The Supreme Court gives the OK for the Trump administration to proceed with ICE raids in California

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update

Episode Title: The Supreme Court gives the OK for the Trump administration to proceed with ICE raids in California
Date: September 8, 2025
Host: Lisa Lucera
Network: FOX News Podcasts

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers an array of major news highlights, centered on the Supreme Court's pivotal decision allowing the Trump administration to resume ICE raids in California. The episode also covers developments in Trump's legal cases, U.S. military activity in Puerto Rico, economic updates, an incident at Heathrow Airport, California's new coffee movement, and weekend box office numbers.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Supreme Court Approves ICE Raids in California

• Main Story (00:02–00:42):

  • The Supreme Court lifted a temporary restraining order against Trump administration immigration raids in California, overturning a judge's previous ruling that such action violated the Constitution.
  • The case will still continue on its merits, but for now, ICE can resume operations.

• Governor Newsom’s Opposition:

  • California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the decision, claiming the raids "target Latinos" and pledged to continue fighting "abhorrent attacks on Californians."
  • [Quote] “He says it's about targeting Latinos.” – Lisa Lucera (00:02)
  • [Quote] “Newsom says he will keep fighting what he called abhorrent attacks on Californians.” – Lisa Lucera (00:42)

• Supreme Court Dissent:

  • Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by two other liberal justices, dissented, expressing concern about discrimination based on appearance.
  • [Quote] “Countless people have been arrested simply because of their looks.” – Justice Sonia Sotomayor, as paraphrased by Fox News Narrator (00:25)

• Federal Statement:

  • The Department of Homeland Security countered that operations are based solely on illegal presence and called the decision a win for the rule of law.

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2. Trump Legal Updates

• E. Jean Carroll Defamation Case (00:42–01:22):
  • A federal appeals court upheld a civil jury ruling, requiring Donald Trump to pay more than $83 million to columnist E. Jean Carroll, for defamatory statements on social media after she accused him of sexual assault in the 1990s.
  • Noted: Carroll previously won $5 million in a related 2023 jury case.

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3. U.S. Military Presence in Puerto Rico

• Unannounced Pentagon Visit (01:22–01:45):
  • Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and top Pentagon officials made an unannounced trip to Puerto Rico to bolster security efforts against drug trafficking.
  • Governor Jennifer Gonzalez celebrated the visit, posting photos and praising the soldiers.
  • [Quote] “Our soldiers are heroes who, with courage and sacrifice, protect freedom and democracy. Their dedication inspires us, reminds us that Puerto Rico will always stand in the defense of our nation.” – Gov. Jennifer Gonzalez (01:37)

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4. Economic Update

• Stock Market Movements (01:45–01:59):
  • Stocks edged higher; the Dow gained 114 points amid anticipation of key economic reports that may influence Federal Reserve decisions on interest rates.

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5. Executive Power and Federal Commissions

• FTC Firing Dispute (02:30–03:06):
  • The Supreme Court’s Chief Justice John Roberts has allowed President Trump’s firing of FTC member Rebecca Slaughter to stand temporarily, pending litigation.
  • Former commissioners and Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook are also involved in legal action regarding removal from office.
  • [Quote] “President said FTC member Rebecca Slaughter was fired in March. She sued last week. ... But the Supreme Court's chief justice, John Roberts, has said the president's decision to fire her can hold for now pending litigation.” – Jessica Rosenthal (02:36)

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6. Heathrow Airport Incident

• Safety Scare at Heathrow (03:06–03:36):
  • Terminal 4 at London's Heathrow Airport was closed for about three hours due to reports of hazardous material. The threat was declared unfounded, and no serious injuries were reported.

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7. California Coffee Farming

• Local Coffee Initiatives (03:36–04:09):
  • A movement for domestically grown coffee is gaining traction in Southern California, despite significant challenges like high costs for water, labor, and land.
  • Dave Armstrong, CEO of Hobson Family Farms, discussed efforts to cultivate 18,000 coffee trees.
  • [Quote] “Most coffee that you're going to drink has been shipped around the world and is years, if not months, many, many months old. Ours is fully traceable...” – Dave Armstrong (03:54, 03:56)
  • The high production costs could result in $20 cups of California-grown coffee.

