8AM ET 08/11/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update - 8AM ET 08/11/2025

Release Date: August 11, 2025

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1. US-Russia Peace Negotiations and Ukraine's Involvement

The latest update from Fox News highlights the complex dynamics surrounding the ongoing conflict between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine.

Dave Anthony opens the segment by emphasizing the necessity of Ukraine's participation in any peace agreement between the US and Russia. "[...] The US And Russia can't make a peace deal without Ukraine's involvement," he states at [00:02].

Mark Meredith elaborates on President Trump's efforts over the past eight months to mediate the conflict. However, he notes a shift in Trump's stance in recent weeks, becoming increasingly critical of Moscow's role. "In recent weeks, though, Trump became much more critical of Moscow, claiming the Russians were not doing anything to end the conflict," Meredith explains at [00:15].

Despite these efforts, Ukraine's President Zelensky has opted not to attend the upcoming summit in Alaska between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelensky remains vigilant, expressing skepticism about Russia's intentions: "We understand Russia's intention to try to deceive America. We will not allow this," he commented on Sunday, as reported by Meredith.

2. Israel's Military Strategy Against Hamas and International Reactions

Shifting focus to the Middle East, Mark Meredith reports on Israel's controversial plans to escalate military operations against Hamas in Gaza City. The international community is divided on this approach.

During a conference call, French President Emmanuel Macron criticized Israel's strategy, describing it as "a disaster waiting to happen" at [00:41]. In contrast, Acting U.S. Ambassador Dorothy Shea defended the U.S. position before a skeptical U.N. Security Council, emphasizing America's commitment to humanitarian efforts: "The United States has been working tirelessly to free the hostages, end this war and give civilians in Gaza a future free of Hamas," she asserted at [00:58].

3. Enhanced Law Enforcement Measures in Washington, D.C.

Dave Anthony transitions to domestic issues, announcing that President Trump is set to unveil intensified law enforcement strategies aimed at combating rising crime rates in Washington, D.C. Scheduled to be detailed within hours, these measures include reassigning over 100 FBI agents to overnight shifts to support local police efforts. This move is corroborated by a recent report from The Washington Post. Additionally, there is potential for the National Guard to be mobilized later in the day.

Despite these measures, D.C.'s mayor reports a positive trend: "the city's crime rate is down 20% though compared to last year," as mentioned at [01:15]. This juxtaposition highlights the administration's proactive stance amidst fluctuating crime statistics.

4. Sentencing of Victor Martinez Hernandez in Maryland

The segment moves to a poignant story from Maryland, where Madeliner Verrett covers the sentencing of Victor Martinez Hernandez, an illegal immigrant convicted of murdering Rachel Morin, a mother of five. The heinous crime occurred during a 2023 jogging incident.

At the sentencing hearing, Rachel Morin's mother, Patty Morin, expressed her profound grief and struggle with articulating her emotions following the tragedy: "How can I put the value of her life, reduce it to ink and paper and then how do I feel about this person and what he's done to take that life away?" she shared at [01:29].

Hernandez now faces life imprisonment with no chance of parole, marking a significant moment in the pursuit of justice for the Morin family.

5. International Incidents: Colombian Politician and Puerto Rico Shooting

Dave Anthony reports on recent violent incidents affecting both international and local communities:

• Colombia: A conservative presidential candidate, Senator Miguel Uribe Turbe, tragically lost his life after being shot at a campaign rally in Bogotá on June 7. The attack resulted in severe injuries to Uribe Turbe, leading to his death. A teenage suspect was apprehended shortly after the incident, with additional detentions following in the aftermath at [03:08].

• Puerto Rico: Over the weekend, a shooting incident claimed the life of 25-year-old Kevin Morris. Morris had traveled to Puerto Rico to attend a Bad Bunny concert but found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Sue Guzman reports that Detective Seymaras witnessed a heated argument in La Perla, escalating to the swift discharge of a firearm, resulting in Morris being fatally shot in the abdomen. Two other individuals in their 40s sustained injuries. Morris's personal life was highlighted through the heartfelt words of his girlfriend, Angie Nicole Argelo, and his mother, who lamented his unfulfilled plans to propose.

6. Pennsylvania's Strategic Move Towards Artificial Intelligence Development

Pennsylvania is taking significant strides to position itself as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) development. Tanya J. Powers provides an in-depth look at the state's initiatives:

Pennsylvania lawmakers are actively working to transform the state into an AI hub, with a key hearing scheduled to discuss the development of Data Cent in Lackawanna County, encompassing areas like Scranton, at [04:17]. This effort is part of a broader expansion strategy that includes a substantial $20 billion investment from Amazon to construct two data centers in Bucks and Luzerne counties. Notably, this bipartisan initiative sees Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro collaborating with Republican lawmakers to attract significant technological investments.

