8PM ET 08/18/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 8PM ET 08/18/2025 Newscast

Date: August 19, 2025
Host: Lisa Licera
Network: FOX News Radio

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a fast-paced update on major national and international news stories, focusing on developments in Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations, US domestic political maneuvering in Texas and California, a tragic police shooting in Utah, a cartel kingpin's court case, and quirky new entries in the Cambridge Dictionary.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. US-Led Ukraine-Russia Peace Efforts (00:02–01:20)

• President Trump Initiates High-Level Peace Talks:
  After meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders, President Trump states he is arranging a meeting between the leaders of Russia and Ukraine to negotiate peace.
  • "We're going to work with Ukraine. We're going to work with everybody and we're going to make sure that if there's peace, the peace is going to stay long term." – President Donald Trump
• Security Guarantees Central to Peace Agreement:
  Trump mentions the necessity for security guarantees for Ukraine as part of any deal, indicating US backing.
• Territorial Issues on the Table:
  Trump embraces discussing "possible exchanges of territory taken into consideration the current line of contact." (00:39)
• European & NATO Responses:
  European leaders urge an immediate ceasefire; NATO Secretary General Mark Ruta calls US involvement a breakthrough, with details on security guarantees forthcoming.
  • "Clearly, for Ukraine to consider what to do next when it comes to territory, it is important to also know what the situation will be with the security guarantees to prevent Vladimir Putin from ever, ever trying again to invade parts of Ukraine." – NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
• Ukraine’s Readiness:
  President Zelensky signals flexibility on negotiating formats and expresses readiness to meet with Putin (01:20).

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2. Texas & California Congressional Redistricting Battles (01:20–01:52)

• Texas Political Showdown:
  Texas Democrats return to the state capitol after a walkout, aiming to protest Republican-led congressional redistricting.
  • The new map could pass within the week, with Democrats poised to mount a court challenge.
• California’s Contrasting Approach:
  California Democrats set to pass a congressional map potentially creating five new Democratic districts, pending voter approval in November.

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3. Utah Police Shooting – Two Officers Dead (02:31–03:11)

• Tragic Incident in Tremonton, Utah:
  Two police officers from different departments killed, a third injured, responding to a domestic disturbance.
  • "Officers from two different departments responding to multiple 911 hangups... when a man opened fire, initially killing one officer." – Police Chief Chad Reyes
  • An assisting officer was immediately fired upon and killed; a sheriff’s deputy and K9 sustained injuries and are under treatment.
  • Suspect in custody on murder charges, motive and identities not released.

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4. Mexican Cartel Leader Plea (03:11–03:40)

• El Mayo Zambada’s Legal Troubles:
  Notorious cartel boss Ismail "El Mayo" Zambada is expected to plead guilty in a sweeping federal case involving drug trafficking, torture, and alleged murder plots.
  • Plea hearing scheduled in Brooklyn; Zambada had previously entered a not guilty plea on several serious charges, including gun and money laundering.

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5. New Slang in Cambridge Dictionary (03:40–04:22)

• 6,000+ New Words Added:
  Some of the most notable slang terms added include:

  • Skibidi: Can mean "cool" or "bad," or serve as nonsensical humor.

  • Delulu: Derived from "delusional."

  • Trad Wife: A traditional homemaker who posts about her lifestyle online.

  • Broligarchy: A blend of "bro" and "oligarchy" for wealthy, powerful men in tech or politics.

  • Mouse Jiggler: Tool/software for feigning online activity.

  • Cambridge Dictionary relies on over 2 billion words from written and spoken English to track emerging language.

    "Skibidi is one of more than 6,000 words added to the Cambridge Dictionary. It's defined as a word that can have different meanings, such as cool or bad, or can be used with no real meaning as a joke." – Dictionary Representative

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Donald Trump:
  "We're going to work with Ukraine. We're going to work with everybody and we're going to make sure that if there's peace, the peace is going to stay long term." (00:28)
• NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg:
  "Clearly, for Ukraine to consider what to do next when it comes to territory, it is important to also know what the situation will be with the security guarantees to prevent Vladimir Putin from ever, ever trying again to invade parts of Ukraine." (01:01)
• Police Chief Chad Reyes (Utah shooting):
  "Officers from two different departments responding to multiple 911 hangups... when a man opened fire, initially killing one officer." (02:36)
• Dictionary Representative (on "Skibidi"):
  "Skibidi is one of more than 6,000 words added to the Cambridge Dictionary. It's defined as a word that can have different meanings, such as cool or bad, or can be used with no real meaning as a joke." (03:40)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations: 00:02–01:20
• Texas/California redistricting battles: 01:20–01:52
• Utah police shooting: 02:31–03:11
• Cartel kingpin plea case: 03:11–03:40
• Cambridge Dictionary slang update: 03:40–04:22

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Tone & Delivery

The reporting is brisk and fact-forward, with brief but impactful direct quotes from principal figures. The tone is urgent and informative, characteristic of prime-time radio newscasts, providing a swift sweep of national and international headlines.

