Fox News Hourly Update – 6AM ET 09/04/2025 Newscast

Date: September 4, 2025
Host: Dave Anthony & FOX News Team
Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update

Episode Overview

This newscast covers breaking national and international headlines, focusing on the ongoing war in Ukraine, US-Polish relations, vaccine policy changes in Florida, a tragic tourist accident in Portugal, major recognitions for historic military units, and discussions around National Guard deployments to US cities. The episode is fast-moving, energetic, and mixes hard news with expert commentary.

Major Headlines & Key Insights

1. Ukraine’s Security and Elusive Peace Talks

• European leaders are meeting as part of the “Coalition of the Willing” to discuss future security guarantees for Ukraine after the war with Russia.
• Despite international diplomatic efforts, including pressure from President Trump following his summit with Putin in Alaska, Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to refuse direct talks with Ukraine’s President Zelensky.
• Quote [00:01]:
  Dave Anthony: “European leaders will gather… on what security guarantees they can give to Ukraine after Russia’s war ends. But peace talks remain elusive.”

US Involvement and Actions

• President Trump is set to have a phone conversation with President Zelensky.
• Trump recently met with Poland’s new president, expressing frustration with the ongoing war and pledging to keep US troops stationed in Poland as a deterrence.
• Quote [00:30]:
  Garrett Halpern (FOX, White House): “President Trump expressed frustration at the war as he met with Poland's newly elected president. President Trump pledged to keep US Troops stationed in Poland.”

2. Contentious US Health Policy Shifts

• Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., is facing a potentially heated Senate hearing. Some Democrats are calling for his resignation due to recent structural and policy changes, including firing the CDC director.
• Florida is set to become the first state to end vaccine requirements for schoolchildren.
  • Florida's Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo described vaccine mandates as “wrong and immoral.”
  • Quote [01:12]:
    Joseph Ladapo: “Every last one of them is wrong.”
• Florida students are currently required to be vaccinated against diseases like measles, mumps, and polio.
• Quote [01:15]:
  Dave Anthony (on policy deviation): “…and drips with disdain and slavery.”
• Context: The new policy has spurred significant controversy and is likely to be a topic of national debate.
  • Dana Marie McNigol (reporting from Miami)

3. Lisbon Streetcar Tragedy

• A famed tourist streetcar derailed in Lisbon, Portugal, killing 17 and injuring 21.
  • Early reports suggest a mechanical failure with the streetcar’s cable and brakes caused the crash.
  • Quote [01:36]:
    Eyewitness: “From what I've heard, it was coming down the hill. Something was wrong with the cable. It lost control, didn't have any braking ability.”

4. Powerball Jackpot Soars

• No winner in the latest drawing, pushing the Powerball jackpot up to $1.7 billion ahead of Saturday’s draw.

5. Putin Attends WWII Anniversary in China; US Honors Harlem Hellfighters

• Vladimir Putin was in China at an 80th anniversary parade marking the end of WWII.
• In contrast, in Washington, DC, the Congressional Gold Medal was awarded (posthumously) to the Harlem Hellfighters, an all-Black WWI Army regiment known for their valor and perseverance.
  • Quote [03:32]:
    Speaker Mike Johnson: “They faced persistent persecution and discrimination... but they swore an oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, and they kept that oath with their lives.”
  • Quote [03:44]:
    Rep. Hakeem Jeffries: “Patriots who loved America even when America didn't show the same love to them.”
  • Family members and officials remarked on the significance and delayed recognition.
    • Quote [03:59]:
      Deborah Willett (granddaughter): “They thought that they were making a difference and today proves that they did.”
    • Quote [04:12]:
      Pete Hegseth (Defense Secretary): “May we honor them forever, especially because they were not honored in their time.”

6. Debate Over National Guard Deployment for Crime in US Cities

• President Trump is reportedly ready to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago to combat crime – but the city’s Democratic mayor and Illinois Governor have publicly rejected the offer.
• In Milwaukee, local police union leaders are considering formally requesting National Guard support following a spike in homicides and “street takeovers.”
  • Quote [04:28]:
    Alex Ayala (Milwaukee Police Association President): “They don’t have the staffing for it and that the National Guard could help them out.”
  • Wisconsin’s Democratic Governor Tony Evers opposes the idea, stating, “we can handle ourselves.”
• Current Stats: Milwaukee has had 15 homicides so far this year. President Trump has not listed Milwaukee as a candidate for troop deployments.

7. Financial Market Update

• Stock futures are reported as mixed as markets open for the day.
  • Dave Anthony: “Stock futures are mixed. I'm Dave Anthony. This is FOX News.” [05:03]

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• Dave Anthony (Ukraine Security): “Peace talks remain elusive.” [00:01]
• Garrett Halpern (US-Poland/Ukraine): “President Trump expressed frustration at the war… pledged to keep US Troops stationed in Poland.” [00:30]
• Joseph Ladapo (Florida): “Every last one of them is wrong.” [01:12]
• Lisbon Eyewitness: “It lost control, didn't have any braking ability.” [01:36]
• Speaker Mike Johnson (Harlem Hellfighters): “...they kept that oath with their lives.” [03:32]
• Hakeem Jeffries: “Patriots who loved America even when America didn’t show the same love to them.” [03:44]
• Deborah Willett: “They thought they were making a difference and today proves that they did.” [03:59]
• Pete Hegseth: “May we honor them forever, especially because they were not honored in their time.” [04:12]
• Alex Ayala (Milwaukee Police): “They don’t have the staffing for it and the National Guard could help them out.” [04:28]

Additional Segment

• Brief Business Note:
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Episode Tone & Style

• The language remains brisk, urgent, and focused on delivering top headlines.
• The tone matches FOX’s priority on swift, often direct reporting, blending updates from correspondents in the field and notable soundbites from political figures and officials.

Summary in Context

This Fox News Hourly Update kept listeners informed about urgent global developments—from Ukraine’s security situation and US troop commitments in Eastern Europe, to debates over post-pandemic health policy in the US, and solemn military remembrances. The episode balanced hard news with on-the-ground reporting and direct quotes from those at the heart of each story, offering a concise but rich overview of the day's top issues as of September 4, 2025.