4AM ET 09/04/2025 Newscast

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Fox News Hourly Update – 4AM ET 09/04/2025 Newscast

Host: Sue Guzman (FOX News)
Date: September 4, 2025
Theme: Top U.S. and international political headlines—President Trump’s foreign policy moves, turmoil at the CDC and HHS, ongoing legal battles over Trump’s tariffs, National Guard deployments to Democrat-led cities, and shifting tactics in the New York City mayoral race.

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Main Stories & Key Discussion Points

1. U.S. Diplomacy: Ukraine Conflict Stalemate

• President Trump’s Diplomacy Efforts: President Trump is expected to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as attempts at a peace agreement with Russia stall.
  • After the recent Alaska summit with Russian President Putin and a follow-up with Zelensky, a direct meeting between Russia and Ukraine’s leaders remains off the table. ([00:16] Jared Halpern)
• Stalemated Warfare:
  • “And it's just going on and on. It's one's defense, one's offense. Offense moves a little bit, just a little bit. You take a look, they move inches.”
    — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ([00:27])
• U.S. Policy Commitments: Continued pledge to maintain U.S. troops in Poland, bolstering NATO’s eastern flank during ongoing conflict. ([00:40] Jared Halpern)

2. CDC Turmoil & RFK Jr.'s Senate Appearance

• Leadership Upheaval at CDC:
  • HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is testifying before a Senate committee days after CDC Director Susan Minares was fired.
    ([00:51] Sue Guzman, [01:00] Jessica Rosenthal)
• RFK Jr.'s Comments on CDC:
  • “There's a lot of trouble at CDC and it's going to require getting rid of some people over the long term in order for us to change the institutional culture.”
    — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ([01:12])
• Partisan Response:
  • Democrats criticize Kennedy’s leadership and push for his removal, citing unanswered congressional inquiries.
  • Republicans voice concerns but point to needed oversight. ([01:21] Jessica Rosenthal)
  • Notable: Senator Bill Cassidy’s continued skepticism despite supporting Kennedy's confirmation.

3. Supreme Court Appeal: Trump’s Tariffs

• Administration Appeals Tariff Ruling:
  • Trump administration seeks Supreme Court intervention after lower courts find his major new tariffs illegal.
  • White House attorneys argue for presidential authority over trade actions. ([01:42] Sue Guzman)

4. National Guard Deployments in U.S. Cities

• Possible Troop Deployment in New Orleans:
  • President Trump considers sending the National Guard to New Orleans, joining Chicago, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. as “targets” for federal intervention against crime.
    • “The president suggested that New Orleans, Louisiana could be his next target for deploying the National Guard to help fight crime, joining cities like Chicago and Baltimore and of course, Washington, D.C. on his list of cities that are in need of a crime crackdown...”
      — Kevin Cork ([02:38])
  • Over 1,760 arrests in D.C. since federal troop mobilization began August 7. ([02:38] Kevin Cork)
• Milwaukee Considers Requesting National Guard Help:
  • Milwaukee Police Association may solicit federal help after rise in crime and street takeovers. ([03:07] Sue Guzman)

5. Political Maneuvering: NYC Mayoral Race

• White House Tactics:
  • Reports claim Mayor Eric Adams was offered a federal post (HUD or possible ambassadorship) to entice him out of the NYC mayoral race, possibly benefiting former Governor Andrew Cuomo against leftist challenger Zoran Mandani.
    • “...there was talk by high level Trump officials about a potential plum gig for Adams, including an ambassadorship, according to sources. Now if Adams dropped out of the race, it could help former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo run against Democratic socialist Zoran Mandani...”
      — Christina Coleman ([03:31])
• Denials and Accusations:
  • Adams denies any discussions with the Trump administration and says he’s not quitting.
  • Mandani calls the offer “a threat to democracy.” ([04:05] Sue Guzman)

6. Powerball Lottery Update

• Jackpot Rolls Over:
  • No winner for Thursday’s Powerball; Saturday’s prize rises to $1.7 billion.
  • Several $2 million and $1 million winners in multiple states. ([04:05] Sue Guzman)

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Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On Ukraine Stalemate:

  • “It's just going on and on. It's one's defense, one's offense. Offense moves a little bit, just a little bit.”
    — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., [00:27]

• On CDC Troubles:

  • “A lot of trouble at CDC and it's going to require getting rid of some people over the long term in order for us to change the institutional culture.”
    — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., [01:12]

• On National Guard Expansion:

  • “The president suggested that New Orleans, Louisiana could be his next target for deploying the National Guard to help fight crime...”
    — Kevin Cork, [02:38]

