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Fox News Hourly Update – 8AM ET 09/07/2025 Newscast

Host: Paul Stevens (FOX News Podcasts)
Aired: September 7, 2025
Episode Description: This episode delivers breaking headlines from around the globe, with a focus on political upheaval in Japan, hurricane preparations in Hawaii, a historic Powerball win, intense immigration and crime debates in Chicago, and shifting legal battles surrounding deportations.

Main Theme & Purpose

This newscast delivers concise, up-to-the-minute updates on major domestic and international developments. Key stories include the resignation of Japan’s Prime Minister following party losses, hurricane alerts in Hawaii, significant protests in Chicago over immigration enforcement, and notable legal wrangling over US deportations.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Japanese Prime Minister Resigns Amid Political Turmoil

[00:08]
- Jackie Ibanez reports that Japanese Prime Minister Shiji Ru Ishaba is stepping down to avoid further divisions within his ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
- The resignation comes in the wake of the party’s heavy loss in July’s parliamentary elections and an upcoming leadership vote.
- He previously insisted on staying to avoid “a political vacuum” as Japan faces big challenges—including US tariffs from the Trump White House impacting the economy.
Notable Quote:

“He says he’s stepping down to avoid divisions within his ruling Liberal Democratic Party. The announcement follows his party’s big loss in July’s parliamentary election and comes just ahead of a decision on whether to hold an early leadership vote.”
— Jackie Ibanez [00:08]

2. Hurricane Kiko Threatens Hawaii

[00:48]
- Nathan Shinagawa from K2N 2 News explains Hurricane Kiko has weakened to a Category 3 as it approaches Central Pacific north.
- Residents are urged to prepare early—recommendations include stocking up on supplies and fortifying homes.
- Local stores have hurricane preparedness supplies available “sometimes conveniently right in the front.”
Notable Quote:

“Preparation and planning for any natural disaster is key. And unlike last month’s tsunami scare, this time you can get a head start.”
— Nathan Shinagawa [00:48]

3. Record-Setting Powerball Jackpot

[01:20]
- Two winning tickets for the historic $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot were sold in Missouri and Texas.
- The winning numbers: 11, 23, 44, 61, 62; Powerball: 17.
- This marks the second-largest Powerball jackpot in history.

4. Violent Incident in Orlando Bar

[01:40]
- Orlando bar employee Jason Rosario, 30, was arrested after allegedly stabbing a customer ten times in a dispute over a bar tab.
- Attack occurred August 31; the story highlights ongoing concerns about violent incidents in public venues.

5. Protests in Chicago Over Potential National Guard Deployment

[03:10]
- Madeleine Rivera, reporting from Chicago, details major protests against plans by the Trump White House for a possible National Guard takeover of local law enforcement.
- Protesters, many carrying “abolish ICE” signs, assembled at Naval Station Great Lakes, a proposed enforcement hub.
- President Trump warned, “Chicago about to find out why it’s called the Department of War,” following a Defense Department name change.
- Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker accuses the President of “threatening to go to war with an American city.”
Notable Quote:

“President Trump issuing a warning onto social saying in part Chicago about to find out why it’s called the Department of War, referring to the name change for the Defense Department.”
— Madeleine Rivera [03:41]

“The president of the United States is threatening to go to war with an American city.”
— Governor J.B. Pritzker, as reported by Rivera [03:57]

6. Crime and Exodus in Chicago

[04:03]
- Rise in crime prompting residents and businesses to leave Chicago, amid fears and uncertainty tied to possible federal enforcement actions.

7. Complex Deportation Battle: Abrego Garcia Case

[04:13]
- Jackie Ibanez explains that Kilmar Abrego Garcia—a “Maryland dad”—was slated for deportation to Uganda but listed persecution and torture risks in at least 22 countries.
- ICE and DHS officials expressed skepticism, with one stating, “Homi is afraid of the entire Western hemisphere.”
- Garcia’s new country of removal has been changed to Eswatini.
Notable Quotes:

“That claim of fear is hard to take seriously, especially given that you have claimed through your attorneys that you fear persecution or torture in at least 22 different countries.”
— ICE & DHS Legal Adviser (as read by Jackie Ibanez) [04:38]

“Homi is afraid of the entire Western hemisphere. So now Abrego's new country of removal is Eswatini.”
— DHS Response (as read by Jackie Ibanez) [04:44]

8. Federal Judge Blocks Stripping of Protections

[04:51]
- Paul Stevens notes a federal judge in San Francisco has stopped the White House from removing temporary legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Venezuelans in the US.

