Fox News Hourly Update: 6AM ET 08/13/2025 Newscast – Detailed Summary
Release Date: August 13, 2025
1. National Guard Deployment in Washington, D.C.
Host Introduction: Dave Anthony opens the broadcast by announcing, “[00:02] Troops are on the streets. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News.”
Deployment Details: White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt elaborates on the National Guard's deployment, stating at [00:07], “Washington, D.C. our entire focus is making sure that this is the most efficient operation possible and that we are removing as many criminals from the streets.”
Federal Involvement: FBI Director Cash Patel adds, “[00:24] on the first big, big push of FBI supporting Donald Trump's initiative to make D.C. safe again. FBI reported 10 arrests with partners. These include one arrest on a search warrant for a prior murder charge, multiple unlawful possession of firearms.”
Context and Opposition: Reporter Lucas Tomlinson provides context on the federalization of D.C. police under President Trump’s directive to curb crime. He contrasts this with viewpoints from Democrats and local leaders who argue that crime rates are not escalating. Notably, he mentions, “Violent crime is down 26% this year after dropping to a 30-year low in 2024.”
2. International Relations and Upcoming Summit
Ukraine’s Position: Tomlinson continues, “[00:24] Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Germany for talks before a virtual call planned the day with President Trump and European leaders ahead of Friday's Trump-Putin summit. The president will meet with Russia's leader trying to stop the war, make a peace deal, though Zelensky says there can't be an agreement for Ukraine without Ukraine involved.”
Summit Significance: Jared Halpern reports at [01:11], “Scott is hosting the summit. It will be the first in-person meeting between President Trump and Putin in the president's second term and Putin's first trip to the US since 2015.”
Election Interference Investigation: Dave Anthony transitions to domestic politics, highlighting the Trump administration’s ongoing investigation into the 2016 election interference. He states, “[01:21] Trump administration investigates the probe into 2016 election interference amid allegations the Obama administration engaged in a conspiracy to harm then President-elect Trump, alleging his campaign colluded with the Russians.”
3. Senator Adam Schiff Controversy
Allegations Against Schiff: The newscast shifts focus to Senator Adam Schiff, a Democratic figure leading a congressional investigation. Dave Anthony reports, “[01:50] Senator Adam Schiff accused by a Democratic whistleblower of leaking classified documents. Marionette Miller Meeks, a congresswoman, states, ‘I've asked for Senator Schiff to resign. He should resign immediately.’”
Schiff’s Response: A spokesman for Schiff counters the allegations, asserting, “He says it's absolutely and categorically false.” Dave Anthony concludes, “America's listening to FOX News.”
4. Military Policy Changes by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Reviving 'Shark Attacks': Dave Anthony introduces Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at [03:08], discussing changes within the military training protocols. Hegseth explains, “[03:16] the Pentagon is bringing back shark attacks, which describes when drill sergeants yell and berate new recruits, simulating chaos to see how individuals react.”
Rationale Behind the Change: Further detailing the initiative, Hegseth remarks, “[03:29] If you want a strong, tough military, why do you get softer at the beginning?” He references past decades, stating, “The secretary adding the tactics drill sergeants used in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. They forged generations of young Americans who went and fought wars courageously.”
Conclusion of Policy Shift: Hegseth concludes, “[03:42] That the bottom line is we're making it possible to actually command decisively in the military, which is how you close with and destroy your enemy.” The summary notes that shark attacks were discontinued about five years prior, with no current timeline for the policy's formal adoption.
5. Great White Shark Sighting in Maine
Incident Overview: A concerning update on public safety follows. Dave Anthony reports, “[03:58] Attacks, people along the coast of Maine near Portland are being cautioned about a great white that's been spotted said to be 10 to 12ft long. Police in Scarborough released drone footage showing the shark.”
Historical Context: He adds, “Great white spotting is not common in Maine, attacks very rare there. But in 2020, Great White killed a woman from New York City off Bailey Island.”
6. Manhunt for Suspected Double Murderer in Washington State
Current Status: Kristin Goodwin updates listeners at [04:23], “Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies finding a partially spray-painted black BMW abandoned in Calabasas. That's believed to be Alexander Lee Rogers, noting the suspect may still be in the surrounding area. The 51-year-old from Longview, Washington state is wanted as a person of interest in last week's fatal stabbing of 64-year-old Don Peters and the attempted murder of 73-year-old Andrew Peters.”
7. Wall Street Market Update
Stock Market Outlook: Dave Anthony provides a positive outlook on the stock market at [04:48], “Stocks could rise again. Dow futures up more than 100 points the day after surging up 483 following a better than expected inflation report. The Nasdaq and The S&P 500 closed at record highs.”
Conclusion
Dave Anthony signs off, emphasizing the comprehensive coverage provided by Fox News, ensuring listeners stay informed on critical national and international issues.
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