Fox News Hourly Update – 8AM ET 08/07/2025
Release Date: August 7, 2025
Host: Dave Anthony
Produced by: FOX News Podcasts
1. U.S. Tariffs and Import Policies
Overview: President Trump announced significant changes to U.S. tariff policies aimed at bolstering domestic investment and manufacturing. New tariffs have been implemented, affecting over 60 countries within the European Union.
Key Points:
- Tariff Rates: More than 60 EU countries are now subject to tariff rates of 10% or higher.
- Objective: The administration believes these tariffs will encourage companies to increase investment and manufacturing within the United States.
- Future Changes: Tariffs and imports from India are set to double to 50% later this month as a punitive measure for India's purchase of ROC (Republic of China) goods.
Notable Quotes:
- Dave Anthony [00:02]: "Billions of dollars are now flowing into the U.S."
- Jenny Kosola [00:13]: "More than 60 countries in the European Union are subject to rates of 10% or higher."
2. Diplomatic Efforts with Russia Over the Ukraine War
Overview: The Trump administration is intensifying diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing war in Ukraine, which has resulted in unprecedented casualty figures in Europe since World War II.
Key Points:
- Special Envoy Visit: Steve Witkoff, Trump's special envoy, visited the Kremlin to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an attempt to negotiate an end to the conflict.
- Upcoming Meeting: President Trump expressed hopes to meet Putin as soon as next week.
- Ultimatum to Russia: Russia faces a deadline to cease hostilities in Ukraine or confront new economic sanctions.
Notable Quotes:
- Lucas Tomlinson [00:38]: "Yesterday, Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff visited the Kremlin to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin face to face trying to negotiate an end to its war on Ukraine."
- Dave Anthony [00:57]: "President Trump says he hopes to meet Putin as soon as next week."
3. Census Reformation and Immigration Policies
Overview: President Trump has directed the Commerce Department to initiate a new census, emphasizing accuracy based on contemporary data while excluding illegal immigrants from the count.
Key Points:
- New Census Directive: Aimed to utilize 2024 election results for more accurate demographic data.
- Exclusion of Illegal Immigrants: Individuals residing illegally in the U.S. will not be included in the new census count.
- Purpose: The reform seeks to provide a more precise representation of the population to influence policy and resource allocation.
Notable Quotes:
- Dave Anthony [00:57]: "He’s told the Commerce Department to immediately start working on a new census he wrote would be highly accurate based on modern facts and figures using the 2024 election results. And people in the U.S. illegally will not be counted."
4. Shooting Incident in Georgia’s Fort Stewart
Overview: A tragic shooting occurred at Fort Stewart, Georgia, resulting in five soldiers being shot. The response by fellow soldiers was swift and heroic.
Key Points:
- Incident Details: Five soldiers were wounded in the shooting, with Sergeant Cornelius Radford identified as the gunman.
- Military Response: Soldiers present tackled the assailant and detained him until law enforcement arrived.
- Army Secretary’s Statement: Dan Driscoll praised the soldiers' actions as heroic.
Notable Quotes:
- Jonathan Seri [01:22]: "Dan Driscoll, the Army secretary has scheduled a news conference on post this morning to talk about the shooting but also to recognize the actions of the soldiers who immediately responded to this, describing what they did as acts of heroism."
- Dave Anthony [01:43]: "They accused gunman's a Sergeant Cornelius Radford. The five wounded soldiers expected to recover."
5. Espionage Charges Against Taylor Lee in Texas
Overview: Taylor Lee, an American soldier stationed in Fort Bliss, Texas, has been arrested on espionage charges for allegedly attempting to provide classified information to Russia.
Key Points:
- Charges: Accused of sharing sensitive details about U.S. Abrams tanks with Russian entities.
- Legal Implications: Potential severe penalties, including the death penalty, if federal hate crime charges are pursued.
- Current Status: Taylor Lee is currently in custody awaiting further legal proceedings.
