6PM ET 07/23/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update - 6PM ET 07/23/2025 Newscast Summary

1. Judicial Decisions on Jeffrey Epstein Investigation Timestamp: [00:02]

Lisa Licera opens the newscast with significant developments in the Jeffrey Epstein case. A judge has dismissed the Trump administration's attempt to unseal grand jury records related to Epstein in Florida. Concurrently, a similar request in New York remains pending. Additionally, a House panel voted to subpoena files in the Epstein investigation, marking an 8-2 split decision where three Republicans joined Democrats in support.

2. Speaker Mike Johnson's Stance on Epstein Matter Timestamp: [00:23]

Speaker Mike Johnson expressed alignment with President Trump and his administration regarding the Epstein issue. He stated, “We are pushing for the release of all credible information to be released with regard to the Epstein matter” ([00:23]).

Despite supporting the subpoena for Ghislaine Maxwell, Johnson raised questions about the reliability of her testimony, reflecting a cautious approach to the proceedings.

3. White House and Epstein Files Report Timestamp: [00:32]

The White House has not refuted a Wall Street Journal report claiming that Attorney General Pam Bondi informed President Trump about his name appearing multiple times in the Epstein files. Communications Director Stephen Chung added that President Trump had previously removed Epstein from his club, labeling him as "a creep."

4. Bryan Kohberger's Sentencing Timestamp: [00:32] - [01:19]

In a significant legal outcome, Bryan Kohberger was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the 2022 murder of University of Idaho students. Kohberger accepted a plea deal, thereby avoiding the death penalty and relinquishing his right to appeal. Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador noted that Kohberger did not address the court during sentencing. Speaker Mike Johnson offered a personal message to those affected, saying, “My sincere wish is that you have not carried this burden alone” ([01:14]).

5. President Trump's AI Summit Announcement Timestamp: [01:19] - [01:36]

President Trump is set to host an AI summit in Washington, emphasizing the nation's commitment to leading the world in artificial intelligence. He declared, “From this day forward, it'll be a policy the United States to do whatever it takes to lead the world in artificial intelligence” ([01:27]). Trump highlighted the groundbreaking nature of the technology, stating it will “determine the future of civilization” ([01:36]).

6. Wall Street Reacts to US-Japan Trade Deal Timestamp: [01:36] - [02:00]

Following President Trump's announcement of a new trade deal between the U.S. and Japan, Wall Street responded positively. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 507 points, the Nasdaq gained 127 points, and the S&P 500 rose by 49 points, reflecting investor confidence in the agreement's potential impact on economic growth.

7. Homemade Bombs Investigation in New York Timestamp: [02:30] - [03:14]

A New York man, Michael Gann, has been accused of constructing homemade bombs and distributing them across Manhattan. Prosecutors assert that Gann built at least seven improvised explosive devices (IEDs) using chemicals purchased online. These devices were stored on apartment rooftops and even placed on active subway tracks connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn. At the time of his arrest on June 5, Gann was found with another device. The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York highlighted that one of the IEDs contained approximately 600 times the legal limit for consumer fireworks. Notably, investigators uncovered Gann’s internet searches related to explosives and firearms, indicating premeditation ([02:39]).

8. AT&T's Financial and Infrastructure Plans Timestamp: [03:14] - [04:03]

AT&T anticipates significant tax savings between $6.5 billion to $8 billion from the new tax and spending bill by 2027. The company plans to reinvest $3.5 billion of these savings into expanding its fiber internet network, aiming to reach 50 million customer locations by the end of 2030. Additionally, AT&T is committing $1.5 billion to its pension fund and is focused on enhancing its home internet services through extensive fiber framework upgrades and other technological advancements. These strategic investments are expected to bolster AT&T's market position and operational capabilities ([03:20]).

