Fox News Hourly Update — 8AM ET 09/04/2025 Newscast
Host: Dave Anthony
Date: September 4, 2025
Episode Overview
This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update delivers concise coverage of major world events and U.S. policy moves. Topics addressed include the ongoing efforts to end the Ukraine war, unfolding disasters in Afghanistan and Portugal, a Florida move to end childhood vaccine mandates, a Senate hearing on vaccine policy, the Trump administration’s tariff fight at the Supreme Court, and new Texas legislation on abortion pills. Other quick updates include financial news and record lottery headlines.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. Diplomacy and the Ukraine War
- Status of Conflict: President Trump is scheduled for further talks with Volodymyr Zelensky amid Ukraine’s coalition-building in France regarding post-war security guarantees.
- Dave Anthony (00:02): “President Trump will soon talk again with Volodymyr Zelensky. Some reports say this hour as Ukraine's leaders in France to meet with European allies...”
- Russian Stance: Russian President Putin signals willingness for further negotiation if Zelensky visits Moscow, but with tough peace terms favoring Russia (full Donbas control, frozen lines in Kherson/Zaporizhzhia, U.S. recognition of Russia’s sovereignty over captured areas).
- Trey Gowdy (00:27): “Putin claims he's ready to meet with Ukraine's president saying, quote, if Zelensky is ready for a meeting, let him come to Moscow...”
- Memorable quote:
“What a mess. What a bloody mess it's going to get. It's going to get done one way or the other.”
— Trey Gowdy (00:17)
2. Global Tragedies
- Afghanistan Earthquake: Over 2,200 confirmed dead after a major earthquake; ongoing recovery efforts.
- Dave Anthony (00:48): “They found a lot more bodies in the earthquake rubble in Afghanistan, bringing the number of deaths from Sunday's quake to just over 2,200.”
- Portugal Tram Disaster: Seventeen killed in Lisbon as a major tourist streetcar derails and crashes down a steep hill.
- Trey Gowdy (01:03): “When it came around the corner, it crashed into the building.”
- Dave Anthony (01:07): “People at the bottom are very lucky ... I have seen videos online of them escaping ... What caused the crash? Still being investigated.”
3. Vaccine Policy: Florida and National Debate
- Florida’s Move Against Vaccine Mandates: Florida is poised to become the first state to eliminate all childhood vaccine requirements.
- Dave Anthony (01:13): “There's a move in Florida to become the first state to end all childhood vaccine mandates. Some Democrats call it dangerous. Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo says the requirements are immoral.”
- Trey Gowdy (01:23):
“You don't want to put whatever vaccines in your body. God bless you and I hope you make an informed decision.”
(01:23)
- National Consequence: In the spotlight, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—a known vaccine skeptic—faces a Senate hearing after the firing of the CDC director.
- Tonya J. Powers (01:37): “Kennedy said while he would not address individual personnel issues, there's a lot of”
- Trey Gowdy (01:41):
“Trouble at CDC and it's going to require getting rid of some people over the long term in order for us to change the institutional culture.”
(01:41) - Democrats sharply criticize Kennedy and urge his removal.
4. Trump Administration Tariffs Head to Supreme Court
- Legal Challenge: The Trump administration appeals to the Supreme Court to uphold tariffs that a lower court ruled illegal; the lower court allows tariffs to remain till Oct 14 pending appeal.
- Dave Anthony (03:10): “The stakes could not be higher. That's what the Trump administration argues, taking another legal challenge to the Supreme Court...”
- Jill Nado (03:22): “The Trump administration took the fight over tariffs to the Supreme Court... that he exceeded his authority in imposing them.”
- Trey Gowdy (03:45):
“If we didn't have tariffs, we would be a very poor nation.”
(03:45) - Economists counter: Tariffs have created chaos and slowed global growth.
5. Abortion Pill Lawsuit Bill in Texas
- New Legal Front: Texas legislature passes a bill allowing private citizens to sue abortion pill providers for up to $100,000 if the drugs are supplied within Texas.
- Tonya J. Powers (04:05): “The bill that lets private citizens in Texas sue abortion pill providers is headed to the desk of Governor Greg Abbott...”
- Women using the pills are not liable; law targets providers even outside Texas, causing national legal implications.
6. Quick Business & Lottery Updates
- Financial Markets:
- Dow futures down, Nasdaq up before trading.
- Powerball Lottery:
- No winner; Saturday's jackpot hits $1.7 billion—third-largest ever.
Notable Quotes & Moments
- On Ukraine Peace Talks:
- Trey Gowdy (00:17): “What a mess. What a bloody mess it's going to get. It's going to get done one way or the other.”
- On Vaccine Mandates:
- Trey Gowdy (01:23): “You don't want to put whatever vaccines in your body. God bless you and I hope you make an informed decision.”
- On CDC Reforms:
- Trey Gowdy (01:41): “Trouble at CDC and it's going to require getting rid of some people over the long term in order for us to change the institutional culture.”
- On Tariffs:
- Trey Gowdy (03:45): “If we didn't have tariffs, we would be a very poor nation.”
Timestamps for Major Segments
- Ukraine War Diplomacy & Putin’s Terms: 00:02–00:48
- Afghanistan Earthquake & Portugal Tram Disaster: 00:48–01:13
- Florida Childhood Vaccine Debate & CDC Leadership: 01:13–01:55
- Tariffs on Imports—Supreme Court Appeal: 03:10–03:58
- Texas Abortion Pill Lawsuit Bill: 04:05–04:48
- Market & Lottery Updates: 04:48–05:07
This episode offers a whirlwind overview of national and international stories with legislative, diplomatic, and humanitarian consequences. The anchors maintain a brisk, serious tone, delivering both breaking headlines and contextual analysis.