Notable Quotes:
- Dave Anthony [01:43]: "Another American soldier in custody, Taylor Lee, stationed in Fort Bliss in Texas, arrested on espionage charges, accused of trying to give Russia classified information on U.S. Abrams tanks."
6. Intel CEO Resignation Amid National Security Concerns
Overview: President Trump has called for the immediate resignation of Intel's CEO, citing national security concerns related to potential ties with China's Communist Party.
Key Points:
- Presidential Directive: Urged Intel's CEO to resign, labeling him as "highly conflicted."
- Senatorial Actions: Republican Senator Tom Cotton expressed concerns in a letter to Intel's chairman regarding the CEO's possible connections to China.
- Background of CEO: The CEO in question, Tan, is an American citizen born in Malaysia.
Notable Quotes:
- Dave Anthony [03:07]: "The president calling on Intel's CEO to resign immediately. Calling Lipp Bhutan highly conflicted the day after Republican Senator Tom Cotton sent a letter to Intel's chairman that he's concerned about national security, demanding that the CEO reveal if he has any ties to China's Communist Party."
7. Tariffs on Computer Chips and Apple’s Investment in U.S. Production
Overview: In a bid to enhance domestic high-tech manufacturing, President Trump announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on computer chips and semiconductors. Concurrently, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed a substantial investment to expand production facilities within the United States.
Key Points:
- Proposed Tariffs: Aimed at computer chips and semiconductors to stimulate U.S. production in the high-tech sector.
- Apple’s Investment: Tim Cook announced an additional $100 billion allocation towards expanding Apple’s manufacturing capabilities in the U.S.
- Alignment of Goals: Both the administration and Apple emphasize the importance of domestic production for national pride and economic strength.
Notable Quotes:
- Tim Cook [03:37]: "A 100% tariff is planned for computer chips and semiconductors, President Trump says, to boost U.S. production in the high-tech industry."
- Tim Cook [04:03]: "President Trump says his ultimate goal is ensuring iPhones sold in the US are made in the US at the White House."
- Jonathan Seri [04:05]: "Deeply in the promise of this great nation."
8. Stock Market Movements
Overview: Despite apprehensions regarding the new tariffs potentially leading to higher consumer prices, stock futures have shown significant gains.
Key Points:
- Market Performance: The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by over 200 points, while the NASDAQ increased by more than 100 points.
- Investor Sentiment: Positive market response suggests investor confidence in the administration’s economic policies despite potential pricing concerns.
Notable Quotes:
- Dave Anthony [04:18]: "Despite concern that tariffs could lead to higher prices, stock futures are on the rise, up more than 200 points for the Dow, 100 plus points higher for the NASD."
9. Washington Shooting Considered a Federal Hate Crime
Overview: The recent shooting in Washington has been escalated to a federal hate crime, intensifying the legal consequences for the perpetrator.
Key Points:
- Incident Details: Elias Rodriguez was involved in the shooting deaths of Israeli embassy employees Yaron Lechinsky and Sarah Milgram.
- Legal Proceedings: Rodriguez was heard shouting "Free, Free Palestine" upon arrest, leading to hate crime charges that may allow the Department of Justice to seek the death penalty.
Notable Quotes:
- Kevin Ureweski [04:52]: "Rodriguez was heard shouting after being arrested following the shooting: 'Free, Free Palestine.'"
- Dave Anthony [04:57]: "That's Kevin Ureweski. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News."
Conclusion
The Fox News Hourly Update for August 7, 2025, provided comprehensive coverage of significant national and international events, including major economic policies, diplomatic efforts, security concerns, and critical incidents impacting both domestic and global landscapes. Through detailed reporting and real-time updates, the episode offered listeners insightful perspectives on the evolving political and economic climate.
For more detailed discussions and analyses, listeners are encouraged to tune into future episodes of the Fox News Hourly Update.