4PM ET 08/13/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update: 4PM ET | August 13, 2025

Host: Tom Graham
Release Date: August 13, 2025

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1. President Trump's Efforts to Halt the Ukraine Conflict

Timestamp: [00:02] – [00:25]

Tom Graham opens the newscast by highlighting President Donald Trump's initiative to cease hostilities in Ukraine. In preparation for his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump asserts his determination to resolve the ongoing conflict.

Notable Quote:

• Donald Trump [00:11]: "This war would have never happened if I were president, but it is what it is and I'm here to fix it and I'm here to stop 6000, 7000 people last week, 7213 people last week were killed, mostly soldiers."

Despite President Trump's efforts to negotiate a ceasefire, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will not attend the scheduled meeting in Alaska. The administration faces both criticism and cooperation from Washington leaders regarding the temporary federal takeover of the D.C. Metro Police.

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2. Federal Takeover of D.C. Police and Crime Reduction Measures

Timestamp: [00:25] – [01:16]

Tom Graham discusses the Trump administration's decision to take control of the D.C. Metro Police for a 30-day period, aiming to address the surge in crime within the city. This move has sparked debate among Washington leaders, with some expressing criticism while others acknowledge the necessity of the intervention.

Notable Quotes:

• Police Chief Pamela Smith [00:42]: "What we're going to do is build upon that and work collaboratively with our U.S. marshals, our DEA and all of the other federal partners here to ensure that we're placing resources around our city in those areas where we've seen an impact at this increase in crime."

• U.S. Attorney Janine Pirro [01:04]: "Wants to make the Capitol safe and beautiful. And that's exactly what we're going to do. And the only way to do that is to change the laws that have protected young children who are committing adult crime."

The administration is also advocating for tougher laws to address juvenile crimes, aiming to enhance safety and reduce criminal activities among youth.

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3. Immigration and Sanctions Impacting Mexico

Timestamp: [01:16] – [01:59]

The newscast covers Democratic mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani's opposition to President Trump's stringent immigration policies, emphasizing his commitment to maintaining New York City as a sanctuary city.

Additionally, the U.S. Treasury Department announces sanctions against over a dozen Mexican companies and four individuals linked to a major drug cartel implicated in defrauding elderly Americans. This action aligns with the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to pressure the Mexican government to dismantle drug cartels.

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4. Kennedy Center Honors and Public Figures

Timestamp: [02:10] – [02:37]

Tom Graham shifts focus to the cultural sphere, announcing the upcoming Kennedy Center Honors ceremony scheduled for December. Notable figures such as Gloria Gaynor, George Strait, Kiss, and Sylvester Stallone are set to receive accolades.

Notable Quote:

• Donald Trump [02:25]: "It's very few, almost, if any people that could have taken a name and made it so incredible."

The segment also touches on President Trump's absence from the Honors program during his first term, a decision influenced by a protest led by Arda.

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5. Congressional Stock Trading Reform Debate

Timestamp: [02:37] – [03:33]

The discussion moves to the controversial topic of stock trading among Congress members. Amidst growing criticism of lawmakers profiting from Wall Street, there is a burgeoning movement to prohibit stock trading for congressional members.

Notable Quotes:

• Treasury Secretary Scott Besant [02:52]: "The Trump administration is behind a push to ban members of Congress from trading stock."

• Unnamed Critic [03:00]: "This is a disgrace. There are plenty of people who go to Congress to serve their constituents, serve their country, but unfortunately, there are a lot of people who go there to get rich."

Support for the ban spans both House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. However, opponents argue that such restrictions could deter individuals with limited financial means from serving in Congress, especially given the lack of pay increases juxtaposed with rising living costs.

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6. Legal Challenges to Trump's Foreign Aid Suspension

Timestamp: [03:33] – [04:13]

A divided panel of appeals court judges deliberates on the legality of President Trump's executive order to freeze or terminate billions in congressionally approved foreign aid. This decision comes swiftly on the first day of Trump's second term, prompting several organizations to file lawsuits alleging a breach of federal law by withholding authorized funds.

