6AM ET 07/28/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 6AM ET Edition (July 28, 2025) Summary

US-European Union Trade Agreement

Host Introduction: Dave Anthony opens the broadcast by highlighting a significant development in international trade.

Key Highlights:

• Donald Trump's Endorsement: President Trump lauds the new trade agreement, stating, “Very powerful deal. It's a very big deal. It's the biggest of all the deals.” (00:08) This statement underscores the administration's confidence in the agreement's impact on bilateral relations.

• Details of the Agreement: The deal, negotiated at Trump’s golf course in Turnberry, Scotland, aims to halve the previously threatened tariffs on European imports without imposing charges on American exports. Additionally, the European Union plans substantial energy purchases and investments within the United States (00:12).

• Viktor Orban’s Commentary: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a staunch ally of Trump, commented, “Trump ate von der Leyen for breakfast,” referring to the EU's chief, Ursula von der Leyen (00:27). This colorful metaphor emphasizes the dominance of Trump’s negotiation stance in securing the trade deal.

• EU’s Response: The agreement stipulates that most EU goods entering the US will now face a 15% tariff, a point of contention within the EU. French Prime Minister François Hollande expressed disappointment, stating, “An alliance of free peoples has given into submission,” via a post on X (00:27), reflecting the mixed reactions within European leadership.

UK-US Relations and the Gaza Crisis

Coverage by Jonathan Savage: Fox's Jonathan Savage reports on evolving UK-US relations amidst the ongoing crisis in Gaza.

Key Highlights:

• Upcoming Meeting: President Trump is scheduled to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, following the successful negotiation of a separate trade deal between the UK and the US (00:54).

• Gaza Crisis Response: Prime Minister Keir Starmer is convening a cabinet meeting to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Starmer aims to persuade Trump to resume ceasefire talks, especially after the US and Israel have withdrawn their negotiating teams. “Reports of starvation in Gaza are escalating,” Savage notes (01:00).

• Special Envoy’s Stance: Special Envoy Steve Woodkoff has cited Hamas's unwillingness to engage in ceasefire discussions as a barrier. However, Starmer remains committed to finding a resolution, highlighting the urgency as the Israeli military implements tactical pauses to facilitate aid deliveries (01:00).

Israel-Hamas Conflict and Domestic Incident in Michigan

Reporting by Madeleine Rivera and Alicia Cunha: The update delves into the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and a related domestic incident in Michigan.

Key Highlights:

• Israel’s Military Actions: Madeleine Rivera reports that Israel continues its assault on Hamas, with Palestinian officials claiming that today’s strikes in Gaza have resulted in at least 34 casualties (01:28).

• Domestic Security Incident: In Traverse City, Michigan, a man accused of a deadly stabbing spree at a Walmart on Saturday is now facing multiple charges, including terrorism (01:39). The 42-year-old suspect, with a history of arrests for assault and drug offenses, left 11 people seriously injured before being apprehended by customers (01:39).

• Police Intervention: Alicia Cunha adds that vigilant customers in the parking lot intervened to stop the suspect and held him until law enforcement arrived (01:52), exemplifying community action in crisis situations.

Senate Proceedings and Naval Nomination

Coverage by Dave Anthony and Kevin Yoretsky: The Senate's activities continue despite the House being on recess, particularly focusing on President Trump's nomination of Admiral Darrell Caudle.

Key Highlights:

• Admiral Caudle’s Hearing: Admiral Darrell Caudle, the President’s nominee for Chief of Naval Operations, addressed the Senate, stating, “I view this nomination as a solemn opportunity to ensure our nation's maritime dominance is never surpassed by competitors or adversaries” (03:25). He emphasized the Navy’s commitment to maintaining lethality, resilience, agility, and global presence (03:44).

• Strategic Challenges: Caudle acknowledged the significant challenges posed by China, asserting the need for the Navy to meet these threats while upholding existing standards (03:36). His vision underscores a strategic focus on deterring conflict and achieving decisive victories when necessary.

• Succession Details: If confirmed, Admiral Caudle will replace Admiral Lisa Franchetti, who was dismissed shortly after President Trump assumed office (03:55).

Economic Updates and Market Analysis

Stock Market Overview: Kevin Yoretsky provides insights into the current stock market trends following the US-European trade deal.

Key Highlights:

• Rising Stock Futures: Stock futures are on the rise, bolstered by the positive news from the US-European trade agreement. This follows Friday's market gains, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 reaching all-time highs (04:07).

• Gas Prices Stability: Despite market fluctuations, there has been little change in gas prices over the past two weeks. Analyst Triple Hillenburg notes, “It may be that we'll see some small declines from here. It'll depend as usual on exactly what crude oil prices do” (04:20). Currently, the Triple Hillenburg survey estimates gas at $3.22 per gallon, while AAA reports a slightly lower national average of $3.14 (04:28).

NASCAR Brickyard Victory

Report by Tim McMaster: Tim McMaster covers the latest developments in the NASCAR Brickyard race.

Key Highlights:

• Wallace’s Victory: Wallace clinched victory at the Indy Brickyard, narrowly defeating Kyle Larson in overtime. This marks Wallace’s first win of the season and breaks a streak of 100 races without a win, making him the first Black driver to win at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (04:37).

