Fox News Hourly Update – 10AM ET 09/14/2025

Overview

This episode delivers fast-paced coverage of major breaking news, focusing on the latest developments in the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s killing, international tensions involving the US Navy and Venezuela, new statements from President Trump on Russia’s war in Ukraine, updates on high-profile crime stories, and a lighter segment celebrating Pope Leo XIV’s birthday.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Charlie Kirk Murder Investigation

• Suspect and Accomplice Details

  • Garrett Tenney reports from Utah County Jail, describing Tyler Robinson’s arrest and the involvement of Robinson’s romantic partner.

    • The partner is a "male transitioning to a female," and "shared messages with investigators that helped them zero in on the alleged shooter."
    • FBI sources say the partner "had no idea that their significant other was planning to assassinate Charlie Kirk."
    • Upon being confronted, Robinson told his father he "wanted to kill himself rather than turn himself in," but it was the intervention of his father and a family minister that led to his surrender.
    • [00:14–00:57]

    Quote:

    "FBI sources tell FOX the roommate has been extremely cooperative and had no idea that their significant other was planning to assassinate Charlie Kirk."
    — Garrett Tenney, [00:24]

• Legal Implications

  • Robinson will be arraigned Tuesday and "could face the death penalty." Federal charges are “also possible.”
  • FBI director is expected to face tough questions in a Senate hearing about the FBI’s handling of the case and broader bureau issues, including recent firings and illegal immigration investigations.
    — Jack Callahan, [00:57]

2. International: U.S.–Venezuela Naval Incident

• Incident Summary
  • Venezuelan Foreign Minister accuses US Navy destroyer personnel of boarding a Venezuelan tuna boat in Venezuelan territorial waters, calling it an "illegal and hostile act."
  • "18 armed personnel stayed aboard for eight hours before the crew was released under a Venezuelan naval escort."
  • U.S. officials have not commented. Tensions are elevated since increased U.S. naval presence in the Caribbean to target drug cartels.
  • The Venezuelan tuna boat reportedly "had full authorization to operate there."
    — Jack Callahan, [01:32–01:59]

3. White House & Foreign Policy: Trump on Russia and Ukraine

• Trump’s Statements

  • Former President Trump urges NATO allies on Truth Social to "stop buying Russian oil" as the "fastest way to end Russia's war with Ukraine."
  • Calls for NATO to impose "50 to 100% tariffs on China, one of Russia’s top oil customers," to be lifted after the war ends.
  • Argues that “sanctions and tariffs are the only way to break China’s grip on Russia.”
  • Claims: “the war would have never started if he had been in office at the time.”
    — Jack Callahan, [03:09–03:51]

  Quote:

  "Sanctions and tariffs are the only way to break China's grip on Russia."
  — Donald Trump, paraphrased by Jack Callahan, [03:37]

• Zelensky’s Position

  • Ukrainian President Zelensky echoes Trump, "urging allies to stop buying Russian oil and not look for excuses to avoid sanctions." — Jack Callahan, [03:51]

4. High-Profile Crime Updates

• 2024 Trump Assassination Attempt Trial

  • Defendant Ryan Ruth “faces multiple federal charges, including the attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate.”
  • FBI forensic specialist demonstrated evidence including surveillance video and a reconstruction of the sniper’s nest.
    — Jack Callahan, [03:51–04:10]

• Georgia Police Shooting

  • McKaysville Police Captain Brantley Worley was shot in the face on Friday.
  • The suspect was arrested after an hours-long standoff.
  • Chief Michael Early: "I spoke with Captain Worley's wife before this. He's still in critical condition at this time." — Jack Callahan and Chief Early, [04:10–04:39]

  Quote:

  "He's still in critical condition at this time."
  — Chief Michael Early, [04:38]

5. Human Interest: Papal Birthday

• Pope Leo XIV’s Birthday
  • President Trump’s Vatican envoy delivered a "special taste of home"—a cake from Portillo’s, a Chicago food chain—for the Pope’s 70th birthday, his first as Head of the Catholic Church.
    — Jack Callahan, [04:39–04:55]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the suspect’s surrender:

  "It was the father and a minister the family knew who were able to get him to turn himself in."
  — Garrett Tenney, [00:49]

• On the U.S.–Venezuela incident:

  "18 armed personnel stayed aboard for eight hours before the crew was released under a Venezuelan naval escort."
  — Jack Callahan, [01:45]

• On foreign policy:

  "Sanctions and tariffs are the only way to break China's grip on Russia."
  — Paraphrased from Donald Trump, via Jack Callahan, [03:37]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:03–00:57] — Charlie Kirk murder investigation and political/legal aftermath
• [01:32–01:59] — U.S.–Venezuela naval confrontation
• [03:09–03:51] — Trump and Zelensky statements on Russia sanctions
• [03:51–04:10] — Trial updates: 2024 Trump assassination attempt
• [04:10–04:39] — North Georgia police shooting update
• [04:39–04:55] — Pope Leo XIV birthday celebration

Conclusion

This tightly packed newscast offers headline-driven reporting with exclusive investigative details, sharp international analysis, major statements from political leaders, and concise updates on national and global stories—delivered with Fox News’s characteristic brisk, direct tone.