8PM ET 09/07/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 8PM ET, September 7, 2025

Host: Daria Albinger (FOX News)
Reporters: Mike Tobin, Greg Palkot, Hassibi Cotton, Madison Scarpino
Length: ~4 minutes
Main Theme:
A rapid-fire newscast covering President Trump’s controversial moves in Chicago, escalating tensions in Gaza, allegations of White House interference in New York’s mayoral race, and the detainment of hundreds of South Korean workers in Georgia.

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1. Trump’s Truth Social Post Sparks Chicago Protests

[00:02-00:51]

• Context:
  President Trump posts on Truth Social announcing plans to send the National Guard to Chicago, citing crime and illegal immigration as reasons.
• Reactions:
  • Immediate outcry from Democratic leaders in Chicago, who reject federal troop intervention.
  • Mike Tobin covers local protests:

    "A group of 11 different protest groups…came together under the umbrella of the Coalition against the Trump Agenda." (00:18)

  • The President dubs the city “shypocalypse,” referencing “Apocalypse Now”:

    “Channeling Robert Duvall from the movie Apocalypse Now and said Chicago about to find out why it’s called the Department of War.” (Mike Tobin, 00:34)

• City Leadership’s Response:
  Chicago officials insist troops are not needed or wanted.

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2. Russia-Ukraine War & Israeli Military Moves

[00:51-01:54]

• Ukraine:
  • Russia launches its largest air attack since the war began, with Ukrainian officials confirming at least four dead.
  • Biden administration signals readiness for a new stage of sanctions on Russia.
• Israel/Houthis:
  • Israeli Defense Forces intercept three out of four drones from Yemen's Houthi rebels; one drone hits airport near Alat.

    “One managed to get through, hitting an Israeli airport near the southern city of Alat, shutting down operations, causing some damage, injuring two people.” (Greg Palkot, 01:17)

  • Prime Minister Netanyahu presses on with invasion of Gaza City, ordering evacuations:

    “High rise buildings are being toppled. Evacuation notices posted. 100,000 residents have fled south.” (01:33)

• Hostage Crisis Update:
  • Protests in Israel continue for hostage release.
  • New Trump Administration Proposal:
    • Exchange all Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners.

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3. New York Mayoral Race & Federal Intervention Allegations

[02:31-03:46]

• Allegations:
  • Democratic Socialist Zoran Mamdani, leading in the race, alleges Trump administration interference, citing Mayor Eric Adams’s supposed talks with White House envoy Steve Witkoff.
• Official Criticism:
  • NY Gov. Kathy Hochul on Fox News Sunday:

    “It is up to the voters and there should not be outside influences on this decision from the White House on down. Let the voters of New York decide.” (Hochul via Hassibi Cotton, 02:53)

• Bernie Sanders Backs Mamdani:
  • At a Brooklyn rally, Sanders rhetorically questions:

    “What are these people, these oligarchs afraid of?” (03:14)

  • Refers to rumors of narrowing the race to Mamdani vs. former Gov. Cuomo.
• Denials:
  • Adams posts that he’s staying in the race.
  • GOP candidate Curtis Sliwa denies being offered a White House job.

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4. South Korean Workers Detained in Georgia

[03:46-04:23]

• Incident Recap:
  • 475 South Korean workers detained at a Georgia manufacturing site after a federal investigation into illegal employment.
• Diplomatic Response:
  • South Korean Foreign Minister seeks to arrange their repatriation:

    “After that happens, South Korea will reportedly send a chartered plane here and those hundreds of detainees…will fly back home.” (Hassibi Cotton, 04:01)

  • Hope expressed that such incidents do not recur.
• No Charges Filed:
  • U.S. officials confirm detainees face no criminal charges.