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8. Box Office Results

• Weekend Leaders (04:09–04:29):
  • “The Conjuring: Last Rights” leads the weekend box office with $83 million.
  • “Hamilton” follows, earning about $10 million.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “He says it's about targeting Latinos.” – Lisa Lucera (00:02)
• “Countless people have been arrested simply because of their looks.” – Justice Sonia Sotomayor, as recounted by Fox News Narrator (00:25)
• “Newsom says he will keep fighting what he called abhorrent attacks on Californians.” – Lisa Lucera (00:42)
• “Our soldiers are heroes who, with courage and sacrifice, protect freedom and democracy. Their dedication inspires us, reminds us that Puerto Rico will always stand in the defense of our nation.” – Governor Jennifer Gonzalez (01:37)
• “Most coffee that you're going to drink has been shipped around the world... Is years, if not months, many, many months old. Ours is fully traceable." – Dave Armstrong (03:54–03:56)

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Important Timestamps

• 00:02: ICE raids in California given go-ahead by Supreme Court; Newsom’s reaction
• 00:25: Sotomayor’s dissent on ICE raids
• 00:42: Trump ordered to pay $83 million to E. Jean Carroll
• 01:22: U.S. officials visit Puerto Rico to strengthen Caribbean security
• 01:45: Stocks rise ahead of economic data releases
• 02:30: Supreme Court allows Trump to fire FTC member pending litigation
• 03:06: Heathrow Airport incident resolved with no danger
• 03:36: California’s domestic coffee growing efforts
• 04:09: Box office highlights

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This episode delivers a rapid, comprehensive sweep of headline news, with sharp focus on the legal, political, and economic developments shaping the day.

Transcript

[Lisa Lucera]

He says it's about targeting Latinos. I'm Lisa Licera, Fox News. California Governor Gavin Newsom reacting after the Supreme Court lifts restrictions on immigration stops.

[Fox News Narrator]

In Los Angeles, lifting a temporary restraining order from a judge who ruled in July the immigration action violated the Constitution. So immigration raids will resume as the case still plays out on its merits. In a dissent joined by her two liberal colleagues, Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote in part that countless people have been arrested simply because of their looks. The Department of Homeland Security says in a statement that it only targets people based on illegal presence here in the US Calling the decision a win for the rule of law.

[Lisa Lucera]

Fox's Jeff Manasseo Newsom says he will keep fighting what he called abhorrent attacks on Californians. A federal appeals court has upheld a decision by a civil jury requiring President Trump to pay more than $83 million to columnist E. Jean Carroll. The case stemming from the president's attacks on Carroll on social media after she accused him of sexual assault in the 1990s. A separate jury awarded Carroll $5 million in a 2023 sexual assault and defamation case. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other top Pentagon officials made an unannounced trip to Puerto Rico earlier today as the US Looks to beef up security in the Caribbean to combat drug trafficking.

[Jennifer Gonzalez]

The photos posted by Puerto Rico's Governor Jennifer Gonzalez show Hexith and her shaking hands with service members. The secretary also could be spotted on a platform speaking and posing for pictures with the troops. The governor went on to say, our soldiers are heroes who with courage and sacrifice, protect freedom and democracy. Their dedication inspires us, reminds us that Puerto Rico will always stand in the defense of our nation.

[Lisa Lucera]

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[Lisa Lucera]

Supreme Court's chief justice says President Trump can fire a member of the Federal Trade Commission for now.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

The president said FTC member Rebecca Slaughter was fired in March. She sued last week. An appeals court said she could be reinstated to the rule because she needed to be fired for cause. But the Supreme Court's chief justice, John Roberts, has said the president's decision to fire her can hold for now pending litigation. Another Democratic FTC commissioner was fired. He also sued, but then he resigned from the commission and his case was dismissed. Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook is also suing the president over his effort to fire her. Jessica Rosenthal, FOX News.

[Lisa Lucera]

A terminal at London's Heathrow Airport has reopened after reports of hazardous material. The Metropolitan Police say rather, patients that were treated at Terminal 4 were not seriously injured and officers found no trace of any dangerous material. The departures area was closed for about three hours as police, firefighters and ambulance crews responded to the airport, apologized for the delays and said it was working to make sure all departures went off as planned. Farmers in California hoping to build a homegrown coffee crop.

[Dave Armstrong]

Your morning cup of joe was likely grown in East Asia or South America, but an American grown coffee movement is brewing in Southern California. Here's Dave Armstrong, CEO of Hobson Family Farms in Ventura county, where they've planted 18,000 coffee trees. Most coffee that you're going to drink.

[Jennifer Gonzalez]

Has been shipped around the world and.

[Dave Armstrong]

Is years, if not months, many, many months old. Ours is fully traceable, but there are major challenges. Water, labor and land are all much more expensive in Southern California than in traditional coffee growing regions.

[Lisa Lucera]

Fox Business Max Gordon, the result could be coffee that costs as much as $20 a cup at the box office this weekend. The conjuring last rights at number one, earning $83 million. Hamilton in second with about 10 million. I'm Lisa Lucera. This is F.

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