4PM ET 09/01/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 4PM ET, September 1, 2025

Overview

This episode provides a concise rundown of key national and international news stories as of September 1, 2025. The broadcast covers updates on federal crime crackdowns in major US cities, developments in the Minnesota church shooting, US-Russia-Ukraine relations, a shooting in North Carolina, a devastating earthquake in Afghanistan, rising car thefts, and sports news from the US Open. The tone remains urgent and direct, consistent with the FOX News format.

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1. Federal Crime Crackdown and Chicago Warning

[00:02-00:44]

• Ongoing Federal Control in D.C.:
  • President Trump signals that the federal intervention in Washington, DC, may serve as a model for Chicago.
  • The 30-day period of federal control of the DC Police Department is ending next week, with officials crediting it for a drop in crime.
• Results of the Crackdown:
  • Quote (Lisa Brady at 00:22):
    “We've had 1,528 arrests, 156 guns taken off the street, which means they can't be used to shoot and kill other people.”
• Political Dynamics:
  • D.C. US Attorney Jeanine Pirro credits Mayor Muriel Bowser for collaborating with federal authorities and reducing crime.
  • President Trump is quoted as saying Bowser has “become very popular because she worked with him and his people in bringing crime down to what he says, virtually nothing.”
• Looking Forward:
  • Trump hints at possibly extending the federal intervention.
  • Illinois Governor is open to “federal law enforcement assistance, but not the National Guard,” describing the latter as unnecessary.

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2. Update: Minnesota Church Shooting

[01:02-01:29]

• Rising Victim Count:

  • Minneapolis police report three more child victims of the Annunciation Church shooting, raising the total injured to 21 (18 children, 3 elderly adults).

  • As of Monday morning, three children and one adult remained hospitalized, with one child in critical condition. Two children were killed in the incident.

  • Quote (Jessica Rosenthal at 01:17):
    “The extent of the additional injuries was unclear, but the Hennepin Healthcare Medical Center said... three children and one adult remained hospitalized with one child in critical condition.”

• Shooter’s Motive:
  • The shooter, a former student, died by suicide behind the church.
  • Authorities found writings expressing hate and “an obsession with killing children.”

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3. Russia-Ukraine Tensions and US Response

[01:29-01:59]

• US Treasury’s Stance:
  • The US Treasury Secretary tells FOX that “all options are on the table” following renewed Russian aggression, despite recent talks between Russian President Putin and President Trump regarding Ukraine.
• International Developments:
  • Russia’s leader is attending a security summit in China.

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4. Early Morning Shooting of North Carolina Firefighter

[02:14-02:54]

• Incident Summary:

  • A Richmond County firefighter was shot while responding to a fire in Ellerby, North Carolina.

  • The victim was airlifted to UNC Chapel Hill hospital.

  • Suspect: Timothy Lee Hayden, arrested and charged with assault on emergency personnel and intent to kill or inflict injury.

  • Motive: Not released.

  • Quote (Gernall Scott at 02:37):
    “A motive for targeting the firefighters was not released. North Carolina state investigators are helping local police with this case.”

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5. Afghanistan Earthquake Tragedy

[02:54-03:13]

• Disaster Details:
  • A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, destroying villages.
  • At least 800 dead, more than 2,000 injured.
  • Families continue searching for survivors amidst the rubble.

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6. Car Theft Trends: Chevy Camaro Tops the List

[03:13-03:45]

• Car Theft Statistics:

  • Chevy Camaro is now the most frequently stolen car, with theft claims surging in 2023-2024.

  • Muscle cars, especially those with high horsepower, are common targets.

  • Automakers respond with anti-theft software for both new and old vehicles.

  • Tesla Model 3 (four-wheel drive) marks the least stolen vehicle.

  • Quote (Jeff Manasso at 03:34): “Muscle cars and cars with higher horsepower often frequent targets for car theft. Automakers in recent years have begun offering anti theft software upgrades for both newer and older models to deter further thefts.”

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7. US Open Tennis: Osaka vs. Gauff

[03:45-04:11]

• Key Match Result:
  • Naomi Osaka, seeded 23, eliminates Coco Gauff in straight sets.
  • Osaka reaches her first Grand Slam quarterfinal in over four and a half years.
  • Gauff, a US and French Open winner, is out of the tournament.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Lisa Brady ([00:22]):
  “We've had 1,528 arrests, 156 guns taken off the street, which means they can't be used to shoot and kill other people.”

