Fox News Hourly Update: 8AM ET 08/14/2025

Release Date: August 14, 2025
Host: Dave Anthony
Produced by: FOX News Podcasts

1. Washington D.C. Crime Crackdown

The episode opens with a report on the intensified federal crackdown on crime in Washington D.C., following an incident involving a protester and a federal agent.

• Incident Overview:

  • Dave Anthony reports, “[00:02] Throw a sandwich, get thrown in jail. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News.”
  • A protester threw a sandwich at a federal agent, resulting in felony assault charges.

• Law Enforcement Response:

  • Jeanine Piper, U.S. Attorney for D.C., emphasizes the administration’s support for law enforcement: “[00:14] He thought it was funny. Well, he doesn't think it's funny today because we charged him with a felony assault on a police officer. And we're gonna back the police to the hilt.”
  • Deployment details include over eight National Guard troops and 500 federal agents currently in the District.

• Ongoing Operations:

  • Mark Meredith of Fox News adds, “[00:27]...At least 100 arrests already made this week. And the Trump administration expected to deploy more resources throughout the District by this weekend.”
  • The administration faces questions regarding the duration of this federalization. President Trump maintains that federalizing the D.C. police department was long overdue and aims to extend the emergency measures, although such extension would require Congress's approval beyond 30 days.

2. International Affairs: Ukraine, Russia, and the Trump-Putin Summit

The discussion shifts to international relations, focusing on the ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia and President Trump's efforts to mediate.

• Prisoner Swap and Summit Plans:

  • Dave Anthony notes a recent prisoner swap between Ukraine and Russia preceding the planned Trump-Putin summit in Alaska.
  • President Trump is advocating for a second high-stakes meeting, potentially involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

• Prospects for Peace:

  • Friedrich Mears highlights the possibility of a peace deal during a potential second summit: “[01:17] It is at that potential second meeting where any peace deal could be reached.”
  • President Trump expresses optimism: “[01:21] Donald Trump: Be gained in the first. It's going to be a very important meeting, but it's setting the table for the second meeting.”

• Support for Ukraine:

  • Jared Halpern from the White House reports, “[01:30]...Zelensky's in London now and says Ukraine's been given another billion and a half dollars worth of new American weapons bought and provided by European allies.”

3. Domestic Crime and Legal Updates

The podcast covers several significant domestic crime stories, highlighting ongoing investigations and legal proceedings.

• Conviction of Nicholas Rossi:

  • A man accused of faking his death to evade trial has been convicted of rape in Utah. Dave Anthony mentions, “[01:39] A man accused of faking his own death posting an obituary online has been convicted of rape in Utah.”

• Powerball Winner Arrested:

  • Sue Guzman reports on the arrest of James Farthing, the largest Kentucky Powerball jackpot winner: “[03:15]...50-year-old James Farthing captured on police body cam video… charged with battery on a law enforcement officer resisting an officer in parole violation.”

• Manhunt for Kentucky Gunman:

  • A fatal shooting in Louisville has led to a manhunt: “[03:10] The manhunt continues in Kentucky for the gunman who murdered a mom yesterday.”

• Standoff in Virginia:

  • An incident involving three sheriff's deputies in Pennsylvania County, Virginia, is detailed, where deputies were injured by shrapnel during a warrant service, leading to a standoff before the suspect was arrested.

4. Economic Update

The episode provides insights into the current economic landscape, focusing on inflation and stock market trends.

• Inflation and Wholesale Prices:

  • Dave Anthony previews an upcoming economic update: “[04:40] Gauging inflation, wholesale prices this time. They're expected to have risen last month from June and the annual rate of price increase might have gone up as well.”
  • Contrarily, consumer prices did not follow this upward trend.

• Stock Market Performance:

  • A positive report on Wall Street is shared: “[04:40]...In a better than expected report Tuesday on Wall street, stock futures are slightly the day after another big gain for the Dow and record high closings for the NASDAQ and the S&P 500.”

5. Additional News Briefs

• Nicholas Rossi’s Conviction:

  • Prosecutors detail that Rossi left the country to avoid trial and was subsequently arrested in Scotland before being convicted in Utah.

• James Farthing’s Arrest:

  • Footage shows Farthing being tased after an alleged altercation with a police officer: “[04:21] James Farthing: Who else? The female tased the porn? No, we're on the ground there. He kicked me in the face. He's going.”

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update provides a comprehensive overview of significant local and international events, emphasizing the Trump administration's law enforcement initiatives in Washington D.C., ongoing efforts to mediate peace between Ukraine and Russia, notable domestic crime cases, and current economic indicators. For continuous updates, listeners are encouraged to follow the podcast five days a week on Fox News Podcasts or via their preferred podcast platforms.