8PM ET 08/31/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 8PM ET 08/31/2025 Newscast

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This episode delivers the latest headlines, focusing on President Trump's proposed National Guard deployment to address Chicago crime, new developments in the Jeffrey Epstein case, the hospitalization of Rudy Giuliani, a papal blessing for Minneapolis shooting victims, and a controversial public health push from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The newscast features reactions from public figures, ongoing political debates, and touching tributes after tragedy.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. National Guard Deployment Controversy in Chicago

• President Trump's Stance: President Trump is considering sending the National Guard to Chicago to curb crime rates.
• City and State Pushback: Local leaders and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker strongly oppose the plan, viewing it as federal overreach and labeling it an "invasion" ([00:14], [00:31]).
  • J.B. Pritzker on lack of communication:

    “They ought to let us know when they're coming, where they're coming, if it's ICE or if it's ATF or whoever it is.”
    — J.B. Pritzker, [00:40]

  • Legal Challenge: Governor Pritzker warned of potential legal action:

    “Pritzker says federal law doesn't allow troop enforcement in US cities and he will sue the President if that happens.”
    — Gerdau Scott, [00:46]

• Political Framing:
  • House Oversight Chair James Comer accused local officials of politicizing the issue rather than seeking cooperation ([00:22]):

    “What they're doing is they're turning to politics and they're turning to anything anti-Trump as opposed to saying we want to join the president.”
    — James Comer, [00:22]

2. Jeffrey Epstein Investigation: Call for New Records

• Congressional Inquiry: Chairman James Comer requests the Treasury Secretary hand over suspicious activity reports related to Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting concerns about possible mismanagement in the federal probe ([01:01]).
• High-Profile Subpoenas:
  • Subpoenas have been issued to multiple former officials, including former President Clinton and former Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
  • Deadline: September 15 for the requested reports ([01:01]).

3. Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized

• Incident: Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, 81, was hospitalized after a car accident in New Hampshire ([01:39]).
  • The crash is believed to be random, with no details indicating foul play.

4. Papal Blessing for Minneapolis Shooting Victims

• Pope Leo’s Message: The world’s first American pope offered prayers for victims of the Minneapolis school shooting.
  • Tragic toll: 2 children killed (ages 8 and 10), nearly 20 injured—mostly children ([02:55]).
  • Memorable quote on gun violence:

    “Let us plead God to stop the pandemic of arms large and small which infects our world.”
    — Pope Leo, [03:05]

  • Advocacy for Peace:
    • Pope Leo also called for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine:

      “The voice of weapons must be silenced while the voice of fraternity and justice must rise.”
      — Pope Leo, [03:13]

• Community Response:
  • Services were held in the school auditorium rather than the sanctuary, showing sensitivity to the affected community ([03:23]).

5. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Nicotine Pouches

• Public Health Push: Secretary Kennedy advocates switching to nicotine pouches as a safer alternative for smokers and vapers ([03:44]).
  • He caused speculation about his stance by appearing to use a pouch during his confirmation hearing.
• Medical Community’s Warning:
  • CDC asserts there are no safe tobacco products, emphasizing risks particularly for youth, young adults, and pregnant women ([03:44]).
  • The American Lung Association calls for more research, especially concerning youth health impacts ([04:13]).

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Memorable Quotes & Moments

• “You will not send the guard here.”
  — Daria Albinger paraphrasing city officials’ response to federal deployment, [00:02]

• “Let us plead God to stop the pandemic of arms large and small which infects our world.”
  — Pope Leo, [03:05]

• “The voice of weapons must be silenced while the voice of fraternity and justice must rise.”
  — Pope Leo, [03:13]

• “Pritzker says federal law doesn't allow troop enforcement in US cities and he will sue the president if that happens.”
  — Gerdau Scott, [00:46]