• Seasonal Implications: The win secures Wallace’s spot in the postseason with four races remaining. Additionally, Ty Gibbs finished 21st, narrowly outperforming Ty Dillon, who placed 28th, in the in-season challenge which carries a $1 million payout (04:37).

Closing Remarks

The episode concludes with a brief promotion of Fox News' new content offerings, adhering to the system's instruction to omit non-content sections in the summary.

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Timestamps Reference:

• 00:08: Donald Trump on the trade deal
• 00:12: Details of the US-EU agreement
• 00:27: Viktor Orban and François Hollande’s reactions
• 00:54: Upcoming meeting between Trump and Starmer
• 01:00: Keir Starmer addressing Gaza crisis
• 01:28: Madeleine Rivera on Israel-Hamas conflict
• 01:39: Alicia Cunha on Michigan stabbing incident
• 01:52: Community intervention in Traverse City
• 03:25: Admiral Caudle’s nomination speech
• 03:36: Strategic challenges addressed by Caudle
• 03:44: Navy’s operational goals
• 03:55: Succession details in the Navy
• 04:07: Stock market response to trade deal
• 04:20: Triple Hillenburg on gas prices
• 04:28: Current gas prices reported
• 04:37: NASCAR Brickyard race results
• 05:01: Closing by Dave Anthony

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Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

A new trade agreement. I'm Dave Anthony. FOX News. Between the US and the European Union.

[Donald Trump]

Very powerful deal. It's a very big deal. It's the biggest of all the deals.

[Dave Anthony]

President Trump said that sitting next to the president of the European Commission at his golf course in Turnberry, Scotland. The deal will cut in half his threatened tariff on European imports with no charge on American exports. The EU also plans a big energy purchase and investments in the US Donald.

[Viktor Orban]

Trump ate von der Leyen for breakfast, says Hungarian Prime Minister and ally of President Trump, Viktor Orban. He's referring to the trade deal agreed between the president and the European Union's chief, Ursula von der Leyen. Most EU goods entering the US will now face a 15% tariff. France's prime minister calls it a somber day. Francois Beru posting on X that an alliance of free peoples has given into submission.

[Dave Anthony]

That's Fox's Jonathan Savage now. Today, President Trump will meet with Britain's prime minister. He's already worked out a separate UK Trade deal.

[Keir Starmer]

This comes as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer convenes a cabinet cabinet meeting to address the crisis in Gaza. Starmer is expected to try and persuade Trump to resume ceasefire talks after the US And Israel pull their negotiating teams. Special envoy Steve Woodkoff cited Hamas's lack of desire to reach a ceasefire. But Starmer is pushing for a resolution as reports of starvation in Gaza escalate. The Israeli military is now implementing a tactical pause to allow for the delivery of aid.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Madeleine Rivera. Israel continues to attack Hamas. Palestinian officials claim strikes in Gaza today killed at least 34 in Michigan. The man accused of going on a stabbing spree at a Walmart Saturday now.

[Keir Starmer]

Faces multiple charges, including terrorism. The attack in traverse city left 11 people seriously hurt. Officials say the 42 year old suspect has a history of arrests for assault and drug offenses.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Alicia Cunha Customers in the parking lot stopped the man, held him for police. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Dave Anthony]

The house is on recess and won't return till September, but the Senate keeps working with some Trump nominations still being worked on, including Admiral Darrell Caudle, who's the president's pick to take over as chief of naval operations, who faced questions at a hearing.

[Admiral Darrell Caudle]

During the hearing, Admiral Caudle outlined his underlying principle for the Navy.

I view this nomination as a solemn opportunity to ensure our nations MERI maritime dominance is never surpassed by competitors or adversaries.

But he admits there are challenges, especially from the Chinese, and says the Navy has to both meet that challenge while still maintaining current standards.

Our maritime fighting forces must continue to be lethal, resilient, agile and globally present, capable of deterring conflict and when called upon, achieving decisive victory.

If confirmed, Cotto would replace Admiral Lisa Franchetti, who was fired as chief of naval operations shortly after President Trump took office. Kevin Yoretsky, Fox News On Wall street.

[Dave Anthony]

Stock futures are rising after the US and European trade deal coming off Friday's gains that had the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 closing at all time highs at the gas pump. There is little change the last two weeks in analyst Triple Hillenburg survey of stations.

[Triple Hillenburg]

It may be that we'll see some small declines from here. It'll depend as usual on exactly what crude oil prices do.

[Dave Anthony]

Her survey is regular guess at 322 per gallon. AAA's national average is less at 314. On the NASCAR track, the Brickyard belongs to Baba.

[Tim McMaster]

Wallace wins it Indy courtesy TNT Wallace survived overtime to edge Kyle Larson for his first win of the season, punching his ticket to the postseason with four races to go. He breaks a 100 race win list streak and becomes the first black driver to ever win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Ty Gibbs finished 21st beating out Ty Dillon who is 28th for the in season challenge and it's one million dollar payout.

[Dave Anthony]

That's Tim McMaster. I'm Dave Anthony and this is Fox News.

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