8AM ET 07/07/2025 Newscast

Summary

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

Released on July 7, 2025

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Devastating Flash Floods in Central Texas

The morning update began with grave news about the severe flash flooding affecting Central Texas. Chris Foster reported, "More rain today could slow down rescue and recovery efforts in Central Texas where at least 82 deaths are confirmed in flash floods that hit early Friday." The tragedy struck at Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp, where Brooke Taylor detailed, "Some of these girls as young as seven years old were fast asleep in their cabins right near the river when this happened" (00:19). The Guadalupe River surged an alarming 26 feet within just 45 minutes, leading to the loss of 27 campers and counselors. Governor Greg Abbott added, "41 people in all are unaccounted for" (00:35), highlighting the ongoing efforts to locate the missing.

Middle East Tensions and Ceasefire Negotiations

Turning to international affairs, Jared Halpern provided an update on the delicate situation in the Middle East. He announced, "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet face to face with President Trump" (00:42), marking the first meeting since the U.S. conducted airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and concluded a two-week war between Israel and Iran. The primary objective of this meeting is to negotiate a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. Halpern emphasized the stipulations for the ceasefire, stating, "a deal that officials say would require Hamas to release at least 10 living hostages and the bodies of 18 dead hostages" (00:42). Currently, it is believed that 20 hostages in Gaza remain alive, making these negotiations critical for peace.

U.S. Trade Agreements and Tariff Announcements

On the domestic front, Chris Foster reported that "President Trump says letters go out today announcing tariff rates and/or deals with America's trading partners" (01:09). This move signifies the administration's ongoing efforts to renegotiate trade terms and address existing trade tensions, particularly with major partners like China. The outcome of these negotiations could have significant implications for U.S. businesses and the global economy.

Jeffrey Epstein Case Developments

In a significant development regarding the long-standing Jeffrey Epstein case, Ted Lindner shared insights from a newly released memo obtained by Axios. He stated, "The newly released memo obtained by Axios claims enhanced video released by intel agencies from Epstein's jail cell shows no one entered the cell area where he was being kept in lower Manhattan the night he died back in August of 2019" (01:28). This finding counters numerous conspiracy theories alleging a government cover-up to protect influential individuals. Lindner further explained, "The findings contradict theories long pushed by some who have accused the government of a potential cover-up to protect the powerful, including potentially government officials, celebrities, and business leaders" (01:52).

London Memorial Service for 2005 Terror Bombings

A poignant segment covered the upcoming memorial service in London commemorating the tragic terrorist attacks of July 7, 2005. Jonathan Savage recounted, "Twenty years ago, 7/7 is an infamous date in British history. On this day in 2005, four suicide bombers struck during London's morning rush hour" (02:21). The attacks resulted in the deaths of 52 people from 18 different nationalities. Notably, the bombers were homegrown Islamist extremists, with three born in England and one in Jamaica, two of whom were minors at the time. A memorial stands in Hyde Park to honor the victims, and King Charles is set to deliver a message condemning "senseless acts of evil" (02:11).

Elon Musk Announces New Political Party

In business news, Chris Foster highlighted a significant statement from tech magnate Elon Musk, "Elon Musk said he'll start a new America First political party" (03:02). Jared Halpern responded, "He can have fun with it, but" (03:07), while Chris Foster added his skepticism, "I think it's ridiculous" (03:09). The announcement has stirred discussions about Musk's influence extending beyond technology into the political arena.

NASCAR Chicago Street Race Victory

Shifting to sports, Greg Thompson reported on the thrilling NASCAR event held on the streets of Chicago. Highlighting Shane Van Gisbergen from New Zealand, he noted, "Shane Van Gisbergen is from New Zealand, he might want to think about a move over to the Windy City, especially after Sunday's Cup Series Chicago street race on TNT Sports" (03:07). Ted Lindner added, "Shane Van Gisbergen does own the streets of Chicago" (03:16), emphasizing his dominance in the race. Thompson detailed Van Gisbergen's impressive performance, stating, "SVG has now won it twice, the first and the most recent. Even more impressive, it caps off a perfect full weekend sweep" (03:31), as he also secured victories in the Xfinity Series and clinched pole positions in both races.

