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Fox News Hourly Update – 6AM ET 08/30/2025

Date: August 30, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Episode: 6AM ET Newscast

Episode Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers a concise roundup of leading national and international headlines from the early morning of August 30, 2025. The episode focuses on the aftermath of a deadly shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school, major internal changes at FEMA, transit funding protests in Pennsylvania, a potential federal deployment in Illinois, and international manhunt developments in Australia. Key political responses and quotes add depth to the major stories featured.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Minneapolis Catholic School Shooting Aftermath

Families Mourn Victims
- Two children, 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel and 10-year-old Harper Moisky, were killed in the school shooting.
- Tributes highlight Merkel’s enthusiasm for fishing, sports, cooking, and Moisky’s love for helping neighbors and building fairy gardens with her sister.
Investigation Developments
- Police are investigating the 23-year-old shooter, reviewing disturbing writings and online videos.
- Shooter recently ended a significant romantic relationship, had been staying with a friend.
- Authorities now in contact with the shooter's mother after previous difficulties.
- Shooter, who died by suicide, was a former student of the school targeted.
Memorable Quotes
- [00:18] “As investigators pour through disturbing writings and online videos, police say they have now spoken with the shooter's mother after initially saying they couldn't reach her.” – Correspondent
- [00:40] “Eight year old Fletcher Merkel is remembered for his love of fishing, playing sports and cooking. The family of 10 year old Harper Moisky says she loved to help her neighbors and build fairy gardens…” – Correspondent

2. FEMA Cyber Security Lapses

Homeland Security Response
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem fires 24 FEMA employees after uncovering “massive cyber failures.”
- Investigation found severe security protocol lapses, but officials report no theft of sensitive data.
- Noem cites employee negligence as the root cause.
Notable Quote
- [00:59] “She says an investigation uncovered several severe lapses in security that allowed a threat actor to breach FEMA's network. However, no sensitive data was reported taken...”

3. Pennsylvania Transit Funding Protest

Legislative Demonstration
- State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta walks from Philadelphia to Harrisburg, streaming live to demand increased transit funding.
- Kenyatta criticizes state Republicans for blocking budget/appropriations bills.
- SEPTA has cut services by 20% and plans fare hikes.
Memorable Quote
- [01:34] “Representative Malcolm Kenyatta's five day tour began on Friday and he's live streaming that whole thing on social media. Kenyatta blamed state Republicans for blocking budget and appropriation bills.”

4. Potential Federal Deployment at Illinois Naval Base

Federal Agent Housing Plans
- Naval Station Great Lakes, north of Chicago, prepares for possible federal agent accommodation in September to support National Guard and reinforce immigration enforcement.
- Planned deployment involves agents from DHS, ICE, and CBP, with state/local officials reportedly left out of communications thus far.
Notable Quote
- [03:19] “The email says federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security, ICE and US Customs and Border Protection would make Naval Station Great Lakes their base from September 2nd through the 30th for immigration enforcement.” – Joni Lum, Fox TV Chicago affiliate

5. Political Reactions to Federal Action in Chicago

President Trump’s Stance
- Trump threatens National Guard deployment to Chicago, citing high crime rates and public demand.
Governor Pritzker’s Response
- Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker draws historical parallels, expressing strong criticism of a possible federal enforcement blitz, referencing events from the early days of the Nazi regime.
Memorable Quote
- [03:58] “I studied the Holocaust. I helped to build a Holocaust museum. This is what happened in the early days of the Nazi regime in Germany. I'm not suggesting we're going the same direction necessarily, but boy, it's frightening.” – Governor J.B. Pritzker

6. International News: Manhunt in Australia

Police Pursuit
- Australian police are searching for Desi Freeman, wanted for killing two police officers and evading capture for three days.
- No confirmed sightings; police urge him to surrender to end what they warn could be a prolonged search.
Notable Quote
- [04:34] “Desi Freeman has been on the run for three days now. Victoria police say there has not been a single confirmed sighting of him.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

