Fox News Hourly Update – Detailed Summary Episode: 8PM ET 07/15/2025 Newscast | Release Date: July 16, 2025
1. End of National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles
[00:02 - 00:51]
Lisa Lacera opens the broadcast with significant developments regarding the California National Guard's presence in Los Angeles. Approximately half of the 2,000 California National Guard members previously deployed to protect federal sites are being released.
Kristin Goodwin reports:
"A Pentagon spokesperson says the Trump administration is ending the Los Angeles deployment of 2,000 California National Guard members." [00:12]
This move follows President Trump's decision to mobilize around 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles last month. The deployment was initially aimed at safeguarding federal property and personnel amidst unrest related to immigration enforcement operations. However, this action was met with resistance from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who opposed the deployment, leading to legal disputes between the federal administration and the state.
Governor Newsom criticized the use of troops as political tools, stating:
"Troops were used as political pawns." [00:12]
The Pentagon had previously released 150 National Guard members to return to their wildfire fighting duties, but Governor Newsom continues to demand the withdrawal of all deployed troops.
2. Record Low Border Crossings Reported
[00:51 - 01:13]
Lisa Lacera transitions to border security updates, highlighting that Customs and Border Protection has released its final data for the previous month, indicating unprecedented lows in border crossings.
Goodwin states:
"Customs and Border Protection has released its final data on border crossings for last month, saying it was the lowest month of border crossings ever recorded and the second month in a row of zero releases into the US compared to more than 27,000 in June of last year." [00:51]
This decline marks a continued trend of reduced border activity, which Federal authorities attribute to enhanced enforcement measures and changing immigration patterns.
3. Indictment in Minnesota Lawmaker Murder Case
[01:13 - 01:40]
The focus shifts to a high-profile legal case involving the indictment of an individual accused of murdering a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband.
Kevin Uretsky reports:
"The grand jury indicted Vance Belter on murder, stalking and firearms related charges. He's accused of killing the Democratic former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband and of trying to kill state Senator John Hoffman and his wife." [01:13]
Belter faces severe allegations, with the chief federal prosecutor labeling the acts as a "political assassination." In response, Belter has stated to the New York Post:
"While he can't talk about his case, it didn't involve President Trump or Belter's pro-life views." [01:40]
He has also mentioned drafting a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel regarding the situation.
4. President Trump Announces New Tariffs on Smaller Nations
[01:40 - 03:04]
Lisa Lacera reports on President Trump's latest economic measures, which include plans to impose substantial tariffs on smaller countries, particularly those in Africa and the Caribbean.
Uretsky adds:
"President Trump says he plans to place tariffs of over 10% on smaller countries, including nations in Africa and the Caribbean. The president said he'll probably set one tariff for all of them." [01:40]
This move is part of Trump's broader strategy to address trade imbalances and protect American industries. The administration views these tariffs as a means to exert economic pressure on nations perceived to be engaging in unfair trade practices.
5. Senators Urge Raising Mandatory Retirement Age for Pilots
[03:04 - 03:54]
Lisa Lacera introduces the next segment, focusing on aviation industry regulations. Three U.S. senators are advocating for an increase in the mandatory retirement age for pilots.
Marsha Blackburn remarks:
"Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn, Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Democratic Senator Mark Kelly sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging him to advocate at the International Civil Aviation Organization, an agency of the UN for raising the mandatory pilot retirement age." [03:14]
Currently, international regulations cap the retirement age at 65, a limit that Congress previously resisted in 1983 when a proposal to raise it to 67 was rejected. The senators argue that extending the retirement age could alleviate pilot shortages and enhance airline operations.
However, the Airline Pilots Association opposes the change, citing potential issues such as:
- "Airline scheduling and pilot training issues."
- Necessity to "reopen pilot contract talks."
6. Proposed Air Safety Legislation Following Tragic Collision
[03:54 - 04:16]
The broadcast covers the aftermath of a tragic collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet near Reagan Washington National Airport, which resulted in 67 fatalities.
Senate Commerce Committee Chair Ted Cruz responds:
"He will propose broad air safety legislation after a collision between an army helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet in January near Reagan Washington national airport that killed 67 people." [03:54]
Cruz emphasizes the need for comprehensive safety measures to prevent such incidents in the future and to enhance coordination between military and civilian aviation operations.
7. Tesla Sales Decline and International Market Expansion
[04:16 - 04:57]
Jenny Cosola reports on the latest developments in the electric vehicle (EV) market, focusing on Tesla’s performance.
Key points include:
"COX Automotive says U.S. Tesla sales in the spring quarter were down 6% from a year ago at about 311,000 vehicles. It's the first quarterly decline for Tesla since 2021." [04:16]
Despite the overall sales dip, the updated Model Y crossover SUV saw an improvement, whereas Cybertruck sales plummeted by 51% compared to the previous year.
Additionally, Tesla is expanding internationally, launching the Model Y SUV in India with a long-range price starting just under $79,000.
Cox Automotive anticipates record sales in the current quarter as consumers rush to purchase before the expiration of electric vehicle purchase tax credits in the U.S. scheduled for September.
Conclusion
The July 15, 2025, episode of Fox News Hourly Update delivered a comprehensive overview of critical national and international issues. From the strategic withdrawal of National Guard troops in Los Angeles and record-low border crossings to high-stakes legal proceedings and significant economic policies, the broadcast provided in-depth analysis and updates. The discussion also touched on aviation safety reforms and notable trends in the electric vehicle market, highlighting the dynamic and multifaceted nature of current events.
For listeners seeking detailed insights and updates on these pressing topics, the Fox News Hourly Update remains a reliable source of timely and comprehensive news coverage.