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Fox News Hourly Update – 10AM ET, September 16, 2025

Brief Overview

This Fox News hourly newscast delivers updates on President Trump’s international travel and ongoing tensions in Israel, follows developments in the Charlie Kirk assassination case, highlights a legal fight over a Federal Reserve governor, pays tribute to the late Robert Redford, summarizes economic indicators ahead of an anticipated Fed interest rate cut, and closes with financial markets and NFL round-up.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump Departs for London & Comments on UK, Israel

President Trump's Relationship with UK and King Charles:
- Trump prepares to leave for London, affirming strong ties:
  
  "My relationship is very good with the UK. And Charles, as you know, who's now king, is my friend." – President Trump [00:08]
Israeli Conflict & Gaza City Offensive:
- Israel intensifies war efforts in Gaza; President Trump issues a grave warning to Hamas:
  
  "Hamas will have hell to pay if this happens." – Dave Anthony [00:12]
- Trump alleges Hamas intends to use hostages as human shields:
  
  "They put it out two days ago that they're going to use the hostages as human shields." – President Trump [00:20]

2. Charlie Kirk Assassination – New Arrest and Praise for the FBI

Investigation & Arrests:
- FBI Director Kash Patel, commended by the President, explains public and media’s role in progress:
  
  "We cannot do our job without the American public and credible reporting in the media. And that's why Tyler Robinson is in custody today." – Kash Patel [00:26]
- Tyler Robinson arrested, confessed in an online chat group (per Washington Post); due in court today.

3. Legal Battle Over Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook

Court Ruling & Appeal:
- Trump administration’s attempt to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook is blocked; appeal escalates to Supreme Court.
  
  "The Trump administration is appealing to the Supreme Court a ruling ... that blocks the president from immediately firing Lisa Cook from the Fed's board of governors. He announced last month he was firing Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud that she denies." – Chris Foster [01:01]
- Cook remains on the Fed board and will attend a key meeting expected to lower interest rates, in line with Trump’s demands. [01:15]

4. Death of a Hollywood Icon: Robert Redford

Redford’s Legacy:
- PR statement: Robert Redford passed away at 89 at his Utah home, cause undisclosed.
  
  "Redford's PR firm releasing a statement saying he passed away in his sleep earlier this morning at his home in Utah, but did not provide a specific cause." – Carly Shimkus [01:30]
- Starred in “The Great Gatsby,” “All the President's Men”; won Oscar for directing “Ordinary People” (1980). [01:46]

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5. Market Update: Wall Street & Federal Reserve Meeting

Stock Market Movement:
- Dow falls by 180 points, Nasdaq by 19, S&P 500 by 9 after record highs. [02:27]
- Anticipation of Fed’s interest rate cut, with latest meeting underway.
Economic Indicators:
- Retail Sales:
  - August retail sales up 0.6% (higher than expected). Online sales grow 10%. Restaurants/bars up 6.5%.
  - July revised even higher, driven by Amazon Prime Day and rival sales.
  - Consumer spending resilient despite slower job growth and steady layoffs.
  "Retail sales rose 610/10 of a percent in August, more than expected... Non store retailers online shopping increased more than 10%..." – Jenny Costella [02:54]
- Oil & Gas Prices:
  - Oil rises nearly $1 to over $64/barrel.
  - National gas average up a penny to $3.18/gallon—flat vs. last year. [03:30]

6. NFL Week Two: Monday Night Football Highlights

Game Results:
- Buccaneers edge Texans 20–19 with a Rashad White touchdown in the final seconds:
  
  "They are going to run no signal yet. Touchdown Tampa Bay. Rashad White's touchdown in the closing seconds won it for the Buccaneers..." – Dave Anthony [03:30]
- Chargers defeat Raiders, starting 2–0 for the season.
- Ten teams remain unbeaten after week two.

