Fox News Hourly Update — 4PM ET 09/04/2025 Newscast

Date: September 4, 2025
Host: Lisa Brady, Fox News Podcasts
Episode Overview:
This episode provides concise coverage of breaking national and international news, focusing on U.S. government actions against human trafficking and drug cartels, AI policy initiatives at the White House, updates on vaccine policies, key Wall Street trends, and significant events in higher education.

Main Themes

• U.S. government intensifying efforts against human traffickers and criminal organizations
• National debate on health policy and public trust in U.S. health agencies
• White House leadership addressing the rise of artificial intelligence
• Notable administrative changes at Northwestern University
• Wall Street’s record-breaking close

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Federal Crackdown on Human Trafficking

[00:02–00:13]

• Message to Traffickers: Pam Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, delivers a strong warning:
  • “If you smuggle human beings, you will be found, you will be prosecuted and you will be brought to justice.” — Pam Bondi [00:07]
• Florida is enhancing cooperation with prosecutors in multiple border states.
• The controversial detention facility “Alligator Alcatraz” in Florida, previously ordered to close, will remain open as legal proceedings continue [00:13].

2. U.S. Health Policy and CDC Trust

[00:48–00:56]

• Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Health Secretary, addresses bipartisan concerns over recent health policy changes and public messaging:
  • “Americans have lost faith in CDC and we need to restore that faith. And we're going to do that by telling the truth and not through propaganda.” — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. [00:48]
• He reassures a Senate panel that he is “not taking away access to vaccines,” amid heated debate over vaccine criticism and public safety [00:56].

3. White House Focus on Artificial Intelligence

[01:09–01:44]

• First Lady Melania Trump leads a task force on AI education:
  • “I won't be surprised if AI becomes known as the greatest engine of progress in the history of the United States of America.” — Melania Trump [01:09]
  • She emphasizes responsible management of AI growth and protection of children [01:19].
• David Sacks, Co-chair of Presidential Science Advisors: Optimistic about AI driving a productivity surge and not displacing all jobs.
  • “There's an online quote that's been flying around that says you're not going to lose your job to AI, but you might lose your job to someone who uses AI better than you.” — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. quoting [01:35]
• Tech CEOs from Microsoft, Apple, Meta, and Google are involved, with a Rose Garden dinner concluding the day’s events [01:44].

4. Cartel Crackdown and U.S.–Ecuador Cooperation

[02:31–03:19]

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio designates two Ecuadorian gangs (Los Lobos and Los Choneros) as foreign terrorist organizations, empowering broader U.S. military and financial actions.
  • “The label of foreign terrorist organization allows US Troops to use deadly force against the gangs as well as seize property and bank accounts they hold…” — Marco Rubio [03:10]
• The U.S. pledges $13.5M for Ecuadorian security and an additional $6M for Navy UAVs [02:56].
• Comes after a recent deadly U.S. strike against Venezuelan drug smugglers in the Caribbean [03:19].

5. Northwestern University President Resigns

[03:30–04:11]

• Michael Shill, President of Northwestern University, announces resignation after 3 years.
• Cited challenges include:
  • Congressional testimony on anti-Semitism on campus
  • Handling of pro-Palestinian protests
  • Funding cuts and resulting layoffs from the Trump administration
  • Will return to teaching; calls his tenure a “profound honor” [03:30].

6. Wall Street Rally and Record Close

[04:11–04:28]

• Major rally ahead of jobs report:
  • Dow up 350 points, Nasdaq up 209, S&P up 53 – with S&P hitting a record close by a single point.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “If you smuggle human beings, you will be found, you will be prosecuted and you will be brought to justice.”
  — Pam Bondi, U.S. Attorney General [00:07]

• “Americans have lost faith in CDC and we need to restore that faith. And we're going to do that by telling the truth and not through propaganda.”
  — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. Health Secretary [00:48]

• “I won't be surprised if AI becomes known as the greatest engine of progress in the history of the United States of America.”
  — First Lady Melania Trump [01:09]

• “You're not going to lose your job to AI, but you might lose your job to someone who uses AI better than you.”
  — Paraphrased by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. [01:35]

• “The label of foreign terrorist organization allows US Troops to use deadly force against the gangs as well as seize property and bank accounts they hold…”
  — Marco Rubio, Secretary of State [03:10]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:02] Crackdown on human trafficking (Pam Bondi)
• [00:48] Health Secretary responds to CDC trust issue (Robert F. Kennedy Jr.)
• [01:09] White House AI education initiative (Melania Trump, David Sacks)
• [02:31] U.S.–Ecuador joint effort against gangs (Marco Rubio, Gabriella Sommerfeld)
• [03:30] Northwestern University President resigns (Jeff Manasso)
• [04:11] Wall Street record close (Lisa Brady)

This newscast provides a succinct yet thorough update, heavily centered on U.S. policy shifts and leadership responses to national and international challenges, setting the stage for ongoing coverage in politics, health, technology, and education.