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Fox News Hourly Update — 8AM ET 08/31/2025 Newscast

Date: August 31, 2025
Host: Jack Callahan (FOX News Podcasts)
Duration: ~5 minutes

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of major national and international news, focusing on the aftermath of a mass shooting at a Minneapolis church, recent legal setbacks for President Trump’s economic and immigration agendas, the anniversary of Princess Diana’s passing, and new executive efforts regarding election security measures. The tone is urgent and informative, covering recent developments and their implications.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Minneapolis Church Mass Shooting: Community Resilience and Loss

[00:02–00:32]
- First mass held at Annunciation Catholic Church following Wednesday’s deadly shooting at the school next door.
- 20 people were shot; two children died; the 23-year-old shooter took their own life.
- Community united in grief and support; no date yet for surviving students' return.
“Filling the pews where youngsters hid from bullets.”
—Jack Callahan, [00:02]

“A Minnesota community sharing a moment of solidarity just days after a deadly attack... Both children died from their injuries.”
—Fox News Reporter, [00:13]

2. President Trump’s Tariff Plan Blocked by Federal Court

[00:32–01:24]
- President Trump criticized a federal appeals court ruling that a key tariff initiative is illegal.
- Trump vows to appeal to the Supreme Court; stresses importance of tariffs for the country.
- Court states Congress, not the president, holds power to implement tariffs under the Constitution.
“All tariffs are still in effect today. A highly partisan appeals court incorrectly said that our tariffs should be removed... If these tariffs ever went away, it would be a total disaster for the country.”
—President Trump, quoted by Lucas Tomlinson, [00:49]

“The court ruled President Trump does not have the authority to use the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers act, which does not mention tariffs.”
—Lucas Tomlinson, [01:10]

3. Reflecting on the 28th Anniversary of Princess Diana's Death

[01:24–01:59]
- 28 years since Princess Diana’s fatal car crash in Paris.
- She was 36; also killed was Dodi Al Fayed; driver was found to be intoxicated.
“She was only 36 years old when she and her then boyfriend, Dodi Al Fayed, were killed...”
—Jack Callahan, [01:27]

4. President Trump to Issue Voter ID Executive Order

[03:11–04:01]
- Upcoming executive order will mandate voter identification for every vote; exceptions only for severely ill and deployed military.
- Trump further emphasizes ending mail-in voting, citing concerns about the electoral system.
- Questions remain regarding federal authority, as elections are state-administered.
“Voter ID must be part of every single vote. No exceptions... No mail in voting, except for those that are very ill in the faraway military.”
—President Trump, quoted by Deborah Valentine, [03:23]

“It’s unclear whether the president has the constitutional power to enact such a measure.”
—Deborah Valentine, [03:49]

5. Court Blocks Fast-Track Deportations Expansion

[04:01–04:55]
- Federal judge (Cobb) in Washington stops the expansion of expedited deportation procedures.
- Judge rebukes the argument that illegal entrants have no due process rights, warning everyone would be at risk if that were true.
- DHS claims prior administration worsened the border situation but insists current actions are legal.
“In defending this skimpy process, the government makes a truly startling argument—that those who enter the country illegally are entitled to no process under the Fifth Amendment, but instead must accept whatever grace Congress affords them. Were that right, not only noncitizens, but everyone would be at risk.”
—Judge Cobb, quoted by Madeleine Rivera, [04:16]

“The judge ignores the president’s clear authorities, adding, the previous administration facilitated an invasion... DHS is exercising its full authority under federal law.”
—DHS Spokesman, quoted by Madeleine Rivera, [04:47]

6. Immigration Crackdown in Sanctuary Cities

[04:55–05:07]
- White House acting more aggressively on illegal immigration in sanctuary cities, citing national security.
“White House says it’s ramping up its illegal immigration crackdown in sanctuary cities, calling it a national security concern.”
—Jack Callahan, [04:55]

Notable Quotes

“All tariffs are still in effect today. A highly partisan appeals court incorrectly said that our tariffs should be removed, but they know the United States of America will win in the end.”
—President Trump, via Lucas Tomlinson, [00:52]
“Voter ID must be part of every single vote. No exceptions... No mail in voting, except for those that are very ill in the faraway military.”
—President Trump, via Deborah Valentine, [03:23]
“Were that right, not only noncitizens, but everyone would be at risk.”
—Judge Cobb, via Madeleine Rivera, [04:31]

