Fox News Hourly Update – 6AM ET 09/07/2025 Newscast

Host: Angelo Bavaro, Fox News Team
Date: September 7, 2025

Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers concise national and international news highlights, focusing on immigration crackdowns in Chicago, the largest ICE raid in U.S. history, diplomatic tensions involving South Korea, political upheaval in Japan, the intensifying conflict between Israel and Hamas, and a hurricane warning in Hawaii. The newscast features live reporting, on-the-ground statements, and brief updates on major developments.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Immigration Enforcement & Protests in Chicago

• President Trump’s Social Media Post and Political Fallout

  • President Trump shared a provocative Truth Social post referencing “Chi Pocalypse now” and paraphrasing “I love the smell of deportations in the morning,” invoking Apocalypse Now ([00:13]).
  • The post, which threatened “expanded immigration enforcement” and likened the Department of Homeland Security to the “Department of War,” sparked public protests and drew sharp criticism from Illinois Democrats.
  • Senator Dick Durbin:

    “The terrible things that the president United States is saying about using troops in the Department of War in city of Chicago is an embarrassment and disgusting.” ([00:37])

• Chicago Protests and ICE Actions

  • Nearly 200 protesters gathered at the naval station in response to ICE using it as a logistical hub for operations ([00:45]).
  • Hundreds of arrests were made in connection with expanded enforcement in the area ([00:54]).

2. Largest ICE Raid in U.S. History: Hyundai Factory, Georgia

• The Event & Diplomatic Implications

  • ICE conducted a raid at a Hyundai factory in Georgia, marking the largest single-location ICE operation in U.S. history ([00:58]).

  • Although the majority of those detained were South Korean nationals, Hyundai stated that none were directly working for the company ([01:05]).

  • South Korea’s foreign ministry protested, emphasizing the need to safeguard the economic interests of South Korean citizens and companies investing in the U.S.:

    “The economic activities of our companies investing in the United States and the interest of our citizens must not be unduly violated during the course of U.S. law enforcement.” — South Korean Foreign Ministry Spokesperson ([01:26])

  • The White House defended the raid, insisting that all foreign workers must have proper authorization to work in the U.S. ([01:36]).

  • A lawyer representing two detainees contended that his clients were in the country legally ([01:47]).

3. Politics Abroad – Japan’s Prime Minister Resigns

• Shigeru Sheba Steps Down
  • Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Sheba announced plans to resign amidst internal party pressure following a significant electoral loss ([03:10]).
  • The resignation is set before a key party meeting on a possible early leadership election ([03:20]).

4. Middle East Crisis: Israel-Hamas Conflict

• Military Escalation & Hostage Negotiations
  • Israel has issued fresh warnings to Gaza City residents as it intensifies military strikes and prepares for a potential full-scale takeover, targeting Hamas infrastructure ([03:33]).
  • The IDF reported destruction of key highrise buildings used by Hamas and described the city as one of the group's last strongholds ([03:35]).
  • Reports suggest that U.S. President Trump’s administration is deep in talks with Hamas regarding hostages, with the president warning that the situation may deteriorate if hostages are not released ([03:38]).
  • It is reported that Hamas holds 47 hostages, with only about 20 believed to be alive ([04:14]).

5. Weather Emergency: Hurricane Kiko Nears Hawaii

• Threat and Preparedness
  • Hawaii is under a state of emergency as Hurricane Kiko approaches, but forecasts suggest the storm will weaken as it nears the islands ([04:18]).
  • Concerns remain about dangerous surf and strong winds; Jennifer Walter from Honolulu Emergency Management advises residents to secure loose outdoor items:

    “Look around the outside of your home or if you live in a condo, what do you have there that's going to become a missile in a high wind event? So flower pots? Maybe you have a carport near your house with a surfboard.” ([04:40])

  • High surf is expected by Sunday, with warnings likely for early next week ([04:53]).

Memorable Quotes

• Senator Dick Durbin:

  “The terrible things that the president United States is saying about using troops in the Department of War in city of Chicago is an embarrassment and disgusting.” ([00:37])

• South Korean Foreign Ministry Spokesperson:

  “The economic activities of our companies investing in the United States and the interest of our citizens must not be unduly violated during the course of U.S. law enforcement.” ([01:26])

• Jennifer Walter, Honolulu Department of Emergency Management:

  “Look around the outside of your home or if you live in a condo, what do you have there that's going to become a missile in a high wind event? So flower pots? Maybe you have a carport near your house with a surfboard.” ([04:40])

Segment Timestamps

• Immigration enforcement protest & Trump’s post: 00:02–00:54
• Largest ICE raid in history (Georgia, Hyundai): 00:58–01:47
• Japanese Prime Minister’s resignation: 03:10–03:20
• Israel-Gaza/Hamas crisis update: 03:33–04:14
• Hurricane Kiko warning for Hawaii: 04:18–04:53

Tone & Language

The episode features rapid, matter-of-fact news delivery with moments of pointed political critique and direct quotations from officials. Urgency is conveyed in breaking stories, particularly regarding protests, international incidents, and weather emergencies.

Summary

This newscast offers a focused, up-to-the-minute review of the day's most pressing national and international events: Trump’s controversial rhetoric on immigration sparks protests and pushback in Chicago; ICE’s historic raid on a Hyundai factory fuels diplomatic discord with South Korea; political fallout sees Japan’s PM step down; Israel-Hamas tensions escalate with fresh military campaigns and hostages remaining in jeopardy; and Hawaii braces for Hurricane Kiko. The report briskly captures the current pulse of U.S. and world affairs in just a few minutes.