8PM ET 08/05/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 8PM ET 08/05/2025 Newscast Summary

Release Date: August 6, 2025

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1. House Committee Issues Subpoenas in Jeffrey Epstein Case

Lisa Lacera opens the segment by reporting that the House committee has issued subpoenas to the Justice Department for files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. The committee is also seeking depositions from officials across multiple administrations.

Ryan Schmells provides details on the extensive list of former government officials targeted, including:

• Bill and Hillary Clinton (former President and Secretary of State)
• James Comey, Loretta Lynch, Eric Holder, Mary Merrick Garland, Robert Mueller, William Barr, Jeff Sessions, and Alberto Gonzalez from both the Trump and Obama administrations.

He notes, “A House Oversight Committee subcommittee panel unanimously voted to issue the subpoenas for depositions regarding Jeffrey Epstein in late July. The first deadline will be August 18th for former Trump administration Attorney General William Barr” ([00:16]).

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2. Legal Battle Over Ghislaine Maxwell's Grand Jury Testimony

Lisa Lacera transitions to legal proceedings involving Jeffrey Epstein's girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell. Maxwell's lawyers have requested a federal judge in New York to deny the government's motion to unseal grand jury testimony.

Kristen Goodwin elaborates on the defense's arguments, stating, “Her lawyers argue this would harm her legal rights, explaining Epstein is dead, Maxwell is not. And public interest cannot justify a broad intrusion into grand jury secrecy in a case where the defendant is alive. Her legal options are viable and her due process rights remain” ([01:00]).

The filing occurs as two judges are currently reviewing the Justice Department's requests to release the grand jury materials.

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3. Texas Democrats Stand Firm on Redistricting

Lisa Lacera reports on the ongoing redistricting battle in Texas, highlighting that Texas Democrats are resisting returning to the state to avoid congressional redistricting votes. Governor Greg Abbott defends the plan, asserting it "will better reflect voting trends" ([01:22]).

Ryan Schmells adds that demographic shifts indicate, “Hispanics and even black voters are voting more for Republicans than they have for Democrats in the past” ([01:38]).

In response, Tanya J. Powers mentions, “Democrats accuse the governor of racism and say their districts are being gerrymandered,” emphasizing the charged political environment surrounding the issue ([01:48]).

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4. U.S. Deportations to Rwanda

Lisa Lacera covers international developments where Rwanda has agreed to accept deportees from the U.S., marking the third African nation to partake in the Trump administration's plan to relocate migrants.

Lillian Wu details the agreement, noting, “Rwanda becomes the third African nation to accept deportees from the US under the Trump administration's plans to send migrants to countries they have no ties to. As part of the deal to potentially take in up to 250 migrants, Rwanda has the ability to approve each individual” ([03:22]).

She adds that approved individuals will receive “workforce training, healthcare and accommodation support to jumpstart their lives” and mentions that Washington has already submitted an initial list of 10 individuals for vetting. The deal follows the scrapping of a similar 2020 agreement between the UK and Rwanda after a new UK government took office ([03:22]).

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5. Final Report on Titan Submersible Implosion

Lisa Lacera reports that the U.S. Coast Guard has released its final report on the Titan submersible incident that resulted in five fatalities during a dive to the Titanic in 2023.

Tanya J. Powers summarizes the findings, stating, “The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigations report on the Titan submersible called the disaster that killed five people on the way to the Titanic ruins preventable. At more than 300 pages, the report recaps the two-year investigation into the tragedy, saying there is a need for stronger oversight and includes 17 safety recommendations aimed at strengthening submersible operations” ([04:14]).

She further explains that the report criticizes Oceangate, the owner of Titan, for failing to address hull issues post the 2022 expedition and for inadequate maintenance and storage practices before the fatal 2023 dive ([04:14]).

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6. Raw Milk Illness Outbreak in Florida

Lisa Lacera highlights a public health concern where 21 individuals, including six children, have fallen ill after consuming raw milk from a Florida farm. Out of those affected, 21 have been hospitalized, with at least two experiencing severe complications.

She underscores the risks associated with raw milk, stating, “Raw milk is far more likely than pasteurized milk to cause illnesses and hospitalizations because of dangerous bacteria including E. Coli and salmonella” ([04:54]).

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Transcript

[Lisa Lacera]

Compelled to appear. I'm Lisa Lacera. FOX News. The House committee has issued subpoenas for the Justice Department for files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case and is seeking depositions from officials with previous administrations.

[Ryan Schmells]

A wide ranging list of former government officials includes former president and Secretary of State Bill and Hillary Clinton and officials from both the Trump and Obama administrations like James Comey, Loretta Lynch, Eric Holder, Mary Merrick Garland, Robert Mueller, William Barr, Jeff Sessions and Alberto Gonzalez. FOX News Learning A House Oversight Committee subcommittee panel unanimously voted to issue the subpoenas for depositions regarding Jeffrey Epstein in late July. The first deadline will be August 18th for former Trump administration Attorney General William Barr.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's Ryan Schmells in Washington. Meanwhile, lawyers for Epstein's girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, have asked a federal judge in New York to deny the government's request to unseal grand jury testimony related to the Epstein case.

[Kristen Goodwin]

Her lawyers arg arguing this would harm her legal rights, explaining Epstein is dead, Maxwell is not. And public interest cannot justify a broad intrusion into grand jury secrecy in a case where the defendant is alive. Her legal options are viable and her due process rights remain. The filing comes as two judges consider the Justice Department's requests to release the grand jury material.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's Kristen Goodwin Maxwell, serving 20 years for her role in helping Epstein traffic and abuse young girls. Texas Democrats standing their ground as they have not returned to the state to avoid a vote on congressional redistricting. Governor Greg Abbott insists the plan will better reflect voting trends.

[Ryan Schmells]

Hispanics and even black voters are voting more for Republicans than they have for.

[Tanya J. Powers]

Democrats in the past. The results of President Trump's electoral victory.

[Lisa Lacera]

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[Lisa Lacera]

Another country agrees to accept US.

[Lillian Wu]

Deportees Rwanda becomes the third African nation to accept deportees from the US under the Trump administration's plans to send migrants to countries they have no ties to. As part of the deal to potentially take in up to 250 migrants, Rwanda has the ability to approve each individual. Once greenlighted, those people will get workforce training, healthcare and accommodation support to jumpstart their lives there. A Rwandan official speaking anonymously says Washington has already sent an initial list of 10 people to be vetted. A 2020 deal between the UK and Rwanda to migrants looking for asylum in the UK was scrapped when Britain's new government took over. Lillian Wu, Fox News the Coast Guard.

[Lisa Lacera]

Has issued its final report on the submersible that imploded during a dive to the Titanic in 2023.

[Tanya J. Powers]

The U.S. coast Guard Marine Board of Investigations report on the Titan submersible called the disaster that killed five people on the way to the Titanic ruins preventable. At more than 300 pages, the report recaps the two year investigation into the tragedy, saying there is a need for stronger oversight and includes 17 safety recommendations aimed at strengthening submersible operations. The report says Oceangate, the owner of Titan, failed to address problems with the vessel's hull after its 2022 Titanic expedition. It says the company also did not do any preventative maintenance or properly store the Titan in the off season before the deadly 2023 trip. Tanya J. Powers, Fox News.

[Lisa Lacera]

21 people, including six children, have been sickened after drinking raw milk from a farm in Florida. 21 seven have been hospitalized and at least two have severe complications. Raw milk is far more likely than pasteurized milk to cause illnesses and hospitalizations because of dangerous bacteria including E. Coli and salmonella. I'm Lisa Licera. This is FOX News.

[Kristen Goodwin]

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