Timestamps for Major Segments

| Timestamp | Segment Description | |------------|---------------------------------------------------| | 00:02 | Minneapolis church shooting aftermath | | 00:32 | President Trump tariff court battle | | 01:24 | Princess Diana remembrance | | 03:11 | Trump’s voter ID executive order | | 04:01 | Federal court blocks fast-track deportation | | 04:55 | Immigration crackdown in sanctuary cities |

Overall Tone and Style

The episode is brisk and tightly edited, alternating between somber updates (church shooting, Diana’s anniversary) and direct political reporting (Trump’s legal challenges, voter ID, immigration). The reporting employs a fact-forward style with frequent direct quotes, matching the urgency and gravity of current news cycles.

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[00:02]
Jack Callahan
Filling the pews where youngsters hid from bullets. I'm Jack Callahan, Fox News. Mass resumed last night at the Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis following Wednesday's deadly mass shooting there.
[00:13]
Fox News Reporter
A Minnesota community sharing a moment of solidarity just days after a deadly attack. The Annunciation Catholic Church in southwest Minneapolis held its first mass last night since 20 people were shot on Wednesday at the Catholic school next door. The 23 year old shooter took their own life. Two of the victims blocked. Both children died from their injuries.
[00:33]
Jack Callahan
Fox has gently painted no date set yet for when surviving students will return to formally begin their school year. President Trump blasting a ruling by a federal court that a pillar of his economic agenda is illegal, planning to take the tariff issue to the U.S. supreme Court. As Fox's Lucas Tomlinson reports from the.
[00:50]
Lucas Tomlinson
White House, the U.S. court of Appeals here in Washington delivered a blow to the president's tariff plan. President Trump responding on true social quote unquote. All tariffs are still in effect today. A highly partisan appeals court incorrectly said that our tariffs should be removed, but they know the United States of America will win in the end. If these tariffs ever went away, it would be a total disaster for the country, the court ruled. President Trump does not have the authority to use the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers act, which does not mention tariffs. Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution gives Congress the power to tax and collect duties.
[01:25]
Jack Callahan
The court says the tariffs can stay in Place until October 14, giving the administration time to file its appeal. Today marks 28 years since the death of Princess Diana, the Princess of Wales, who died in a car wreck August 31, 1997. She was only 36 years old when she and her then boyfriend, Dodi Al Fayed were killed when their limousine crashed inside a tunnel in Paris. Investigations later revealed the limo driver who also died in the crash was intoxicated at the time of the accident. America is listening to Fox News.
[01:59]
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[03:11]
Jack Callahan
President Trump plans to issue an executive order on voter identification this week. Fox's Deborah Valentine reports.
[03:18]
Deborah Valentine
President Trump's executive order will require voter identification from every voter on his truth social platform. The president wrote voter ID must be part of every single vote. No exceptions. He also added, no mail in voting, except for those that are very ill in the faraway military. The president has long questioned the validity of the US Electoral system. In August, President Trump pledged to issue an executive order to end the use of mail in ballots and voting machines ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. However, federal elections are administered at the state level, and it's unclear whether the president has the constitutional power to enact such a measure. Deborah Valentine, Fox News Another key piece.
[04:02]
Jack Callahan
Of the president's agenda also facing a setback in court, federal judge in Washington blocking efforts to expand fast track deportations. As Fox's Madeleine Rivera reports, Cobb, a.
[04:13]
Madeleine Rivera
Biden appointee, says in defending this skimpy process, the government makes a truly startling argument that those who enter the country illegally are entitled to no process under the Fifth Amendment, but instead must accept whatever grace Congress affords them. Were that right, not only noncitizens, but everyone would be at risk. Cob also argues the government risks removing people who have been here for more than two years. But a spokesman for the Department of Homeland Security says in part, the judge ignores the president's clear authorities, adding, the previous administration facilitated an invasion of our country. At the southern border, DHS is exercising its full authority under federal law by placing illegal aliens who have been here for less than two years into expedited removal.
[04:55]
Jack Callahan
White House says it's ramping up its illegal immigration crackdown in sanctuary cities, calling it a national security concern. I'm Jack Callaghan, and this is FOX News.
[05:07]
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