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Fox News Hourly Update

8AM ET 09/05/2025 Newscast
Host: Dave Anthony
Date: September 5, 2025

Episode Overview

This Fox News newscast covers major national developments, including extended National Guard patrols in Washington D.C., ongoing political disputes over federalization and vaccine leadership, economic updates amid evolving job figures, controversy over the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility in Florida, and headlines from the NFL’s dramatic season kickoff.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. National Guard Extended in Washington D.C.

[00:02] Dave Anthony: Reports that National Guard troops will remain in D.C. through November, an extension of President Trump’s crime crackdown measures.
General Leland Blanchard highlighted efforts to ensure safety in city streets.
The White House credits the presence with reducing crime to “virtually nothing.”
- Memorable Quote:
  “We continue to work to ensure that everyone that walks through these city streets is safe.”
  — General Leland Blanchard ([00:06])
D.C. Attorney General has filed suit to end the deployment, raising constitutional and accountability concerns.

2. Controversy Over Federalization and Local Authority

[00:24] Alexandria Hoff: Notes Democratic leaders have shifted their positions regarding federal involvement—some praise the falling crime rates, others challenge the military presence.
AG Brian Schwab issues a statement of concern:
- Notable Quote:
  “No American city should have the US Military, particularly out of state military who are not accountable to the residents and untrained in local law enforcement policing its streets. It’s D.C. today, but could be any other city tomorrow.”
  — AG Brian Schwab (quoted by Alexandria Hoff, [00:34])
Lawsuit filed aims to end Guard deployment, while the White House plans to rebrand the Department of Defense as the "War Department" via executive order—permanent change would require Congress.

3. Tensions Over Vaccine Policy and Leadership

[00:49] Dave Anthony: Democrats push for Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be fired after policy changes and the dismissal of the CDC director.
Contentious Senate hearings included heated exchanges:
- Kennedy to Senator Maggie Hassan:
  “You’re just making things up to scare people and it’s a lie.” ([01:05])
- Senator Mark Warner to Kennedy:
  “Secretary of Health and Human Services doesn’t know how many Americans died from COVID, doesn’t know if that vaccine helped prevent any tests. And you are sitting as secretary of Health and Human Services. How can you be that ignorant?” ([01:17])
President Trump publicly backs Kennedy, appreciating his dissident stance:
- Trump:
  “I like the fact that he’s different.” ([01:38])

4. Economic Update: Eyes on Monthly Jobs Report

[01:45] Dave Anthony: First jobs report since a worrying July, which saw major downward revisions; prompted the president to fire the Bureau of Labor Statistics director.
Anticipation about whether President Trump will trust or challenge the new numbers.

5. Election Watch — NYC Mayor’s Race

[02:26] Dave Anthony: President Trump voices concern about the possibility of a “communist mayor” in New York.
- Calls for both Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa to drop out, increasing focus on Socialist candidate Zoran Mamdani (Democratic primary winner).
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo also in the race.

6. Legal Update — Alligator Alcatraz Detention Facility

[02:53] Alexandria Hoff & Jessica Rosenthal: Appeals court under Trump affirms the continued operation of the Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention facility at Dade Collier Training and Transition Airport, Florida.
[Background]
- Governor Ron DeSantis and Homeland Security established the site during a declared migration emergency.
- Environmental lawsuits challenged the facility under NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act).
- The appellate court overruled a dismantling order:
  - NEPA’s requirements deemed procedural, not strictly prohibitive.
- Facility operations to continue pending further litigation.

7. NFL Season Opener: Drama and Highlights

[03:35] Dave Anthony & Joe Morgan: NFL season launches with Eagles vs. Cowboys.
[03:38] Joe Morgan:
- Eagles’ Pro Bowl DT Jalen Carter ejected six seconds in for spitting on Dak Prescott.
- Philadelphia, led by QB Jalen Hurts (two rushing TDs), defeats Dallas 24–20.
  - Audio Highlight:
    “Second and goal hurts again... taking off to the pylon got there. Jalen Hurts for the second time tonight.”
    — Dave Anthony play call ([03:55])
- Cowboys failed to convert a critical 4th-and-3 in the final moments.

8. Looking Forward: More NFL Action

[04:19] Dave Anthony: Teases Friday night matchup: Kansas City vs. LA Chargers.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

General Leland Blanchard ([00:06]): “We continue to work to ensure that everyone that walks through these city streets is safe.”
AG Brian Schwab ([00:34], via Alexandria Hoff): “No American city should have the US Military, particularly out of state military who are not accountable to the residents and untrained in local law enforcement policing its streets. It’s D.C. today, but could be any other city tomorrow.”
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ([01:05]): “You’re just making things up to scare people and it’s a lie.”
Senator Mark Warner ([01:17]): “Secretary of Health and Human Services doesn’t know how many Americans died from COVID, doesn’t know if that vaccine helped prevent any tests. And you are sitting as secretary of Health and Human Services. How can you be that ignorant?”
President Trump ([01:38]): “I like the fact that he’s different.”
Dave Anthony ([03:55]): “Second and goal hurts again... taking off to the pylon got there. Jalen Hurts for the second time tonight.”

