National Guard Deployment in DC Extended to November 30th

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: National Guard Deployment in DC Extended to November 30th
Date: September 4, 2025
Host: Lisa Lacera with FOX News team

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Overview

This episode focuses on the extension of the National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C. through November 30th, amid political and legal controversy. The update also briefly covers national headlines, including President Trump’s law enforcement initiatives, a contentious Senate hearing on health leadership, the nomination for the Federal Reserve Board, a poisoning investigation in Minnesota, and the death of fashion icon Giorgio Armani. The news is fast-paced, summarizing developing stories with a focus on federal actions and responses.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. National Guard Deployment in DC Extended

• Announcement & Rationale (00:02–00:30)

  • Lisa Lacera opens by reporting the National Guard will remain in D.C. longer.
  • Brig. Gen. Leland Blanchard reassures guardsmen and the public the mission is ongoing:

    “The mission is not complete.” — Brig. Gen. Leland Blanchard [00:12]

  • An unnamed National Guard representative highlights the purpose:

    “We continue to work to ensure that everyone that walks through these city streets is safe. They deserve that. You deserve that. Our nation deserves that.” [00:18]

• Political and Legal Backlash (00:30–01:09)

  • The deployment is linked to President Trump’s strategy to address urban crime.
  • The DC Attorney General has filed a lawsuit, labeling the presence an “illegal military occupation.”
  • Lisa Lacera notes related legal developments in Los Angeles and Trump’s intention to send the Guard to Chicago.
  • Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s opposition is recounted:
    • He sees Trump’s moves as attempts to provoke unrest to justify military deployment.

    • “Part of their kind of nefarious plan is begin with ICE, cause mayhem on the ground, and by doing that, say that there’s a need for military troops on the ground to protect ICE.” — National Guard Representative paraphrasing opposition views [01:09]

    • Pritzker promises legal action if soldiers are sent to Illinois.

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2. Senate Hearing: Health and Human Services Secretary Grilled

• CDC Data and Leadership Crisis (01:23–01:59)
  • HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy faces a heated Senate hearing amid CDC upheaval.
  • Senator Mark Warner voices frustrations over pandemic data chaos:

    “You don’t have any idea how many Americans died from COVID, I don’t think.” — Sen. Mark Warner [01:40]

  • A news reporter clarifies that the confusion stemmed from “so much data chaos coming out of the CDC.”
  • Calls for Kennedy’s resignation arise as the CDC director and senior staff step down.

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3. Economic Policy & Fed Nominee Hearing

• Senate Banking Committee Testimony (02:15–03:00)
  • President Trump’s nominee for the Federal Reserve Board, introduced as Stephen Myron, testifies on his future role.
  • Myron pledges data-driven independence:

    “If confirmed to the Federal Reserve, I’ll preserve its independence and serve the American people to the best of my ability.” — Stephen Myron [02:23]

  • Senator Warner underscores the Fed’s crucial mandate:

    “In my view, the most important job of the central bank is to prevent depressions and hyperinflations. Independence of monetary policy is a critical element for its success.” — Sen. Mark Warner [02:35]

  • Myron acknowledges alignment with Trump on interest rates but commits to Congressional mandates and the macroeconomic good:

    “If confirmed, I plan to dutifully carry out my role pursuant to the mandates assigned by Congress. My opinions and decisions will be based on my analysis of the macroeconomy and what’s best for its long-term stewardship.” — Stephen Myron [02:48]

  • The nomination follows the resignation of Fed Governor Abra Adriana Coogler last month.

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4. National Headlines

• Minnesota Poisoning Investigation (03:05–03:52)

  • Case Details: 35-year-old Stuart Hanmer arrested for allegedly poisoning his roommate, Cody Ernst, with thallium—the “poisoner’s poison.”
  • The investigation is ongoing, as the Hennepin County Medical Examiner has yet to release a final cause of death.
  • Context note: Thallium was banned in the 1970s due to its extreme toxicity.

• Death of Giorgio Armani (03:52–04:13)

  • Legendary Italian designer Giorgio Armani dies at 91.
  • Celebrity tributes pour in:

    “Heartbroken to hear about the passing of a legend, a true master of his craft.” — Cindy Crawford [03:52] “A true friend and a legend.” — Julia Roberts [03:53]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On National Guard’s Purpose:
  • “We continue to work to ensure that everyone that walks through these city streets is safe. They deserve that. You deserve that. Our nation deserves that.” — National Guard Representative [00:18]
• On Deployment as Political Gambit:
  • “Part of their kind of nefarious plan is begin with ICE, cause mayhem on the ground, and by doing that, say that there’s a need for military troops on the ground to protect ICE.” [01:09]
• Sen. Warner’s Frustration over COVID Data:
  • “You don’t have any idea how many Americans died from COVID, I don’t think.” — Sen. Mark Warner [01:40]
• Fed Independence:
  • “In my view, the most important job of the central bank is to prevent depressions and hyperinflations. Independence of monetary policy is a critical element for its success.” — Sen. Mark Warner [02:35]
  • “My opinions and decisions will be based on my analysis of the macroeconomy and what’s best for its long-term stewardship.” — Stephen Myron [02:48]