[00:18] “As investigators pour through disturbing writings and online videos, police say they have now spoken with the shooter's mother after initially saying they couldn't reach her.” – Correspondent
[00:40] “Eight year old Fletcher Merkel is remembered for his love of fishing, playing sports and cooking…” – Correspondent
[01:34] “Representative Malcolm Kenyatta's five day tour began on Friday and he's live streaming that whole thing on social media…” – Reporter
[03:19] “Federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security, ICE and US Customs and Border Protection would make Naval Station Great Lakes their base from September 2nd through the 30th…” – Joni Lum
[03:58] “I studied the Holocaust. I helped to build a Holocaust museum. This is what happened in the early days of the Nazi regime in Germany. I'm not suggesting we're going the same direction necessarily, but boy, it's frightening.” – Governor J.B. Pritzker

Timestamps for Important Segments

[00:02] – Coverage of Minneapolis school shooting aftermath
[00:59] – FEMA cyber failures and dismissals
[01:18] – Pennsylvania transit protest and SEPTA service cutbacks
[03:09] – Federal agents to Illinois naval base
[03:58] – Political responses to proposed federal action in Chicago
[04:34] – Australian police manhunt update

This episode delivers fast-paced updates on major U.S. and international stories, emphasizing the emotional aftermath of tragedy, issues of governance and accountability, and the ongoing tensions between federal and local authorities in matters of public safety and security.

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Looking for answers in the loss. Angelo Bavaro, Fox News Grieving families are remembering the two children killed in Wednesday's deadly shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. This as police continue to piece together clues about that 23 year old shooter.
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As distraught parents relive the agonizing moments following Wednesday's church shooting, we are learning even more about the shooter. A search warrant reveals the shooter recently broke up with a significant and or romantic partner and has been recently staying with a friend. As investigators pour through disturbing writings and online videos, police say they have now spoken with the shooter's mother after initially saying they couldn't reach her. Tearful tributes and handmade memorials grow for the two children killed in the attack. Eight year old Fletcher Merkel is remembered for his love of fishing, playing sports and cooking. The family of 10 year old Harper Moisky says she loved to help her neighbors and build fairy gardens with her.
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Little sister, Fox's Brooke Taylor. Police say that shooter, who died by suicide, previously attended that religious school where that shooting happened. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has fired 24 FEMA employees after what she describes as massive cyber failures. She says an investigation uncovered several severe lapses in security that allowed a threat actor to breach FEMA's network. However, no sensitive data was reported taken from any of those networks. Noem says the employees neglected basic security protocol. A Pennsylvania state rep is walking from Philly to Harrisburg demanding action on funding for the state's transit system. Representative Malcolm Kenyatta's five day tour began on Friday and he's live streaming that whole thing on social media. Kenyatta blamed state Republicans for blocking budget and appropriation bills. The State's transit system, SEPTA, has cut services by 20%. SEPTA also plans to increase fares in September. America's listening to Fox News.
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A naval base in Illinois is preparing for a potential deployment of federal agents. Joni Lum, a Fox TV Chicago affiliate, WFLD with those details.
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The commanding officer at Naval Station Great Lakes reportedly sent an email to staff telling them to expect federal agents to house their inception September with the potential to support National Guard units. The military base is an hour north of Chicago and apparently they are preparing, the Sun Times reports. The email says federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security, ICE and US Customs and Border Protection would make Naval Station Great Lakes their base from September 2nd through the 30th for immigration enforcement. State and local officials say they have not been included in any communications about National Guard troops being deployed here.
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President Trump has been threatening to send the National Guard to Chicago for several weeks now, claiming the city is a mess and residents are, quote, screaming for us to come. Democratic Illinois Governor J.B. pritzker continues to speak out against the idea of a federal blitz in Chicago, Pritzker making this bold comparison when describing the crime crackdown in cities like D.C. and LA. I studied the Holocaust. I helped to build a Holocaust museum. This is what happened in the early days of the Nazi regime in Germany. I'm not suggesting we're going the same direction necessarily, but boy, it's frightening. President Trump says crime has gone down significantly since he ordered the Federal takeover of D.C. police. Australian police are on the hunt for a suspect accused of shooting and killing two cops and then fleeing into the bush with guns and radios. Desi Freeman has been on the run for three days now. Victoria police say there has not been a single confirmed sighting of him. Police are calling on Freeman to surrender in the hopes of ending that difficult search they say could last months. I'm Angelo Bavaro and this is Fox. It's the Will Kane Show. Watch it live at noon Eastern Monday through Thursday on fox news.com or on the Fox News YouTube channel. And don't miss a show. Get the podcast five days a week at fox newspodcasts.com or wherever you download your favorite podcasts.