Fox News Hourly Update – 8AM ET, 09/08/2025

Main Theme:
This episode delivers a fast-paced rundown of major national and international stories, with a focus on security developments in Israel, fresh moves by President Trump on crime and immigration in U.S. cities, and upcoming political events. The episode balances hard news with direct quotes from key stakeholders.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Terror Attack in Jerusalem

• [00:02] Dave Anthony introduces the lead story: An attack at a bus stop in Jerusalem has left six dead (five men, one woman), and a dozen wounded.
• [00:13] Fox News Reporter details: Two gunmen, described as terrorists, sprayed gunfire at the bus. Both suspects were killed by armed individuals at the scene.
• Memorable Moment:
  “The bus was apparently approaching a stop when the two gunmen let fire. Described by authorities as terrorists, they sprayed the bus with bullets.” (Fox News Reporter, 00:13)
• [00:31] Dave Anthony mentions: The incident comes a day after President Trump's remarks about seeking an end to the war in Gaza.

2. President Trump’s Statements on Foreign and Domestic Policy

• [00:31] President Trump, returning from New York, expresses optimism on resolving the war in Gaza:
  • “It’s a problem we want to solve. For the Middle East, for Israel, for everybody.” (President Trump, paraphrased by Fox News Reporter, 00:42)
• [00:46] Dave Anthony reports on Trump’s Truth Social post that Israel has accepted a ceasefire deal, calling on Hamas to comply or “face the consequences,” adding it’s his “last warning.”
• Chicago National Guard Threat:
  • President Trump clarifies speculation regarding a National Guard deployment in Chicago amid efforts to reduce crime. He states, "cleaning up that city isn't war, it's common sense." (Dave Anthony, 01:14)

3. Chicago’s Response to Federal Intervention

• [01:14] Political Analyst reports tension between President Trump and local leadership:
  • Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson prepare to take legal action if Trump sends the National Guard.
  • Despite a recent spike in mass shootings, other crime rates (murder, robbery) in Chicago have dropped since pandemic highs, while burglary, theft, and carjackings are up.
  • Protesters oppose federal intervention and increased immigration enforcement.
• Notable Analysis:
  “Like many of these other cities, leadership, Democratic leadership have said is that despite a recent spike in mass shootings in Chicago, the murder and robbery rates have dropped… but burglary, theft and carjackings, they've all been on the rise.” (Political Analyst, 01:25)

4. Second Trump Assassination Attempt – Trial Update

• [01:51] Alexandria Hoff reports that jury selection begins for Ryan Routh, charged in last year’s second Trump assassination attempt.

5. Immigration Crackdowns: Chicago & Boston

• [03:10] Dave Anthony returns to the National Guard story, noting Trump’s decision is expected within days.
• [03:17] Boston Correspondent covers "Operation Patriot 2.0"—an expanded ICE operation in Boston due to lack of local cooperation:
  • Boston Mayor Michelle Wu defends her city’s policies, stating, “Boston’s the safest major city in the country because we have worked to build trust in the community so that everyone feels safe seeking help or reporting a crime.” (Mayor Michelle Wu, 03:38)

6. President Trump to Address Religious Liberty Commission

• [03:57] Dave Anthony previews Trump's upcoming speech at the Museum of the Bible to the Religious Liberty Commission, where parents and students will discuss experiences with public schools.
• White House claims: “President Trump is the greatest defender of people of faith in modern history and will promote America's founding principles of religious freedom.”

7. Other Headlines

• [04:10+] President Trump’s New York trip for the US Open men’s final causes delays due to heightened security; Carlos Alcaraz defeats Yannick Sinner.
• NFL Opening Sunday: Buffalo beats Baltimore, and Aaron Rodgers, with four touchdown passes, leads Pittsburgh over the NY Jets.
  • Rodgers: “There were probably people in the organization. I didn’t think I could play anymore. So it was nice to remind those people that I still can.” (Aaron Rodgers, paraphrased, 04:30)
• Financial News: Wall Street expected to start the week stronger; both Dow and NASDAQ futures up.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Jerusalem Attack Description:
  “The bus was apparently approaching a stop when the two gunmen let fire… sprayed the bus with bullets.”
  — Fox News Reporter, 00:13

• Trump’s Message on Chicago:
  “Cleaning up that city isn't war, it's common sense.”
  — President Trump (reported by Dave Anthony), 01:14

• Mayor Wu’s Statement on Boston:
  “Boston’s the safest major city in the country because we have worked to build trust in the community so that everyone feels safe seeking help or reporting a crime.”
  — Mayor Michelle Wu, 03:38

• Aaron Rodgers on Proving Himself:
  “There were probably people in the organization. I didn’t think I could play anymore. So it was nice to remind those people that I still can.”
  — Aaron Rodgers, (paraphrased), 04:30

Timeline of Important Segments

| Timestamp | Topic/Segment | |-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:02 | Breaking: Attack at bus stop in Jerusalem | | 00:31 | President Trump’s take on Gaza ceasefire, social media warning| | 01:14 | Political backlash in Chicago to possible Guard deployment | | 01:51 | Jury selection: Ryan Routh trial (Trump assassination attempt)| | 03:10 | Updates on Trump’s Chicago move; ICE operations in Boston | | 03:57 | President Trump’s upcoming speech on religious liberty | | 04:10+ | US Open final and NFL scores; economic outlook |

Tone & Delivery

The reporting is brisk, direct, and matter-of-fact, with a sense of urgency that matches the seriousness of the stories—particularly regarding security and presidential actions. The language features short, impactful quotes, with a focus on official statements, figures, and primary reactions from stakeholders.

For listeners seeking a concise, comprehensive briefing on world and national news, this newscast delivers a rapid sequence of major developments, political moves, public reactions, and the latest in sports and markets.