Fox News Hourly Update – 10AM ET (09/25/2025) Newscast
Date: September 25, 2025
Host(s): Dave Anthony, with reports from Peter Doocy, Brian Kilmeade, Ryan Schmelz, Ginny Coselda, and remarks from President Erdogan
Overview
This episode delivers the latest headlines from Fox News Radio, focusing on President Trump’s recent executive actions against domestic terror groups and on social media policy, updates on global politics including Turkey and Russia, economic news, real estate and job market reports, and MLB pennant races.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. President Trump’s Executive Order on Domestic Terrorism
- Action: President Trump plans to dismantle domestic terror networks via executive order, notably after designating Antifa as a major terrorist group.
- Public Opinion: A Quinnipiac poll finds 71% of Americans consider politically motivated violence a "very serious problem" and 22% say "somewhat serious."
- Quote (Peter Doocy, 00:14):
“71% nationally say it’s a very serious problem. 22% say somewhat serious. In this new, brand new Quinnipiac poll.”
- Quote (Peter Doocy, 00:14):
- Law Enforcement Challenge:
- Difficulty confronting Antifa since it lacks a central leadership or headquarters.
- Quote (Peter Doocy, 00:27):
“Once this order is signed, a challenge for law enforcement is going to be that Antifa doesn’t have a headquarters or a central leader.”
2. Dallas, Texas ICE Facility Shooting
- Incident: The FBI is investigating a targeted shooting at an ICE facility; one person killed, two critically wounded, shooter died by suicide.
- Details:
- The shooter allegedly targeted the facility and ICE vehicles, not knowing detainees were inside.
- An anti-ICE message was found on a bullet casing at the rooftop scene.
- Quote (Brian Kilmeade, 00:51):
“So many rounds into the building itself, Right. And then he didn’t even know there were detainees in that vehicle. He was just shooting because they were ICE vehicles.”
- Follow-Up: Gunman’s motive linked to anti-ICE sentiment.
3. US–Turkey Diplomatic Tensions & Russia’s War in Ukraine
- President Trump & President Erdogan Meeting: Scheduled at the White House amid tensions over Russia and Ukraine.
- Erdogan’s Critical Remarks: Criticizes Trump’s failure to end conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.
- Quote (President Erdogan, 01:18):
“It still goes on. Similarly, he said, I will finish the war in Gaza. Did it end? No.”
- Quote (President Erdogan, 01:18):
- NATO Relations: Trump calls out Turkey and other NATO countries for purchasing Russian oil, indirectly funding the war.
- NATO Airspace Policy: Trump recommends that NATO nations shoot down Russian planes violating airspace.
- Recent incidents include two Russian bombers entering the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone, though not US or Canadian airspace.
- Quote (Ryan Schmelz, 01:38):
“Two Russian long range strategic bombers entering the Alaskan air Defense identification zone...after Russia was recently blamed for incursions into Estonia and Poland’s airspace.”
4. Executive Order on TikTok
- Mandated Sale: President Trump will order the sale of TikTok to American business leaders to avoid a US ban.
- Quote (Fox News Anchor, 02:24):
“Buying a majority stake from TikTok’s Chinese parent company is mandated by a law.”
- Quote (Fox News Anchor, 02:24):
- Legislative Context: The law requires the social media app to divest from Chinese ownership or face a US ban.
5. Economic & Market Update
- Stock Market:
- Dow down 153 points, NASDAQ down 234, S&P 500 down 48.
- Job Market:
- New unemployment claims drop by 14,000 to 218,000—the lowest since mid-July. The job market remains strong despite fears of a slowdown.
- Quote (Ginny Coselda, 02:40):
“Layoffs are still subdued. The number of new claims...fell by 14,000 to 218,000 last week. It’s the lowest level since mid July.”
- Quote (Ginny Coselda, 02:40):
- Continuing claims steady at around 1.9 million.
- New unemployment claims drop by 14,000 to 218,000—the lowest since mid-July. The job market remains strong despite fears of a slowdown.
- Economic Growth:
- Q2 GDP revised up to 3.8%, indicating a spring rebound after declines attributed to trade disputes.
- Real Estate:
- Home sales of existing properties declined slightly from July.
- Energy Prices:
- Oil prices fell by nearly $1, now at $65/barrel; average gas price dips to $3.15/gallon.
6. MLB Regular Season & Pennant Races
- American League East: Yankees and Blue Jays tied for first after Yankees win and Blue Jays loss.
- AL Central: Cleveland leads Detroit by one game after the Tigers blew a 15.5-game lead.
- AL West: Seattle Mariners clinched the division; Cal Raleigh hits two home runs, standing just two shy of AL record.
- Quote (Fox News Anchor, 03:53):
“Fly Ball to right field, number 16, Cal Raleigh hit two home runs to power the Mariners past Colorado to win the division... Raleigh just two homers shy of the American League record.”
- Quote (Fox News Anchor, 03:53):
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Peter Doocy (00:14):
“71% nationally say it’s a very serious problem. 22% say somewhat serious. In this new, brand new Quinnipiac poll.” - Brian Kilmeade (00:51):
“So many rounds into the building itself, Right. And then he didn’t even know there were detainees in that vehicle. He was just shooting because they were ICE vehicles.” - President Erdogan (01:18):
“It still goes on. Similarly, he said, I will finish the war in Gaza. Did it end? No.” - Ginny Coselda (02:40):
“The number of new claims for unemployment Benefits fell by 14,000 to 218,000 last week. It’s the lowest level since mid July.”
Important Timestamps
- 00:05: President Trump’s executive order on domestic terror networks
- 00:14: Public opinion on political violence (Quinnipiac poll)
- 00:27: Challenges for law enforcement regarding Antifa
- 00:42–01:07: Dallas ICE facility shooting details
- 01:09–01:32: US-Turkey talks; Erdogan’s Russia/Ukraine critique
- 01:38–01:49: Russian airspace incursions near Alaska, Estonia, Poland
- 02:16–02:26: Executive order and legal mandate for TikTok sale
- 02:30–02:40: Stock market update
- 02:40–03:23: Job market, GDP, real estate, and energy prices
- 03:38–04:04: MLB playoff races and notable games
Conclusion
This Fox News Hourly Update provides a rapid, succinct survey of critical U.S. and world events, from policy moves on domestic security and social media to economic health and the high-stakes close to the baseball season. The tone is urgent and direct, matching the fast-paced format, while highlighting impactful stories on law enforcement, diplomacy, economic recovery, and American culture.