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Important Timestamps

• [00:02] — President Trump and the National Guard: Chicago’s resistance
• [00:22] — House Oversight Chair James Comer criticizes political response
• [00:31] — Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker calls planned deployment an “invasion”
• [00:46] — Pritzker vows legal action against troop deployment
• [01:01] — New push for Epstein financial records; subpoenas for key officials
• [01:39] — Update on Rudy Giuliani’s hospitalization
• [02:42] — Pope Leo’s blessing for Minneapolis shooting victims
• [03:05] — Papal call to “stop the pandemic of arms”
• [03:13] — Papal plea for Ukraine ceasefire
• [03:44] — HHS Secretary Kennedy urges nicotine pouch use; health officials push back
• [04:13] — American Lung Association calls for more nicotine research

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This concise, fact-driven episode covered major news developments in politics, public safety, and health, mixing hard news with moments of reflection and ongoing debate.

Transcript

[Daria Albinger]

You will not send the guard here. I'm Daria Albinger, FOX News. And that is what many officials in the nation's largest cities are now saying. With President Trump ready to deploy the National Guard to Chicago to reduce crime.

[J.B. Pritzker]

Washington, D.C. u.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro on FOX News Sunday singled out Chicago as being in need of a federal assist to lower crime.

[James Comer]

What they're doing is they're turning to politics and they're turning to anything anti Trump as opposed to saying we want to join the president.

[J.B. Pritzker]

Illinois Governor J.B. pritzker on CBS Face the Nation called troops that may come to Chicago and invasion and says he's not been consulted about any enforcement.

[Griff Jenkins]

They ought to let us know when they're coming, where they're coming, if it's ICE or if it's ATF or whoever it is.

[J.B. Pritzker]

Pritzker says federal law doesn't allow troop enforcement in US Cities and he will sue the president if that happens. Gerdau Scott, FOX News.

[Daria Albinger]

The chair of the House Oversight Committee wants more information for the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

[James Comer]

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant's been asked to hand over suspicious activity reports regarding the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer sent a letter to the secretary saying the committee is reviewing possible mismanagement of the federal case. He set a deadline of September 15th to see those reports. Comers also issued deposition subpoenas to several former government officials, including former President Clinton and and former Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who served under President Trump. In Washington, Jill Nado, FOX News.

[Daria Albinger]

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is hospitalized with injuries he received in a car crash last night in New Hampshire. A spokesman for the 81 year old says the crash appears to be a random incident. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Daria Albinger]

A blessing today for victims of last week's mass shooting in Minneapolis and their families. And it comes from the leader of the world's Roman Catholics. Fox's Kevin Uretsky has a story.

[Kevin Uretsky]

The first American pope remembering those hurt during the shooting in his native country.

[Pope Leo]

Our prayers for the victims of the tragic shooting during a school mass in the American state of Minnesota.

[Kevin Uretsky]

An 8 year old boy and a 10 year old girl were killed and nearly 20 others, mostly children, were wounded. The Pope offering a prayer for all children heard every day around the world.

[Pope Leo]

Let us plead God to stop the pandemic of arms large and small which infects our world.

[Kevin Uretsky]

Leo also calling for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine saying, quote, the voice of weapons must be silenced while the voice of fraternity injustice must rise.

[Daria Albinger]

Ken Yuretsky, FOX News the services were held this morning in the auditorium of the Annunciation Catholic School, not in the sanctuary where the shooting took place. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Is urging smokers and vapers to switch to nicotine pouches. He says they're a safer option. Fox's Griff Jenkins with details.

[Griff Jenkins]

Secretary Kennedy wants Americans to address hundreds of billions of dollars spent on cigarette smoke related health costs. And he sparked speculation of being a consumer nicotine pouches himself when he appeared to pop one in his mouth during his confirmation hearing. But the medical community is not ready to sign off. The CDC warns there are no safe tobacco products, including nicotine pouches. This is especially true for youth, young adults and women who are pregnant.

[Daria Albinger]

The American Lung association told fox more research is needed to determine the health effects of of nicotine pouches, especially when it comes to younger users. I'm Daria Aldinger. This is FOX news.

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