Fox News Hourly Update — 10AM ET 09/12/2025 Newscast

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Air Date: September 12, 2025
Main Theme: The latest headlines, including the capture of the suspected assassin of Charlie Kirk, updates on national crime initiatives, a Naval Academy incident, economic outlook, gas prices, and sports highlights.

Episode Overview

This newscast delivers breaking news on the capture of the alleged assassin in the Charlie Kirk case, reports from President Trump addressing federal crime-fighting measures, an unusual incident at the Naval Academy, the state of the U.S. economy and stock market, and a Yankees game intertwined with remembrance events for 9/11.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Capture of Suspected Charlie Kirk Assassin

• Breaking News: President Trump announced the capture of the suspected Charlie Kirk assassin during a FOX & Friends interview.
  [00:02]
• Suspect Identified: Tyler Robinson, named as the suspect in Kirk’s murder at Utah Valley University.
  [00:35]
• Inside Information:

  “Somebody this close recognizes even a little tilt of the head which nobody else would do. And somebody that was very close to him said, that's him.”
  — Will Kane [00:16]

• How Was He Caught?: Federal sources indicate Robinson's father turned him in to authorities in southern Utah.

  "What I'm hearing from one federal source... is that this suspect's father turned him in last night in southern Utah."
  — CB Cotton [00:47]

• Awaited Confirmation: The FBI’s news conference on the capture was delayed at airtime. [00:25], [02:31]

2. President Trump's Statements on Crime & Federal Intervention

• D.C. Cleanup: Trump reasserted that Washington is “crime free” following his deployment of National Guard troops and federal agents.
  [01:01]
• Other Target Cities: He expressed intent to send resources to other cities:
  • Memphis, Tennessee [01:18]
  • New Orleans, Louisiana [01:22]
• Bipartisan Commentary:

  "There are a couple of bad Republican places and we'll fix them up.”
  — Will Kane [01:14] “Governor of Louisiana, that's the other thing we could fix up. I could fix that up in a week and a half. New Orleans is really in bad shape.”
  — Will Kane [01:22]

3. Naval Academy Incident in Maryland

• Incident Details:
  • Active shooter alert turned out to be a false alarm.
  • In the confusion, a midshipman mistook a security officer for a shooter and struck him with a parade rifle.
  • Security officer discharged his firearm, injuring the student in the arm; the student is now stable. [01:37]
• Memorable Recap:

  “…student sheltering in the dorms under that lockdown order mistook a real naval security officer clearing the building as the falsely reported active shooter, hitting him in the head with a parade rifle…The officer fired his gun hitting the midshipman in the arm. That person's now hospitalized in stable condition.”
  — Chris Foster [01:37]

4. Stock Market & Economy

• Market Recap:

  • Dow down 63 points, NASDAQ up 46; all major indices recently hit record highs.
  • President Trump emphasized continued market records. [02:31], [03:01]

• Presidential Commentary:

  “Had the stock market hitting record highs every day. Never been higher. People last night at the Yankee game, the cops are coming over to me. I love the police here… Frankly, sir, you've made me look like a genius. My wife finally respects me. My 401k is through the roof now.”
  — Will Kane, paraphrasing Trump [03:01]

• Poll Results:

  • More Americans disapprove (54%) than approve (46%) of President Trump’s job performance. [03:20]
  • Only 29% rate the economy "excellent" or "good," down from 32% last month.
  • Top family issues: grocery prices (58%), housing costs (49%), gas prices (33%).
  • 37% say the economy is the most important issue facing the country.
    — Grinul Scott [03:27]

• Quote:

  “The biggest issue for families, 58% say grocery prices, 49% housing costs. Gas prices are at 33%.”
  — Grinul Scott [03:27]

5. Gas Prices

• Current Average:
  • $3.18/gallon for regular; fractionally lower today, 4 cents higher than a month ago, 6 cents lower than a year ago.
    — Dave Anthony [03:52]
• Context: Prices fluctuating as oil approaches $63 a barrel.

6. Yankees Win & 9/11 Tribute

• Presidential Attendance: President Trump attended the Yankees game in New York, during which there was a tribute for 9/11 victims and first responders, 24 years post-attack.
  [04:14]
• Game Recap: Yankees defeated the Tigers 9-3, with Aaron Judge hitting two home runs. [04:14–04:20]
• Memorable Play:

  “High drive left center field, green back track wall. See ya.”
  — Will Kane (referring to Judge's home run) [04:14]

Notable Quotes

• “Somebody this close recognizes even a little tilt of the head which nobody else would do. And somebody that was very close to him said, that's him.”
  — Will Kane [00:16]
• “What I'm hearing from one federal source I just got a note from, is that this suspect's father turned him in last night in southern Utah.”
  — CB Cotton [00:47]
• “Had the stock market hitting record highs every day. Never been higher...My 401k is through the roof now.”
  — Will Kane summarizing President Trump [03:01]
• “The biggest issue for families, 58% say grocery prices, 49% housing costs. Gas prices are at 33%.”
  — Grinul Scott [03:27]
• “High drive left center field, green back track wall. See ya.”
  — Will Kane [04:14]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Suspect capture and Kirk case update: [00:02]–[01:01]
• Trump crime initiatives: [01:01]–[01:30]
• Naval Academy incident: [01:30]–[01:55]
• Stock market & economy: [02:31]–[03:27]
• Gas prices: [03:52]
• Yankees/9-11 tribute: [04:14]–[04:20]

This morning’s FOX News Update delivers fast-moving news with breaking developments on a tragic assassination investigation, federal crime policy, revealing economic data, and a touch of New York tradition through both poignant remembrance and baseball highlights.