Fox News Hourly Update - Detailed Summary Episode: 4PM ET 07/28/2025 Newscast Release Date: July 28, 2025
1. Humanitarian Aid and the Gaza Situation
Lisa Brady opens the newscast by addressing the ongoing humanitarian efforts in Gaza. She reports that Israel has facilitated the distribution of humanitarian aid by easing restrictions for international groups.
Trey Yinxed elaborates on the situation, stating, “Now, 10-hour daily humanitarian pauses are being implemented in three different populated areas of Gaza, along with secure routes for trucks to travel on” (00:11). Despite these measures, he highlights that “the issue of hunger remains a top concern for Palestinian civilians who are trying to survive the war and keep their families safe” (00:11). This underscores the critical humanitarian needs amidst the conflict.
2. US Political Developments: President Trump's Statements and Trade Talks
Lisa Brady continues with updates on President Donald Trump's activities. She notes that Trump has been addressing reporters about the dire situation in Gaza, stating, “Starvation is real” (00:28). However, both Trump and the Israeli Prime Minister attribute the lack of a ceasefire to Hamas’s actions.
Trump is currently meeting in Scotland with Britain's Prime Minister to discuss improvements to a recent trade deal. Jackie Heinrich provides details on the trade discussions, explaining, “The UK has a 10% baseline tariff, but steel is subject to 25%, albeit lower than the 50% Trump imposed on the rest of the world” (00:43). Trump indicates, “We’ll know pretty soon here whether steel tariffs come down further” (00:43), signaling potential negotiations to reduce tariffs on steel imports.
3. FBI Warning on North Korean Cyber Threats
Lisa Brady reports a significant warning from the FBI regarding cybersecurity threats. Dan Bongino, Deputy FBI Director, emphasizes the severity of the situation: “North Korean IT workers may have already invaded American companies” (01:04). He urges the private sector to remain vigilant, adding, “We urge you to look critically at your remote workforce” (01:04).
This warning follows the Justice Department’s recent sentencing of an American citizen to eight and a half years in prison for her involvement in a fraudulent scheme. Prosecutors revealed that her actions were part of a “laptop farm” operation that stole identities of dozens of Americans to secure IT jobs for North Koreans, generating over $17 million for the regime (01:04).
4. Wall Street Market Update
Lisa Brady provides a snapshot of the current Wall Street performance. She reports that Jared Halpern from the White House notes mixed results: “The Dow is down 64 points at the bell” (01:40), while the NASDAQ impressively hit a new high, closing at 21,001 points (03:16). The S&P also saw a positive turnaround, finishing up slightly despite the Dow’s decline.
5. Criminal News: Michigan Walmart Stabbing
A tragic incident in Michigan is covered by Lisa Brady and Trey Yinxed. The man accused of stabbing 11 people at a Walmart in Emmett County has a “lengthy criminal record” spanning 19 years, including charges such as “disinterment and mutilation of dead bodies” and “malicious destruction of tombs and memorials” (02:21). He was previously found not guilty by reason of insanity and has multiple other charges, including drug-related offenses.
Mike Tobin in Traverse City adds that the accused, Bradford James Gilley, faces serious charges including “assault with intent to murder and terrorism” (02:43). The motive for the attack remains unclear, but the incident has sparked outrage among city, state, and federal leaders.
6. Viral Brawl in Cincinnati
An unsettling video of a violent brawl in downtown Cincinnati has gone viral, prompting Jackie Heinrich to describe the harrowing scenes: “The video shows a group of people going after a man in a white shirt, kicking him to the ground” (03:01). A woman was punched unconscious but regained consciousness later.
Vice President J.D. Vance commented on the incident, stating, “I only saw a clip of the fight” (03:16). Trey Yinxed criticizes the aggressors, asserting, “at least when you have a grown man who sucker punches a middle-aged woman, that person ought to go to jail for a very long time” (03:16). He further comments on the severity of the aggression: “he’s lucky there weren’t some better people around because they would have handled it themselves” (03:16).
Jackie Heinrich reports that police have identified at least four suspects, with more individuals still being sought. The police chief in Cincinnati described the behavior as “cruel” and indicated that the dispute escalated suddenly following a verbal altercation (03:28).
7. US-China Trade Talks
Lisa Brady returns to international trade, highlighting the commencement of a new round of trade talks between the US and China. The US Treasury Chief and China’s Vice Premier are meeting in Sweden today, with more talks expected tomorrow (03:41). These discussions aim to potentially extend a pause on higher tariffs for China, indicating ongoing efforts to stabilize and improve trade relations between the two economic superpowers.
8. Market Recap
In a brief recap, Lisa Brady summarizes the stock market movements: “The Dow loses ground, down 64 points at the close, but the S&P and the Nasdaq hitting new highs” (03:41). The S&P experienced a late turnaround, finishing slightly up, while the Nasdaq surged by 70 points to reach 21,001 (03:41).
Timestamp Reference:
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Note: All quotes and attributions are based on the podcast transcript provided.