8AM ET 07/01/2025 Newscast - Fox News Hourly Update

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Fox News Hourly Update - 8AM ET, July 1, 2025

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Senate Debates Republican Tax and Spending Bill

The Senate is witnessing an unprecedented level of activity regarding the Republican-led tax and spending bill. Chris Foster reports that "there have been at least 45 votes on proposed amendments" within a "23 and a half hour" voting session (00:02). Aisha Hosny, reporting from the Capitol, stated, "We are moving toward a vote today" (00:15).

Senate Majority Leader John Thune faces challenges in securing the necessary votes to pass President Trump's "big beautiful bill." With Democrats providing no support, the threshold stands at no more than three Republicans voting against the bill for it to pass. The White House has dispatched Vice President J.D. Vance to negotiate, aiming to leverage his relationships with key senators. Notably, there are "two hard notes, Rand Paul and Thom Tillis," with efforts underway to persuade Rand Paul by addressing concerns over the debt ceiling (00:23, 00:58).

President Trump to Visit New Immigration Detention Facility in Florida

President Trump is scheduled to visit a new immigration detention center in Florida's Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," which is set to house 5,000 beds. Tricia McLaughlin details the facility's financials, stating, "The site will cost $450 million a year to operate, which will be reimbursed by FEMA" (01:08). Despite the state's assurances, activists have protested the location, leading to a federal lawsuit alleging violations of environmental and land use laws. McLaughlin dismissed these claims as "lazy," emphasizing that the land has been "developed for more than a decade" (01:08).

Updates from the Sean "Diddy" Combs Sex Crimes Trial

In New York, the high-profile sex crimes trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs enters its second day. Madeline Rivera reports from D.C., noting that jurors are grappling with the "definition of drug distribution" and concerns regarding a juror's ability to "follow the court's instructions" (01:43). These developments could influence the trial's outcome as deliberations continue.

Philadelphia City Workers Strike Disrupts Services

A significant strike has been declared in Philadelphia as District Council 33 calls for a walkout affecting approximately 10,000 city employees. Aisha Hosny explains that the strike "includes those who collect trash, answer 911 calls, maintain city pools, library workers and others" (03:03). The dispute stems from failed negotiations over a tentative contract that offered "raises that amounted to 13% over the next four years." The union also demanded that the city cover the "full cost of employee health care," which was not met (03:03).

The impact of the strike is widespread:

Boxes, Soup, and Guzman Residential Trash and Recycling pickup is suspended, shifting to drop-off only.
Several city pools are closed, and recreation centers are operating on reduced hours.
Additionally, Hawaii's governor has signed new legislation aimed at cracking down on illegal fireworks, a move prompted by a deadly explosion at a New Year's Eve party that resulted in six fatalities and numerous injuries. The new laws impose a "$300 fine for first offenders" and potential "prison time for repeat offenders or those causing injury or death" (03:30, 03:41).

Thailand's Prime Minister Suspended Over Leaked Call

Thailand faces political turmoil as Prime Minister Petung Tarn Shinawat has been suspended following a leaked phone call aimed at easing tensions with Cambodia. Jonathan Savage reports that Shinawat's call to an influential former Cambodian leader intended to "defuse tensions along the two countries' border," but instead sparked "complaints and public protests" (04:06).

The Constitutional Court has approved her suspension pending an investigation that could lead to her removal from office. Shinawat defended her actions, claiming she was trying to "protect the country and preserve peace," despite making "controversial comments about an army commander" during the call (04:06).

British Royal Family to Retire Private Train by 2027

In a move aimed at cost-cutting, the British royal family has announced plans to retire their private nine-car train by 2027. This decision marks the end of an era for royal transportation, with the current train having been introduced in 1977. Chris Foster highlights the historical significance, noting that "Queen Victoria had the first in 1842" (04:44).

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Transcript

Chris Foster (0:02)

A new Senate record. I'm Chris Foster, Fox News. There now have been at least 45 votes on proposed amendments to the Republicans big tax and spending bill. A voter rama that started 23 and a half hours ago. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessen on FOX and Friends.

Aisha Hosny (0:15)

I was just in touch with leadership up on the Hill and I can tell you we are moving toward a vote today.

Chris Foster (0:21)

Fox's Aisha Hosny @ the Capitol.

John Thune (0:23)

Senate Majority Leader John Thune does not currently have the votes to pass President Trump's big beautiful bill, although the White House has now sent in Vice President J.D. vance. And he's here not so much as the tie breaking vote. Probably more likely he's here to try to negotiate, use his relationships with these senators to try to bring them across the finish line. You have two hard notes, Rand Paul and Thom Tillis. We have heard in the overnight hours that there were some efforts to try to flip Rand Paul by reducing the debt ceiling increase. That was something that he was pretty unhappy about, the debt ceiling being attached to this big beautiful bill.

Chris Foster (0:58)

With no support from Democrats, no more than three Republicans can vote no for the bill to pass. President Trump will be in Florida today to see a new immigration detention facility in the Everglades.

Tricia McLaughlin (1:08)

The detention center is set on the Dade Collier Training and Transition Airport. Alligator Alcatraz will have 5,000 beds. The state says the site will cost $450 million a year to operate, which will be reimbursed by FEMA. Over the weekend, protesters lined up along Highway 41, which runs through the Everglades. Environmental activists have a federal lawsuit saying state and federal agencies did not follow environmental and land use laws. Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin is calling the lawsuit lazy, saying the land has been developed for more than a decade.

Chris Foster (1:43)

Fox's Madeline Rivera in D.C. it's day two of deliberations at the Sean Diddy Combs sex crimes trial in New York. Jurors so far have a question about the definition of drug distribution and want guidance about one juror alleged to not be able to follow the court's instructions. America's listening to FOX news.

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