4PM ET 07/03/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update - 4PM ET | July 3, 2025

Legislative Breakthrough: Major Bill Passed in the House

In today's top story, a significant legislative achievement unfolded in the House of Representatives. Lisa Brady reported that the House Speaker expressed relief following the final passage of a pivotal bill championed by former President Trump. This bill faced strong opposition from Democrats, who ultimately lacked the necessary votes to halt its progress.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries delivered a compelling address just before dawn, speaking for nearly nine hours in an attempt to sway opinions on the bill. At [00:26], Jeffries emphasized the Democratic stance:

"Stop before a vote on the one big beautiful bill." — Hakeem Jeffries [00:26]

Despite his efforts, the bill advanced with only two Republicans opposing the sweeping tax and spending measures advocated by President Trump. Ryan Reynolds highlighted the administration's confidence in the bill's benefits:

"We are ready now. We are going to deliver what we were sent here to do and every American will benefit from it." — Ryan Reynolds [00:42]

Lisa Brady added that Fox's Jared Halpern reported a signing ceremony is scheduled for the following day. However, former President Biden criticized the legislation, labeling it "recklessly and cruelly," and asserted that "working people deserve better." In contrast, President Trump argued the bill would "strengthen Medicaid while extending the 2017 tax cuts." The President is set to attend an event in Iowa that evening to launch a year-long countdown to America's 250th birthday, coinciding with widespread Independence Day celebrations across the nation.

Record Holiday Travel Anticipated

As Independence Day approaches, travel is reaching unprecedented levels. According to a AAA Representative at [01:24], the total number of travelers is expected to hit an all-time high of 72.2 million, marking a significant increase compared to pre-pandemic figures. Breaking down the numbers:

• 61 million travelers are planning to drive.
• Nearly 6 million will fly, also setting a record.

Additionally, substantial numbers are expected to cruise or use buses and trains, underscoring a robust return to traditional travel methods. However, Lisa Brady warned of potential disruptions due to stormy weather, with FlightAware reporting over 4,000 flight delays.

ICE Agents Under Investigation

A troubling incident has emerged involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Lisa Brady reported that surveillance video from the El Rancho Unified School District shows ICE agents urinating in the parking lot of Reuben Salazar High School in broad daylight, near a preschool playground in an elementary school still conducting summer classes.

Kristin Goodwin detailed the community's response at [02:37]:

"This is a slap in the face to our communities, especially to our children." — Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn

District officials have officially requested an investigation from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), accusing the agents of unlawful trespassing and poor judgment that endangered minors. A DHS spokesperson confirmed that the matter is currently under investigation.

"Alligator Alcatraz" Opens in Florida

In immigration news, Florida has unveiled a new detention facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." Lisa Brady reported that the first detainees have arrived at this site, which repurposes a former military training airfield in the Everglades.

Evan Brown elaborated at [03:27]:

"The facility has the capacity to house thousands of detainees and is planned to operate as a facility for housing, processing and eventually deporting captured criminal aliens."

The state of Florida collaborates with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain and process individuals identified as being in the country illegally, marking a significant expansion in the state's role in immigration enforcement.

In Memoriam: Actor Michael Madsen

The entertainment world mourns the loss of actor Michael Madsen, who passed away this morning at the age of 67. Known for his roles in iconic films such as "Donnie Brasco" and "Thelma & Louise," Madsen was celebrated for his portrayal of menacing characters, especially in Quentin Tarantino's works like "Reservoir Dogs" and "Kill Bill." His manager announced that Madsen was found unresponsive in his Malibu home, with suspected cardiac arrest.

Market Update: Wall Street Sees Early Gains

Despite the holiday weekend, Wall Street experienced a robust start. Lisa Brady noted that the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 344 points, reflecting investor confidence ahead of the markets' closure for Independence Day celebrations.

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This summary is based on the Fox News Hourly Update podcast released on July 3, 2025.

Transcript

[Lisa Brady]

This is a FOX News alert. They got it over the finish line. And Lisa Brady.

[Ryan Reynolds]

I believed in this vision. I believed in the group. I believe in America.

[Lisa Brady]

The House speaker relieved after final passage of a bill President Bush, President Trump has pushed hard for. And Democrats didn't have the votes to.

[Hakeem Jeffries]

Stop before a vote on the one big beautiful bill. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries gave one big speech.

[Lisa Brady]

Shame on this institution. If this bill passes, not America. We're better than this.

[Hakeem Jeffries]

The Democratic leader took the floor before dawn, speaking for nearly nine hours before House Speaker Mike Johnson made his final pitch.

[Ryan Reynolds]

We are ready now. We are going to deliver what we were sent here to do and every American will benefit from it.

[Hakeem Jeffries]

Just two Republicans voted against the sweeping tax and spending plan that President Trump urged lawmakers to get to his desk before Independence Day.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Jared Halpern @ the White House, a signing ceremony planned for tomorrow. Former President Biden calls the bill recklessly and cruel. Just posting on X that working people deserve better. President Trump insisting it will strengthen Medicaid while extending the 2017 tax cuts. He'll be in Iowa tonight with an event at the state fair to kick off a year long countdown to America's 250th birthday. Millions of Americans are also on the move celebrating this Independence Day.

[AAA Representative]

The total number of travelers for the holiday, an all time record says AAA, 72.2 million. And that's up double digits since before the pandemic. So we are back in a big 61 million of those by car. Another 6 million almost in the air. And that's an all time record as well. And then there are folks that are cruising or on buses or on trains. The cruising is very big, says the folks at triple A.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox businesses. Jeff Flock, Stormy weather impacting Some travel. FlightAware reporting more than 4,000 flight delays. America is listening to Fox News.

[Ryan Reynolds]

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[Kristin Goodwin]

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[Lisa Brady]

A video leads to an investigation of ICE agents over what happened in a California school parking lot.

[Kristin Goodwin]

The El Rancho Unified surveillance video appears to show several ICE agents urinating in the parking lot of Reuben Salazar High School in broad daylight, noting this is right next to a preschool playground in an elementary school where summer classes are going on. In a letter to the Department of Homeland Security, district officials call for an investigation, saying ICE agents unlawfully trespassed and did not exercise sound and respectful judgment with the risk of exposing themselves to minors. Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn, echoing this, calling it a slap in the face to our communities, especially to our children. A DHS rep says this matter is under investigation. Kristin Goodwin, FOX News.

[Lisa Brady]

The first detainees arrive at what President Trump calls Alligator Alcatraz, the new holding facility built by Florida at the site of a training airfield in the Everglades.

[Evan Brown]

The facility has the capacity to house thousands of detainees and is planned to operate as a facility for housing, processing and eventually deporting captured criminal aliens. Law enforcement around the state of Florida is working under agreements with U.S. immigration and Customs Enforcement to apprehend and hold migrants discovered to be in the country illegally.

[Lisa Brady]

FOX is Evan Brown in Miami. Actor Michael Madsen has died. He's had hundreds of roles, including in Donnie Brasco and Thelma and Louise.

[Kristin Goodwin]

Can I ask you one thing?

[Lisa Brady]

Maybe you're in love with somebody else. Perhaps best known for the menacing characters he played in some Quentin Tarantino films, including Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, his manager says Madsen was found unresponsive in his Malibu home this morning, possibly from cardiac arrest. He was 67. A strong finish on Wall street, an early one because of the holiday weekend. The Dow gained 344 points. I'm Issa Brady, FOX News, from the.

[Hakeem Jeffries]

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[Lisa Brady]

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[Kristin Goodwin]

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[Lisa Brady]

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[Kristin Goodwin]

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