4PM ET 08/27/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 4PM ET 08/27/2025 Newscast

Date: August 27, 2025
Host: Lisa Brady (FOX News Podcasts)

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Overview

This episode delivers breaking national news and key updates on notable events, focusing primarily on the FBI's investigation of a mass shooting in Minneapolis, government responses, ongoing federal crime crackdowns, and economic developments.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Minneapolis Mass Shooting: FBI Deems Hate Crime and Domestic Terrorism

• FBI Director Cash Patel confirms that the recent Minneapolis church shooting, in which two Catholic school students died and 17 were injured, is being investigated as both a hate crime targeting Catholics and an act of domestic terrorism.
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• The attack occurred during a children's mass marking the first week of school, with the shooter firing from outside the church.

First-Person Accounts:

• A 10-year-old survivor describes the chaos and fear during the incident and notes the lack of active shooter drills in the church:
  • "It was very scary. It was like my friend got shot in the back. He's in the hospital right now." – 10-year-old Survivor (00:28)
  • "We've only practiced it in the main school. So we really didn't know what to do. We just got into the pews and he shot through the stained glass windows." – 10-year-old Survivor (00:41)

Casualty Update:

• 14 of the wounded are students; 3 are elderly parishioners.

Shooter's Identity:

• The shooter, Robin Westman (formerly Robert Westman), died by suicide at the scene.
  • Court documents revealed a name and gender identity change in 2019, and reports indicate the shooter's mother previously worked at the school.
  • Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara notes ongoing raids at multiple residences to secure more weapons.

Manifesto:

• FBI confirms the existence of a manifesto, intended for release on YouTube, featuring on-location content and "disturbing writings." It has since been removed.
  • "We are also aware of a manifesto that the shooter had timed to be released on YouTube. This manifesto appeared to show him at the scene and included some disturbing writings." – FBI Director Cash Patel (01:20)

Political & Societal Response:

• Governor Tim Walz addresses the tragedy and calls for action beyond "thoughts and prayers":
  • "It's Minnesota's day to day and it's my strongest desire that no state, no community, no school ever experiences a day like this." – Governor Tim Walz (01:39)
• President Trump orders flags at half-staff in memory of the victims.

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2. Crime & Policing in the Nation’s Capital

• D.C. Mayor Mariel Bowser discusses both benefits and drawbacks of increased federal presence:
  • Notable improvements include reduced gun crimes, homicides, and a significant decrease in carjackings.
    • "We know that we have had fewer gun crimes, fewer homicides and we have experienced an extreme reduction in carjackings." – Mayor Mariel Bowser (02:29)
  • Concerns persist regarding strained police-community trust, particularly due to the presence of masked ICE agents and out-of-state National Guards, which Bowser labels as inefficient.
    • "We know having masked ICE agents in the community has not worked and National Guards from other states has not been an efficient use of those resources..." – Mayor Mariel Bowser (02:37)
• Bowser maintains ongoing conversations with President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi to resolve these challenges and seek legislative reforms for enhanced accountability.

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3. Federal Crime Crackdown & Economic Policy

• The Trump administration, led by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, is considering acquiring stakes in additional American companies following this week’s Intel deal.
• Lutnick justifies the move, arguing that government investment aligns with public interests, especially where taxpayer dollars support firms like Lockheed Martin.
  • "If you give someone $11 billion who's just building in America, they're not doing something special. They're building in America. And their CEO told the president he didn't need the grant and you said, well, then why don't we get something for it now?" – Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick (03:37)
• Lockheed Martin issues a brief statement affirming ongoing cooperation with the administration.

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4. Economic Update

• The Dow closes up 147 points, S&P up 15 at a record close (6481), and the NASDAQ gains 45.
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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "It was very scary. It was like my friend got shot in the back. He's in the hospital right now."
  — 10-year-old Survivor (00:28)
• "We are also aware of a manifesto that the shooter had timed to be released on YouTube. This manifesto appeared to show him at the scene and included some disturbing writings."
  — FBI Director Cash Patel (01:20)
• "It's Minnesota's day to day and it's my strongest desire that no state, no community, no school ever experiences a day like this."
  — Governor Tim Walz (01:39)
• "We know that we have had fewer gun crimes, fewer homicides and we have experienced an extreme reduction in carjackings."
  — Mayor Mariel Bowser (02:29)
• "If you give someone $11 billion who's just building in America, they're not doing something special. They're building in America..."
  — Howard Lutnick, Commerce Secretary (03:37)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:02 — Breaking: FBI updates on Minneapolis church shooting
• 00:28 — Survivor testimony
• 01:20 — Manifesto and investigation details
• 01:39 — Governor Walz statement
• 02:16 — D.C. safety and policing; Mayor Bowser interview
• 03:18 — Commerce Secretary Lutnick on government stakes in industry
• 04:01 — Market wrap-up