Box Office Success of Jurassic World Rebirth

In entertainment news, the latest installment of the Jurassic World franchise has achieved remarkable success. Chris Foster reported, "Jurassic World Rebirth pulls in $318 million in ticket sales worldwide, Universal Pictures says in its first five days in theaters" (04:02). This blockbuster performance underscores the enduring popularity of the franchise and its strong appeal to global audiences.

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Transcript

[Chris Foster]

More flash flooding in the forecast. I'm Chris Foster, FOX News. And more rain today could slow down rescue and recovery efforts in Central Texas where at least 82 deaths are confirmed in flash floods that hit early Friday. A statement from the girls Christian summer camp, Camp mystic now says 27 campers and counselors died there.

[Brooke Taylor]

Some of these girls as young as seven years old were fast asleep in their cabins right near the river when this happened. And these devastating flash floods just swept through the Guadalupe river surged 26ft in just 45 minutes, according to officials.

[Chris Foster]

Fox's Brooke Taylor. Governor Greg Abbott says 41 people in all are unaccounted for. Israel's prime minister is due back at the White House this evening for the.

[Jared Halpern]

First time since U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and an end to a two week war between Israel and Iran. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet face to face with President Trump. President Trump and US negotiators are hopeful they can secure a 60 day ceasefire in Gaza, a deal that officials say would require Hamas to release at least 10 living hostages in the B bodies of 18 dead hostages. It's believed 20 hostages in Gaza are still alive.

[Chris Foster]

Fox's Jared Halpern. Israel's military launched airstrikes targeting ports and facilities held by Houthi rebels in Yemen. President Trump says letters go out today announcing tariff rates and or deals with America's trading partners. The Justice Department says there's no evidence Jeffrey Epstein was murdered or had a client list used to blackmail people.

[Ted Lindner]

The newly released memo obtained by Axios claims enhanced video released by intel agencies from Epstein's jail cell shows no one entered the cell area where he was being kept in lower Manhattan the night he died back in August of 2019. The findings contradict theories long pushed by some who have accused the government of a potential cover up to protect the powerful, including potentially government officials, celebrities and business leaders.

[Chris Foster]

That's fox's Ted Lindner. America's listening to FOX News.

[Brooke Taylor]

It is time to take the quiz.

[Greg Thompson]

It's five questions in less than five minutes. We asked people on the streets of New York City to play along. Let's see how YouTube take the quiz.

[Brooke Taylor]

Every day at TheQuiz Fox.

[Greg Thompson]

Then come back here to see how you did.

[Chris Foster]

Thank you for taking the quiz. There's a wreath laying and a memorial service in London and a message from King Charles Charles condemning senseless acts of evil.

[Jonathan Savage]

Twenty years ago, 77 is an infamous date in British history. On this day in 2005, four suicide bombers struck during London's morning rush hour explosions hit three London Underground trains and one of the city's iconic red double decker buses. Apart from the bombers, 52 people of 18 different nationalities were killed. The attackers were Islamist extremists, but one thing that shocked Britain was that this terror was homegrown. Three bombers born in England, one in Jamaica. Two of them were still in their teens. A memorial to the victims stands in London's Hyde park in London. Jonathan Savage, Fox News Tesla stock is.

[Chris Foster]

Down in pre market trading after Elon Musk said says he'll start a new America first political party.

[Jared Halpern]

He can have fun with it, but.

[Chris Foster]

I think it's ridiculous. President Trump's reaction before boarding Air Force One after a weekend stay in New Jersey. NASCAR on the streets of Chicago While.

[Greg Thompson]

NASCAR driver Shane Van Gisbergen is from New Zealand, he might want to think about a move over to the Windy City, especially after Sunday's Cup Series Chicago street race on TNT Sports.

[Ted Lindner]

Shane Van Gisbergen does own the streets of Chicago.

[Greg Thompson]

He delivers once again. While Michael McDowell led for the first 30, a stuck throttle forced him to the garage, opening the door for Van Gisbergen. The race has been run just three times in NASCAR Cup Series history, and SVG has now won it twice, the first and the most recent. Even more impressive, it caps off a perfect full weekend sweep. Not only did he win both the Cup Series and the Xfinity Series races, but he also won the pole in both of them to qualify first. Greg Thompson, Fox News Jurassic World Rebirth.

[Chris Foster]

Pulls in $318 million in ticket sales worldwide, Universal Pictures says in its first five days in theaters. I'm Chris Foster. This is Fox News.

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