10PM ET 09/17/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 10PM ET 09/17/2025 Newscast

Date: September 18, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Summary prepared for: Listeners seeking a comprehensive recap of this newscast’s main stories

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Episode Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update provides breaking and developing news on key national stories: the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night program, national reactions and updates following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a deadly shooting involving law enforcement in Pennsylvania, immigration and citizenship changes, the launch of the Georgia governor’s race, consumer price cuts from General Mills, and a brief market snapshot. The coverage is fast-paced, focused on current events, and maintains a tone both serious and urgent.

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Major Stories & Key Insights

1. Jimmy Kimmel Suspended After Controversial Remarks

[00:02 – 00:39]

• Jimmy Kimmel Live Suspended: ABC indefinitely suspends the show after comments made by Jimmy Kimmel about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
  • The suspension is prompted by backlash and a decision from a major station owner to drop the program.
• Regulatory Commentary:
  • FCC Chair Brendan Carr on Fox’s Sean Hannity:

    “ABC’s recognized the show was not operating in the public interest in accordance with their broadcast license.” (00:13)

  • Carr’s broader critique:

    “They went from going for applause from laugh lines to applause lines. They went from being court jesters that would make fun of everybody in power to being court clerics and enforcing a very narrow political ideology.” (00:27)

• Political Reactions:
  • President Trump celebrates the suspension, congratulating ABC via Truth Social. (00:39)

2. National Response to Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

[00:39 – 01:16]

• Public Mourning and Renewed Activism:
  • Constant stream of supporters visiting Turning Point USA headquarters to pay respects. (00:39)
  • Surge in student interest: Over 54,000 requests to start new Turning Point USA chapters in the past week, compared to the 2,100 existing nationwide.
    • Jeff Paul (reporting):

      "There's also been this renewed interest in his organization. In the past week, Turning Point USA says it has received more than 54,000 requests from students nationwide to start new chapters." (00:54)

• Suspect in Custody:
  • Tyler Robinson (23) charged with aggravated murder and could face the death penalty if convicted. (01:16)

3. York County Police Shooting: Officers Killed Serving Warrant

[01:16 – 01:51]

• Incident Details:
  • Three law enforcement officers killed, two injured in southern Pennsylvania during a warrant service.
  • The suspect is dead.
• Governor’s Response:
  • Gov. Josh Shapiro praises officers and addresses their families:

    "It’s an extraordinary thing that these law enforcement families do. They support the individual who puts on the uniform and runs toward danger." (01:41)

  • Shapiro adds a plea to prevent the normalization of violence. (01:51)

4. Immigration Changes: Trump Letters and Stricter Citizenship

[03:11 – 03:48]

• Trump-Letter to New Citizens:
  • Newly naturalized citizens receive welcome letters from President Trump at ceremonies.
  • Quote from the letter:

    “…this rich heritage is now yours to protect, promote and pass down to the next generation.” (03:13)

• Tighter Immigration & Citizenship Measures:
  • Enhanced vetting, overhauled (tougher) citizenship test.
  • DHS surging resources to detain and deport undocumented immigrants.
  • Report by Jared Halpern in Washington. (03:13)

5. Georgia Governor’s Race Gains New Entrant

[03:48 – 04:16]

• Republican Brad Raffensperger, Georgia Secretary of State who rebuffed Trump’s 2020 demands, announces gubernatorial run.
• Other Candidates:
  • Republicans: Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, Attorney General Chris Carr.
  • Democrats: Ex-Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, State Senator Jason Estevez, ex-Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond.

6. General Mills Drops Prices Across Two Thirds of Products

[04:16 – 04:52]

• Price Cuts Cited:
  • A response to changing consumer habits; price cuts to reach most of their brands (e.g., Cheerios, Pillsbury).
• Corporate Update:
  • CEO Jeff Harmening says half the price cuts are already in effect.
  • The company’s sales dipped by 7%, but earnings exceeded expectations.
  • General Mills is also launching new products and ramping up marketing.
• Report by Jenica Sola.

