Fox News Hourly Update – 10PM ET 09/11/2025 Newscast

Date: September 12, 2025
Host: Lisa Lacera (with reporting by Matt Finn, Terrence Andre Aiken, Stephen Clark, CJ Papa, and Joe Morgan)
Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update

Episode Overview

This episode delivers succinct updates on breaking national and international stories. Major topics include the ongoing FBI manhunt following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, national commemorations of the 24th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, diplomatic shifts involving Belarus and the U.S., an Ebola outbreak escalation in Congo, new NCAA sports betting investigations, and a brief Wall Street recap.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s Killer

• The top story is the continuing FBI search for the suspect involved in the high-profile shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, shot during a campus event in Utah.
• Authorities have released images of a “person of interest” in a black long sleeve shirt, hat, and sunglasses.
• Two individuals previously detained were questioned and cleared of involvement.
• Uncertainty remains if the person of interest is the same individual seen on a rooftop or the actual shooter.

Notable Quotes:

• “The manhunt is on. I'm Lisa Lacera of Fox News. The FBI continues to search for the suspect…” — Lisa Lacera (00:02)
• “It's unclear if this new person of interest is the same person dressed in all black spotted on the rooftop… or if this is in fact the sniper who assassinated Kirk Cox’s.” — Matt Finn (00:31)

2. Commemorating 9/11: 24 Years Later

• Hundreds gathered in Lower Manhattan for the traditional reading of victims’ names, moments of silence, and bell ceremonies, marking the times the planes struck the World Trade Center.
• In Western Pennsylvania, a separate moment of silence honored United Flight 93.
• The Flight 93 National Memorial features a 93-foot Tower of Voices with wind chimes for each victim.

Notable Quotes:

• “Hundreds of people gathered in lower Manhattan this morning to mark 24 years since the 9/11 attacks…” — Lisa Lacera (00:47)
• “Their decision to fight back against the terrorists who had hijacked their plane saved an untold number of lives and preserved the U.S. Capitol…” — Terrence Andre Aiken (01:19)
• “The crash site now a national park that includes a wall of names and a 93-foot tall monument of 40 wind chimes…” — Stephen Clark (01:32)

3. Belarus–US Diplomatic Developments

• Belarus freed 52 political prisoners after the U.S. lifted sanctions on its national carrier, Belavia.
• President Lukashenko seeks improved relations with the West amid ongoing international isolation.
• Six of the released foreigners are from Lithuania; their president thanks the U.S. and President Trump for diplomatic intervention.

Notable Quotes:

• “52 political prisoners [released] as the US lifts sanctions on its national airline.” — Lisa Lacera (03:10)
• “Lukashenko, a close ally of Russia, is trying to fix his relationship with the west in hopes of easing the sanctions and the country's international isolation.” — Terrence Andre Aiken (03:14)
• “Lithuania’s president saying he's personally and deeply grateful to the United States and President Trump.” — Terrence Andre Aiken (03:41)

4. Ebola Outbreak Continues in Congo

• Suspected Ebola cases in southern Congo have more than doubled in a week, from 28 to 68 cases, spreading across four districts with 16 reported fatalities.

Quote:

• “Suspected Ebola cases in Congo's southern province have more than doubled in a week since a new outbreak was confirmed...” — Lisa Lacera (03:52)

5. NCAA Investigates College Sports Betting

• Following the permanent ineligibility ruling for three men’s basketball players, the NCAA investigates 13 former athletes from multiple universities for allegedly betting on their own games.
• The NCAA has noticed suspicious patterns around regular season games; names of involved athletes have yet to be released pending further investigation.

Quote:

• “The NCAA is investigating possible violations of sports betting rules involving 13 former players… including student athletes betting on and against their own teams.” — Joe Morgan (04:20)

6. Financial Market Update

• Significant Wall Street gains noted:
  • Dow: +670
  • NASDAQ: +157
  • S&P: +55

Quote:

• “Wall street: the Dow gained 670. The NASDAQ plus 157. The S&P 55.” — Lisa Lacera (04:53)

Memorable Moments & Tone

• Somber and respectful remembrance in coverage of the 9/11 anniversary.
• Urgent and investigational tone concerning the Charlie Kirk shooting manhunt.
• Straightforward reporting style with global movements—particularly regarding Belarus—and NCAA news.

Important Segment Timestamps

• Charlie Kirk Manhunt & FBI Statement: 00:02–00:41
• 9/11 Memorial Coverage: 00:42–01:47
• Belarus Political Prisoners & US Diplomacy: 03:10–03:52
• Congo Ebola Outbreak Update: 03:52–04:17
• NCAA Betting Investigation: 04:17–04:53
• Financial Recap: 04:53–05:07

Conclusion

This tightly packed newscast delivers a rapid overview of urgent U.S. and world developments, blending high-stakes investigative journalism (Charlie Kirk shooting, NCAA probe), national reflection (9/11 remembrances), global health concerns (Ebola), and notable progress in international diplomacy (Belarus sanctions and prisoner release). The reporting style remains clipped, factual, and urgent, characteristic of FOX’s hourly updates.