8AM ET 08/13/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – August 13, 2025, 8AM ET

The Fox News Hourly Update delivered a comprehensive overview of the day's most pressing issues, ranging from international diplomacy and political controversies to domestic law enforcement actions and economic developments. Below is a detailed summary of the key topics discussed, complete with notable quotes and timestamps for reference.

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International Diplomacy and the Ukraine Conflict

President Trump's Diplomatic Efforts: President Donald Trump is actively engaging with European leaders in a virtual meeting scheduled two days before his anticipated summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The primary objective of these discussions is to mediate and potentially halt the ongoing war in Ukraine.

• Dave Anthony (00:02) reported:

  “That's what President Trump just posted about European leaders who he'll soon have a virtual meeting with two days before his summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska trying to stop the war in Ukraine.”

Ukrainian Stance and Trump's Proposal: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will also engage in talks with President Trump; however, he will not attend the Trump-Putin meeting. Ukrainian soldiers, echoing Zelenskyy's sentiments, remain steadfast against ceding any territory to Russia.

• Kennedy (00:25) highlighted:

  “Ukrainian soldiers echo Zelenskyy in saying that giving up territory to Russia is not an option.”

President Trump suggests that a fair land swap could be the most viable solution to end the bloodshed, emphasizing the necessity of U.S. involvement in any agreement.

Russian Military Activities: Fox's Alexander Yhav reported that the Russian Defense Ministry announced the capture of two additional towns in eastern Ukraine, escalating tensions in the region.

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Political Developments and Accusations

Trump Accuses Adam Schiff: In a recent post on Truth Social, President Trump accused Adam Schiff of approving a plan to leak classified information aimed at damaging his reputation. This allegation stems from claims made by a Democratic whistleblower and has led to increasing calls from Republicans for Schiff's resignation.

• Dave Anthony (00:36) noted:

  “Another Trump Truth Social post was also related to Russia this morning. He wrote there is irrefutable proof that Adam Schiff approved a plan to leak classified information to damage Donald Trump.”

Background on Adam Schiff: Adam Schiff, now a California senator, previously served as the ranking member and chairman of the House Intelligence Committee during Trump's first term. He was instrumental in investigating allegations of Trump's collusion with Russia during the 2016 election. Schiff's office has countersaid these allegations, labeling them as “not reliable, not credible and unsubstantiated” and attributes them to a disgruntled former staffer.

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Law Enforcement Actions

Crackdown on Gang Activity: Fox's Ryan Schmail in New York reported that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has apprehended three suspected members of the MS-13 gang. These individuals were found to be residing in the U.S. illegally and are wanted for attempted murder and assault charges.

• Dave Anthony (01:18) shared:

  “Immigration and Customs enforcement has taken three suspected MS.13 gang members into custody, saying they're in the US illegally and wanted for attempted murder and assault.”

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National Security in Washington D.C.

Deployment of National Guard: Under President Trump's directive, the National Guard has been deployed to Washington D.C. to address rising concerns over crime and homelessness. The White House Press Secretary, Caroline Levitt, stated that this increased military presence is expected to last for approximately one month.

• Caroline Levitt (01:30) explained:

  “This ramped up presence should last for about a month.”

Federalization of D.C. Police: In addition to the National Guard, federal agents have been placed on the streets. Despite these measures, city leaders are resisting federal intervention, pointing out that violent crime rates have reached a 30-year low in 2024.

• Dave Anthony (01:48) reported:

  “After President Trump also federalized D.C. police, city leaders push back on them, saying D.C. is out of control, citing numbers that violent crime is at a 30 year low in 2024.”

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Domestic Incidents and Crime

Fort Stewart Shooting Incident: A U.S. Army Sergeant, Cornelius Radford, remains in custody following a shooting spree at Fort Stewart in Georgia a week prior. Radford, aged 28, is accused of injuring five members of his unit, including a romantic partner, using a personal handgun. He faces six counts, including attempted murder, aggravated assault, and domestic violence.

• Caroline Levitt (03:08) reported:

  “28 year old Sergeant Cornelius Radford is accused of wounding five members of his unit with a personal handgun, one of whom was reportedly his romantic partner.”

Radford made his first court appearance on Tuesday and continues to be held in pretrial confinement as military proceedings advance.

Target Shooting and Capital Murder Charges: Ethan Neinicker faces capital murder charges related to a tragic shooting outside a Target store on Monday, which resulted in the deaths of three individuals: a man, his four-year-old granddaughter, and a Target employee.

• Dave Anthony (03:44) stated:

  “Ethan Neinicker is facing capital murder charges accused in Monday's shooting outside a Target store that left three people dead, a man and his four year old granddaughter and a Target employee.”

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Weather Updates

Tropical Storm Erin: Fox Meteorologist Adam Clarke provided an update on Tropical Storm Erin, which is gradually approaching the United States. Clarke anticipates that Erin will intensify over the coming days, likely becoming the first major hurricane of the season with winds reaching up to 115 miles per hour.

• Adam Clarke (04:02) forecasted:

  “It's going to be our first major hurricane of the season. Now if we kind of drill in on it, ultimately 115 miles an hour, that's getting up to a major hurricane.”

While current models suggest a northward trajectory away from the U.S. after the storm strengthens, Clarke cautions that it's still too early to make definitive predictions.

Alaskan Flooding Concerns: In Alaska, significant flooding issues persist as water from rain and snowmelt flows from the Mendenhall Glacier basin near Juneau. This has become an annual challenge since 2011, exacerbated by the melting of a smaller nearby glacier. Temporary barriers aim to protect nearly 300 homes in the flood zone, following last year's cresting of the Mendenhall River at 16 feet—exceeding the previous record by one foot.

