8AM ET 07/26/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 8AM ET 07/26/2025 Newscast Summary

Release Date: July 26, 2025

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1. Ghislaine Maxwell’s Court Proceedings

Host: Jack Callahan
Timestamp: [00:03]

The latest developments in the Jeffrey Epstein case were highlighted as Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch continued his interrogation of convicted sex offender and Epstein associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, for the second consecutive day.

Attorney’s Statement:
David Marcus [00:21] expressed his defense of Maxwell, stating, "She has been treated unfairly for the past five years. She didn't get a fair trial. We're still appealing to the Supreme Court."

Marcus further suggested potential political avenues for Maxwell’s release:
David Marcus [00:34] mentioned, "Maxwell is hoping for a presidential pardon or commutation of her sentence."

Ghislaine Maxwell's Status:
Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence in Tallahassee for her involvement in aiding Jeffrey Epstein in the trafficking and abuse of underage girls.
David Marcus [00:45] emphasized Maxwell's role, stating, "Maxwell is serving a 20-year prison sentence for her role in helping late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein traffic and abuse underage girls."

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2. Justice Department Investigates Obama Administration’s Election Interference Claims

Host: Jack Callahan
Timestamp: [00:56]

The Justice Department is set to review recently declassified information regarding the Obama administration's involvement in Russian election interference—a major issue during President Trump’s first term.

Official’s Plan:
Tulsi Gabbard [01:08] reported that officials are "satisfied with AG Pambandi's plan to put a strike team in place to investigate this material for any potential crimes."

Political Reactions:
While some Republicans are advocating for a special counsel, President Trump referenced a Supreme Court victory that grants broad immunity to presidents for official acts, suggesting it "would also benefit Obama, who he says owes him big time." Trump added, "The focus should be on people in Obama's orbit instead."

Congressional Response:
The Congressional Black Caucus is demanding the resignation of DNI Tulsi Gabbard for "politicizing intelligence," mirroring the accusations she has directed at Obama-era officials.

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3. President Trump’s Trade Negotiations with the European Union in Scotland

Host: Jack Callahan & Reporter Christina Coleman
Timestamp: [02:29]

President Trump is in Edinburgh, Scotland, negotiating a pivotal trade deal with the European Union. If an agreement isn't reached by August 1st, tariffs of 30% will be imposed on EU imports.

Trade Implications:
Christina Coleman [02:40] reported, "The US has collected more than $100 billion in tariffs so far this year." Experts warn that these tariffs could significantly "raise prices for American consumers and businesses."

Negotiation Outlook:
President Trump remains cautiously optimistic, stating there is "about a 50-50 chance, maybe less than that for reaching a deal."

Additional Agenda:
During his visit, President Trump is also set to discuss illegal immigration in Europe and plans to tour his golf courses.

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4. Trump Administration Sues New York City Over Sanctuary Policies

Host: Jack Callahan
Timestamp: [03:13]

The Trump administration has initiated legal action against New York City concerning its sanctuary city policies. This follows a tragic incident where two migrants allegedly shot an off-duty immigration officer in Manhattan.

Mayor’s Response:
Eric Adams [03:36] responded to the lawsuit, stating, "The City Council was clear on their position when it comes down to these laws. I could only continue to articulate why it's important to make that modification... But it is up to now the City Council to handle the case."

Administration’s Stance:
The White House maintains that "violent illegal immigrants need to be deported," arguing that New York City's policies are making the city "less safe."

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5. University of New Mexico Shooting Incident

Host: Jack Callahan
Timestamp: [03:54]

A shooting at the University of New Mexico resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy and injuries to a 19-year-old, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of students. Authorities have taken the suspect into custody. According to the university's police chief, both victims and the suspect were engaged in playing video games when the incident occurred.

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Transcript

[Jack Callahan]

The key meeting related to the Jeffrey Epstein case on Jack Callahan, Fox News. The deputy attorney general questioning convicted sex offender and former Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell for a second day.

[David Marcus]

Ghislaine Maxwell's attorney David Marcus, speaking after another three hours of questions from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch Friday.

[Kristin Goodwin]

She has been treated unfairly for the past five years. She didn't get a fair trial. We're still appealing to the Supreme Court. We're going to be filing a reply in the Supreme Court on her cert petition on Monday saying the truth will.

[David Marcus]

Come out and suggesting Maxwell is hoping for a presidential pardon or commutation of her sentence. President Trump responding to questions about this Friday I'm allowed to do it, but.

[Jack Callahan]

It'S something I have not thought about.

[David Marcus]

Maxwell is serving a 20 year prison sentence in Tallahassee for her role in helping late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein traffic and abuse underage girls. Kristin Goodwin, Fox News.

[Jack Callahan]

The Justice Department is preparing to look into recently declassified information about the Obama administration and the Russian election interference claims that dominated the headlines during President Trump's first term in office.

[Tulsi Gabbard]

Officials are saying that they're satisfied with AG Pambandi's plan to put a strike team in place to investigate this material for any potential crimes. Nevertheless, some Republicans are calling for a special counsel. But President Trump acknowledged the Supreme Court victory in his own case, which granted broad immunity to presidents for official acts, would also benefit Obama, who he says owes him big time. Trump also suggested the focus should be on people in Obama's orbit instead. Already, the Congressional Black Caucus is demanding DNI Tulsi Gabbard resign for politicizing intelligence, the same charge she's leveling at Obama era officials.

[Jack Callahan]

Spocked Is Jackie Heinrich traveling with the president in Edinburgh, Scotland? Spokesman for former President Obama called it a distraction and said the claims from the DNI are ridiculous. American is listening to Hot.

[Kristin Goodwin]

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[Jack Callahan]

News President Trump is in Scotland to continue negotiations for a trade deal with the European Union. As Fox's Christina Coleman reports, White House.

[Christina Coleman]

Officials said tariffs of 30% will be imposed on imports from the EU by August 1st. That's next Friday if a trade deal isn't reached between the European Union. European Union and the Trump administration. The US has collected more than $100 billion in tariffs so far this year. Also, the president discussed illegal immigration in Europe. The president also plans to tour the golf courses he owns during this visit. And as for the Trump administration reaching a trade deal with the European Union, the president says they have about a 5050 chance, maybe less than that for reaching a deal.

[Jack Callahan]

Experts have said tariffs would raise prices for American consumers and businesses. The president is also expected to open a new golf course while he's in S.C. the Trump administration versus New York City. The Justice Department suing over the Big Apple sanctuary city policies after two migrants in Manhattan allegedly shot an off duty immigration officer in the face. Mayor Eric Adams says changes are needed.

[Eric Adams]

The City Council was clear on their position when it comes down to these laws. I could only continue to articulate why it's important to make that modification. Would someone commit a dangerous crime? And I made it clear over and over again. But it is up to now the Corp Council to handle the case.

[Jack Callahan]

The mayor speaking to Fox 5 in New York, the City Council, they're responding to the lawsuit arguing the Trump administration is targeting people and making the city less safe. The White House argues violent illegal immigrants need to be deported. A shooting early Friday at the University of New Mexico killed a 14 year old boy, wounded a 19 year old and prompted the evacuation of hundreds of students. A suspect has since been taken into custody. The victims and the suspects were playing video games when the shooting started, according to the chief of the university's police department. I'm Jack Kellogg and this is FOX News. Listen to the all new Bret Bear podcast featuring common ground in depth talks with lawmakers from opposite sides of the aisle along with all your Bret Bear favorites like his All Star panel and much more. Available [e-mail] or wherever you get your podcasts.