Fox News Hourly Update – 6AM ET | July 21, 2025

Released on July 21, 2025

The latest episode of the "Fox News Hourly Update," hosted by FOX News Podcasts, provides a comprehensive overview of pressing global and domestic issues. This summary encapsulates the key discussions, insights, and conclusions drawn during the newscast, enriched with notable quotes and structured for clarity.

1. Escalation in the Middle East: Israel-Hamas Conflict

Host: Dave Anthony introduces the segment by highlighting the intensified conflict between Israel and Hamas.

• Key Points:

  • Israel holds Hamas responsible for the current chaos in the region.
  • The recent deadliest day in the Gaza war has resulted in significant civilian casualties.

• Notable Quote:

  • "[00:02] Dave Anthony: Israel blames Hamas for creating chaos."

2. Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

Reporter: Doug Loozator reports on the dire situation faced by civilians in Gaza.

• Key Points:

  • The UN's World Food Program convoy of 25 trucks faced overwhelming crowds of hungry civilians.
  • The convoy came under gunfire, leading to at least 85 Palestinian deaths.
  • Witnesses described being trapped for hours amidst the violence.
  • The Israeli military disputes the death toll, claiming that only warning shots were fired to neutralize an imminent threat.

• Notable Quote:

  • "[00:14] Doug Loozator: The UN's World Food Program reports its convoy of 25 trucks encountered massive crowds of hungry civilians who then came under gunfire."

3. Renewed Fighting in Syria

Host: Dave Anthony shifts focus to the ongoing conflict in Syria.

• Key Points:

  • Fighting has intensified over the past week between the Druze minority group allied with Israel and Sunni Muslim tribes.
  • The confrontation has resulted in hundreds of casualties.

• Notable Quote:

  • "[00:36] Dave Anthony: Israel has also been involved in fighting in Syria that's raged for the last week between the Druze minority group aligned with Israel and Sunni Muslim tribes. Hundreds of people have been killed."

4. U.S. Response and Diplomatic Efforts

Reporter: Doug Loozator discusses the United States' reaction to the Syrian turmoil.

• Key Points:

  • The U.S. has expressed significant concern over the developments in Syria.
  • Special envoy to Syria, Tom Barak, is actively engaged in talks in Lebanon aimed at brokering a ceasefire.
  • Barak emphasizes the lack of a contingency plan ("Plan B") for supporting Syria's new government post-Assad regime.

• Notable Quote:

  • "[00:47] Doug Loozator: The way the US in general has reacted to all the events in Syria is with unbelievable concern."

5. President Trump's Second Term and Legal Challenges

Host: Dave Anthony provides an update on President Trump's status midway through his second term.

• Key Points:

  • President Trump marks six months into his second term, asserting significant improvements in the nation's standing.
  • He claims that a year ago, the country was "dead with almost no hope of revival," contrasting it with the current perception of the U.S. as "the hottest, most respected country anywhere in the world."
  • Despite these assertions, Trump is contending with multiple legal challenges, including a notable lawsuit from Harvard University alleging antisemitism linked to the administration's freezing of grants.

• Notable Quote:

  • "[00:56] Dave Anthony: President Trump is marking six months into his second term, posting on Truth Social. A year ago, our country was dead with almost no hope of revival. Today, the US Is the hottest, most respected country anywhere in the world."

6. President Trump's Upcoming Schedule

Reporter: Doug Loozator outlines President Trump's upcoming engagements.

• Key Points:

  • Tuesday: Meeting with Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House for trade discussions.
  • Wednesday: Delivering an address focused on artificial intelligence.
  • Friday: Traveling to the United Kingdom to meet with British Prime Minister Iker Starmer.
  • These activities take place as Trump approaches one-eighth of his second term.

• Notable Quote:

  • "[01:34] Doug Loozator: Tomorrow the president will meet with Philip Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. For trade talks at the White House. And on Wednesday, he'll deliver an address on artificial intelligence."

7. Russia-Ukraine Peace Negotiations

Host: Dave Anthony transitions to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting potential peace developments.

• Key Points:

  • Russia's Foreign Minister has signaled openness to a peace deal with Ukraine.
  • This statement follows President Trump's ultimatum to Russia's leader, offering a 50-day window to negotiate a ceasefire or face significant tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Russia's trading partners.
  • Republican Senator Lindsey Graham expresses support for Trump's stance, emphasizing the strategic economic pressures on nations like China, India, and Brazil to choose between their economies and supporting Putin.

• Notable Quotes:

  • "[03:08] Dave Anthony: Russia is open to a peace deal with Ukraine. That's what the foreign minister says after President Trump gave Russia's leader 50 days to work out a ceasefire or the US would impose big tariffs on Russia's trading partners."
  • "[03:23] Doug Loozator: Fox Putin can live through sanctions. He could give a damn about Russian soldiers. But China, India and Brazil, they're about to face a choice between the American economy or helping Putin."

8. U.S. Military Aid to Ukraine

Host: Dave Anthony discusses the latest U.S. military support to Ukraine.

• Key Points:

  • The United States has committed additional military aid to Ukraine, funded by NATO contributions.
  • This aid package includes Patriot missile defense systems, enhancing Ukraine's air and missile defense capabilities.

• Reporter: Tim McMaster provides an in-depth explanation of the Patriot missile systems.

  • Details:

    • Patriot Missiles: A mobile surface-to-air defense system.
    • Functions: Designed to intercept aircraft, ballistic missiles, and drones.
    • Development: Created by Raytheon, with approximately 19 countries deploying them within their arsenals.

  • Notable Quote:

    • "[03:47] Tim McMaster: But what exactly is a Patriot missile? It's a mobile surface to air defense system, short for phased array tracking radar for intercept on target."

9. Financial Markets Update

Host: Dave Anthony provides an overview of the current financial markets.

• Key Points:

  • Stock futures are on the rise ahead of the week's trading sessions.
  • The Nasdaq achieved a record high in the previous week, signaling positive market momentum.

• Notable Quote:

  • "[04:13] Dave Anthony: On Wall street, stock futures are rising before this week's trading after the Nasdaq ended last week at a record high."

10. Sports Highlights

Host: Doug Loozator and Dave Anthony cover significant achievements in the sports world, followed by detailed commentary on NASCAR racing.

• Golf:

  • Scottie Scheffler secured his fourth major title by winning the Open Championship at Royal Portcullis, Northern Ireland, finishing four strokes ahead of competitors.

  • This victory marks Scheffler's second major win of the year and his fourth overall.

  • Notable Quote:

    • "[04:31] Doug Loozator: Briscoe is there but not going to be able to pounce. Denny does it again."

• NASCAR:

  • Denny Hamlin achieved a "hat trick" by winning his fourth race of the season at Dover.

  • Despite facing a rain-induced weather delay and multiple restarts, Hamlin maintained his lead against Chase Prisco and Alex Bowman.

  • The in-season challenge is now narrowed down to the final two, with Ty Dillon versus John Nemechek and Ty Gibbs versus Tyler Reddick, competing for a prize of one million dollars.

  • Notable Quotes:

    • "[04:36] Dave Anthony: He's got the Dover hat trick."
    • "[04:38] Jimmy Phela: Denny Hamlin was in the lead with 14 laps to go when rain caused an hour long weather delay. He then survived three restarts and two overtimes to claim his fourth win of the season."

This episode of the "Fox News Hourly Update" offers listeners a thorough examination of critical global conflicts, U.S. political dynamics, economic indicators, and notable achievements in sports. By integrating real-time reporting with expert commentary, FOX News ensures that its audience remains well-informed on the most pressing issues of the day.