Fox News Hourly Update — 8AM ET 08/30/2025

Episode Overview
This episode of Fox News Hourly Update delivers concise coverage of the top national and world news stories for the morning of August 30, 2025. Highlights include a major court ruling against President Trump’s tariffs, updates on immigration policy and Labor Day travel, reactions to a mass shooting in Minneapolis, U.S. military support for Ukraine, and the latest international developments involving Russia and Israel.

Key News Segments & Insights

1. Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs

[00:02–00:52]

• Ruling: The federal appeals court in Washington voted 7–4 to deem President Trump’s tariffs unconstitutional; the decision is on hold until October 14, providing time for a Supreme Court appeal.
• Implications: The invalidation would impact U.S. economic policy unless overturned. Current trade deals with the EU, Japan, the Philippines, and the UK remain unaffected since those nations agreed to tariffs via separate agreements.
• Trump’s Reaction: On Truth Social, President Trump criticized the decision, stating its potential to "literally destroy the United States of America" and defended tariffs as essential to support American workers and companies.
  • Quote:
    • "If allowed to stand, this decision would literally destroy the United States of America. At the start of this Labor Day weekend, we should all remember that tariffs are the best tool to help our workers and support companies that produce great Made in America products."
      — President Trump (paraphrased by Madeleine Rivera at [00:13])

2. Immigration Enforcement Halted

[00:52–01:14]

• Block on Deportations: A D.C. federal judge temporarily suspended the administration's policy of expedited deportations for undocumented migrants detained within the U.S., siding with immigrant rights groups.
  • The Department of Homeland Security argued the ruling "ignores President Trump's legal authority."
• Legal Context: The court order grants a pause for ongoing legal challenges regarding immigration policy.

3. Labor Day Weekend Travel Update

[01:14–01:46]

• Travel Costs Down:
  • Domestic flights, hotels, and car rental prices are lower than last year.
  • Gas prices are at a four-year low ($3.19 average per gallon, with some regions below $3.00).
  • Quote:
    • "Gas prices are the lowest they've been in four years, down by 12 cents compared to last year. $3.15. And some parts of the country will be filling up for less than $3 a gallon."
      — Channel Painter ([01:14])
• Airport Changes:
  • TSA expects to screen 17.4 million travelers during the holiday.
  • New policies: travelers no longer required to remove shoes; some airports introduce "family lanes" for efficiency.

4. Gun Control Debate Reignited After Minneapolis Church Shooting

[03:10–03:47]

• Incident: Mass shooting at a Minneapolis church resulted in 2 children dead and 18 injured.
• Political Response:
  • Governor Tim Walz considers a special legislative session on gun control in September.
  • Quote:
    • "It's time to take serious action at the state Capitol to address gun violence."
      — Governor Tim Walz (posted on X, paraphrased by Carmen Roberts at [03:18])

5. U.S. Approves Military Aid to Ukraine Amid Russia Tensions

[03:47–04:31]

• New Arms Deal: The Trump administration approves $825 million in military equipment sales to Ukraine, with funding support from U.S. allies.
• International Diplomacy:
  • French President Macron reminds Russian President Putin of a looming deadline for peace talks with Ukraine, set by President Trump.
  • Quote:
    • "If that's not met by Monday, the deadline that has been set by President Trump, I believe that once again it will mean that President Putin has played President Trump."
      — Stephen Miller, Trump’s Deputy Chief of Staff ([04:13])
  • Miller emphasizes Trump’s efforts for peace:
    • "No president in US History has done more to advance the cause of peace than President Trump."
      — Stephen Miller ([04:23])

6. Russia-Ukraine Conflict & UK-Israel Arms Fair Update

[04:31–05:07]

• Escalation: Russia launched new attacks on Ukraine’s southern and central regions; Ukraine retaliated by hitting Russian oil refineries.
• UK Bans Israeli Government at Arms Fair: Britain bars Israeli government from its largest arms exhibition amid Gaza humanitarian concerns; Israeli defense contractors can still attend. The Israeli ministry opts to withdraw entirely from the exhibition.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump’s strong words on tariffs:
  "This decision would literally destroy the United States of America."
  — relayed by Madeleine Rivera ([00:13])
• Governor Walz on gun violence:
  "It's time to take serious action at the state Capitol to address gun violence."
  — paraphrased ([03:18])
• Stephen Miller on U.S. peace efforts:
  "No president in US History has done more to advance the cause of peace than President Trump."
  — ([04:23])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Trump tariffs ruling: [00:02–00:52]
• Immigrant deportation block: [00:52–01:14]
• Labor Day travel tips: [01:14–01:46]
• Mass shooting & gun control: [03:10–03:47]
• Ukraine military support & diplomacy: [03:47–04:31]
• Russia-Ukraine conflict; Israel arms fair: [04:31–05:07]

Tone:
The episode delivers news in the brisk, matter-of-fact style typical of Fox News Radio, with direct quotations from political figures and government officials. Stories focus on legal, political, and international developments with a clear, urgent presentation.