Fox News Hourly Update — 10PM ET 09/10/2025 Newscast

Host: Lisa Lucera (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: September 11, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode delivers breaking news about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, with reactions from President Trump and political leaders, details of the ongoing investigation, a major update on the 9/11 families' civil suit against Saudi Arabia, Alex Jones’ Supreme Court appeal, and progress in the investigation of the 2021 Surfside condo collapse in Florida.

Key Stories & Discussion Points

1. Assassination of Charlie Kirk — Breaking News

• President Trump’s Statement and National Response

  • President Trump, via Truth Social, expressed profound grief and anger following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA.
  • Trump called the act "heinous," praised Kirk’s patriotism, and pledged to pursue the perpetrators and combat political violence.
    • Notable quote:

      “Charlie inspired millions and tonight all who knew him and loved him are united in shock and horror.”
      — President Trump [00:14]

    • Notable quote:

      “Charlie was a patriot who devoted his life to the cause of open debate and the country that he loved so much, the United States of America.”
      — President Trump [00:26]

• Ongoing Investigation

  • The manhunt for the suspect continues; the initially detained individual was released after interrogation (FBI Director Cash Patel update) [00:36].

• Event Details

  • Kirk was delivering a speech at Utah Valley University as part of Turning Point USA’s “The American Comeback Tour.”
  • He was about 20 minutes into his Q&A when he was shot in the neck by a distant sniper, possibly from a rooftop.
  • The incident triggered panic among roughly 3,000 attendees [00:52].

• Reactions Across Party Lines

  • Strong emotional responses from both Republican and Democratic leaders present or reacting to the tragedy:
    • Jason Chaffetz (former Congressman, GOP):

      “It makes me mad. I’m so mad that this happened in our backyard. It’s an embarrassment.” [01:21]

    • Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI): She said she cried upon hearing of Kirk’s death.
    • Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD):

      “What a nightmare this whole thing is… it’s a very dark time.” [01:21]

  • Commentary on escalation of political violence and its impact on national discourse.

2. 9/11 Families Move Closer to Civil Suit Against Saudi Arabia

[03:10]

• Developments in Lawsuit
  • On the 24th anniversary of 9/11, victims’ families are considering civil action following a federal judge’s ruling that credible evidence links Saudi Arabia to assisting the hijackers.
• Advocacy & Accusations
  • Fred Eagleson, president of 9/11 Justice (who lost his father in the attacks), criticized the federal government for withholding relevant information:
    • Notable quote:

      “The federal government sat on that information and has since failed to act.” [03:36]

  • Saudi Arabia’s attorneys have argued for sovereign immunity but were rebuffed.
• Legal Context
  • The ruling potentially clears a significant obstacle for litigation representing victims, families, and estates.

3. Alex Jones Appeals Sandy Hook Judgment to Supreme Court

[04:00]

• Legal Appeal
  • Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has petitioned the Supreme Court to review the $1.4 billion judgment against him for his statements regarding the Sandy Hook school shooting.
  • Jones argues the ruling violates his constitutional rights, including freedom of speech.

4. Surfside Condo Collapse Investigation Update

[04:29]

• Status of the Investigation
  • NIST investigators are nearing completion of evidence gathering on the 2021 Champlain Towers South collapse.
  • Early findings support the theory that the collapse started at the pool deck, not the tower.
  • Signs of structural distress were visible weeks before the tragedy.
  • Final report not yet released; 98 people died in the collapse.

Notable Quotes

President Trump:

• “Charlie inspired millions and tonight all who knew him and loved him are united in shock and horror.” [00:14]
• “Charlie was a patriot who devoted his life to the cause of open debate and the country that he loved so much, the United States of America.” [00:26]

Jason Chaffetz:

• “It makes me mad. I’m so mad that this happened in our backyard. It’s an embarrassment.” [01:21]

Congressman Jamie Raskin:

• “What a nightmare this whole thing is… it’s a very dark time.” [01:21]

Fred Eagleson (9/11 Justice):

• “The federal government sat on that information and has since failed to act.” [03:36]

Timed Segment Highlights

| Timestamp | Segment | Summary | |-----------|-------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | 00:01 | Charlie Kirk Assassination | Breaking news, Trump and leaders react | | 00:52 | Shooting Details & Investigation | Event account, manhunt, shooting specifics | | 01:21 | Political Reactions | Responses from Chaffetz, Dingell, Raskin | | 03:10 | 9/11 Families’ Civil Suit Update | Ruling on suit against Saudi Arabia | | 04:00 | Alex Jones Supreme Court Appeal | Free speech argument over Sandy Hook ruling | | 04:29 | Surfside Condo Collapse Investigation | Latest on probe, initial findings |

Tone & Language

The episode maintains an urgent, factual tone with clear reverence for victims and a somber mood reflecting ongoing political and social turmoil. Politicians’ comments are emotive, underscoring the polarized and charged atmosphere in the wake of the tragedy.