8AM ET 07/21/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update
Episode: 8AM ET 07/21/2025 Newscast
Release Date: July 21, 2025

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1. Presidential Remarks and National Sentiment

Host: Dave Anthony [00:02]

The newscast opens with President Donald Trump’s statement on Truth Social, where he asserts, “America is the hottest and most respected country in the world. … he’s revived the dead country.” This declaration marks six months into his second term, highlighting his perspective on the nation's current status.

2. Immigration Concerns and ICE Operations

Reporter: Madeleine Rivera [00:17]

Madeleine Rivera addresses the ongoing challenges facing the White House, specifically focusing on economic tensions due to tariffs that could potentially drive up inflation. Additionally, LA Mayor Karen Bass voices significant concerns regarding immigration rates in Los Angeles. Mayor Bass criticizes current immigration policies, stating:

“If you ask me, is there anything that they have done good in terms of immigration? I don't know. I don't think so.” [00:17]

Host: Dave Anthony [00:35]

Further elaborating on the immigration debate, Dave Anthony reports Mayor Bass’s comments from ABC, where she describes masked ICE agents apprehending individuals on the streets as resembling kidnappings. In response, acting ICE Director Todd Lyons provides a counterpoint on CBS’s Face the Nation:

“I think the sharp increase in the rhetoric, especially from a lot of elected officials that are shaming, if you will, or speaking out against the ICE law enforce, is what's really increasing these attacks on officers.” [00:49]

Lyons emphasizes that the necessity of masks stems from the attacks and targeting of ICE agents in the line of duty.

3. Texas Special Session and Flood Preparedness

Host: Dave Anthony [01:03]

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has convened a special legislative session, primarily aimed at enhancing flood preparedness. This move comes in the wake of the devastating July 4 flood disaster that resulted in 135 fatalities, including children at a camp overwhelmed by massive water influx following heavy rainfall. The number of individuals unaccounted for has been reduced to three.

4. Conflict in Gaza: Casualties and Evacuations

Host: Dave Anthony & Reporter: Jonathan Savage [01:31]

The situation in Gaza remains tense, with at least 80 reported deaths. Palestinians attribute the casualties to Israeli forces targeting crowds near food distribution trucks, while Israel blames Hamas for instigating the violence.

Reporter: Jonathan Savage [01:31]

Jonathan Savage provides additional context, noting that the Israeli military disputes claims of extensive casualties. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) assert that troops fired warning shots to neutralize what they described as an imminent threat. Furthermore, the IDF has issued new evacuation orders for parts of central Gaza, an area previously less affected by ground operations.

5. Tragedy in Bangladesh: Air Force Plane Crash

Host: Dave Anthony & Reporter: Jonathan Savage [01:49]

A tragic incident occurred in Bangladesh when an Air Force training plane crashed into a school campus, resulting in at least 18 deaths and dozens of injuries. The plane burst into flames upon impact, causing significant devastation.

6. Honoring a WWII Veteran and Social Media Star

Host: Dave Anthony [02:57]
Reporter: Jack Callahan [02:57 - 03:26]
Commentary: Trey Gowdy [03:17]

Jake Larson, a World War II veteran who gained fame on TikTok, has passed away at the age of 102. Jack Callahan details Larson’s heroic past, including lying about his age to join the National Guard at 15 and participating in the Allied invasion of Normandy on D-Day. Despite his heroic actions, Larson remained humble, often stating he was “no hero.”

“Larson became known as Papa Jake to his more than 1.2 million followers on TikTok, where he shared his war stories. His daughter says he was cracking jokes to the end.” [03:26]

Trey Gowdy adds a heartfelt commentary:

“Every time I talk, I like to remind people that those guys upstairs looking down at us, they're the heroes.” [03:17]

7. Economic Update: Stock Market Gains

Host: Dave Anthony [03:41]

The stock market shows positive momentum as Dow futures rise by approximately 100 points, signaling investor optimism as the week begins.

8. Sports Highlights: Golf and NASCAR Victories

Reporter: Dave Anthony [03:55 - 04:05]

Golf: Scotty Scheffler

Scotty Scheffler triumphs at the Open Championship in Northern Ireland, securing the claret jug with a four-stroke victory. Scheffler reflects on his performance:

“At times this week, I mean, I was holding a lot of putts. ... the putter was definitely, definitely a weapon this week.” [03:55]

This victory marks Scheffler’s fourth major title and his second major win within the year, following his PGA Championship triumph.