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Summary

This newscast delivers comprehensive updates on a tragic mass shooting in Minneapolis, efforts to address safety and community trust in Washington, D.C., and the Trump administration’s new approach to federal investment in major American firms. The episode is marked by heartfelt on-the-ground testimonies and a frank discussion of policy challenges post-tragedy, capturing both the immediacy of unfolding events and the ongoing political and economic responses.

Transcript

[Lisa Brady]

This is a FOX News alert. What the FBI says about a mass shooting in Minneapolis. I'm Lisa Brady. FBI Director Cash Patel. Just confirming the shooting that left two Catholic school students dead and 17 people injured at a Minneapolis church is being investigated as a hate crime targeting Catholics and an act of domestic terrorism. Police say the shooter had three guns and opened fire from outside the church on children praying during a mass marking their first week of school.

[10-year-old Survivor]

It was very scary. It was like my friend got shot in the back. He's in the hospital right now.

[Lisa Brady]

That 10 year old Survivor also says they never practiced active shooter drills in the church.

[10-year-old Survivor]

We've only practiced it in the main school. So we really didn't know what to do. We just got into the pews and he shot through the stained glass windows.

[Lisa Brady]

Fourteen of the injured are students. Three are parishioners in their 80s. The FBI director also confirming the identity of the gunman who committed suicide. Robin Westman had been born. Robert Westman petitioning for a name change in 2019. Court documents show as a minor identifying as a female. The Star Tribune reporting Westman's mother once worked at the school. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian o' Hara just telling reporters they're conducting searches at several residences and retrieving more weapons.

[FBI Director Cash Patel]

We are also aware of a manifesto that the shooter had timed to be released on YouTube. This manifesto appeared to show him at the scene and included some disturbing writings.

[Lisa Brady]

He says that has since been taken down. Governor Tim Walls calls the shooting an unthinkable situation that's all too common.

[Governor Tim Walls]

It's Minnesota's day to day and it's my strongest desire that no state, no community, no school ever experiences a day.

[Lisa Brady]

Like this asking for action, not just prayers. President Trump ordering flags at half staff. The Dow up 146 at the bell. America's listening to FOX News from the FOX News podcasts.

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[Lisa Brady]

The mayor of Washington, D.C. says there are benefits from federal resources deployed to the nation's capital, but also concerns D.C.

[Mayor Mariel Bowser]

Mayor Mariel Bowser says having more federal officers on the street has helped reduce crime.

We know that we have had fewer gun crimes, fewer homicides and we have experienced an extreme reduction in carjackings.

But saying what's not working is a break in trust between police and the community.

We know having masked ICE agents in the community has not worked and National Guards from other states has not been an efficient use of those resources, saying.

She'S in touch with President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi to find a resolution on those concerns and to work on legislative changes to promote accountability.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Kristin Goodwin President Trump still still talking about sending Guard members to other cities, expanding a federal crime crackdown The Trump administration is considering a federal stake in other American companies after this week's intel announcement.

[Kristin Goodwin]

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said in an interview that after taking a stick in intel, the US Government is having monstrous discussions about taking stakes in defense companies. Lutnick said Lockheed Martin gets most of its money from US Taxpayers already. During Tuesday's Cabinet meeting, Lutnick defended the intel deal, saying the president just turned CHIPS act money and a grant into a government stake.

[FBI Director Cash Patel]

If you give someone $11 billion who's just building in America, they're not doing something special. They're building in America. And their CEO told the president he didn't need the grant and you said, well, then why don't we get something for it now?

[Kristin Goodwin]

As for Lockheed Martin, they said in a statement simply, they are continuing a strong working relationship with the president and his administration. Jessica Rosenthal, FOX Recapping stocks The Dow.

[Lisa Brady]

Up 147, the S&P with a record close up 15 points to 6481 the NASDAQ gaining 45 and Lisa Brady, Fox News.

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