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

Episode Overview
This morning’s Fox News hourly update covers major developments in US immigration enforcement, the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, the latest on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, a consequential special election in Virginia, financial market updates, and Monday Night Football highlights.

Key News Segments and Discussion Points

1. Operation Midway Blitz: Illinois Immigration Crackdown

(00:02–00:33)

• Announcement: New DHS operation in Illinois, "Operation Midway Blitz," aims to target “criminal aliens” in honor of Katie Abraham, a victim of a drunk driving crash involving an undocumented immigrant.
  • Dave Anthony: "A new illegal immigration crackdown launched in Illinois...in honor of Katie Abraham, who was killed in January in a drunk driving crash blamed on a driver here in the US illegally."
• Victim’s Family Reaction:
  • Joe Abraham (Father): “Terms I keep hearing. Families are separated, children are being taken or parents are being taken. My daughter was taken. We are separated. I will never see her again.” (00:23)
• Political Pushback:
  • Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson criticizes potential “militarized immigration enforcement without due process,” and accuses ICE of “violating detainees’ human rights.”
  • Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass deems a new Supreme Court ruling “dangerous” for allowing Trump-era immigration raids to resume in Southern California, after a judge had previously blocked them over constitutional and racial targeting concerns.
• Federal Response:
  • US Attorney Bill Asale: “They use what's called reasonable suspicion… It includes all kinds of factors.” (00:59)

2. International News: Gaza and Ukraine

(01:11–01:47)

• Gaza Escalation:
  • Israel orders the evacuation of Gaza City (~1 million residents) as it steps up operations against Hamas, destroying high-rise buildings allegedly used for Hamas operations.
  • Reported Casualties: “At least 21 people are dead.”
• Ukraine Conflict:
  • Chris Foster (FOX) provides an update: Russian airstrike kills civilians in Donetsk region; “[The] bomb hit older civilians waiting to collect pension payments… where Ukraine says Russia has 100,000 troops ready for a new offensive.”
  • President Zelenskyy (via Chris Foster): Footage shown of the aftermath; highlights humanitarian toll.

3. Legal Update: Trump Assassination Attempt Trial

(01:47–02:00)

• Ryan Ruth, accused in the second Trump assassination attempt from last year, returns to federal court in Florida. Notable that Ruth is acting as his own lawyer as jury selection continues.

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4. Jeffrey Epstein Investigation: Files Released

(02:31–03:11)

• House Oversight Committee receives new files from Epstein’s family, including:
  • “Birthday book” compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell for Epstein’s 50th birthday.
  • 2007 non-prosecution agreement with federal prosecutors.
  • Alleged letter from President Trump mentioning “a wonderful secret” between him and Epstein.
    • White House claims Trump “did not draw the picture nor sign it.”
  • Chad Pergram (FOX) reporting from the Capitol.

5. Virginia Special Election

(03:11–03:56)

• Election to Fill Congressional Vacancy:
  • Democrat James Walkinshaw (former chief of staff for deceased Rep. Gerry Connolly) is favored against Republican Stewart Whitson.
  • Stakes: GOP majority could shrink to only two if Democrats win, affecting legislative dynamics.
  • Ryan Schmelz (FOX): “Republicans currently have a 219 to 212 seat majority.”

6. Financial Markets and Sports

(03:56–04:28)

• Stock Markets:
  • Futures rising for Dow and Nasdaq, which closed at record highs the previous day.
• Monday Night Football:
  • Game Highlight: Minnesota Vikings’ comeback win over the Chicago Bears, 27-24, with JJ McCarthy starring (“threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score”).
  • Play-by-Play (Aaron Jones’ catch):
    • “Caught, spinning grab by Aaron Jones and somehow some way, the Minnesota Vikings are on top...” (04:06)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Joe Abraham (on family separation after his daughter's death):

  “My daughter was taken. We are separated. I will never see her again.” (00:23)

• US Attorney Bill Asale (on ICE enforcement criteria):

  “They use what's called reasonable suspicion and that includes work sites. It includes…other types of activities…all kinds of factors.” (00:59)

• Ryan Schmelz (on congressional balance):

  “If he wins, Republicans will only be able to lose two members on any vote along party lines as opposed to three.” (03:43)

Timestamps for Reference

• 00:02 – Operation Midway Blitz introduction; victim’s family reaction
• 00:33 – Mayors Johnson and Bass object to increased raids; attorney response
• 01:11 – Gaza evacuation and Israeli offensive
• 01:29 – Update on Russia’s attack in Ukraine (Chris Foster)
• 01:47 – Trump assassination attempt trial update
• 02:31 – Unveiling of Epstein files to House Oversight Committee
• 03:11 – Virginia congressional special election preview
• 03:56 – Market updates and Monday Night Football highlight

Summary

This fast-paced FOX News update dives straight into developments touching on US immigration enforcement and its political reverberations—and personal tragedies. Internationally, both Gaza and Ukraine see intensified violence and humanitarian crises. New files in the Epstein investigation hint at further political intrigue, while a closely watched special election in Virginia could tip the balance in Congress. The episode rounds off with Wall Street highs and an NFL opening-week thriller.

For listeners seeking the latest and most urgent headlines, this episode delivers a swift yet comprehensive briefing, tightly packed with consequential updates and direct news reporting.