Moreover, federal support underscores the importance of this venture. Last month, President Trump attended an AI and energy summit at Carnegie Mellon University, announcing a $90 billion investment in AI, energy, and data center projects, further bolstering Pennsylvania's ambitions in the tech sector at [04:58].

7. Wall Street Forecast and Market Outlook

Concluding the news segment, Dave Anthony touches on the financial markets, projecting a positive outlook for Wall Street. Dow futures are anticipated to rise by over 100 points ahead of the opening bell, signaling investor optimism and potential market gains at [04:58].

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Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

The US And Russia can't make a peace deal without Ukraine's involvement. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News. Other European leaders are saying as foreign ministers meet today ahead of Friday's summit in Alaska between President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

[Mark Meredith]

The president has spent much of the last eight months pressuring both Ukraine and Russia to reach a deal to end the bloodshed. In recent weeks, though, Trump became much more critical of Moscow, claiming the Russians were not doing anything to end the conflict. So far, Ukraine's president not planning to be there in Alaska for this summit. But President Zelensky is watching closely. He said on Sunday, we understand Russia's intention to try to deceive America. We will not allow this.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Mark Meredith at the White House, Israel is getting a lot of pushback to its plan to escalate the war against Hamas planning to take over Gaza City. French President Emmanuel Macron said this morning it is a disaster waiting to happen. But Acting U.S. ambassador Dorothy Shea told a skeptical U.N. security Council the United.

[Madeliner Verrett]

States has been working tirelessly to free the hostages, end this war and give civilians in Gaza a future free of Hamas.

[Dave Anthony]

In a few hours, President Trump will further detail his stepped up law enforcement to fight Washington, D.C. crime.

[Unknown]

The Washington Post reports the FBI is also reassigning more than 100 agents to overnight shifts to help local police. And a decision to call up the National Guard could come later on today. DC's mayor says the city's crime rate is down 20% though compared to last year.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Madeliner Verrett is sentencing day in Maryland for an illegal immigrant turned convicted murderer who killed Rachel Morin, a mother of five who was out jogging in 2023. Her mom Patty just told Fox it's been hard to write what she'll say at today's hearing.

[Madeliner Verrett]

How can I put the value of her life, reduce it to ink and paper and then how do I feel about this person and what he's done to take that life away?

[Dave Anthony]

Victor Martinez Hernandez faces life in prison, no chance of parole. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Dave Anthony]

A conservative who was running for president in Colombia is dead. Miguel Uribe Turbe is a senator and succumbed to the severe injuries he suffered when shot in the head and leg at a campaign rally in the capital Bogota back on June 7. A teenage suspect was arrested that day. Others have been detained since. A New York City man was shot dead over the weekend in Puerto Rico, where he went to go see a Bad Bunny concert and ended up in the wrong place at the wrong time.

[Sue Guzman]

25 year old Kevin Morris was fatally shot in Puerto Rico early Sunday morning after he flew to the US Territory to see the concert. Detective Seymaras was a bystander when several people began arguing in La Perla when a person pulled out a gun and shot at least three people, including Morris. He he was shot in the abdomen and later died. Two others, victims in their 40s, were wounded. Morris heartbroken girlfriend Angie Nicole Argelo, writing on Instagram, I love you, my angel. His mother said Morris had planned to propose to his girlfriend in the fall. In New York, Sue Guzman, FOX News.

[Dave Anthony]

The push to lead the way on AI development continues today in Pennsylvania.

[Tanya J. Powers]

Pennsylvania lawmakers are on board with a push to make the state a hub for artificial intelligence. And a hearing is set for today to discuss Data Cent development in Lackawanna County. That's in the northeastern part of the state and includes Scranton. It's the latest in a series of AI expansion in the state, which has already seen Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro join Republican lawmakers to announce a $20 billion investment from Amazon to build two data centers in Bucks and Luzerne counties. The federal government is also getting involved. Last month, President Trump attended an AI and energy summit at Carnegie Mellon University and announced 90 billion in AI, energy and data center investments. Tanya J. Powers, FOX News.

[Dave Anthony]

On Wall street, stocks could rise Dow futures up more than 100 points before the opening bell. I'm Dave Anthony and this is FOX News.

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