Timestamps for Important Segments

Japan PM Resigns: 00:08–00:28 (Jackie Ibanez)
Hawaii Preps for Hurricane Kiko: 00:48–01:20 (Nathan Shinagawa)
Powerball Jackpot Winners: 01:20–01:40
Orlando Bar Stabbing: 01:40–01:59
Chicago National Guard Protests: 03:10–04:03 (Madeleine Rivera)
Chicago Crime and Exodus: 04:03–04:13
Deportation Case of Abrego Garcia: 04:13–04:51 (Jackie Ibanez)
Judge Blocks Ending Protections: 04:51–05:07 (Paul Stevens)

Memorable Quotes

“He says he’s stepping down to avoid divisions within his ruling Liberal Democratic Party…”
— Jackie Ibanez, on Japan’s PM resignation [00:08]
“Preparation and planning for any natural disaster is key…”
— Nathan Shinagawa [00:48]
“President Trump issuing a warning onto social saying in part Chicago about to find out why it’s called the Department of War…”
— Madeleine Rivera [03:41]
“The president of the United States is threatening to go to war with an American city.”
— Governor J.B. Pritzker, as reported by Rivera [03:57]
“That claim of fear is hard to take seriously, especially given… you fear persecution or torture in at least 22 different countries.”
— ICE & DHS Legal Adviser, via Jackie Ibanez [04:38]
“Homi is afraid of the entire Western hemisphere. So now Abrego's new country of removal is Eswatini.”
— DHS Response, via Jackie Ibanez [04:44]

Tone & Delivery

The tone remains factual, urgent, and concise—typical of hourly news updates. Each story is delivered with clarity, often juxtaposing official statements with direct quotes and regional reporting.

This summary offers a cohesive, at-a-glance guide to the news and major moments covered in the 8AM ET Fox News Hourly Update for September 7, 2025, capturing both national urgency and global context for listeners.

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[00:02]
Paul Stevens
An international surprise. I'm Paul Stevens, FOX News. A big shake up in Japanese politics.
[00:08]
Jackie Ibanez
Japanese Prime Minister Shiji Ru Ishaba is reportedly resigning. He says he's stepping down to avoid divisions within his ruling Liberal Democratic Party. The announcement follows his party's big loss in July's parliamentary election and comes just ahead of a decision on whether to hold an early leadership vote. He took office last October.
[00:29]
Paul Stevens
And that's fox's Jackie Ibanez. The prime minister had previously told his nation he was staying, saying there cannot be a political vacuum at a time when Japan faces big challenges, including the Trump White House tariffs and their impact on the economy. State of Hawaii is getting ready for Hurricane Kiko, which is now weakened to.
[00:49]
Nathan Shinagawa
A Category 3 as storm season continues and Kiko moves towards the Central Pacific north. Preparation and planning for any natural disaster is key. And unlike last month's tsunami scare, this time you can get a head start. The Dem says these extra days can be a chance to make sure your homes are prepared both from the inside and out. Stock up on any supplies you don't have, but do it now while supplies last. City mill and other stores will have all the hurricane prepared supplies you need, sometimes conveniently right in the Front. Nathan Shinagawa, K2N 2 News working for Hawaii.
[01:21]
Paul Stevens
We have two winners, they tell us, and the historic $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot. Officials say Saturday night's tickets were sold in Missouri and in Texas. The winning numbers in that drawing last night, 11, 23, 44, 61 and 62. The Powerball 17. It's the second biggest Powerball jackpot in history. An Orlando bar employee arrested after allegedly stabbing a male patron ten times over a bar tab last weekend. 30 year old Jason Rosario arrested on August 31st after the attack. America is listening to FOX News.
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[03:10]
Paul Stevens
A wind of resistance filling the streets of Chicago on Saturday as the city protested plans by the Trump White House for a possible National Guard takeover. Fox's Madeleine Rivera many of the people.
[03:21]
Madeleine Rivera / Janice Dean
Carrying signs and banners saying abolish ice. They're rejecting the deployment of troops. It is a major show of protests against what is happening in Chicago right now. Outside of the city. More than 100 protesters assembled outside of Naval Station Great Lakes in northern Chicago. It's set to be used as a hub for the administration's immigration crackdown. Chicago is bracing for more immigration enforcement. President Trump issuing a warning onto social saying in part chicago about to find out why it's called the Department of War, referring to the name change for the Defense Department. State and local officials are immediately fire firing back. Illinois Governor J.B. pritzker saying the president of the United States is threatening to go to war with an American city.
[04:03]
Paul Stevens
And crime in Chicago has led some residents and businesses to flee the city. Kilmar Abrego Garcia may be sent to a tiny country in southern Africa.
[04:13]
Jackie Ibanez
Initially, the so called Maryland dad Abrego Garcia was going to be deported to uganda from the U.S. but his lawyers also listed Uganda as a persecution or torture risk for him. Now this adds to their long list of a bunch of other countries they've expressed concern over. In response, a principal legal adviser from ICE and DHS said in a letter to Garcia, quote, that claim of fear is hard to take seriously, especially given that you have claimed through your attorneys that you fear persecution or torture in at least 22 different countries. DHS also responded to this writing quote, homi is afraid of the entire Western hemisphere. So now Abrego's new country of removal is Eswatini.
[04:51]
Paul Stevens
And that's Fox's Christina Coleman. This coming as a judge in San Francisco blocked the White House from stripping temporary legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Venezuelans also in the US I'm Paul Stevens. This is Fox News.
[05:08]
Madeleine Rivera / Janice Dean
I'm Janice Dean. Join me every Sunday as I focus on stories of hope and people who are truly rays of sunshine in their community and across the world.
[05:17]
Paul Stevens
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