Fox News Hourly Update – August 27, 2025

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This episode centers around breaking news coverage of a deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School and Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The update also reports on significant national and international stories, including COVID vaccine policy changes, the Ukraine conflict, another tragic shooting in Louisiana, and NFL disciplinary action.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Deadly Mass Shooting at Minnesota Church

Segment begins: 00:02

• Incident Overview:

  • Police report a gunman opened fire from outside church windows during morning Mass at Annunciation Catholic School and Church in Minneapolis.
  • Two schoolchildren have died, 17 injured, some critically.
  • The shooter, armed with three weapons, later died by suicide inside the church. (00:32)

• Community and Official Responses:

  • Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry:

    "There are no words that can capture the horror and the evil of this unspeakable act." (00:11)

  • Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara:

    "The coward who fired these shots ultimately took his own life in the rear of the church." (00:30–00:32)

  • Local, state, and federal agencies are investigating and securing the area.
  • Multiple search locations are under review connected to the suspect. (00:32–00:48)

• State and National Leaders React:

  • Governor Tim Walz (MN):
    • Describes Minnesota as "heartbroken" and posts, "we'll get through this together and hug your kids close." (00:48)
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson:
    • Expresses being "heartbroken after the shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis." (00:58)
  • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries:

    "Weapons of war have no place in our neighborhoods, streets or schools." (01:13)

  • President Trump and Vice President Vance:
    • Ask for prayers. (01:13)

• Investigation:

  • FBI is among the agencies investigating. (01:13)

2. U.S. COVID Vaccine Authorization Changes

Segment begins: 01:21

• Policy Announcement:
  • Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.:
    • Announces the end of emergency use authorization for COVID vaccines via social media.
    • Emphasizes that vaccines will remain available for those who consult with their doctors, departing from broader mandates.
  • FDA Updates:
    • Cleared updated COVID vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, Novavax) for high-risk groups like the elderly and people with health conditions.
• Reported by: Jared Halpern, at the White House. (01:50)

3. International Update: Ukraine Conflict

Segment begins: 02:16

• Situation Update:
  • Russian forces have advanced into an eighth region in Ukraine, but have yet to establish strongholds.
  • Ukrainian forces maintain control of major cities but face growing skirmishes in rural areas.
  • The U.S. leads efforts for a ceasefire; Ukraine is open to three-way talks, but Russia remains opposed, particularly regarding postwar security guarantees for Ukraine.
• Reported by: Grinnell Scott. (02:54)

4. U.S. & Israel Consult on Gaza’s Future

• Brief note on ongoing White House meetings regarding a post-war plan for Gaza. (02:54)

5. Louisiana Road Rage Shooting Tragedy

Segment begins: 03:07

• Incident Details:

  • 17-year-old Caitlin Straight, seven months pregnant, dies after being shot in the head during a road rage incident in Tangipahoa Parish, LA.
  • Her baby was delivered by C-section and is under medical care.
  • Barry West, 54, facing second degree murder and multiple additional charges.

• Reporter Angelo Bavaro summarizes:

  • The altercation involved tailgating and brake-checking before the fatal shot. (03:07–03:45)

6. NFL Suspension: Rashee Rice

Segment begins: 03:45

• Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is suspended for six games following his guilty plea to felony charges from a high-speed highway crash that caused injuries.
• Rice publicly commits to making things right with those affected. (03:45–04:13)

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• “There are no words that can capture the horror and the evil of this unspeakable act.”
  — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry (00:11)

• “The coward who fired these shots ultimately took his own life in the rear of the church.”
  — Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara (00:30–00:32)

• "Weapons of war have no place in our neighborhoods, streets or schools."
  — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (01:13)

Segment Timestamps

• 00:02–01:13 — Minnesota Church Shooting Details & Reactions
• 01:21–01:50 — COVID Vaccine Policy Updates
• 02:16–02:54 — Ukraine-Russia War Update
• 03:07–03:45 — Louisiana Road Rage Shooting
• 03:45–04:13 — NFL Suspension of Rashee Rice

Tone & Language

• The episode is urgent, somber, and fact-focused, with straightforward reporting and sincere expressions of grief from officials.

This summary provides a comprehensive, story-by-story breakdown of the episode’s core reports, notable reactions from public officials, and the latest on each headline, useful for anyone who did not hear the broadcast.