• On Political Intrigue in NYC:

  • “...if Adams dropped out of the race, it could help former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo run against Democratic socialist Zoran Mandani for mayor of New York City.”
    — Christina Coleman, [03:31]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Ukraine/Russia Peace Update & U.S. Troops in Poland: [00:02] – [00:51]
• CDC Leadership & RFK Jr. Senate Testimony: [00:51] – [01:42]
• Trump Tariff Supreme Court Appeal: [01:42] – [01:59]
• National Guard in Cities / Milwaukee: [02:31] – [03:31]
• NYC Mayoral Race & Political Maneuvering: [03:31] – [04:05]
• Powerball Lottery News: [04:05] – [04:29]

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Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update covers intensifying international and domestic issues: diplomatic deadlock in Ukraine, institutional battles within U.S. public health leadership, Trump’s assertive legal and law enforcement strategies, and raw political maneuvering in the nation’s largest city. The episode’s brisk, factual reporting offers both hard news and glimpses into the political calculus behind today’s headlines.

Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

Trying to keep the momentum going. I'm Sue Guzman, Fox News. President Trump is expected to speak with his Ukrainian counterpart today as a peace agreement with Russia remains elusive. Details from fox's Jared Halpern.

[Jared Halpern]

Weeks after President Trump's Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a follow up meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last month, no meeting between the two warring leaders is scheduled.

[Robert F. Kennedy Jr.]

And it's just going on and on. It's one's defense, one's offense. Offense moves a little bit, just a little bit. You take a look, they move inches.

[Jared Halpern]

The president will speak by phone with Zelensky.

[Unidentified Fox News Anchor]

Today.

[Jared Halpern]

President Trump expressed frustration at the war as he met with Poland's newly elected president. President Trump pledged to keep US Troops stationed in Poland. At the White House, Jared Halpern, Fox News.

[Sue Guzman]

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Set to appear before a Senate committee today, days after the firing of the CDC director.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

Having RFK Jr. Testify before the Senate Finance Committee was apparently the works before last week's firing of the CDC director, Susan Minares. Last week, Kennedy said while he would not address individual personnel issues, there's a.

[Robert F. Kennedy Jr.]

Lot of trouble at CDC and it's going to require getting rid of some people over the long term in order for us to change the institutional culture.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

While Democrats have been highly critical of Kennedy and are urging President Trump to replace him, Democratic Senator Ron Wyden wrote in a letter that Kennedy has left a number of inquiries for information unanswered. Republican Senator Bill Cassidy, who voted to confirm Kennedy despite reservations about positions on vaccines, said some of these personnel matters do require more oversight. Jessica Rosenthal, FOX News.

[Sue Guzman]

The Trump administration appealing to the Supreme Court after a lower court ruling found most of President Trump's sweeping new tariffs were illegal. Attorneys asking the justices to rule quickly, claiming the president has power to impose sweeping trade penalties under federal law. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Sue Guzman]

President Trump could be sending National Guard troops to another Democrat led city. Fox's Kevin Cork with more from Washington.

[Kevin Cork]

The president suggested that New Orleans, Louisiana could be his next target for deploying the National Guard to help fight crime, joining cities like Chicago and Baltimore and of course, Washington, D.C. on his list of cities that are in need of a crime crackdown here in the nation's capital. The White House reports more than 1,760 arrests have been made citywide since the president first announced mobilization of federal forces back on August 7.

[Sue Guzman]

Meanwhile, there are calls to bring the National Guard to Milwaukee, Milwaukee's Police association president Alex Ayala telling the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel he's considering sending a letter to President Trump asking for help following an increase in crime and recent street takeovers. The Trump administration reportedly trying to shift the balance in the New York City mayoral race. The Fox's Christina Coleman explains political reports.

[Christina Coleman]

That Mayor Eric Adams has been offered a job at the U.S. department of Housing and Urban Development, according to someone with knowledge of the offer. And the New York Post reports that there was talk by high level Trump officials about a potential plum gig for Adams, including an ambassadorship, according to sources. Now if Adams dropped out of the race, it could help former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo run against Democratic socialist Zoran Mandani for mayor of New York City. But Mayor Adams denies being offered a job by the Trump administration. His campaign spokesperson says Adams has not met with President Trump and that he is not dropping on the race now.

[Sue Guzman]

Mohammedani calling the alleged offer a threat to democracy. There was no winner in Wednesday night's Powerball drawing, so Saturday's jackpot will be at least $1.7 billion. There were two several million $2 million winners in Michigan, Oregon, Texas and Wyoming and 11 $1 million winners as well. I'm Sue Guzman. This is Fox News.

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