Fox News Hourly Update – 6AM ET, August 29, 2025

Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of current national news stories, featuring significant updates on CDC leadership changes, a tragic school shooting in Minneapolis, federal responses to crime in Chicago, California’s crime trends and enforcement strategies, and a Treasury Department alert on Chinese money laundering. The newscast captures the urgency and controversy of ongoing events, reflecting a direct and factual tone typical of Fox News Radio coverage.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Leadership Shakeup at the CDC

• Temporary Replacement Announced

  • [00:02] Sue Guzman introduces the segment: "A replacement has been picked now to temporarily serve as director of the cdc."
  • [00:19] Kevin Cork reports from Washington:
    • Jim O’Neill, deputy director for Health and Human Services, is named acting CDC director.
    • He replaces Susan Menarez, who was dismissed less than a month after confirmation—her firing led to "a wave of resignations at the agency, including several top officials."
  • [00:51] A Fox News reporter summarizes the mood:
    • "There's a lot of trouble at cdc."

• Controversy over Firing

  • [00:53] Kevin Cork explains Manarus' defense, quoting her attorney:
    • Manarus "was targeted because she refused to rubber stamp unscientific, reckless directives and fired dedicated health experts."

2. School Shooting in Minneapolis

• Incident Details

  • [01:04] Sue Guzman updates: "Police still trying to determine why a gunman opened fire on school children attending mass at a Catholic school in Minneapolis."
  • [01:10] Jill Nadeau notes that the shooter committed suicide after the attack.

• Investigation & Motives

  • [01:24] Fox News reporter:
    • The shooter "had some deranged fascination with previous mass shootings."
  • [01:28] Acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson adds:
    • "More than anything, the shooter wanted to... kill children, defenseless children." (Tom Homan, [01:36])
  • [01:39] Investigators have not yet been able to interview the shooter's mother.
  • [01:51] Response:
    • Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is increasing state resources for security at schools and places of worship.

3. Federal Response to Crime in Chicago

• ICE Agents and National Guard

  • [03:09] Sue Guzman: The Trump administration is "working to stage ICE agents at a military base near Chicago" amid President Trump’s threats to send in the National Guard.

• Details of Operation

  • [03:24] Tom Homan, border czar, confirms use of Great Lakes Naval Station for ICE operations.
  • [03:31] Fox News reporter (quote):
    • "We're not going to tell you how many resources... It will be a large contingent."
  • [03:39] Base spokesperson: Trump administration requested "limited support for DHS operations from September 2nd through the 30th."
  • [03:46] Local law enforcement:
    • Superintendent Stelling says Chicago police will not assist or ask about immigration status.

4. Crime Trends and Policing in California

• Crime Drop and Enforcement Initiatives
  • [04:03] Sue Guzman: "Homicides in California dropped last year to the second lowest levels since 1966."
  • [04:14] Christina Coleman:
    • Governor Newsom expands California Highway Patrol deployments to urban centers, emphasizing continuity of crime-fighting efforts (not reactionary).
    • Legal challenge: "California sued the Trump administration over its deployment of the National Guard and the Marines to LA in June. A judge is set to rule..."

5. Treasury Department Advisory on Chinese Money Laundering

• Enforcement Alert
  • [04:51] Sue Guzman: The Treasury Department issues an advisory for U.S. financial institutions to report suspected Chinese money laundering activities, asking banks to flag customers fitting the profile.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "There's a lot of trouble at cdc."
  • Unknown Fox News Reporter, [00:51]
• "She was targeted because she refused to rubber stamp unscientific, reckless directives and fired dedicated health experts."
  • Statement via Kevin Cork, [00:53]
• "Had some deranged fascination with previous mass shootings."
  • Unknown Fox News Reporter, [01:24]
• "More than anything, the shooter wanted to...kill children, defenseless children."
  • Tom Homan, [01:36]
• "We're not going to tell you how many resources are going [to Chicago]...It will be a large contingent."
  • Fox News Reporter citing an official, [03:31]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• CDC Turmoil and Leadership Changes: 00:02–01:04
• Minneapolis School Shooting Investigation: 01:04–01:59
• Federal Moves in Chicago over Crime: 03:09–04:03
• California Crime Stats & Enforcement Clashes: 04:03–04:51
• Treasury Alert on Chinese Money Laundering: 04:51–05:08

This episode offers a quick yet substantial snapshot of major U.S. news, with direct commentary and quotes from key officials and reporters, emphasizing the tensions and uncertainties shaping public policy and safety responses.