Fox News Hourly Update – 8PM ET, September 6, 2025

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: September 7, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise round-up of major national and international news stories. Major themes include President Trump’s latest immigration actions and political backlash in Chicago, a high-profile ICE factory raid in Georgia, major political developments in the UK, and emerging tuberculosis concerns in the United States.

Key News Highlights & Discussions

1. President Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Hits Chicago

[00:02–00:54]

• President Trump’s latest immigration push focuses on Chicago, sparking intense criticism from Democratic lawmakers and protests from local citizens.
• Trump’s controversial social media post on Truth Social, referencing ‘Apocalypse Now’ and threatening deportations, garners national attention and anger.
• Sen. Tammy Duckworth calls Trump a "draft dodger," and Sen. Dick Durbin decries his rhetoric as “an embarrassment and disgusting.”
• About 200 people protest at a local naval station, which ICE is reportedly using as a logistical hub.

Quote:
"The terrible things that the president of the United States is saying about using troops in the Department of War in [the] city of Chicago is an embarrassment and disgusting."
—Sen. Dick Durbin ([00:35])

2. Expansion of Immigration Enforcement to Other Cities and Georgia Factory Raid

[00:54–01:53]

• The Trump administration is considering deploying National Guard troops to Baltimore and potentially other cities.
• Major ICE operation at a Hyundai-EV battery factory in Georgia results in hundreds detained; most arrested are from South Korea.
• Hyundai claims those arrested did not work directly for the company, and the South Korean government voices concerns over the treatment of its citizens.

Quote:
"The economic activities of our companies investing in the United States and the interest of our citizens must not be unduly violated during the course of US Law enforcement."
—South Korean Foreign Ministry ([01:31])

• The White House reminds that "any foreign workers brought in for specific projects must enter the United States legally and with proper work authorizations." ([01:42])

3. British Political Shakeup: Deputy Prime Minister Resignation

[03:10–04:05]

• Britain's Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, resigns after admitting to underpaying property taxes.
• Major government reshuffle by Prime Minister Keir Starmer: David Lammy becomes both Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary; Yvette Cooper is named Foreign and Justice Secretary; Shabana Mahmoud takes over as Home Secretary.
• The Labour Party’s popularity is waning as Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, gains momentum—Farage launches populist "Make Britain Great Again" messaging.
• Speculation arises over an early election, possibly in 2027.

Quote:
"Reform UK led by Nigel Farage, their support is growing and Farage is hoping to capitalize on Labour's losses. At a sold out two day conference, Farage pledged to make Britain great again."
—Stephanie Bennett ([03:53])

4. Tuberculosis Cases Rise in the U.S.

[04:05–05:05]

• Three active tuberculosis cases have been reported in Maine, prompting outreach to possible contacts.
• Cases also reported in California and Michigan; each case appears independent.
• TB remains the world's deadliest infectious disease, with over a million deaths annually according to the WHO.
• Notable uptick in U.S. cases since 2021 after decades of decline.

Quote:
"TB isn't as contagious as COVID 19 or the flu, but it is the world's deadliest infectious disease, killing more than a million people a year, according to the World Health Organization."
—Pam Husso ([04:46])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Chicago Immigration Crackdown:
  "President Trump has forced himself back in the headlines and is drawing the ire of Illinois Democrats..."
  —Mike Tobin ([00:13])

• Sen. Durbin's Outrage:
  "The terrible things that the president... is saying about using troops... is an embarrassment and disgusting."
  —Sen. Dick Durbin ([00:35])

• Hyundai Raid Diplomacy:
  "The economic activities of our companies investing in the United States and the interest of our citizens must not be unduly violated..."
  —South Korean Foreign Ministry ([01:31])

• UK Political Upheaval:
  "Starmer's Labour Party swept to power on a landslide just last year, but his economy is barely growing..."
  —Stephanie Bennett ([03:30])

• Global TB Concerns:
  "TB cases in the US started going up in 2021."
  —Pam Husso ([04:54])

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Segment Topic | Timestamp | |----------------------------------------------------|------------| | Trump Immigration Crackdown (Chicago) | 00:02–00:54| | ICE Raid at Hyundai Factory, Georgia | 00:54–01:53| | UK Deputy PM Resignation & Cabinet Reshuffle | 03:10–04:05| | US & Global Tuberculosis Updates | 04:05–05:05|

Tone & Language

• Direct, urgent, and politically charged regarding U.S. immigration actions.
• Concise and factual on international developments and health news.
• Reflects the fast-paced, headline-driven style of radio news.

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