• Chris Foster (04:25) reported:

  “Water builds up, forces its way under or around the ice created dam into Mendenhall Lake, then down the Mendenhall River. Temporary barriers are set up with the hope of protecting homes in the flood zone.”

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Economic Highlights

Stock Market Performance: Stock futures are trending upwards following record-breaking closures of the Nasdaq and the S&P 500. This positive movement reflects investor optimism and market resilience.

• Dave Anthony (04:57) stated:

  “Stock futures are rising the day after the Nasdaq and The S&P 500 closed at record highs.”

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Community and Personal Updates

Podcast Promotion: Host Kennedy promoted his personal podcast, Kennedy Saves the World, urging listeners to download and tune in at foxnewspodcast.com or their preferred podcast platforms.

• Kennedy (05:07) encouraged:

  “Make sure to check out my podcast, kennedy Saves the world. It is five days a week, every week. Download and listen at foxnewspodcast.com or wherever you listen to your favorite podcast.”

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This comprehensive update from Fox News provides listeners with essential information across various sectors, ensuring they remain informed about both national and international events shaping the current landscape.

Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

They are great people who want to see a deal done. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News. That's what President Trump just posted about European leaders who he'll soon have a virtual meeting with two days before his summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska trying to stop the war in Ukraine. The president will also talk to Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who will not be part of Friday's Trump Putin sit down. But they cannot agree on anything about Ukraine without us.

[Kennedy]

Ukrainian soldiers echo Zelenskyy in saying that giving up territory to Russia is not an President Trump feels a fair land swap is the most plausible path to ending bloodshed.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Alexander Yhav, Russia's Defense Ministry, said the day they had taken over two more towns in eastern Ukraine. Another Trump Truth Social post was also related to Russia this morning. He wrote there is irrefutable proof that Adam Schiff approved a plan to leak classified information to damage Donald Trump. Well, that came from a Democratic whistleblower and it's prompted other Republicans to call for Schiff's resignation.

[Adam Schiff]

The now California senator was the ranking member and chairman of the House Intelligence Committee during President Trump's first term in office office and pushed the investigation into allegations of President Trump colluding with Russia to influence the 2016 election. Schiff's office responding by saying the allegations are not reliable, not credible and unsubstantiated from a disgruntled former staffer.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Ryan Schmail's in New York, Immigration and Customs enforcement has taken three suspected MS.13 gang members into custody, saying they're in the US illegally and wanted for attempted murder and assault. Now to Washington, where Fox's Lucas Tomlinson.

[Caroline Levitt]

Reports the National Guard has arrived in the nation's capital under President Trump's orders to fight crime and reduce homelessness. White House press Secretary Caroline Levitt says this ramped up presence should last for about a month.

[Kennedy]

Within these 30 days, our entire focus is making sure that this is the most efficient operation possible.

[Dave Anthony]

There are also federal agents on the streets. After President Trump also federalized D.C. police, city leaders push back on them, saying D.C. is out of control, citing numbers that violent crime is at a 30 year low in 2024. America's listening to Fox News.

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[Dave Anthony]

A U.S. army sergeant remains in custody at Fort Stewart in Georgia and is now charged for a shooting rampage at the base a week ago.

[Caroline Levitt]

28 year old Sergeant Cornelius Radford is accused of wounding five members of his unit with a personal handgun, one of whom was reportedly his romantic partner. He faces six counts of attempted murder, aggravated assault and a domestic violence charge. The charges issued as Radford made his first appearance Tuesday in a military courtroom at Fort Stewart, the attack happening August 6th. All of the victims survived. Radford remains in pretrial confinement as military proceedings continue. Ted Lindner, Fox News In Austin, Texas.

[Dave Anthony]

Ethan Neinicker is facing capital murder charges accused in Monday's shooting outside a Target store that left three people dead, a man and his four year old granddaughter and a Target employee. Tropical Storm Erin keeps slowly moving our way, fox meteorologist Adam Clarke Lot says in a few days it's going to.

[Adam Clarke]

Be our first hurricane of the season. It's going to be our first major hurricane of the season. Now if we kind of drill in on it, ultimately 115 miles an hour, that's getting up to a major hurricane. The entire cone is running north of the Caribbean islands.

[Dave Anthony]

That's the forecast heading into the weekend. Many models have Aaron moving north away from the US after that, but it is still too early to know for sure. In Alaska, there's a flooding problem.

[Chris Foster]

In the Capitol, they're evacuation zones as water from rain and snowmelt flows from a basin dammed by the Mendenhall Glacier about 12 miles from Juneau. It's become an annual concern since 2011 and the disappearance of a smaller glacier near there. The water builds up, forces its way under or around the ice created dam into Mendenhall Lake, then down the Mendenhall River. Temporary barriers are set up with the hope of protecting homes in the flood zone. Nearly 300 homes were damaged last year when the river crested at nearly 16ft, a foot higher than the record set the year before. CHRIS Foster, FOX NEWS on Wall street.

[Dave Anthony]

Stock futures are rising the day after the Nasdaq and The S&P 500 closed at record highs. I'm Dave Anthony. This is FOX NEWS from the FOX News Podcasts Network.

[Kennedy]

Hey there, it's me, Kennedy. Make sure to check out my podcast, kennedy Saves the world. It is five days a week, every week. Download and listen at foxnewspodcast.com or wherever you listen to your favorite podcast.