• Jessica Rosenthal ([01:17]):
  “The extent of the additional injuries was unclear, but the Hennepin Healthcare Medical Center said... three children and one adult remained hospitalized with one child in critical condition.”

• Gernall Scott ([02:37]): “A motive for targeting the firefighters was not released. North Carolina state investigators are helping local police with this case.”

• Jeff Manasso ([03:34]): “Muscle cars and cars with higher horsepower often frequent targets for car theft. Automakers in recent years have begun offering anti theft software upgrades for both newer and older models to deter further thefts.”

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Additional Coverage

• Market Update:
  • Quick mention: “September begins tomorrow. On Wall Street, I’m Lisa Brady, FOX News.” ([04:11])
• Promo Reads and Non-News Sections:
  • Podcast promos and advertisements are not included in this summary.

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This update delivers a swift, information-rich briefing on major news events, capturing both national and international developments—from crime crackdowns and tragedies to sports and auto trends—reflecting FOX’s direct reportorial style.

Transcript

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The clock may be ticking for other cities. Lisa Brady, FOX News. President Trump warning again that Chicago may be next as a federal crime crackdown continues in the nation's capital.

[B]

The 30 day period of federal control over the D.C. police Department comes to a close mid next week and officials are touting a drop in crime here in Washington.

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We've had 1528 arrests, 156 guns taken off the street, which means they can't.

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Be used to shoot and kill other people. Jeanine Pirro, the D.C. u.S. Attorney. President Trump, though praising Mayor Muriel Bowser. He said that she's become very popular because she worked with him and his people in bringing crime down to what he says, virtually nothing.

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Fox's David spun in D.C. where the president has also suggested he may try to extend the federal intervention. Illinois's governor has said he would welcome federal law enforcement assistance, but not the National Guard, calling that unnecessary. The number of injured children rises again in last week's Minnesota church shooting.

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Minneapolis police said over the week they'd identified another three children who were victims of the Annunciation Church shooting, bringing the total number of those injured to 21, 18 of whom are children. Three were adults in their 80s who were hurt during the Wednesday mass. The extent of the additional injuries was unclear, but the Hennepin Healthcare Medical center said as of Monday morning, three children and one adult remained hospitalized with one child in critical condition. Two other children were killed in this shooting.

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Fox's Jessica Rosenthal Investigators say the shooter died by suicide behind the church and that the killer, a former student, left behind behind writings expressing hate and reflecting what a federal prosecutor has described as an obsession with killing children. The US treasury secretary tells FOX all options are on the table after he says Russia has done the opposite of what the Russian president indicated during a meeting with President Trump on ending the war in Ukraine. Today, Russia's leader is attending a security summit in China. America is listening to FOX News.

[B]

This is Jimmy Fallah inviting you to.

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[A]

A North Carolina firefighter is shot while responding to an early morning fire call.

[D]

The Richmond county firefighter was shot after he and other crews responded to the call in the town of Ellerby. The wounded firefighter was airlifted to the trauma center at a UNC Chapel Hill campus hospital. According to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office. Timothy Lee Hayden was arrested and charged with counts of assault on emergency personnel with a fire and assault with intent to kill or inflict bodily injury. A motive for targeting the firefighters was not released. North Carolina state investigators are helping local police with this case. Gernall Scott, FOX News Loved ones still.

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Searching the rubble for any sign of survivors after an earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, magnitude 6.0, late yesterday, destroying villages and killing at least 800 people, injuring more than 2,000. There's a new most frequently stolen car in the the Chevy Camaro that from.

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The latest rankings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Highway Loss Data Institute that shows theft claim frequency for Chevy Camaros jumped significantly in 2023 and continued to climb last year. Muscle cars and cars with higher horsepower often frequent targets for car theft. Automakers in recent years have begun offering anti theft software upgrades for both newer and older models to deter further thefts. The least frequently stolen car, according to the Rank the Tesla Model 3 four wheel drive.

[A]

Fox's Jeff Manasso a tennis update just in with Naomi Osaka eliminating Coco golf at the US Open. The number 23 seated Osaka, a four time major champ reaching her first Grand Slam quarterfinal in more than four and a half years. The number three golf is a US And French Open winner who fell in straight sets. September begins tomorrow. On Wall Street, I'm Lisa Brady, FOX News.

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