back on Mr. Trump's push to send in the Guard, calling the move a threat to democracy. Suicide bomber blowing himself up outside a stadium Tuesday night as supporters were leaving a rally in southwest Pakistan. The bombing killing at least 13 people and wounding 30. America is listening to Fox News.
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Back to work for Congress this week following an August recess and a key item on the agenda averting a government shutdown. Details from Fox's Chad Bergram.
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A government shutdown looms in October. Democratic votes may be essential. Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke in recent days. What is your red line?
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We're not going to support partisan funding legislation.
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Did you ask for the DC to be free of the National Guard? Did you ask for Obamacare subsidies?
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General conversation as it relates to meeting the needs of the American people in a bipartisan way.
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And lawmakers have plenty of questions about the abrupt firing of CDC Director Susan Minarez. Democrats are beside themselves after Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. Curbed who is eligible for Covid shots.
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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Scheduled to testify before the Senate Thursday. The White House has chosen its deputy, Jim o', Neill, to succeed Susan Menoros as CDC director. Families of Boeing 737 crash victims prepare to make what could be their final plea for prosecutions.
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Fox's Kristin Goodwin, a federal judge in Texas, is set to hear arguments in the Justice Department and Boeing's motion to dismiss a conspiracy to commit fraud charge against the planemaker. This after a federal judge rejected Boeing's agreement to plead guilty to misleading government regulators about a crucial flight control system on the 737 Max jet found to have led to two crimes off the coast of Indonesia and in Ethiopia in 2018 and 2019 that killed 346 people. The government renegotiating the deal, saying it will dismiss the charge in exchange for Boeing paying or investing another $1.1 billion in fines, safety measures and compensation for the families. Some of the victims families who still want to see a public trial are expected to address the court. Kristen Goodwin, FOX News I'm Sue Guzman.
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