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Fox News Hourly Update: 8PM ET 09/01/2025 Newscast

Date: September 2, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts
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Episode Overview

This episode provides a concise roundup of the latest national and international news stories as covered by Fox News Radio. The main themes include US-China trade tensions, the announcement of Rudy Giuliani as a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, updates on Russia-Ukraine conflict diplomacy, Israel-Hamas military actions, and a brief report on an incident at the Burning Man festival.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. US-China Tariffs and Trade Policy

[00:02 – 01:04]

Despite a recent court ruling against many of President Trump's tariffs, these tariffs remain in place pending appeal, maintaining friction between the US and China.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessen is planning a meeting with his Chinese counterpart in October, hinting at potential negotiations.
Bessen critiques the current state of China’s economy and offers cautious optimism for a mutually beneficial trade agreement:
- "They cannot export their way to prosperity in the midst of a real estate crisis." – Scott Bessen [00:32]
- "They need more consumer demand. President Trump wants to make the US back into a manufacturing powerhouse, so why couldn't we do that together?" – Scott Bessen [00:42]
On India, Bessen highlights positive relations and flexibility:
- President Trump is “fine with either a trade deal or tariffs,” noting India’s similarities to the US, especially as its prime minister meets with Russia and China.

2. Rudy Giuliani to Receive the Medal of Freedom

[01:04 – 01:52]

President Trump has announced that Rudy Giuliani will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom; the ceremony’s date and location are yet to be announced.
Giuliani’s public service includes:
- Role as U.S. Attorney and Mayor of NYC during and after 9/11.
- Recent controversial roles as Trump’s advisor and personal attorney, supporting claims that Trump won the 2020 election.
Personal update: Giuliani sustained serious injuries in a recent car accident in New Hampshire.
On honoring Giuliani, President Trump stated:
- "A great American patriot and the greatest mayor in New York City's history." – President Trump (as reported by Gernall Scott) [01:46]

3. International Update: Russia-Ukraine Conflict and China’s Global Strategy

[02:32 – 03:17]

Despite diplomatic rhetoric, there has been “no meeting set to take place” between Russia and Ukraine; Russian drone and airstrikes on Ukraine continue.
President Trump echoes his intention to “monitor progress toward peace.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin is in China, alongside Xi Jinping, with both promoting the idea of a “united south.”
Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit: 20+ world leaders in China, showcasing Beijing’s effort to increase its global influence and challenge the US:
- China criticizes “the Cold War mentality and bullying practices” (unnamed US). – Alex Hogan [03:12]

4. Escalation in Gaza: Israel-Hamas Conflict

[03:17 – 04:01]

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirm they believe they have killed Hamas spokesperson Abu Ubaidah in Gaza City airstrikes.
No current comment from Hamas.
Israeli security discussions focus on operations in Gaza City, described as one of Hamas's last strongholds:
- "IDF is now urging Palestinians living in Gaza City to move south, saying their evacuation is, quote, inevitable." – Jeff Paul [03:48]
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 31 people today in Gaza.

5. Burning Man Incident

[04:01 – 04:28]

A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found dead in a pool of blood at the Burning Man Festival in Nevada.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Scott Bessen on China’s Economy:

"They cannot export their way to prosperity in the midst of a real estate crisis."
— Scott Bessen, Treasury Secretary [00:32]
Scott Bessen on US-China Cooperation:

"They need more consumer demand. President Trump wants to make the US back into a manufacturing powerhouse, so why couldn't we do that together?"
— Scott Bessen, Treasury Secretary [00:42]
President Trump Praises Rudy Giuliani:

"A great American patriot and the greatest mayor in New York City's history."
— President Trump (reported by Gernall Scott) [01:46]
China Criticizes US Diplomacy:

"China never directly named the US but criticized what it called the Cold War mentality and bullying practices."
— Alex Hogan [03:12]
Israeli IDF Instructions:

"IDF is now urging Palestinians living in Gaza City to move south, saying their evacuation is, quote, inevitable."
— Jeff Paul [03:48]