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Transcript

[Lisa Licera]

He wants a deal. I'm Lisa Licera, Fox News. President Trump says he's setting up for a meeting between the leaders of Russia.

[News Reporter]

And Ukraine after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and several European leaders here. President Trump says he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin to begin making arrangements for a meeting between Putin and Zelensky. A peace agreement the president says will include security guarantees for Ukraine backed by.

[President Donald Trump]

The US Put going to work with Ukraine. We're going to work with everybody and we're going to make sure that if there's peace, the peace is going to stay long term.

[News Reporter]

But President Trump adds, we also need.

[President Donald Trump]

To discuss the possible exchanges of territory taken into consideration the current line of contact.

[News Reporter]

European leaders are pushing for an immediate cease fire in Ukraine.

[Lisa Licera]

Fox's Jared Halpern at the White House. NATO Secretary General Mark Ruta tells Fox's Laura Ingraham it's a breakthrough that the US Got involved in. And he says more details on security guarantees will be discussed in the coming days.

[NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg]

Clearly, for Ukraine to consider what to do next when it comes to territory, it is important to also know what the situation will be with the security guarantees to prevent Vladimir Putin from ever, ever trying again to invade parts of Ukraine.

[Lisa Licera]

Ukraine's President Zelensky said this evening that Ukraine is ready for any format to meet with Putin. After they fled the state for two weeks, Texas Democrats were back at the state capit for a special session as they continue to protest congressional redistricting.

[Political Correspondent]

The Texas legislature could pass the new congressional map as soon as this week and House Democrats say they plan to challenge that map in court immediately. This week, California Democrats are expected to pass their own new congressional map that would create five new Democratic districts if voters approve the map in November.

[Lisa Licera]

Fox's Garrett Henney in Austin. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Lisa Licera]

A domestic disturbance in northern Utah last night leaves two police officers dead and a third injured.

[Police Chief Chad Reyes]

Officers from two different departments responding to multiple 911 hangups Sunday night in Tremonton about an hour north of Salt Lake City when a man opened fire initially killing one officer. A second officer with Tremont and Garland.

[News Reporter]

Police Department responded to assist the first and was immediately fired upon by the same male suspect.

[Police Chief Chad Reyes]

Brigham Police Chief Chad Reyes says a Box Elder county sheriff's deputy and a K9 were also shot, shot and continue to be treated. The suspects now in custody on murder charges, no IDs yet and no motive. Jeff Manasso, Fox News Former Mexican cartel.

[Lisa Licera]

Kingpin Ismail El Mayo Zambada is set to plead guilty next week in a drug trafficking case that accuses him of ordering torture, plotting murders and flooding the US with cocaine, heroin and other illicit drugs. A Brooklyn federal judge has scheduled a change of plea hearing for Zimbabwe for next Monday. Zimbabwe pleaded not guilty last year to drug trafficking and related charges, including gun and money laundering offenses. Some recent slang terms are among the additions to a popular dictionary.

[Dictionary Representative]

Skibidi is one of more than 6,000 words added to the Cambridge Dictionary. It's defined as a word that can have different meanings, such as cool or bad, or can be used with no real meaning as a joke. Delulu is a play on the word delusional trad Wife is a shortening of traditional wife. A married mother who cooks, cleans and posts about it on social media. Broligarchy combines bro and oligarchy, meaning a small group of men, especially men owning or involved in a technology business, who are extremely rich and powerful and who have or want political influence. Mouse Jiggler is a device or piece of software used to make it seem like you're working, but you're really not. Cambridge Dictionary uses a database of more than 2 billion words of written and spoken English to monitor how new words are used, the company says.

[Lisa Licera]

FOX is Chris Foster, I'm Lisa Licera. This is Fox News.

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