Trump Issues Warning to Russia Ahead of Alaska Summit
In the latest update, President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Speaking at the start of the episode, Lisa Lacera reports, “President Trump says Russia will face consequences if President Putin won't agree to end the war in Ukraine” (00:02).
President Trump elaborated on the upcoming summit, stating, “Friday's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin goes well” and expressed intentions for further dialogue: “I would like to do it almost immediately and we'll have a quick second meeting between President Putin and President Zelensky and myself if they'd like to have me there” (00:12 - 00:21). However, he tempered expectations by warning, “if Putin does not agree to end the war, there will be very severe consequences” (00:32 - 00:39).
Zelensky is currently in Berlin meeting with the German Chancellor and will not participate in the Alaska talks, as reported by Jared Halpert at the White House (00:47). An unnamed analyst added, “Tomorrow's more presidential conversations between Putin and Trump may be important for their bilateral, but they cannot agree on anything about Ukraine without us” (00:54).
Russian Advances in Donbass and US Congressional Stock Trade Debate
The conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate, with Russian forces making significant advances in the Donbass region. Concurrently, there is a legislative push in the United States to restrict stock trading by members of Congress. Ryan Schmelz explains, “A number of bills are being proposed and debated among lawmakers” (01:14).
Both House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries support the initiative to prevent potential conflicts of interest. However, opponents argue, “the federal government shouldn't prevent people from making money” and highlight the financial burdens lawmakers face, particularly amid rising living costs without corresponding pay increases (01:14 - 01:36).
Wall Street Trends and North Korean Leadership Comments
In economic news, Wall Street saw minor gains following a global rally. Ryan Schmelz reports, “The Dow gained 483, the Nasdaq up 31. The S&P 20. The Nasdaq and S and P both reaching all time highs” (01:36).
On international relations, Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, dismissed South Korea’s peace efforts as deceitful: “Peace overtures by South Korea pure deception” (01:36).
Los Angeles Cracks Down on Illegal Street Takeovers
Los Angeles officials have unveiled new strategies to combat the rising issue of illegal street takeovers, which involve dangerous driving stunts and crowd gatherings. Bill Malugian details, “The LADOT Nathan Hockman says he's going to start going after the drivers, the spectators, and the online promoters behind these takeovers” (02:20).
Incidents have included large traffic blockages and even the use of fireworks, as seen in an event near the Crypto.com Arena (02:20). Nathan Hockman emphasized the severity, noting, “Misdemeanors and felonies alike are being committed at street takeovers like that one” (02:32). Additionally, these takeovers have been linked to other criminal activities, prompting heightened enforcement efforts (02:58).
Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Reveals Long-Kept Cancer Battle
In a significant personal revelation, Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, disclosed his battle with stage 4 melanoma. Tony Genualdo reports, “Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones tells the Dallas Morning News that he was secretly battling stage 4 skin cancer for over 10 years but is now cancer free thanks to an experimental drug that he says saved his life” (02:58).
Diagnosed in 2010, Jones underwent treatment in Houston and credits PD1 therapy, an immunotherapy that targets cancer cells by blocking specific proteins, for his recovery. This announcement coincides with the release of the Netflix docuseries, "America's the Gambler and His Cowboys," which chronicles his tenure as the team's owner (03:09 - 03:54).
Tennis Star Phoenix Williams to Make Historic US Open Return
Phoenix Williams is set to make a notable comeback to Grand Slam tennis at the upcoming US Open. At 45 years old, she will receive a wild card invitation to compete in the singles category, making her the oldest singles entrant since Renee Richards in 1981 (03:54). This return is highly anticipated, showcasing her enduring talent and resilience in the sport (03:54 - 04:13).
This summary captures the key discussions and insights from the "Fox News Hourly Update" episode released on August 13, 2025. For more detailed information, listeners are encouraged to tune into the full episode.