8AM ET 07/29/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update: 8AM ET | July 29, 2025

Hosted by FOX News Podcasts, this episode delivers a comprehensive overview of the latest national and international news. Below is a detailed summary capturing all key discussions, insights, and conclusions from the 8AM ET Newscast.

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Mass Shooting in New York City

The episode opens with a tragic report of a mass shooting in New York City. Dave Anthony introduces the incident, stating, "The gunman who drove cross country from Nevada, then walked into an office building in New York City last night and started shooting" (00:02). Police Commissioner Jessica Tish provides further details, revealing that the assailant was armed with "an M4 rifle and... a revolver with ammunition and magazines" (00:13). The gunman killed four individuals, including an off-duty security officer, Diderol Islam, who was "only 36 years old... married with two little boys and his wife is pregnant with their third child" (00:26). The shooter ultimately took his own life inside the Park Avenue building (00:39).

The investigation is uncovering possible motives, with reports suggesting the gunman may have struggled with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) from his football background. Jessica Tish mentions, "The New York Post had some information... talking about how the gunman played football in high school and had struggled with CTE, reportedly leaving a note in his pocket inside" (00:45).

Russia-Ukraine Conflict Escalation

The update shifts to international affairs, focusing on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Dave Anthony reports that Russia has launched new attacks, resulting in at least 22 fatalities. This offensive follows President Trump's decision to "shortened his deadline for Russia to stop the war or face new economic sanctions" (00:59).

Peter Doocy provides analysis from the White House, highlighting the Kremlin's aggressive stance. He warns, "Russia isn't Israel or even Iran. Each new ultimatum is a threat and a step towards war, not between Russia and Ukraine, but with his own country president" (01:18). This statement underscores the increasing tensions and the potential for broader geopolitical conflict.

President Trump’s Activities and Extreme Weather Alerts

Meanwhile, Dave Anthony updates listeners on President Trump's current activities, noting that the president is "out golfing at his new course in Scotland" but "will fly back to Washington later" (01:34).

The segment then transitions to a critical weather warning. Meteorologist Adam Klotz alerts listeners to a "really hot day" across the United States, with extreme heat warnings issued from Nebraska to Florida and up to New Hampshire. Temperatures are expected to reach "110, 111 in Savannah, 109 in Jackson, 110 in Memphis," resulting in many areas experiencing triple-digit heat (01:34 & 01:45). Peter Doocy adds, "These are feels like... the heat plus the humidity," emphasizing the discomfort and potential dangers of the impending weather conditions.

Intensifying Israel-Hamas Conflict

The podcast continues with updates on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Dave Anthony reports that Israel is intensifying its military actions in Gaza, leading to significant casualties. Palestinian officials claim that "at least 70 people" have been killed, many of whom were "attempting to get food aid amid a growing concern about starving Palestinians," which is fueling further backlash against Israel (02:16).

International Response to Israeli Government Officials

In related news, Jonathan Savage discusses the international repercussions faced by Israeli government ministers. Ministers Omar Ben GVIR and Bezalel Smotrich have been banned from entering the Netherlands due to accusations of "repeatedly inciting violence against Palestinians and calling for an ethnic cleansing of the Gaza Strip" (02:30). This move follows similar bans by the UK, Australia, Norway, Canada, and New Zealand. The bans have been met with condemnation from U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. Savage notes that Ben GVIR and Smotrich "lead ultra-nationalist parties in the governing coalition, which holds an eight seat majority in Israel's parliament" (02:30).

North Korean Cybersecurity Threats

The focus then shifts to cybersecurity concerns involving North Korea. Dan Bongino, Deputy FBI Director, warns that "North Korean IT workers may have already invaded American companies," urging businesses to critically evaluate their remote workforce (03:14). This warning comes shortly after the Justice Department revealed that an American citizen was sentenced to eight and a half years in prison for her involvement in a "laptop farm" scheme. The operation involved stealing identities of Americans to secure IT jobs within U.S. companies, reportedly generating more than "$17 million for North Korea" (03:14). Bongino emphasizes the need for the private sector to stay vigilant, especially since "affected businesses included Fortune 500 companies" (03:14).

