Fox News Hourly Update – 8PM ET 08/13/2025 Summary
Release Date: August 14, 2025
The latest episode of the Fox News Hourly Update, hosted by Lisa Licera, provides an in-depth analysis of significant national and international events. This summary encapsulates the key discussions, insights, and conclusions drawn during the newscast, enriched with notable quotes and timestamps for reference.
1. National Guard Deployment in California and Washington, D.C.
San Francisco's Legal Battle Over National Guard Use
The broadcast opened with a report by Lisa Licera on the ongoing legal scrutiny surrounding the Trump administration's decision to deploy the National Guard in Los Angeles. A federal judge in San Francisco is evaluating whether this move infringes upon California's Constitution.
"They say it violates California's Constitution," — Lisa Licera [00:02]
State vs. Federal Authorities
California officials contend that using military forces as an extension of civilian law enforcement is unconstitutional. State lawyers argue:
"The Constitution and federal law do not permit anyone, not even the president, to use the military in civilian law enforcement." — Jonathan Hunt [00:19]
In contrast, Trump administration attorneys assert that the deployment was solely for safeguarding federal assets, citing incidents where:
"Federal law enforcement officers were injured, federal property was vandalized, and the local law enforcement response was not sufficient to prevent that from happening." — Trump Administration Lawyers [00:19]
Current Deployment Status
As of June, 4,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines were stationed in Los Angeles following protests triggered by immigration raids. Although the numbers have since decreased to 250-300 Guard members, their presence is expected to continue through November.
Expansion to Washington, D.C.
The administration has also federalized the Washington, D.C. Police Department, deploying an additional 800 National Guard members to assist local authorities.
"We certainly want to know what we're being measured against and I think they want, they regard it as a success to have more presence and to take more guns off the street and we do too." — Mayor Muriel Bowser [01:21]
Despite the increased law enforcement presence, Mayor Bowser highlighted that violent crime in Washington, D.C., remains at a 30-year low.
2. President Trump's Warning to Vladimir Putin
In a stern address preceding the scheduled summit in Anchorage, President Trump issued a clear ultimatum to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
"There will be severe consequences if Putin does not agree to stop the war on Ukraine." — President Donald Trump [01:34]
This declaration aligns with Ukraine’s leadership stance, where President Zelensky has publicly dismissed Putin's claims of seeking peace as mere bluffing.
"Ukraine's President Zelensky told European leaders that Putin is bluffing about seeking peace." — Lisa Licera [01:34]
The episode underscores the tense geopolitical climate as the U.S. remains closely monitoring Russia's actions regarding the conflict in Ukraine.
3. Harvey Weinstein's New Trial
The update covered developments in the high-profile case against former film producer Harvey Weinstein, who faces renewed accusations of sexual assault.
"Harvey Weinstein will face another trial over accusations of sexual assault of Jessica Mann." — Lisa Licera [02:30]
Court Proceedings and Charges
Judge Curtis Farber has expressed urgency in commencing the trial before the end of the year. This follows a prior June jury decision that ended without a verdict on the rape charge involving Jessica Mann, a former actor.
However, the jury did find Weinstein guilty of sexually assaulting Miriam Haley, a former Project Runway production assistant, in 2006, and acquitted him of assaulting Polish model Kaya Sokola in the same year.
"The 73-year-old denied all charges, claiming the encounters were consensual." — Michelle Paulino [02:36]
Weinstein's sentencing for the Miriam Haley conviction is slated for September 30, pending the resolution of the pending man case.
4. Treasury Department Sanctions on Mexican Companies
The Treasury Department has intensified its crackdown on Mexican enterprises linked to drug cartels involved in scamming elderly Americans and orchestrating millions of dollars in timeshare fraud.
"Has sanctioned more than a dozen Mexican companies and four people it says work with a drug cartel to scam elderly Americans and a multi-million dollar timeshare fraud." — Lisa Licera [03:11]
Targeted Entities and Criminal Associations
Thirteen businesses operating near Puerto Vallarta, a popular tourist destination, are accused of collaborating with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel—a group designated by the federal government as a foreign terrorist organization.
5. Chicago Public Schools Faces Lawsuit Over Security Guard Hiring
A new lawsuit has been filed against Chicago Public Schools (CPS) alleging negligence in their hiring practices for security personnel.
"The lawyer for the now 18-year-old victim, Mark Brown, claims Chicago Public Schools did not follow through on its own background check policies for Romel Campo Verde." — Mark Brown [03:38]
Background of the Accused
Romel Campo Verde, a self-admitted gang member with a 20-year arrest history encompassing 16 arrests and numerous violent incidents, was employed as a security guard at Farragut Career Academy. Before his hiring, Campo Verde was charged in July 2023 with 11 counts of sexual assault, including raping a 15-year-old female student.
The lawsuit contends that CPS failed to adhere to their stringent background check protocols, enabling Campo Verde to exploit his position and commit heinous acts against a minor.
"CPS hired a self-admitted gang member with a 20-year arrest history, 16 arrests, violent actions that he's taken against numerous people and he groomed and raped a 15-year-old girl." — Mark Brown [03:38]
The criminal proceedings against Campo Verde are still ongoing, with no resolution at this time.
Conclusion
The Fox News Hourly Update for August 13, 2025, covered a spectrum of critical issues ranging from federal versus state authority disputes, international diplomatic tensions, ongoing legal battles against high-profile figures, government efforts to combat organized crime, and accountability in public institutions. The newscast provided listeners with comprehensive insights into these pressing matters, underscoring the dynamic and often contentious landscape of current events.