U.S. Resumes Sending Weapons to Ukraine

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update: U.S. Resumes Sending Weapons to Ukraine
Release Date: July 9, 2025
Host: Fox News Radio

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U.S. Resumes Arms Deliveries to Ukraine

Lisa Lacera opens the episode by announcing the resumption of U.S. weapons shipments to Ukraine. This follows a recent pause directed by the Pentagon. The context highlights ongoing tensions and military support amidst the conflict.

Donald Trump comments on the situation, stating:

"It's a war that should have never happened. It should not happen. Now they're losing. Now it's up. I've been saying 5000. Now it's up to 7000. Think of it, 7000 people a week on both sides."
[00:17]

Trump emphasizes the tragic loss of lives on both sides, underscoring the urgency and humanitarian impact of the conflict.

Trade and Tariff Developments

The episode shifts focus to U.S. trade policies:

• Pentagon's Stance: The Pentagon denies that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth initiated the pause in weapon deliveries without presidential consultation.

• Tariff Announcements: The U.S. is imposing a 50% tariff on Brazilian exports, citing the treatment of former President Bolsonaro.

Kevin Hassett, National Economic Council Director, shares insights on the economic impact:

"Inflation right now is lower than it's been by every measure in more than 4. And tariff revenue is through the roof."
[00:52]

Hassett asserts that the tariff strategy is effective in controlling inflation and boosting revenue.

Market Reaction: Following these trade developments, Wall Street shows a positive response with notable gains:

• Dow Jones Industrial Average increases by 17 points.
• Nasdaq rises by 192 points.
• S&P 500 gains 37 points.

Devastating Floods in Texas

A tragic natural disaster is reported in Texas:

• Casualties: At least 119 people have died, and over 160 are missing due to severe flooding in the Hill Country.

Kevin Hassett remarks on the rescue efforts:

"Volunteer searchers have come from over the state. At this stage, there really isn't much hope that they're going to find any survivors. What they're really trying to do is provide some answers, some comfort for these anguished families who have missing loved ones."
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Jenny Casola provides additional context:

"The flood's now the deadliest inland flooding in the US since 1976 when Colorado's Big Thompson Canyon flooded, killing 144."
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Immigration Case Highlight

The episode covers a significant immigration case:

Jessica Rosenthal reports on Donna Kashanian, a 64-year-old Iranian woman recently released from ICE custody after intervention by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise.

Key Points:

• Background: Donna lived in the U.S. for 47 years, with U.S. citizen family members.
• Legal History: Applied for asylum in 1978 but was denied and subsequently ordered deported in 1992. She remained in the U.S. despite the order.
• ICE Arrest and Release: Arrested outside her home in New Orleans last month. Following public support and Scalise's intervention, she was released. However, Homeland Security maintains her stay is illegal with no remaining options.

[02:36]

Public Health Update

An alarming rise in measles cases is reported:

• Statistics: Over 1,250 cases in the U.S. since the beginning of the year.
• Geographical Spread: Eighteen states are experiencing outbreaks, with significant cases also in Mexico and Canada.

UnitedHealth Under Scrutiny

Lisa Lacera discusses concerns surrounding UnitedHealth:

• Allegations: Reports suggest Medicare Advantage billing practices are under investigation for potential fraud.

UnitedHealth Representative counters the allegations:

"A report in the Wall Street Journal that says it's being investigated by the Justice Department's Criminal Health Care Fraud unit is based on incomplete data, a predetermined narrative and flawed understanding of how Medicare Advantage works."
[03:38]

The company asserts that independent audits have validated their coding accuracy and that previous investigations found no evidence of wrongdoing.

International News: South Korea

Jenny Casola reports a significant legal development in South Korea:

• Former President Yun Suk Yeol: A South Korean court has approved new arrest charges against him related to his imposition of martial law.

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This summary captures the key discussions and insights from the Fox News Hourly Update episode released on July 9, 2025. For detailed coverage, listeners are encouraged to tune into the full episode.

Transcript

[Lisa Lacera]

Another round of help for Ukraine. I'm Lisa Lacera, FOX News. A week after the Pentagon directed some deliveries to be paused, the Trump administration has resumed sending some weapons to Ukraine. This morning, President Trump talked about the latest Russian strikes on Kim.

[Donald Trump]

It's a war that should have never happened. It should not happen. Now they're losing. Now it's up. I've been saying 5000. Now it's up to 7000. This. Think of it, 7000 people a week on both sides.

[Lisa Lacera]

The Pentagon has denied that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the pause without consulting President Trump. Letter is being sent to U.S. trading partners detailing what tariffs they will be charged. The president announcing a short time ago that Brazil will face a 50% tariff on exports, citing its treatment of former President Bolsonaro. Meanwhile, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says the tariff strategy is working.

[Kevin Hassett]

Inflation right now is lower than it's been by every measure in more than 4. And tariff revenue is through the roof.

[Lisa Lacera]

On FOX is the Will Cain show. The reciprocal tariffs were first announced by the president in April. They ended up being paused and are now set to be collected starting August 1st. Wall street stocks rose its trade talks press ahead. The dow added to 17. The Nasdaq gained 192. The S&P plus 37. Hope is fading of finding any survivors of the devastating weekend flooding in Texas Hill country. At least 119have died and more than 160 are missing.

[Kevin Hassett]

Volunteer searchers have come from over the state. At this stage, there really isn't much hope that they're going to find any survivors. What they're really trying to do is provide some answers, some comfort for these anguished families who have missing loved ones.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's Mike Tobin in Kerr County, Texas. The flood's now the deadliest inland flooding in the US since 1976 when Colorado's Big Thompson Canyon flooded, killing 144. America's listening to Fox News.

[Will Cain]

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[Lisa Lacera]

A 64 year old Iranian woman released from ICE custody after the House majority leader intervened.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

Donna Kashanian had been living in the US for 47 years. Her husband's a citizen, so are her daughters. But she overseed a visa here in 1978, applied for asylum based on her father's support of the Shah of Iran, but did not get it. Then, in 1992, she was ordered deported, but she did not leave. Last month, ICE arrested her outside of her home in New Orleans. Now dozens of people have written letters to the president, to ice, to Congress, telling them how much she volunteers and donates, how much work she does for their community. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise asked ICE to give her a fair shake, and after that she was released. But Homeland Security says nothing about this case has changed, that she's here illegally and has exhausted all of her options. Jessica Rosenthal, FOX News the CDC says.

[Lisa Lacera]

Measles cases in the US are the highest in three decades, with more than 1250 cases since the beginning of the year. Eighteen states have seen outbreaks this year. There are also large outbreaks in Mexico and Canada. UnitedHealth is defending itself after reports saying its Medicare Advantage billing is under investigation.

[UnitedHealth Representative]

UnitedHealth says a report in the Wall Street Journal that says it's being investigated by the Justice Department's Criminal Health Care Fraud unit is based on incomplete data, a predetermined narrative and flawed understanding of how Medicare Advantage works. The Journal says prosecutors have been interviewing former UnitedHealth employees, part of an investigation into whether the insurer was looking to diagnose patients with conditions that boosted payments. UnitedHealth says independent audits confirm its coding is among the most accurate in the industry, and a previous investigation found there was no evidence of overpayment or wrongdoing.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's Jenny Casola A South Korean court has approved the new arrest of former President Yun Suk Yeol on charges related to his imposition of martial law. I'm Lisa Licera. This is Fox News.

[Will Cain]

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