NASCAR: Denny Hamlin

In NASCAR news, Denny Hamlin clinches a victory at Dover, adding to his accolades in the racing circuit.

Conclusion

The episode of the Fox News Hourly Update for July 21, 2025, covers a wide range of topics from national politics and immigration issues to international conflicts, tragic events, economic updates, and significant sports achievements. Notable quotes from key figures provide deeper insight into the ongoing discussions, ensuring listeners are well-informed on the most pressing matters of the day.

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This summary is crafted based on the provided transcript and aims to encapsulate all major points, discussions, and insights presented during the podcast episode.

Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

America is the hottest and most respected country in the world. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News. President Trump posted that on Truth Social, marking six months into his second term, writing he's revived the dead country. But fox's Madeleine Rivera reports from the.

[Madeleine Rivera]

White House there are some challenges ahead, too. Economists are still nervous the tariffs could drive up inflation. And LA Mayor Karen Bass says the immigration rates in her city have sparked fear. If you ask me, is there anything that they have done good in terms of immigration? I don't know. I don't think so.

[Dave Anthony]

Mayor Bass on ABC this week. She says masked immigration agents apprehending people off the streets look like kidnappings. But acting ICE Director Todd Lyons tells CBS Face the Nation the masks are necessary because agents have been targeted and attacked for doing their jobs.

[Todd Lyons]

I think the sharp increase in the rhetoric, especially from a lot of elected officials that are shaming, if you will, or speaking out against the ICE law enforce, is what's really increasing these attacks on officers.

[Dave Anthony]

Texas lawmakers start a special session today called by Republican Governor Greg Abbott, focused in part on what Abbott says is ensuring better flood preparation for the future after the July 4 disaster that left 135 people dead, including children at a camp inundated by a massive rush of water following heavy rain. The number unaccounted for is down to just three. At least 80 people are dead in Gaza, where Palestinians blame Israel for opening fire on crowds of people rushing to reach food distribution trucks. The Israelis blame Hamas for creating ch.

[Jonathan Savage]

Israeli military disputes, claims that many dozens were killed, saying troops fired warning shots to remove what it describes as an imminent threat. The Israel Defense Forces have also issued new evacuation orders for parts of central Gaza. That's one of the few areas where ground troops have rarely operated.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Jonathan Savage. A disaster in Bangladesh. An air Force training plane crashed into a school campus burst into flames, at least 18 people killed, dozens injured. America's listening to Fox News.

[Trey Gowdy]

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[Brett Baer]

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[Dave Anthony]

The Trump illegal immigration crackdown may get more help from Republicans in Congress when the House Judiciary.

[Ryan Schmelz]

Committee marks up a number of bills geared at cracking down on violent criminals in the country illegally. One of those bills could include Congressman Russell Fry's Kayla Hamilton act, which would require the Department of Health and Human Services to reach out to the home country of an unaccompanied migrant child to see if they have any criminal history or gang affiliation, and a screen for gang tattoos during medical assessments. Some of the efforts proposed by the GOP could face pushback from Democrats who feel the administration has violated due process in some of its deportation efforts. In Washington, Ryan Schmelz, Fox News.

[Dave Anthony]

A World War II veteran who became a star on TikTok has died.

[Jack Callahan]

Jake Larson lied about his age to join the National Guard at 15, later helped to assemble the planning books for the Allied invasion of Normandy. And he was among the 160,000 troops who stormed the beaches on D Day. But he always insisted he was no hero.

[Trey Gowdy]

Every time I talk, I like to remind people that those guys upstairs looking down at us, they're the heroes.

[Jack Callahan]

Larson became known as Papa Jake to his more than 1.2 million followers on TikTok, where he shared his war stories. His daughter says he was cracking jokes to the end. Papa Jake Larson was 102. Jack Callahan, Fox NEWS There could be.

[Dave Anthony]

Gains at the stock market to start the week. DOW futures are up about 100 points. The world's number one golfer won another major tournament. Scotty Scheffler got to lift the famed claret jug at the Open Championship in Northern Ireland, winning by four strokes, telling.

[Scotty Scheffler]

NBC Sports at times this week, I mean, I was holding a lot of putts. You know, I'd hold some really important putts on the front nine today, some really nice par putts. And putter was definitely, definitely a weapon this week.

[Dave Anthony]

Fourth major title, his second one this year. He also won the PGA Championship in nascar. Denny Hamlin won the race at Dover. I'm Dave Anthony. This is FOX News.

[Brett Baer]

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