Memorable Quotes & Timestamps

"My relationship is very good with the UK. And Charles, as you know, who's now king, is my friend."
– President Trump [00:08]
"Hamas will have hell to pay if this happens."
– Dave Anthony [00:12]
"They put it out two days ago that they're going to use the hostages as human shields."
– President Trump [00:20]
"We cannot do our job without the American public and credible reporting in the media. And that's why Tyler Robinson is in custody today."
– Kash Patel [00:26]
"Redford's PR firm releasing a statement saying he passed away in his sleep earlier this morning at his home in Utah, but did not provide a specific cause."
– Carly Shimkus [01:30]

Useful Timestamps for Important Segments

[00:03] Trump leaves for London & UK/Israel comments
[00:26] FBI update on Charlie Kirk assassination
[01:01] Federal Reserve governor legal battle
[01:30] Robert Redford obituary
[02:27] Wall Street, markets, and Fed meeting
[02:54] Economic data – retail sales, consumer spending
[03:30] Oil, gas prices, and NFL Monday recap

This episode keeps listeners informed with rapid, fact-driven updates on U.S. and world politics, the economy, prominent deaths, and key sports moments—representing Fox News’ signature breaking-news style.

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[00:04]
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President Trump is about to take off for London. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News.
[00:08]
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My relationship is very good with the UK And Charles, as you know, who's now king is my friend.
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The president also told reporters before leaving as Israel ramps up the war where the ground offensive in Gaza City. Hamas will have hell to pay if this happens.
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They put it out two days ago that they're going to use the hostages as human shields.
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The president also praised FBI Director Kash Patel for the investigation that led to an arrest in the Charlie Kirk assassination. Patel just told a Senate hearing in this case, we cannot do our job without the American public and credible reporting in the media. And that's why Tyler Robinson is in custody today. Now, Robinson is due in court this afternoon to face murder and other charges in Charlie Kirk's assassination. The Washington Post reports he confessed to the killing in an online chat group. Now the president is still trying to fire a Federal Reserve governor who remains on the job after courts sided with Lisa Cook.
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The Trump administration is appealing to the Supreme Court. A ruling from the U.S. district Court of Appeals in D.C. that blocks the president from immediately firing Lisa Cook from the Fed's board of governors. He announced last month he was firing Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud that she denies.
[01:16]
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That's fox's Chris Foster. For now. Cook can attend the Federal Reserve meeting starting this morning. That's expected to lead to an interest rate cut tomorrow, something that the president has demanded. A Hollywood legend has died, Robert Rex.
[01:30]
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Redford's PR firm releasing a statement saying he passed away in his sleep earlier this morning at his home in Utah, but did not provide a specific cause. As an actor, Redford starred in countless classics in the 60s and 70s, including the Great Gatsby, all the President's Men.
[01:46]
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That's Fox's Carly Shimkus. Robert Redford was also an acclaimed director. He won an Oscar for Ordinary People, which came out in 1980. Robert Redford was 89 years old. America's listening to Fox News.
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[02:27]
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On Wall street, stocks are down this morning. The dow is falling 180 points. The Nasdaq is dropping 19 from yesterday's record high close. The S&P 500, which also hit a record high yesterday, is down 9 points this morning. Now, we mentioned the Federal Reserve meeting going on to assess the economy that is expected to lead to an interest rate cut tomorrow. Well, here's something else for the Fed to look at as they consider that cut.
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Retail sales rose 610/10 of a percent in August, more than expected. And excluding autos, sales jumped 7/10 of a percent. Non store retailers online shopping increased more than 10%. Spending was up 6.5% at food and drinking places. Also, July's increase was revised higher to up 0.6%, helped by Amazon's Prime Day sale and competing discounts from Walmart and others. Consumer spending has been holding up despite cooler job growth, though layoffs have remained subdued. Jenny Costella, FOX NEWS the price of.
[03:30]
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Oil is on the rise this morning. It's up almost a dollar. It's back over 64 bucks a barrel now. As for gas, it is up a penny. AAA's national average for regular is at $3.18 a gallon. That is a penny less than a week ago, but $0.04 higher than a month ago. Almost the same price we were paying on this day. Last year in the NFL there was double the Monday Night Football to close out week two. They are going to run no signal yet. Touchdown Tampa Bay. Rashad White's touchdown in the closing seconds wanted for the Buccaneers beating the Houston Texans 20 to 19 in the later game. The Los Angeles Chargers went to 20 on the season with a 29 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The Buccaneers and the chargers are among 10 teams still unbeaten in the NFL this season. I'm Dave Anthony and this is FOX News. I'm Guy Benson in for Dana Perenno this week on Perenno on Politics, I'm joined by FOX News contributor, outkick columnist and host of the Getting Hammered podcast, Mary Catherine Ham, my dear friend, listen and follow now@foxnewspodcast.com.