Wall Street Performance and Federal Reserve Outlook

Concluding the news segments, Dave Anthony provides an update on the financial markets. Wall Street stock futures are on the rise following record-high closes for both the Nasdaq and the S&P 500. This positive trend comes as Federal Reserve policymakers convene for a two-day meeting to "assess the economy and [consider] an interest rate cut" (03:59). The market's optimistic response suggests investor confidence despite ongoing economic uncertainties.

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This summary encapsulates the critical developments discussed in the July 29, 2025, 8AM ET episode of the Fox News Hourly Update. For real-time updates and more in-depth coverage, listeners are encouraged to tune into the FOX News Radio network.

Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

He had a history of mental health issues. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX news. The gunman who drove cross country from Nevada, then walked into an office building in New York City last night and started shooting.

[Jessica Tish]

It was an M4 rifle and we also found a revolver in the vehicle with ammunition and magazines.

[Dave Anthony]

Police Commissioner Jessica Tish. He killed four people, including an officer, Diderol Islam.

[Jessica Tish]

He was shot and killed. He was only 36 years old working off duty security at this building. It was like a, it was a program through the NYPD to get extra hours and money. He was married with two little boys and his wife is pregnant with their third child.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox is Alexis McAdam is outside the building on Park Avenue in Manhattan where the gunman also killed himself.

[Jessica Tish]

The New York Post had some information this morning that we're trying to confirm as well, talking about how the gunman played football in high school and had struggled with cte, reportedly leaving a note in his pocket inside. Could that be a motive? That is still the question.

[Dave Anthony]

Another person was wounded and an executive with the NFL, which has offices in the building. Three people were killed, three wounded and another shooting outside a Reno, Nevada, casino. That gunman was shot by police and hospitalized. Russia launched new attacks on Ukraine, killing at least 22 people the day after President Trump shortened his deadline for Russia to stop the war or face new economic sanctions.

[Peter Doocy]

The word from the Kremlin and Dmitry Medvedev is ominous. Quote, he should remember two things. One, Russia isn't Israel or even Iran. Two, each new ultimatum is a threat and a step towards war, not between Russia and Ukraine, but with his own country president.

[Dave Anthony]

That's Fox's Peter Doocy @ the White House. The president's now out golfing at his new course in Scotland. He'll fly back to Washington later. This is going to be a really hot day. Advisories, Nebraska, down to Florida, up to New Hampshire. Extreme heat warnings in some areas.

[Peter Doocy]

These are feels like. So it's the heat plus the humidity. 110, 111 in Savannah, 109 in Jackson, 110 in Memphis. So a lot of spots getting at least up to triple digits.

[Dave Anthony]

Meteorologist Adam Klotz, America's listening to FOX News.

[Will Kane]

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[Dave Anthony]

Well, Israel keeps going after Hamas in Gaza with attacks in the past day that Palestinian officials claim have killed at least 70 people, many of them attempting to get food aid amid a growing concern about starving Palestinians, prompting more of a backlash against Israel.

[Jonathan Savage]

In yet another country, Israeli government ministers it's A Omar Ben GVIR and Bezalel Smotrich will no longer be allowed to enter the Netherlands. The Dutch accusing the pair of repeatedly inciting violence against Palestinians and calling for an ethnic cleansing of the Gaza Strip. Last month, the U.K. australia, Norway, Canada and New Zealand issued similar bans. That prompted condemnation from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. Smotrich and Ben GVIR lead ultra nationalist parties in the governing coalition, which holds an eight seat majority in Israel's parliament. Jonathan Savage, FOX News.

[Dave Anthony]

There is a new warning about North Korean cyber attacks.

[Dan Bongino]

Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino warns North Korean IT workers may have already invaded American companies. Writing on social media, we urge you to look critically at your remote workforce. The warning comes days after the Justice Department announced an American citizen was sentenced to 8 and a half years in prison for her role in a so called laptop farm by stealing identities of dozens of Americans to help North Koreans land IT jobs with U.S. companies. The scheme, prosecutors say, generated more than $17 million for North Korea. Bongino says the private sector should remain on high alert. Affected businesses included Fortune 500 companies, the Justice Department says. At the White House, Jared Halpern, FOX News.

[Dave Anthony]

Wall street stock futures are rising the day after record high closes for the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 as Federal Reserve policymakers start a two day meeting this morning to assess the economy an interest rate cut. I'm Dave Anthony and this is FOX News.

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[Will Kane]

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