Fox News Hourly Update – 8PM ET 07/20/2025 Newscast Summary
Release Date: July 21, 2025
1. President Trump Addresses Jeffrey Epstein Case and NFL Team Name Change
Reporter: Daria Albinger
Timestamp: [00:02] – [00:49]
President Donald Trump has publicly stated that calls to release files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case are not impacting his approval ratings. Additionally, Trump has voiced his desire for an NFL team to revert to its former name.
Lucas Tomlinson, reporting from the White House, elaborated on President Trump's legislative achievements. Trump claims significant support within the Republican Party and the MAGA base since the Epstein case was exposed, labeling the revelations as a "hoax" orchestrated by the "radical left Democrats and just plain troublemakers." He emphasized his stance on reversing the name of the Washington NFL team back to the "Redskins."
2. Trump Celebrates Six-Month Milestone and Pushback from Democrats
Reporter: Daria Albinger
Timestamp: [00:49] – [01:31]
Marking six months into his second term, President Trump asserts he is fulfilling his campaign promises. In contrast, Democrats argue that his policies are detrimental to Americans, favoring the wealthy instead. The political divide continues as Democrats challenge Trump's narratives and legislative actions.
3. Tulsi Gabbard Claims Conspiracy Involving Former President Obama
Speaker: Tulsi Gabbard
Timestamp: [01:13] – [01:31]
Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, announced that she is sending declassified documents to the Justice Department. She alleges that former President Barack Obama was involved in a conspiracy with individuals within political agencies and the FBI to delegitimize elections through misinformation.
Gabbard stated, “There are new documents that are showing that President Obama was in the room... there was a conspiracy to try to throw out this misinformation to try to address make this a illegitimate election” ([01:13]).
Democrats dismiss these claims as baseless, referencing a 2020 Republican-led Senate report that concluded Russia attempted to influence President Trump via social media, with no evidence of vote tampering in the 2016 election.
4. Shooting of Off-Duty Border Patrol Agent in New York City
Reporter: CB Cotton
Timestamp: [02:32] – [03:24]
An off-duty Border Patrol agent was critically injured after being shot by two migrants during a robbery in New York City. CB Cotton reported that one of the suspects, Miguel Francisco Mora Muniz, a Dominican national, was apprehended. Muniz had previously been deported but was released at the border under the Biden administration. He currently holds an active criminal warrant in Massachusetts for kidnapping and prior felony offenses.
The incident occurred at Fort Washington Park, where the agent was shot in the face and arm. He was swiftly transported to a hospital and is expected to recover.
5. ICE Director Comments on Agents’ Use of Masks During Raids
Reporter: Daria Albinger
Timestamp: [03:24] – [04:13]
The Head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) addressed concerns regarding the use of masks by ICE agents during raids. Todd Lyons, Acting ICE Director, acknowledged mixed feelings about the policy.
Mayor Karen Bass expressed her opposition to mask usage, stating, “I'm not a proponent of the masks. However, if that's a tool that the men and women advise to keep themselves and their families safe, then I'll allow it” ([03:33]).
Conversely, critics like Gernall Scott argue that masks create a perception of violent intent, likening agents to kidnappers: “It looks like it's a violent kidnapping, so you should never have that” ([03:56]).
Mayor Bass has filed a federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to obtain more details on ICE operations, questioning the necessity and impact of mask-wearing during enforcement activities.
6. Gaza Conflict Escalates with Increased Casualties and Evacuations
Reporter: Daria Albinger
Timestamp: [04:13] – [04:29]
The Gaza Health Ministry reported that at least 73 Palestinians have been killed while attempting to reach aid across Gaza. In response, Israel's military has issued evacuation orders for areas housing international relief organizations, intensifying the humanitarian crisis in the region.
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