Important Timestamps

00:02: National Guard in D.C. & crime crackdown update
00:24: Reactions to Guard deployment, White House plans to rename DoD
00:49: Vaccine policy leadership spat; contentious Senate hearing
01:45: Jobs report anticipation and economic uncertainty
02:26: NYC mayoral election dynamics
02:53: Florida detention facility appellate decision
03:35: NFL season opener, Eagles vs. Cowboys highlights
04:19: Upcoming NFL: Chiefs vs. Chargers

This newscast paints a picture of ongoing tension in American politics, with matters of security, civil-military relations, and public health policy at the forefront, while also capturing crucial moments in sports and legal developments that impact the broader national discourse.

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[00:03]
Dave Anthony
National Guard troops will keep patrolling D.C. through November. I'm Dave Anthony, Fox News. We continue to work to ensure that everyone that walks through these city streets is safe. That's D.C. guard Commander General Leland Blanchard. Extending a Trump crackdown the president says has brought crime down to virtually nothing. But Washington's attorney general has filed suit trying to end the Guard deployment.
[00:25]
Alexandria Hoff
We have Democratic leaders here kind of flip flopping on their take on having this federalization here, but at the same time, we're seeing receiving a lot of praise for falling crime rates. Let's see what this is. AG Brian Schwab said yesterday about this lawsuit. He wrote no American city should have the US Military, particularly out of state military who are not accountable to the residents and untrained in local law enforcement policing its streets. It's D.C. today, but could be any other city tomorrow.
[00:49]
Dave Anthony
That's Fox's Alexandria Hoff at the White House, where later today the president in an executive order will rebrand the Department of Defense, the War Department, what it used to be called, though a permanent name change would need congressional approval. Democrats keep calling for HHS Secretary Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. To be fired over vaccine policy changes and the firings of the CDC director and others following a contentious Senate hearing when Kennedy sparred over and over with Democrats telling Maggie Hassan, you're just making things up to scare people and it's a lie. Senator Mark Warner said secretary of Health and Human services doesn't know how many Americans died from COVID doesn't know if that vaccine helped prevent any tests. And you are sitting as secretary of Health and Human Services. How can you be that ignorant? Some Republicans are also critical of Kennedy over vaccines, but President Trump is standing by him. If you look at what's going on in the world with health and look at this country also with regard to health, I like the fact that he's different. Will the president trust the monthly jobs report coming out later this hour? It's the first one since the much weaker than expected July update that included massive revisions down in hiring from May and July, prompting the president to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. America is listening to FOX News.
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[02:27]
Dave Anthony
President Trump is keeping close watch on New York City, saying he doesn't want a communist mayor elected. I would like to see two people drop out. That's current Mayor Eric Adams and Republican Curtis Sliwa. They and former Governor Andrew Cuomo. They're all challenging Socialist Zoran Mamdani, who won the Democratic primary. A legal victory for the Trump administration and appeals court overrules a judge's order to wind down operations the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility in Florida when Governor Ron.
[02:54]
Alexandria Hoff
DeSantis and Homeland Security agreed to house illegal aliens at a makeshift facility at the Dade Collier Training and Transition Airport site. It had been a couple of years since the governor declared an emergency over illegal migration in the state. But a number of environmental agencies sued, saying the government didn't submit a proper environmental impact statement in accordance with nepa, the National Environmental Policy Act. A lower court judge said they had to dismantle the facility, but the appellate court said the Supreme Court's already interpreted NEPA's function as purely procedural and that such an environmental impact statement is only one input that goes into determining whether or not to build a facility so Alligator Alcatraz can carry on for now pending further litigation. Jessica Rosenthal, FOX News the NFL is.
[03:36]
Dave Anthony
Back with a dramatic season opener despite.
[03:38]
Joe Morgan
A delay due to weather and Pro bowl defensive tackle Jalen Carter getting ejected six seconds into the matchup for spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. The defending champion Eagles are 1 and O. Philadelphia defeated the Cowboys 24 20, getting two rushing touchdowns from quarterback Jalen Hurts.
[03:55]
Dave Anthony
Second and goal hurts again. The tie chase now taking off to the pylon got there. Jalen hurts for the second time tonight.
[04:07]
Joe Morgan
Sound courtesy of NBC. The Cowboys had the ball with the chance to take the lead late in the fourth quarter, but Dak Prescott and CD Lamb were unable to connect on a fourth and three near midfield. Joe Morgan, FOX News there's also Friday.
[04:19]
Dave Anthony
Night football Kansas City versus the LA Chargers. I'm Dave Anthony, this is Fox News. This is Jimmy Fallah. Invited you to join me for Fox Across America where we'll discuss every single one of the Democrats dumb ideas. Just kidding. It's only a hour show. Listen live at noon Eastern or get the podcast at foxacrossamerica. Com.