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5. Memorable Quotes

• Mike Tobin (on Chicago protest):

  “The flames were fanned by this post that was put up by the president on Truth Social calling Chicago shypocalypse…” (00:28)

• Gov. Kathy Hochul (on NY mayoral race):

  “There should not be outside influences on this decision from the White House on down.” (02:53)

• Bernie Sanders (in Brooklyn):

  “What are these people, these oligarchs afraid of?” (03:14)

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6. Key Timestamps

• 00:02 — Chicago protests over Trump’s National Guard post
• 00:51 — Russia’s air attack & Gaza City conflict
• 02:31 — Accusations of White House interference in NYC mayor’s race
• 03:46 — Update on detained South Korean workers in Georgia
• 04:23 — End of main news coverage

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Transcript

[Daria Albinger]

Just social media post. I'm Daria Albinger, Fox News. Democrats are not happy about one of President Trump's most recent posts directed at the leaders of Chicago after he said he was sending in the National Guard to fight crime and illegal immigration. Fox's Mike Tobin Is there a lot.

[Mike Tobin]

Of familiar faces in this protest? Because it was a group of 11 different protest groups that have gathered around the city from time to time and they came together under the umbrella of the Coalition against the Trump Agenda. So they protested everything across the board, but really focused in on the president's agenda when they were speaking. Now the flames were fanned by this post that was put up by the president on Truth Social calling Chicago shypocalypse channeling Robert Duvall from the movie Apocalypse now and said Chicago about to find out why it's called the Department of War.

[Daria Albinger]

Chicago officials say the troops are not wanted nor are they needed. The president says he's ready for the second stage of sanctioning Russia. And after Moscow launched its largest air attack on Ukraine since the war began, Ukrainian officials say at least four people died. Israel is moving ahead with the takeover of Gaza City after intercepting a missile attack from the Houthis.

[Greg Palkot]

IDF forces knocking down three drones fired by Houthi rebels in Yemen. But one managed to get through, hitting an Israeli airport near the southern city of Alat, shutting down operations, causing some damage, injuring two people. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed the invasion of Gaza City, a stronghold for Hamas, is moving forward. High rise buildings are being toppled. Evacuation notices posted. 100,000 residents have fled south. More protests demanding the release of the hostages. It is feared the new military action will endanger those alive. A new proposal from the Trump administration in part would see all the hostages released in exchange for release of Palestinian prisoners.

[Daria Albinger]

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[Daria Albinger]

Is the Trump administration interfering with New York's race for mayor? Democratic socialist Zoran Mamdani, the apparent leader, says yes, it is. He says Mayor Eric Adams reportedly met with White House special envoy Steve Witkoff about a position in the administration. Here's Fox Hassibi Cotton.

[Hassibi Cotton]

New York Governor Kathy Hochul said on Fox News Sunday it needs to stop.

[Daria Albinger]

It is up to the voters and there should not be outside influences on this decision from the White House on.

[Hassibi Cotton]

Down, let the voters of New York decide. Her remarks come as Mamdani stood shoulder to shoulder with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders at that Brooklyn town hall event last night. The crowd erupted as Sanders praised Mamdani's campaign and said, quote, what are these people, these oligarchs afraid of? While referencing those outside calls that are aiming to narrow the mayoral field to a two way race between Mamdani and former Governor Andrew Cuomo.

[Daria Albinger]

Adams posting on social media that he is not dropping out of the race. And Republican Curtis Sliwa also denies that he was offered a White House job. South Korean citizens will be heading home after last week's raid which resulted in the detentions of 475 workers at a plant in Georgia, Fox says. Madison Scarpino with the latest.

[Hassibi Cotton]

South Korean media is saying that the foreign minister is planning to travel to the US to finalize what they are calling an administrative procedure procedure for this deal. And after that happens, South Korea will reportedly send a chartered plane here and those hundreds of detainees, many who were searched and shackled, will fly back home to South Korea. The foreign country hopes this will not happen again. U.S. immigration officials say the 475 people arrested at this megasite were the result of a months long investigation into illegal workers.

[Daria Albinger]

No detainees are facing charges. I'm Dariel Alvey. This is FOX News.

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