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.