10PM ET 09/10/2025 Newscast

Summary

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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]

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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 |

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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.

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Transcript

[Lisa Lucera]

This is a FOX News alert. A message from President Trump. I'm Lisa Lucera. The president, in a video message on Truth Social said he is filled with grief and anger over the assassination of Charlie Kirk, which he called heinous.

[President Trump]

Charlie inspired millions and tonight all who knew him and loved him are united in shock and horror.

[Lisa Lucera]

The president said Charlie Kirk inspired millions and all who knew him and loved him are united in shock and horror.

[President Trump]

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.

[Lisa Lucera]

The president promising to find those responsible for this act and for other acts of political violence. This as a manhunt for the suspect continues. FBI Director Cash Patel says the person who was in custody in connection with the shooting has been released after being interrogated by law enforcement.

[Fox News Reporter]

Charlie Kirk was about 20 minutes into a speech as part of Turning Point USA's the American Comeback Tour on the campus of Utah Valley University University today taking questions when a single gunshot rang out, striking him in the neck. The shooting happened around 1220 local times sending this big crowd into a panic. There was around 3,000 people in attendance. Kirk was under a tent in the courtyard at the time of the shooting. Authorities say the gunman fired the shot from a distance on campus, potentially from a rooftop.

[Lisa Lucera]

Fox's Christina Coleman, former Utah congressman and Fox News contributor Jason Chaffetz was at the event with Charlie Kirk. It makes me mad. I'm so mad that this happened in our backyard. It's an embarrassment. Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell of Michigan says she cried when Charlie Kirk had died. Congressman Jamie Raskin, also a Democrat, expressed condolences to Kirk's family, adding what a nightmare this whole thing is and saying it's a very dark time. With the political violence spiraling out of control, America is listening to FOX News.

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[Lisa Lucera]

The deadliest attack in our nation's history, 911 families are a step closer to a civil suit against Saudi Arabia.

[911 Justice Representative]

Family members of victims of the September 11 terror attack say they're exploring civil action weeks after a federal judge in New York ruled that there is credible evidence and that Saudi Arabia can be.

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[911 Justice Representative]

Fred Eagleson, president of 911 justice, who lost his father in the World Trade center attack, claiming the federal government sat on that information and has since failed to act. Attorneys representing Saudi Arabia had tried to dismiss a claim by Victims, Families and Estates, arguing that a sovereign state is immune from civil litigation in American courts. Jeff Manasso, Fox News Far right conspiracy.

[Lisa Lucera]

Theorist Alex Jones has asked the US Supreme Court to hear his appeal of the $1.4 billion judgment a Connecticut jury and judge issued against him for calling the 2012 Sandy Hook elementary school shooting a hoax, arguing the ruling violates his constitutional rights, including freedom of speech. More than four years later, federal investigators have yet to provide a definitive answer to as to why a Miami area beachside condo tower collapsed in the middle of the night, killing nearly 100 people.

[NIST Investigator]

Investigators with the National Institute of Standards and Technology say they're nearly finished gathering evidence and conducting interviews regarding the 2021 collapse of the Champlain Towers south condo in Surfside, Florida. While a final report is still some time away, some of the newer information gathered reinforces the preliminary findings that the building's pool deck was likely where the collapse began, as opposed to the tower itself, and that signs of structural distress were visible. Weeks before the incident. 98 people were killed when the building fell apart.

[Lisa Lucera]

FOX is Evan Brown, I'm Lisa Licera. This is Fox News.

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