Fox News Hourly Update – 8AM ET 08/28/2025 Newscast

Host: Therese Crowley
Date: August 28, 2025
Main Theme:
A concise news summary covering a tragic church shooting in Minnesota, CDC leadership turmoil, updated Covid vaccine policies, and crime trends in Chicago and Washington, D.C.

1. Minnesota Church Shooting ([00:02]–[01:07])

• Incident Summary:
  • A mass shooting took place at Annunciation Catholic Church, Minnesota.
  • Casualties: Two children killed, 14 wounded, and three elderly parishioners shot.
• Shooter’s Background:
  • The shooter was identified as Robin Westman (born Robert Westman; name changed in 2020 to reflect female gender identity at age 17).
  • Left behind writings and YouTube videos, including a manifesto that authorities acknowledge.
  • “This deeply sick murderer scrawled the words ‘for the children’ and ‘where is your God’ and ‘kill Donald Trump’ on a rifle magazine. This level of violence is unthinkable.” (DHS, [00:48])
• Investigation Details:
  • Shooter used three legally purchased guns: rifle, shotgun, pistol.
  • Died by suicide at the scene.
• FBI Involvement:
  • Incident is being investigated as an act of domestic terror and hate crime against Catholics.
  • Noted increase: Over 400 hostile acts against Catholic churches reported this year.

2. Chicago Crime Trends and Federal Response ([01:07]–[01:50])

• President Trump’s Federal Crime Enforcement:
  • Spotlights Chicago for potential federal intervention.
• Local Perspective:
  • Chicago’s mayor resists National Guard support, citing a 31% drop in murders ([01:21]).
• Notable Quotes:
  • “The positive trends that we are experiencing right now is because we’re doing the things that work.” – Will Kane ([01:28])
  • “Talk to the people who are the numbers to find out what's really going on.” – Shanette Ringgold, mother who lost two sons to gun violence ([01:33])
• Federal Logistics:
  • DHS may utilize Great Lakes Naval Station to house federal personnel ([01:45]).

3. CDC Leadership Shakeup and Vaccine Policy Changes ([02:32]–[04:10])

• CDC Director’s Abrupt Departure:
  • Susan Minarez, handpicked by Health Secretary RFK Jr., ousted after one month over vaccine policy disputes.
  • The departure follows President Kennedy's decision to drop federal recommendations for Covid vaccines for healthy children.
  • Statement Dispute:
    • HHS posted Susan Minarez “is no longer director... We thank her for her dedicated service...” ([02:47])
    • Attorneys for Minarez counter: “She has neither resigned nor received notification…When CDC Director Susan Minarez refused to rubber stamp unscientific, reckless directives and fired dedicated health experts, she chose protecting the public over serving a political agenda.” ([03:00])
  • Four senior CDC leaders, including the chief medical officer, resign alongside Minarez.
• Covid Vaccine Policy Update:
  • RFK Jr. announces federal approval only for updated shots (Pfizer, Moderna, Novavax) for seniors and high-risk individuals.
  • Emergency authorization rescinded.
  • Quote:
    • “A new framework for Covid vaccines meets a demand of science, safety and common sense.” – Jared Halpern ([03:37])
  • Coverage: Not clear if all insurance plans will cover costs; most Americans must consult a health professional for vaccination ([03:55]).

4. Crime and Law Enforcement in Washington, D.C. ([04:10]–[04:19])

• Dramatic Decline in Carjackings:
  • D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser credits President Trump’s “surge in federal law enforcement” for an 87% drop in carjackings.
  • Relationship between federal and local law enforcement highlighted as productive.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• On the Minnesota Shooting: “Investigators examining the writings and YouTube videos left behind by the 23 year old shooter who killed himself...” – Therese Crowley ([00:10])
• On Chicago Crime Trends: “The positive trends that we are experiencing right now is because we're doing the things that work.” – Will Kane ([01:28])
• On CDC Turmoil: “She has neither resigned nor received notification from the White House that she has been fired...When CDC Director Susan Minarez refused to rubber stamp unscientific, reckless directives...she chose protecting the public over serving a political agenda.” – Attorneys for Dr. Minarez ([02:57])
• On Covid Vaccines: “A new framework for Covid vaccines meets a demand of science, safety and common sense.” – RFK Jr. via Jared Halpern ([03:37])

Structure and Tone

• The episode presents urgent news updates in a direct, matter-of-fact journalistic style, balancing headlines with key background context and notable on-the-record sources.
• Content is fast-paced and focused on major political, law enforcement, and public health developments, with minimal commentary and no opinion segments.

Summary Table of Contents

| Segment | Timestamp | |-------------------------------------------------|--------------| | Minnesota Catholic Church Shooting | 00:02–01:07 | | Chicago Crime and Federal Involvement | 01:07–01:50 | | CDC Leadership Crisis and Vaccine Policy Change | 02:32–04:10 | | Crime Drop in Washington, D.C. | 04:10–04:19 |

If you missed the episode, this summary highlights the key events, developments, and statements shaping the top U.S. news stories as reported at 8AM ET, August 28th, 2025.