6AM ET 08/13/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update: 6AM ET 08/13/2025 Newscast – Detailed Summary

Release Date: August 13, 2025

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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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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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.

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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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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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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Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

Troops are on the streets. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News. The National Guard deployment is underway in.

[Caroline Levitt]

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.

[Dave Anthony]

That's fox. That's White House press Secretary Caroline Levitt after President Trump federalized D.C. police to crack down on crime.

[Cash Patel]

Federal law enforcement agents are also assisting. FBI Director Cash Patel posting the results on X saying, quote, 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.

[Dave Anthony]

That's fox's Lucas Tomlinson. Democrats and some city leaders in Washington say crime's not out of control. Violent crime is down 26% this year after dropping to a 30 year low in 2024. 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.

[Jared Halpern]

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.

[Dave Anthony]

That's Fox's Jared Halpern at the White House speaking of Russia as the 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. A Democrat who led a congressional investigation is caught up in it now. Senator Adam Schiff accused by a Democratic whistleblower of leaking classified documents. Marionette Miller Meeks. A congresswoman tells Fox I've asked for.

[Cash Patel]

Senator Schiff to resign. He should resign immediately.

[Dave Anthony]

But a spokesman for Schiff says it's absolutely and categorically false. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Dave Anthony]

While National Guard troops deploy to Washington, D.C. in President Trump's crackdown on crime, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is making a change in the military.

[Pete Hegseth]

Secretary Hegseth said the Pentagon is bringing back shark attacks, which describes when drill sergeants yell and berate new recruits, simulating chaos to see how individuals react. Hegseth explaining the change in thinking.

[N/A]

If you want a strong, tough military, why do you get softer at the beginning? 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 and saying.

[Pete Hegseth]

That the bottom line is we're making.

[N/A]

It possible to actually command decisively in the military, which is how you close with and destroy your enemy.

[Pete Hegseth]

No word on when the change in policy may be formally adopted. Shark attacks were discontinued about five years ago. Kevin Yoretsky, Fox News Speaking of shark.

[Dave Anthony]

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. 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. A manhunt for a suspected double murderer in Washington state has expanded south of California.

[Kristin Goodwin]

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. Kristin Goodwin, Fox News On Wall street.

[Dave Anthony]

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 I'm Dave Anthony, and this is Fox News from the Fox News Podcasts Network.

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