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Fox News Hourly Update – 4PM ET 08/31/2025 Newscast

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: August 31, 2025

Overview

This newscast covers a rapid roundup of key national and international news stories from the afternoon of August 31, 2025. Topics include President Trump's proposed deployment of the National Guard in Chicago, reactions from state and city officials, the Pope's response to a school shooting in Minnesota, updates on a critical federal court ruling regarding Trump's tariffs, a growing Powerball jackpot, and developments in the Israeli-Gaza conflict.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. President Trump’s National Guard Crime Plan in Chicago

[00:02 - 00:31] President Trump claims that National Guard deployment has quickly reduced crime in Washington, D.C. and promises a similar outcome for Chicago.
- Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker strongly opposes federal troops:
  "We have our job, which is to fight violent crime on the streets of our city. And by the way, we're succeeding at that job. But when they bring people in and don't coordinate with us, they're going to cause enormous problems." — Gov. J.B. Pritzker [00:20]
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signs an executive order attempting to block the deployment.
The White House states increased Democratic support for the crackdown on crime would benefit Americans [00:31].

2. The Pope Responds to Minneapolis School Shooting

[00:36 - 01:36] During his Vatican blessing, Pope Leo addresses the shooting in Minnesota:
- Fox’s Kevin Uretsky reports on the Pope’s emotional tribute.
- The Pope prays for victims, citing the deaths of an 8-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl, with nearly 20 others wounded [00:53-01:08].
- He calls for global action:
  "Let us plead God to stop the pandemic of arms large and small which infects our world." — Pope Leo [01:18]
- Pope Leo also urges a ceasefire in Ukraine:
  "...the voice of weapons must be silenced while the voice of fraternity and justice must rise." [01:25]
- Services for victims are held in a school auditorium instead of the sanctuary, location of the shooting. The investigation continues, with motives still unknown [01:36].

3. Trump’s Tariffs Ruled Unconstitutional by Federal Appeals Court

[02:29 - 03:04] President Trump vows to fight a federal court’s ruling against most of his tariffs, labeling the decision as "highly partisan" and a "total disaster" for the country if upheld.
- Peter Navarro, presidential counselor, alleges judicial and political bias:
  "This was weaponized partisan injustice at its worst. Politicians in black robes... you had six out of the seven judges Democrats, but you also had 12 blue states intervening against Trump." — Peter Navarro [02:48]
- Some Democrats on Capitol Hill push to end the tariffs [03:04].

4. Powerball Jackpot Soars

[03:13 - 03:52] No winner in Saturday’s Powerball drawing causes the jackpot to reach $1.1 billion ($498.4 million cash value).
- Latest numbers: 3, 18, 22, 27, 33, Powerball 17.
- Odds of winning: 1 in 292.2 million – far less likely than being struck by lightning [03:13-03:52].
- Next drawing scheduled for Monday.

5. Israeli Offensive and Gaza Update

[03:52 - 04:22] Israeli forces reportedly kill Hamas spokesman Abu Obeidia; the Israeli security cabinet is considering expanding its Gaza operations.
- Obeidia had warned escalation could threaten hostages:
  "If Israel finds the offensive and expands it, Hamas could do its best to protect living hostages." [03:52]
- Situation in Gaza is evolving as Israel weighs options.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Governor Pritzker (Illinois):
"But when they bring people in and don't coordinate with us, they're going to cause enormous problems." [00:20]
Pope Leo:
"Let us plead God to stop the pandemic of arms large and small which infects our world." [01:18]
"...the voice of weapons must be silenced while the voice of fraternity and justice must rise." [01:25]
Peter Navarro:
"This was weaponized partisan injustice at its worst... politicians in black robes..." [02:48]
Powerball Segment:
"The odds of getting struck by lightning are far greater." — Angelo Bavaro [03:13]

Timeline/Timestamps

[00:02] Trump’s National Guard plan for Chicago; local resistance from Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Johnson
[00:53] Vatican reacts to Minneapolis school shooting; Pope prays for victims and calls for global peace
[01:36] Update on investigation into shooting; services held for victims
[02:29] Trump and administration vow to combat tariffs ruling
[02:48] Peter Navarro on "partisan injustice"
[03:13] Powerball jackpot and odds of winning
[03:52] Israeli-Hamas conflict update; death of Abu Obeidia

This summary gives a complete and structured outline of the main topics, insights, and soundbites from the Fox News 4PM ET newscast on August 31, 2025.

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Chicago, you're next. I'm Daria Albinger, Fox News. He says the National Guard is helping bring crime way down in the nation's capital very quickly. And now President Trump says his plan would do the same thing in the Windy city. But Illinois Governor J.B. pritzker told CBS has FACE the Nation the troops aren't wanted nor are they needed in Chicago.
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We have our job, which is to fight violent crime on the streets of our city. And by the way, we're succeeding at that job. But when they bring people in and don't coordinate with us, they're going to cause enormous problems.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson also signing an executive order which will try to prevent the deployment. A White House spokesman says the more Democrats support the president's efforts to crack down on crime, the better it will be for American people. The leader of the world's Roman Catholics has weighed in on last week's shooting in Minneapolis during his weekly blessing at the Vatican. Fox's Kevin Uretsky with details.
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The first American pope remembering those hurt during the shooting in his native country.
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Our prayers for the victims of the tragic shooting. During a school mass in the American state of Minnesota, an 8 year old.
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Boy and a 10 year old girl were killed and nearly 20 others, mostly children, were wounded. The pope offering a prayer for all children heard every day around the world.
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Let us plead God to stop the pandemic of arms large and small which infects our world.
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Leo also calling for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine saying, quote, the voice of weapons must be silenced while the voice of fraternity injustice must rise.
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Kevin Yuretsky, FOX News Services were held this morning in the auditorium of the Annunciation Catholic School rather than in the church sanctuary, which is where the shooting occurred just days ago. And investigation still underway. No motive has been determined. America's listening to FOX News.
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President Trump has promised to fight a ruling by a federal appeals court which finds most of his tariffs are unconstitutional. The president taking to truth socially, calls a decision highly partisan and he says it would be, in his words, a total disaster for the country if the tariffs went away. Counselor to the president, Peter Navarro on FOX News Sunday.
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This was weaponized partisan injustice at its worst. Politicians in black robes you had six out of the seven judges Democrats, but you also had 12 blue states intervening against Trump.
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Some Democrats on Capitol Hill are also promoting an end to the tariffs. Still want to be a billionaire? Fox's Angelo Bavaro says it's possible.
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No Powerball jackpot winners in Saturday's drawing means the winning pot now grows to $1.1 billion. Cash value is 498.4 million. Saturday's winning numbers were 3, 18, 22, 27, 33 and the Powerball 17. No one has matched all six numbers since May 31, and the odds of matching all those numbers are astronomical, 1 in 292.2 million. The odds of getting struck by lightning are far greater. The next rung is on Monday. Good luck. ANGELO bavaro, FOX NEWS and while it.
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Is still possible, yes, possible, probable, that is another case. The odds are almost 300 million to one against you matching all of those numbers. Israel's killed Hamas spokesman and its security cabinet is considering expanding the offensive in Gaza. The IDF identifying the spokesman as Abu Obeidia. His last statement says if Israel finds the offensive and expands it, Hamas could do its best to protect living hostages. I'm Daria Albinger.
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