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Timestamps of Key Segments

• National Guard Deployment Extension: 00:02–01:23
• Senate Hearing on CDC & HHS: 01:23–01:59
• Federal Reserve Board Nominee Testimony: 02:15–03:00
• Minnesota Poisoning Investigation: 03:05–03:52
• Giorgio Armani Tribute: 03:52–04:13

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This episode delivers a rapid-fire account of breaking developments, focusing on how federal deployments, political tensions, and leadership changes are shaping America's current events. It provides a succinct but thorough catch-up for listeners on the go.

Transcript

[Lisa Lacera]

They will stay in place a little longer. I'm Lisa Lacera, Fox News. The National Guard is extending its deployment.

[Brigadier General Leland Blanchard]

In D.C. brigadier General Leland Blanchard says the D.C. national Guard will stay on active duty, telling guardsmen in a social media video the mission is not complete.

[Unnamed National Guard Representative]

We continue to work to ensure that everyone that walks through these city streets is safe. They deserve that. You deserve that. Our nation deserves that.

[Brigadier General Leland Blanchard]

The National Guard was activated as part of President Trump's surge of federal law enforcement to combat crime in D.C. the extension of the troop presence comes as the D.C. attorney General filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration arguing the deployment is an illegal military occupation.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox has shared help with the White House. This is a federal appeals court has blocked a lower court ruling that restricted President Trump's use of troops in Los Angeles during immigration raids. The president has said he planned to plans to send the National Guard to Chicago to combat crime, citing the shootings over the holiday weekend. Illinois Governor J.B. pritzker again saying the president is trying to create unrest as an excuse.

[Unnamed National Guard Representative]

Part of their kind of nefarious plan is begin with ice, cause mayhem on the ground, and by doing that, say that there's a need for military troops on the ground to protect ice.

[Lisa Lacera]

And Pritzker again promised to sue if soldiers are deployed. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy at the center of a fiery hearing in the Senate as lawmakers were concerned over upheaval at the cdc. Virginia Democrat Mark Warner zeroed in on the pandemic. You don't have any idea how many.

[Senator Mark Warner]

Americans died from COVID I don't think.

[News Reporter]

Anybody knows because the there was so much data chaos coming out of the cdc.

[Lisa Lacera]

Some Democrats are calling on Kennedy to step down after the CDC director was forced out and several top staffers resigned. America's listening to Fox News.

[Will Kane]

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[Lisa Lacera]

President Trump's nominee for the open position on the Federal Reserve Board told senators he'll be independent and make decisions based on the data.

[Stephen Myron]

Stephen Myron, head of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, told the Senate Banking Committee if confirmed to the Federal Reserve, he'll preserve its independence and serve the American people to the best of his ability.

[Senator Mark Warner]

In my view, the most important job of the central bank is to prevent depressions and hyperinflations Independence of monetary policy is a critical element for its success.

[Stephen Myron]

Myron shares President Trump's view that the Fed should cut interest rates.

[Senator Mark Warner]

But clarified if confirmed, I plan to dutifully carry out my role pursuant to the mandates assigned by Congress. My opinions and decisions will be based on my analysis of the macroeconomy and what's best for its long term stewardship.

[Stephen Myron]

The seat was vacated when Fed Governor Abra Adriana Coogler stepped down last month.

[Lisa Lacera]

Jenny Coselda, Fox News Minnesota man arrested, accused of poisoning his roommate, which led to his death.

[News Reporter]

Police In St. Cloud, Minnesota took 35 year old Stuart Hanmer into custody on suspicion of murder, saying he intentionally poisoned his roommate with a toxic heavy metal nicknamed the poisoner's poison. Back in June, 33 year old Cody Ernst was taken off life support and died after doctors discovered thallium, a highly toxic metal, in his system at levels so high they believe it had to be ingested. Thallium was banned in the US in the 1970s because of the dangers associated with it. We're told the investigation is ongoing as the Hennepin county medical examiner has also not released an official cause of death. Jeff Manasso, FOX News Reaction continues to.

[Lisa Lacera]

Come in afterward that iconic Italian designer Giorgio Armani has died. Supermodel Cindy Crawford writing heartbroken to hear about the passing of a legend, a true master of his craft. Julia Roberts calling him a true friend and a legend. Giorgio Armani was 91. I'm Lisa Licera. This is FOX News.

[Will Kane]

It's Will Kane Country Watch it live at noon Eastern Monday through Thursday@fox news.com or on the Fox News YouTube channel. And don't miss the show. Listen and follow the podcast five days a week at foxnewspodcasts.com or wherever you download your favorite podcasts.