Fox News Hourly Update — 4PM ET 09/02/2025 Newscast

Date: September 2, 2025
Host: Lisa Brady, FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This episode delivers breaking news and top headlines, focusing on President Trump’s federal crime intervention plans, major legal rulings, international diplomacy updates concerning Russia and Ukraine, moves within the U.S. government and military, and developments in Pennsylvania’s congressional race. The coverage is fast-paced, emphasizing hard news with direct statements from leaders and reporters.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump Signals Federal Action on Urban Crime

Timestamps: 00:02–00:29

• President Trump announces plans for federal intervention to address crime in Chicago and Baltimore, stating willingness to act despite resistance from Democratic city and state leaders, including Illinois Governor Pritzker.
• Trump expresses hopes for state-level cooperation but underscores a perceived duty to protect citizens.
  • Quote:

    “I would love to have Governor Pritzker call me. I’d gain respect for him and say we do have a problem and we’d love you to send in the troops because you know what, the people, they have to be protected.”
    — President Donald Trump (00:17)

• Lisa Brady notes a violent holiday weekend in Chicago: 58 people shot, 8 killed (00:29).

2. Legal Limits on Military Intervention and Federal Actions

Timestamps: 00:29–01:29

• Coverage of a federal judge’s ruling:
  • Sending the military into LA during immigration protests was illegal, according to the court.
  • The Justice Department contends troops were there to protect federal officers and property, not enforce laws.
• Tariffs Update:
  • Trump’s use of emergency powers for imposing tariffs is being challenged; his administration will seek an expedited Supreme Court review.
  • Trump frames tariffs as essential for national strength and economic protection.
    • Quote:

      “We’re leading because of tariffs...Without the tariffs, we wouldn’t have a chance because we wouldn’t be able to protect those investments of the companies coming in. So if you took away tariffs, we could end up being a third world country.”
      — President Donald Trump (01:12)

  • The tariff decision is cited as contributing to a drop in stocks: the Dow closed down 249 after falling more than 500 (01:29).

3. Military & National Security Developments

Timestamps: 01:29–01:59

• Announcement that Space Force Command will move from Colorado to Alabama.
• Secretary of State Rubio confirms the U.S. military conducted a lethal strike in the Caribbean against a Venezuelan drug vessel; Venezuela’s leader criticized U.S. naval actions.
• Note: Ongoing federal crime crackdowns elsewhere, e.g. active National Guard presence in D.C.

4. International Affairs: U.S.–Russia–Ukraine Tensions

Timestamps: 03:09–04:07

• President Trump reiterates that “there will be consequences for inaction” on the Ukraine conflict, as a push for peace continues.
• Tanya J. Powers reports from FOX:
  • Vladimir Putin claims "mutual understanding" between Moscow and the Trump administration regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
  • Putin expresses some openness to negotiating postwar security but firmly rejects NATO membership for Ukraine.
    • Quote:

      “There is, quote, an opportunity to find consensus on postwar security guarantees for Ukraine, but did not elaborate.”
      — Tanya J. Powers, summarizing Putin (03:27)

• Trump says he’s learned “things that will be very interesting” for the public soon.

5. Congressional Races: Pennsylvania’s 8th District

Timestamps: 04:07–04:51

• Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti announces candidacy for Pennsylvania’s 8th District House seat (currently Republican-held).
  • Criticizes incumbent Rob Bresnahan, calling him a “prolific stock trader” who failed on reform promises.
    • Quote:

      “I say day trading away the public trust is not who we are. So yeah, I’m running for Congress because people here deserve a lot better than a rich kid disrespecting our hard work and proud legacy.”
      — Paige Cognetti (04:33)

  • The National Republican Congressional Committee counters, calling Cognetti an “extreme candidate who is weak on border and health care issues.”

6. Markets Recap

Timestamp: 04:51–05:07

• Stocks suffered losses: Dow dropped 249 points, recovered to close above 45,000 after a deeper drop.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump’s uncompromising approach to federal intervention:
  • “The people, they have to be protected.” (00:24)
• On tariffs and economic policy:
  • “If you took away tariffs, we could end up being a third world country.” (01:22)
• On the Russia–Ukraine impasse:
  • Putin (as summarized by Tanya J. Powers): “There is… an opportunity to find consensus on postwar security guarantees for Ukraine.” (03:27)
• Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti’s campaign announcement:
  • “Day trading away the public trust is not who we are.” (04:33)

Important Segment Timestamps

• 00:02: Trump vows federal intervention in Chicago and Baltimore
• 01:12: Trump on tariffs and the economy
• 01:29: Space Force Command moved; military strike in Caribbean
• 03:09: U.S. push for Russia–Ukraine peace; Putin comments
• 04:07: Cognetti launches House campaign in PA-8
• 04:51: Wall Street sell-off recap

This episode captures a tense, fast-evolving news day, with emphasis on administration actions, legal battles over executive authority, international diplomacy challenges, and domestic political moves — all in direct, urgent language.