Timestamps for Key Segments

US-China Tariffs & Trade Policy: 00:02 – 01:04
Rudy Giuliani Medal of Freedom Announcement: 01:04 – 01:52
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Russia-Ukraine Update & China’s Global Strategy: 02:32 – 03:17
Israel-Hamas Conflict Update: 03:17 – 04:01
Burning Man Homicide Investigation: 04:01 – 04:28

Tone and Language

The episode maintains a direct, fact-driven tone characteristic of brief nightly newscasts. While the content is concise, it presents contrasting viewpoints—US economic and foreign policy stances, commentary on international developments, and hard news on breaking incidents. Comments from officials and correspondents are attributed directly and presented without editorialization.

This summary distills the major news stories and perspectives covered in the 8PM ET Fox News Hourly Update for September 1, 2025, without including advertisements or promotional segments.

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The treasury secretary talks tariffs. I'm Tom Brigadi, Fox News. Despite a court ruling against many of President Trump's tariffs, they remain in effect pending appeal. This means ongoing tensions with one of our biggest trading partners. China could persist. Fox's Jessica Rosenthal is more on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessens interview with Fox News.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessen says he anticipates meeting with his Chinese counterpart in October. But he told Fox's Rich Edson the Chinese have the most imbalanced economy in the history of of the modern world.
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They cannot export their way to prosperity in the midst of a real estate crisis.
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Bessant said there could be a mutually beneficial deal to be made here, though.
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They need more consumer demand. President Trump wants to make the US Back into a manufacturing powerhouse, so why couldn't we do that together?
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Besson said. When it comes to India, as their prime minister meets with the presidents of Russia and China, that the democratic country has more in common with us, but that President Trump is fine with either a trade deal or tariffs. And on the country. Jessica Rosenthal, Fox News.
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President Trump announces the next recipient of the nation's highest civilian honor.
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President Trump said Rudy Giuliani will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The date and location of the honor has yet to be announced. Giuliani served as a U.S. attorney and was mayor of New York City during the attack and immediate aftermath of 9 11. Since then, he served controversial stints as an advisor and personal attorney for President Trump, supporting false claims that Trump won the 2020 election instead of former President Joe Biden. This past weekend, Giuliani suffered serious injuries in a car accident in New Hampshire. President Trump called Giuliani a great American patriot and the greatest mayor in New York City's history. In New York, Gernall Scott, FOX News.
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Still no meeting set to take place between Russia and Ukraine. Fox's Alex Hogan has the latest.
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President Trump said he would monitor progress toward peace over these last two weeks. Still, Russian attacks have persisted. Russia launched about 80 drones toward Ukraine after what was a weekend of heavy airstrikes Russian President Vladimir Putin is in China where he and Chinese President Xi Jinping shared goals of what they call a united south. It comes as more than 20 world leaders descend on China for the two day summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, or SCO, as China looks to take on a larger role on the global stage. China never directly named the US but criticized what it called the Cold War mentality and bullying practices. In London, Alex Hogan, FOX News.
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The IDF continues to ramp up attacks on terror group Hamas. Fox's Jeff Paul reports from Tel Aviv.
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Israel, confirming that it believes it has killed the spokesperson for Hamas during a weekend airstrike in Gaza City. No comment or reaction from Hamas, but we do know the spokesperson, Abu Ubaidah, his last statement was regarding the very operation that will soon target Gaza City. And it was that plan that was in heavy discussion yesterday during Israeli's security cabinet meeting. Israeli forces continue to build up their assets in and around the outskirts of Gaza City, calling it one of Hamas's last strongholds. The IDF is now urging Palestinians living in Gaza City to move south, saying their evacuation is, quote, inevitable.
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Israeli forces launched airstrikes into the Gaza Strip today. Officials say at least 31 people were killed in the attack. A man has been found dead in a pool of blood at the Burning Man Art and music festival. It's being investigated as a homicide. Deputies were alerted Saturday about a deceased man at the gathering in the Black Rock Desert In Nevada, about 110 miles northeast of Reno. The last day is today. I'm Tom Rigotti. This is FOX News.
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