10PM ET 09/14/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 10PM ET, 09/14/2025 Newscast

Date: September 15, 2025
Host: Daria Albinger (FOX News Podcasts)
Episode Theme:
This episode delivers rapid-fire coverage of major national and international news: memorials for Charlie Kirk, President Trump’s upcoming UK trip, updates on Russian sanctions, the trial for the 2024 Trump assassination attempt, the Israeli-Hamas conflict, a new Ebola outbreak in Congo, and notable political endorsements in New York.

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Main Stories and Insights

Memorials and Aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s Death

• Memorial Service Attendance
  • Lawmakers and dignitaries gathered at Washington D.C.'s Kennedy Center for a prayer service honoring Charlie Kirk, following his fatal shooting during a university event in Utah.
  • [00:02] Daria Albinger:

    "A memorial for Charlie Kirk. Lawmakers and other dignitaries packed a prayer service tonight at the Kennedy Center for Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist fatally shot while speaking at a college in Utah."

• Activity at Shooting Site
  • University officials were observed renovating the area where the shooting took place, specifically removing the grass and laying new pavement—a symbolic effort to "make it more beautiful again."
  • [00:21] Fox News Reporter:

    "There was digging at the site where the infamous white tent was that Charlie was shot in... They're trying to make it more beautiful again."

• Incident in Phoenix
  • A man was arrested after disrupting a memorial at Turning Point USA’s headquarters by kicking over tribute items. An onlooker tackled him before police intervened.
  • [00:21] Fox News Reporter:

    "He was taken to the ground by an onlooker and then handcuffed by police."

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President Trump’s Upcoming UK Visit

• Invitation and Agenda
  • Trump’s visit is at the invitation of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer—a gesture accompanied by a gift from King Charles and marked by significant ceremonial pageantry.
  • Plans include a major flyover event and a wreath-laying at the Queen’s tomb at Windsor.
  • Trump will return in time for Charlie Kirk’s Arizona memorial.
  • [01:10] Lucas Tomlinson:

    "President Trump and the first lady will be flying to Britain... and it should be quite a spectacle in the UK—of course, nobody does pomp like the Brits." "When President Trump lays a wreath at the Queen’s tomb at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor."

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U.S.–Russia Sanctions and NATO

• Emphasis on Firm Actions:
  • President Trump reiterates his stance on maintaining—potentially toughening—sanctions against Russia, urging NATO partners to match U.S. efforts.
  • [01:41] Daria Albinger:

    "The president says he's keeping Russian sanctions on the front burner."

  • [01:47] Greg Palkin:

    "They’re going to have to toughen up."

  • [01:48] Lucas Tomlinson:

    "Their sanctions commensurate with what I'm doing."

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2024 Trump Assassination Attempt Trial Update

• Ryan Roots on Trial:
  • Ryan Roots, charged in connection with the attempted assassination of former President Trump (September 2024), is currently standing trial in Florida.
  • This week, 13 prosecution witnesses—including Secret Service, FBI, and local police—have testified.
  • Notable evidence presented includes a Chinese-made rifle, two bags, a GoPro-style camera, and heavy metal plates for shielding.
  • [03:10] Daria Albinger:

    "Ryan Roots Florida trial will resume this week. He's the man charged in the second Trump assassination attempt in September 2024."

  • [03:19] Dana Marie McNicoll:

    "FBI Special Agent Katherine Rose showed the jury several pieces of evidence left behind at the scene, including a Chinese made rifle... and heavy metal plates which prosecutors said were meant to be bulletproof shielding."

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Middle East Developments: Israel, Hamas, Qatar

• Senator Marco Rubio’s Visit to Israel:
  • Rubio meets with PM Netanyahu after Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and Qatar.
  • Ongoing uncertainty about the success of Israeli strikes against Hamas leadership.
  • An upcoming summit in Doha will convene Arab and Muslim leaders to address the fallout.
  • [04:01] Greg Palkin:

    "Rubio says he's looking for answers regarding a way forward in the crisis here. Very important talks with Netanyahu." "Consensus is growing that Israel did not kill the key Hamas leadership in those strikes."

• President Trump’s Statement on Israel’s Attack:
  • Trump states he was not forewarned by Israel about the strike in Qatar.
  • Hamas claims the deaths were limited to lower-ranking members.
  • [04:33] Daria Albinger:

    "President Trump says he did not get a warning from Israel before the attack in Qatar. Hamas says that five lower-ranking members died in that strike."

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Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo

• First Responders Vaccinated, Death Toll Mounts:
  • At least 16 deaths reported, with rapid vaccination of first responders after Ebola exposure.
  • [04:33] Daria Albinger:

    "In the Congo, a number of first responders have been vaccinated after being exposed to ebola. At least 16 people are dead."

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New York City Political Endorsement

• Kathy Hochul Endorses Zoran Memdani:
  • New York Governor Hochul throws her support behind Zoran Memdani, a Democratic Socialist mural candidate for New York City.
  • Seen as a challenge to President Trump’s influence.
  • [04:33] Daria Albinger:

    "New York Governor Kathy Hochul's endorsing, endorsing New York City mural candidate Zoran Memdani. She says a democratic socialist will stand up to President Trump."

