Fox News Hourly Update - 8PM ET 07/13/2025 Newscast Summary

Released on July 14, 2025, the "Fox News Hourly Update" hosted by Fox News Radio provides listeners with comprehensive coverage of significant events occurring across the nation. This summary encapsulates the main topics discussed in the 8PM ET newscast, highlighting key points, discussions, insights, and conclusions. Notable quotes with speaker attribution and timestamps are included to offer depth and context.

1. Deadly Shooting in Lexington, Kentucky

Reporter: Angelo Bavaro and Madison Scarpino
Timestamps: [00:02] - [01:06]

The newscast opens with a tragic report from Lexington, Kentucky, where a deadly shooting has shaken the community. The incident began at an airport and escalated to a church, resulting in the death of the suspect after he fatally shot a state trooper.

• Angelo Bavaro reports:
  "Lexington, Kentucky, rocked by a deadly shooting. Police say that shooting this morning began at an airport and wound up outside a church with the suspect being shot dead, but not before he shot a state trooper." [00:02]

• Madison Scarpino adds details:
  "Kentucky State Police say this all started just after 11:30 this morning when the suspect shot a state trooper somewhere in Fayette County. Kentucky State Police say that's when the suspect fled to Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington." [00:40]

The report indicates that the suspect may have had connections to individuals at the church. Four individuals were shot on church property, with two female victims pronounced deceased at the scene and two male victims transported to a local hospital in stable condition.

2. Criticism of Secret Service Following Trump Assassination Attempt Anniversary

Interviewees: Senator Rand Paul and Secret Service Director Sean Curran
Timestamps: [01:16] - [01:42]

Marking the one-year anniversary of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, Republican Senator Rand Paul criticized the Secret Service's handling of the situation.

• Senator Rand Paul states:
  "The assassination attempt in Butler a year ago was the result of a cascade of errors. The shooter was seen and suspected by police at the event." [01:16]

• Sean Curran, Secret Service Director, responds:
  "Substantive reforms have addressed those and other failures by the agency." [01:42]

Senator Paul asserted that the presence of the shooter should have been sufficient reason to remove the president from the stage, and criticized the delay in requesting snipers until the Butler incident. Sean Curran defended the agency, highlighting that reforms have been implemented to prevent similar failures in the future.

3. Search and Rescue Efforts in Kerr County, Texas Amid Flooding

Reporter: Colt Lee via Angelo Bavaro
Timestamps: [02:31] - [03:23]

The update shifts to Kerr County, Texas, where severe flooding has posed significant challenges to ongoing search and rescue operations. Despite a recent resurgence of rain causing erosion and hindering efforts, thousands of responders remain dedicated to reuniting families with their loved ones.

• Colt Lee reports:
  "Any rain is a setback in this massive recovery effort. There's a possibility that the erosion can make some things more discoverable that might not have been. But generally, it is just a hindrance at the moment." [02:39]

Amid the devastation, touching stories emerge, such as two young girls conducting a lemonade stand to raise funds for flood victims. Their efforts directly supported Katie and Bud, a couple who lost their neighbors, home, and all possessions to the floods. The death toll has risen to at least 129, with approximately 170 individuals still missing.

4. Rare Mars Meteorite Up for Auction

Reporter: Sean Curran and Paul Stevens
Timestamps: [03:35] - [04:13]

In an extraordinary scientific and auction event, a rare meteorite from Mars is set to be auctioned at Sotheby's in New York.

• Sean Curran details:
  "It's a 54-pound chunk of the planet Mars estimated to fetch 2 to 4 million dollars when Sotheby's starts taking bids on Wednesday. It's officially known as NWA 16788 and it's the biggest piece of Mars ever found on Earth." [03:35]

The meteorite, believed to have been ejected from Mars by a massive asteroid strike, traveled approximately 140 million miles before impacting the Sahara Desert. Discovered in November 2023 by a meteorite hunter in Niger, the specimen measures nearly 15 inches by 11 inches by 6 inches, making it the largest of its kind ever recovered.

5. Box Office Success for DC's Superman Reboot

Reporter: Angelo Bavaro
Timestamps: [04:13] - [04:28]

Concluding the update, the newscast highlights the impressive box office performance of the latest Superman reboot directed by James Gunn.

• Angelo Bavaro reports:
  "For Superman and DC studios at the box office, the James Gunn directed Reboot opened with 122 million bucks in ticket sales in the US and Canada. It was the third largest opening of this year." [04:13]

The film's success underscores the enduring popularity of the Superman franchise and reflects positively on DC Studios' current cinematic endeavors.

Conclusion

The "Fox News Hourly Update" delivers a robust overview of critical national events, from local tragedies and ongoing rescue operations to significant scientific milestones and entertainment successes. Through detailed reporting and insightful commentary, the newscast ensures that listeners are well-informed on the pressing issues and noteworthy happenings of the day.