Fox News Hourly Update – 8AM ET 09/01/2025 Newscast

Date: September 1, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Main Theme:
A rapid-fire briefing on urgent national and international news, including immigration rulings, disaster aftermaths, political disputes over crime and federal intervention, Labor Day celebrations, mass shootings, papal reflections, and a notable lottery event.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Immigration Ruling and Unaccompanied Minors

• Children from Guatemala: Unaccompanied minors in the U.S. faced deportation until a federal judge halted removals (00:02).
  • Context: Deportation flights were grounded in Texas due to a lawsuit arguing the deportations could endanger children.
  • Quote: “They can't go back home, but do they want to?” – Dave Anthony (00:02)
• White House Reaction:
  • Stephen Miller (White House Deputy Chief of Staff) Response: Condemned the ruling.
  • Quote: “The Biden judge effectively kidnapping these migrant children and refusing to let them return to their parents in their home country.” – Stephen Miller (via Todd Pyro) (00:32)
  • The judge’s order blocks DHS from deporting the children while litigation continues (00:39).

2. Earthquake in Afghanistan

• Disaster Update:
  • Major earthquake struck near Jalalabad.
  • At least 800 dead, over 2,000 injured (00:43).
  • Locals, “some by hand,” dig through rubble in rescue efforts.

3. Crime and Federal Troop Deployment Debate

• D.C. Update and Trump’s Actions:
  • Trump claims near-zero crime in D.C. post National Guard deployment (00:52).
  • On Truth Social, credits Mayor Muriel Bowser’s cooperation; contrasts with Democratic governors.
  • Considers sending troops to Chicago, citing “crime is out of control.”
• Illinois Response:
  • Gov. JB Pritzker calls potential deployment “an invasion,” notes lack of consultation (01:13).
  • Quote: “They ought to let us know when they're coming, where they're coming, if it's ICE or if it's ATF or whoever it is.” – JB Pritzker (01:22)
  • Pritzker asserts federal law does not permit troop deployment in U.S. cities, vows legal action (01:28).

4. Labor Day Celebrations

• Nationwide Observance:
  • Most are off work or school for Labor Day (01:35).
  • Labor Secretary Lori Chavez Darimer: Participates in Erie, PA parade to honor workers (01:41).
  • Quote: “I'm here in Erie, Pennsylvania. I'm going to be in the Labor Day parade to honor the American workers of today…” – Lori Chavez Darimer (01:45)

5. Minneapolis Mass Shooting & Papal Response

• Aftermath:
  • Annunciation Church and school in Minneapolis held first Mass since deadly shooting (02:31).
  • Gunman killed two children, wounded many, then himself; FBI considers it a hate crime and domestic terrorism.
• Papal Reflection:
  • Pope Leo: Acknowledged the Minnesota shooting during Vatican address (03:01).
  • Quote: “Our prayers for the victims of the tragic shooting. During a school Mass in the American state of Minnesota, an 8-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl were killed…” – Pope Leo (03:07)
  • Plea: “Let us plead God to stop the pandemic of arms large and small which infects our world.” – Pope Leo (03:21)
  • Courted further attention by calling for “an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine,” decrying the “voice of weapons” (03:29).

6. Child Shooting in Houston

• Tragic Event:
  • 11-year-old boy killed while playing “ding dong ditch” (03:45).
  • Witnesses report shooter fired after children rang doorbell and ran (04:05).
  • No suspect identified or arrested yet (04:14).

7. National Lottery News

• Powerball:
  • No Wall Street trading due to the holiday.
  • Powerball drawing stands at $1.1 billion—the 11th largest in history (04:16).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Court Ruling Over Deportation:

  • "The Biden judge effectively kidnapping these migrant children and refusing to let them return to their parents in their home country."
    — Stephen Miller (via Todd Pyro), [00:32]

• On Federal Troops and City Consultation:

  • “They ought to let us know when they're coming, where they're coming, if it's ICE or if it's ATF or whoever it is.”
    — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, [01:22]

• On Labor Day:

  • “I'm here in Erie, Pennsylvania. I'm going to be in the Labor Day parade to honor the American workers of today...”
    — Lori Chavez Darimer, [01:45]

• On School Shooting Tragedy:

  • “Our prayers for the victims of the tragic shooting. During a school Mass in the American state of Minnesota, an 8-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl were killed…”
    — Pope Leo, [03:07]
  • “Let us plead God to stop the pandemic of arms large and small which infects our world.”
    — Pope Leo, [03:21]

Timestamps of Important Segments

• Immigration court ruling & White House reaction: 00:02–00:39
• Afghanistan earthquake update: 00:43–00:52
• Crime and federal deployment debate (D.C., Chicago): 00:52–01:35
• Labor Day celebrations: 01:35–01:55
• Minneapolis shooting & papal address: 02:31–03:29
• Houston shooting: 03:45–04:14
• Lottery news: 04:16

Summary Flow

This newscast provides a brisk update on a range of pressing topics, balancing urgent domestic concerns (immigration, shootings, labor, political power struggles) with serious international events (Afghan earthquake, Vatican address). The reporting alternates between procedural updates and emotional resonance, particularly regarding tragedies affecting children. The tone remains brisk, serious, and focused on immediate facts, consistent with FOX’s hard-news format.