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Charlie Kirk memorial and the emotional weight of the event:
  • [00:02] Daria Albinger: "Lawmakers and other dignitaries packed a prayer service tonight at the Kennedy Center for Charlie Kirk..."
• On U.S.-NATO-Russia dynamics:
  • [01:47] Greg Palkin: "They’re going to have to toughen up."
  • [01:48] Lucas Tomlinson: "Their sanctions commensurate with what I'm doing."
• On the Middle East crisis:
  • [04:01] Greg Palkin: "Consensus is growing that Israel did not kill the key Hamas leadership in those strikes."

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Key Timestamps

• [00:02] Memorial service for Charlie Kirk; shooting site activity
• [00:21] Disturbance at Phoenix Turning Point headquarters memorial
• [01:10] Details on President Trump’s UK visit and upcoming memorial attendance
• [01:41] U.S.–Russia sanctions updates and Trump’s message to NATO
• [03:10] Resumption of Ryan Roots’ trial in Florida (Trump assassination attempt)
• [03:19] Presentation of evidence in the Ryan Roots trial
• [04:01] Senator Rubio’s visit to Israel; aftermath of airstrikes
• [04:33] President Trump on Israel’s warning; Ebola outbreak in Congo; Hochul’s NYC endorsement

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Episode Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers powerful and timely reporting on commemorations for Charlie Kirk, pivotal domestic and international political developments, ongoing legal proceedings from a major historical event, and urgent public health and diplomacy concerns — all in the direct, authoritative tone typical of Fox’s newscasts.

Transcript

[Daria Albinger]

A memorial for Charlie Kirk. I'm Daria Albinger. FOX News lawmakers and other dignitaries packed a prayer service tonight at the Kennedy center for Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist fatally shot while speaking at a college in Utah. We're also learning some new activity that happened at the scene of the shooting.

[Fox News Reporter]

There was digging at the site where the infamous white tent was that Charlie was shot in. University officials tell Fox grass is being ripped up to lay down new pavement and flat to revive the area. One school official telling us they're trying to make it more beautiful again. And a man trampled. A memorial for Charlie Kirk at the Turning Point headquarters in Phoenix. This happened just a few hours ago. Our photographer on the scene says the man kicked over flowers, vases and balloons. Phoenix police say he has since been arrested. He was taken to the ground by an onlooker and then handcuffed by police.

[Daria Albinger]

Fox's Matt Finn outside Utah County Jail. President Trump is expected to focus on technology in a visit to the UK this week. Fox's Lucas Tomlinson has details.

[Lucas Tomlinson]

Back in February, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer presented President Trump with that invitation, a gift from King Charles. President Trump and the first lady will be flying to Britain later this week and of course, return and go to Charlie Kirk's memorial service in Arizona. And it should be quite a spectacle in the UK of course, nobody does pomp like the Brits. The flypasses they call they are the flyover of some 35 jets. When President Trump lays a wreath at the Queen's tomb at St. George's Chapel in Windsor.

[Daria Albinger]

The president says he's keeping Russian sanctions on the front burner. And I'm willing to do sanctions, but.

[Greg Palkin]

They'Re going to have to toughen up.

[Lucas Tomlinson]

Their sanctions commensurate with what I'm doing.

[Daria Albinger]

His message to NATO. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Daria Albinger]

Ryan Roots Florida trial will resume this week. He's the man charged in the second Trump assassination attempt in September 2024.

[Dana Marie McNicoll]

This week so far, 13 of the prosecution's witnesses have taken the stand, including Secret Service, FBI agents and local law enforcement. On Friday, FBI Special Agent Katherine Rose she showed the jury several pieces of evidence left behind at the scene, including a Chinese made rifle, two bags, a GoPro style camera that was tied to the fence and heavy metal plates which prosecutors said were meant to be bulletproof shielding.

[Daria Albinger]

That's Fox's Dana Marie McNicoll in Fort Pierce, Florida. The nation's top diplomat is on a two day visit to Israel at a critical time for Fox's Greg Palkin and Tel Aviv with more on Marco Rubio's.

[Greg Palkin]

Visit earlier made a stop at the Western Wall of Prime Minister Netanyahu in eastern Jerusalem following the Israeli airstrikes on Hamas and Qatar. Rubio says he's looking for answers regarding a way forward in the crisis here. Very important talks with Netanyahu. This as a consensus is growing that Israel did not kill the key Hamas leadership in those strikes. The latest hint coming from Netanyahu himself in a post earlier today. There will be a summit of Arab and Muslim leaders in Doha tomorrow to discuss the fallout.

[Daria Albinger]

President Trump says he did not get a warning from Israel before the attack in Qatar. Hamas says that five lower ranking members died in that strike. In the Congo, a number of first responders have been vaccinated after being exposed to ebola. At least 16 people are dead. That's according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. New York Governor Kathy Hochul's endorsing, endorsing New York City mural candidate Zoran Memdani. She says a democratic socialist will stand up to President Trump. I'm Daria Albinger. This is FOX News.

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