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7. Shifting Public Attitudes Towards Alcohol Consumption

Timestamp: [03:33] – [04:13]

The newscast concludes with a reflection on changing societal views regarding alcohol. A recent Gallup poll reveals a significant shift: 53% of Americans now view even moderate alcohol consumption as detrimental, a notable increase from 28% a decade ago. This trend indicates evolving perceptions of alcohol's role and its impact on public health.

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Transcript

[Tom Graham]

Setting expectations. I'm Tom Graham, FOX News. President Trump says he'll push for a halt to the fighting in Ukraine as he prepares for Friday's meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

[Donald Trump]

This war would have never happened if I were president, but it is what it is and I'm here to fix it and I'm here to stop 6000, 7000 people last week, 7213 people last week were killed, mostly soldiers.

[Tom Graham]

President has been ramping up pressure on Putin as he pushes for a cease fire deal. Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky will not be attending Friday's meeting in Alaska. Some Washington leaders have been critical of President Trump's temporary federal takeover of the D.C. metro Police. But there also appears to be cooperation. Police Chief Pamela Smith.

[Pamela Smith]

What we're going to do is build.

Upon that and working collaboratively with our U.S. marshals, our DEA and all of the other federal partners here to ensure that we're placing resources around our city in those areas where we've seen an impact at this increase in crime.

[Tom Graham]

Speaking on Fox's Good Day D.C. the administration also calling for tougher laws to crack down on juveniles. U.S. attorney for D.C. janine Pirro, President.

[Pamela Smith]

Wants to make the Capitol safe and beautiful. And that's exactly what we're going to do. And the only way to do that is to change the laws that have protected young children who are committing adult crime.

[Tom Graham]

Federal government taking over control of the D.C. police for a 30 day period Monday. But President Trump is pushing for an extension in New York City. Democratic mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani speaking out against President Trump and his immigration crackdown. We are fighting to keep this city a sanctuary city. Speaking on Staten island today as part of his five boroughs against Trump tour. U.S. treasury Department imposing sanctions today on more than a dozen Mexican companies and four people it claims worked with a powerful drug cartel to scam elderly Americans. The announcement comes as the Trump administration continues to pressure the Mexican government to crack down on those drug cartels. America is listening to FOX news.

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[Jason Chaffetz]

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[Tom Graham]

The Kennedy center honor is heating up this year. President Trump announcing the star is set to be honored at the ceremony in December, including Gloria Gaynor, George Strait, Kiss and Sylvester Stallone.

[Donald Trump]

It's very few, almost, if any people that could have taken a name and made it so incredible.

[Tom Graham]

Like Rocky, Rambo, Creed.

[Donald Trump]

And others.

[Tom Graham]

Mr. Trump avoiding the Kennedy Center Honors Awards program during his first term after Arda said they would not attend at a protest. Many lawmakers facing criticism after making big bucks on Wall street over the years. But now there's a push to ban congressional members from trading stocks.

[Scott Besant]

Treasury Secretary Scott Besant tells fox's Larry Kudlow the Trump administration is behind a push to ban members of Congress from trading stock.

[Unnamed Critic]

This is a disgrace. Is there are plenty of people who go to Congress to serve their constituents, serve their country, but unfortunately, there are a lot of people who go there to get rich.

[Scott Besant]

A number of bills are being proposed and debated among lawmakers. Both House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have come out in support of a ban. Those who've pushed back say the federal government shouldn't prevent people from making money. And with an increased cost of living and no pay increase for lawmakers, it would be difficult for people with limited means to serve in Congress. And in Washington, Ryan Schmelz, FOX News.

[Tom Graham]

A divided panel of appeals court judges ruling today that the Trump administration can suspend or terminate billions of dollars of congressionally approved funding for foreign aid. On his first day of his second term, the president issued an executive order directing the State Department to freeze spending on foreign aid. Several organizations sued in response, arguing Mr. Trump was in violation of federal law by not spending money authorized by Congress. The nation is souring on booze. A new Gallup poll showing 53% of Americans say even drink moderate amounts of alcohol is bad for them. It's up from 28% 10 years ago. I'm Tom Graham, and this is FOX News.

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