Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 10PM ET 09/16/2025 Newscast
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: September 17, 2025

Overview

This episode delivers a concise rundown of major national and international stories, including the first court appearance of a high-profile murder suspect, updates on ongoing trials, notable legal cases, developments in Mississippi regarding two recent hangings, the passing of a Hollywood legend, a massive defamation lawsuit, a new UN report on Gaza, and sports and political updates.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Tyler Robinson Court Appearance: Conservative Activist Killing

• [00:02–00:37]
• Tyler Robinson, 22, appeared via video before a judge for the alleged murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
  • Court Details: Robinson wore a suicide prevention smock, showed no emotion, and only clearly stated his name.
  • Seven charges were announced, including aggravated murder—classified because the murder targeted Kirk's political beliefs and occurred in front of children.
  • Prosecutors claim Robinson confessed to his family and partner. DNA evidence ties him to the rifle found at the scene.

Notable Quote:

• “The Utah county attorney says the alleged assassin confessed to his family and his lover. Seven charges...including aggravated murder.” — Unidentified Court Reporter [00:13]

2. Trump Assassination Attempt Trial Update

• [00:37–01:10]
• Ryan Root, accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump during a golf game in Florida a year prior, faces several serious charges.
  • Root is representing himself and pleaded not guilty to attempted assassination, assaulting a federal officer, and weapons charges.

3. Deaths of Two Men in Mississippi

• [01:10–01:48]
• Trey Reed (Black college student):
  • Found dead by hanging at Delta State University; police say no evidence points to a criminal act.
  • The president of Delta State stated support for Reed’s family as the school moves to resume classes.
• Corey Zucadis (White man):
  • Also found hanged in Warren County; autopsy pending to determine if there was foul play.

Notable Quotes:

• “With no evidence of a crime, there’s also no ongoing threat to campus.” — Unidentified Local Reporter [01:18]
• “We give them our love and support and we know that we can never fully heal this wound.” — Unidentified Fox News Anchor [01:33]

4. Passing of Robert Redford

• [01:48–01:59]
• Hollywood icon Robert Redford has died.
  • Barbra Streisand, a former co-star, called him “one of a kind.”
  • Outpouring of tributes from the entertainment industry.

5. Legal and Political Headlines

Trump Sues New York Times

• [03:09–03:24]
  • Donald Trump files a monumental $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, accusing it of Democratic bias. The Times describes the suit as “meritless.”

UN Report on Gaza

• [03:24–04:04]
  • UN Human Rights Council-commissioned experts accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza, citing several Geneva Convention criteria: killings, serious harm, measures to prevent births, physical destruction, and forcible child transfers.
    • Israel called the report “distorted and false,” noting council bias.

Notable Quote:

• “The team of independent experts says Israel has committed four of the criteria set forth in the Geneva Convention to assess whether genocide has occurred.” — Tanya J. Powers [03:25]

6. Minnesota Governor Election

• [04:04–04:46]
• Governor Tim Walz announces his re-election campaign after his failed presidential bid with Kamala Harris, citing continued efforts for Minnesota unity.
  • Faces potential tough re-election battle amid recent political violence and a divided legislature.

Notable Quotes:

• “We’re not done yet, making Minnesota a place where everyone has a chance to succeed.” — Gov. Tim Walz, via Therese Crowley [04:08]
• “Nobody’s won 3, 4 before...But the 61-year-old vows to keep fighting what he calls the chaos, corruption, and cruelty coming out of Washington.” — Therese Crowley [04:20]

7. World Sports: Sydney McLaughlin-Lavroni's Record

• [04:46–05:07]
  • American sprinter Sydney McLaughlin-Lavroni breaks the decades-old 400m world record at the World Championships in Tokyo, running 48.29 seconds and beating the previous record by less than half a second.

Memorable Moments & Quotes

• “Robinson wore a suicide prevention smock and did not show any emotion as the charges were read.”
  — Unidentified Court Reporter [00:14]
• “Delta State’s president Dan Ennis said on social media. While they will resume classes, the school will embrace Reed’s family.”
  — Unidentified Local Reporter [01:25]
• “Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, calling it a mouthpiece for Democrats. The Times calls the suit meritless.”
  — Lisa Licera [03:10]
• “Israel, who has accused the commission and the Human Rights Council of anti-Israel bias, has rejected the report, calling it distorted and false.”
  — Tanya J. Powers [03:34]

Timestamps for Major Segments

• Tyler Robinson court appearance — [00:02–00:37]
• Trial of Trump assassination attempt — [00:37–01:10]
• Mississippi hangings — [01:10–01:48]
• Robert Redford tributes — [01:48–01:59]
• Trump v. New York Times lawsuit — [03:09–03:24]
• UN Human Rights report on Gaza — [03:24–04:04]
• Minnesota governor election — [04:04–04:46]
• Sydney McLaughlin-Lavroni breaks 400m record — [04:46–05:07]

Overall Tone and Flow

• Urgent and factual, typical of hourly news updates.
• Emotional resonance in segments about loss (Mississippi student, Robert Redford) and tributes.
• Brief direct quotations and strong attribution reinforce the seriousness of key events.
• Continues Fox’s straightforward and conservative-leaning news delivery style.