9. Decline in Existing Home Sales Timestamp: [04:03] - [04:28]

The housing market experienced a downturn in June, with existing home sales dropping by 2.7% from May, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.93 million units—the slowest pace since September of the previous year. This decline indicates potential challenges in the real estate sector, as reported by the National Association of Realtors ([04:03]).

Conclusion

The 6PM ET Fox News Hourly Update provided a comprehensive overview of critical national issues, including high-profile legal cases, policy announcements, economic indicators, and security threats. Key insights included the ongoing Epstein investigation, significant legal sentences, advancements in artificial intelligence policy, positive Wall Street movements following international trade agreements, and concerning activities related to homemade explosives. Additionally, corporate financial strategies and housing market trends were discussed, offering listeners a well-rounded perspective on current events shaping the nation.

Transcript

[Lisa Licera]

The request rejected. I'm Lisa Licera of Fox News. A judge has turned down the effort from the Trump administration to unseal the grand jury records on Jeffrey Epstein in Florida. A similar request in New York is pending. This as a House panel has just voted to subpoena files in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Speaker Mike Johnson said earlier today we're.

[Mike Johnson]

In lockstep with President Trump and his administration on this issue. We are pushing for the release of all credible information to be released with regard to the Epstein matter.

[Lisa Licera]

Three Republicans on the panel voted with Democrats for the subpoena, sending it through to on an 8 to 2 vote tally. The speaker says he supports the House Oversight Committee issuing a subpoena for convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, but does question if her testimony can be trusted. The White House not denying a report from the Wall Street Journal that Attorney General Pam Bondi informed President Trump that his name appears on the Epstein files multiple times. Communications director Stephen Chung. The president kicked Epstein out of his club for being a creep. Life in prison without parole for Bryan Kohberger for the murder of Ford University of Idaho students in 2022. Kohberger took a plea deal avoiding the possibility of the death penalty and waiving his right to appeal.

[Mike Johnson]

I want you to know this. My sincere wish is that you have not carried this burden alone.

[Lisa Licera]

Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador Kohberger did not address the court at sentencing. President Trump hosting an AI summit in Washington.

[Donald Trump]

From this day forward, it'll be a policy the United States to do whatever it takes to lead the world in artificial intelligence.

[Lisa Licera]

The president calling the technology groundbreaking and said it will determine the future of civilization. Wall street stocks made gains after President Trump announced a trade deal between the U.S. and Japan. The Dow added 507. The Nasdaq gained 127. The S in PLI plus 49. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Lisa Licera]

A New York man is accused of building homemade bombs and slashing them across Manhattan. And one of his hiding places was on the tracks of an active subway line.

[Tanya J. Powers]

Federal prosecutors say Michael Gann built at least seven improvised explosive devices, or IEDs, using chemicals he bought online. The U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York says Gann used shotgun shells in some of the IEDs, then stored them on the rooftops of apartment buildings and and threw one onto the subway tracks of a bridge that connects Manhattan and Brooklyn. Gann had another device on him when he was arrested on June 5. Investigators found Internet searches by Gann related to explosives and firearms. Prosecutors say one of the devices Gann made contained about 600 times the legal limit for consumer fireworks. Tanya J.

[Lisa Licera]

Powers, Fox News @&T is expecting to save a ton of money on taxes by 2027.

[Donald Trump]

AT&T expects to save 6.5 to $8 billion in taxes between this year and because of the new tax and spending bill, it will invest $3.5 billion of the savings to build out its fiber Internet network. AT&T's goal is to reach 50 million customer locations by the end of 2030. It's been aggressively expanding its home Internet service by expanding its fiber framework and has been making other upgrades. It also plans to invest one and a half billion into its pension fund. It's raising expectations for the year because of the change. Ginny Costa, FOX News Sales of previously.

[Lisa Licera]

Occupied US Homes slid in June to the lowest, the slowest pace since last September. Existing home sales fell 2.7% last month from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.93 million units. That's according to the national association of Realtors. Sales were flat with June of last year. I'm Lisa Licera. This is FOX News.

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