7. Stock Market Recap

[04:52 – 05:03]

• Fed moves:
  • Federal Reserve cuts a key interest rate by 0.25%.
• Market performance:
  • The Dow rose by 260 points; the NASDAQ fell by 72.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Brendan Carr (FCC Chair) on Kimmel/ABC:

  • “They went from going for applause from laugh lines to applause lines. They went from being court jesters … to being court clerics and enforcing a very narrow political ideology.” (00:27)

• Gov. Josh Shapiro on fallen officers:

  • “It’s an extraordinary thing that these law enforcement families do. They support the individual who puts on the uniform and runs toward danger.” (01:41)

• President Trump's message to new citizens (via letter):

  • “…this rich heritage is now yours to protect, promote and pass down to the next generation.” (03:13)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension: 00:02–00:39
• Charlie Kirk assassination response: 00:39–01:16
• Pennsylvania officer shooting: 01:16–01:51
• Immigration policy update and Trump welcome letter: 03:11–03:48
• Georgia governor’s race: 03:48–04:16
• General Mills price cuts: 04:16–04:52
• Market update: 04:52–05:03

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Conclusion

The newscast provides a tightly edited roundup of urgent developments: fallout from high-profile political violence, public figures facing consequences for their words, immigration policy changes, new faces entering major political races, significant price shifts on consumer goods, and shifting market indices. The tone is serious and brisk, with limited but pointed commentary and direct sourcing from newsmakers.

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Transcript

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A late night host off the air. I'm Lisa Lucera.

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Fox News.

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ABC has suspended Jimmy Kimmel live indefinitely after comments he made about Charlie Kirk's killing that led a company that owns more than 30 ABC stations to say they were dropping the show. FCC Chair Brendan Carr tells Fox's Sean Hannity ABC's recognized the show was not operating in the public interest in accordance with their broadcast license.

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They went from going for applause from laugh lines to applause lines. They went from being court gestures that would make fun of everybody in power to being court clerics and enforcing a very narrow political ideology.

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President Trump celebrated the news on Truth Social, congratulating ABC for the move. One week after Charlie Kirk was assassinated on a Utah college campus, police rather people continue to honor him at the headquarters of his organization, Turning Point usa.

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There's been a constant stream of people showing up here to pay their respects and honor the life of Charlie Kirk, but there's also been this renewed interest in his organization. In the past week, Turning Point USA says it has received more than 54,000 requests from students nationwide to start new chapters. By comparison, There are currently 2100 official chapters on campuses.

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Fox's Jeff Paul at Turning Point USA headquarters in Phoenix. The suspect in Kirk's assassination, 23 year old Tyler Robinson, has been charged with aggravated murder and other offenses and could get the death penalty if convicted. Three law enforcement officers killed, two injured while trying to serve a warrant in York county in southern Pennsylvania near the Maryland border. Police say the suspect is also dead. Governor Josh Shapiro with praise for the officers.

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It's an extraordinary thing that these law enforcement families do. They support the individual who puts on the uniform and runs toward danger.

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And Governor Shapiro said we need to help people who think this kind of violence is the answer. America's listening to Fox News.

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Are receiving letters from President Trump U.S.

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Citizenship and Immigration Services is giving new citizens the letter at naturalization ceremonies across the country, welcoming the new Americans to their homeland and telling them this rich heritage is now yours to protect, promote and pass down to the next generation. The letter is part of broader reforms implemented by the Department of Homeland Security, including enhanced vetting and an overhaul of the citizenship test. Making it more difficult. DHS is surging resources to detain and deport immigrants in the country illegally. In Washington, Jared Halpern, Fox News Republican.

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Brad Raffensperger, the Georgia secretary of state who rejected Donald Trump's call to overturn the 2020 election results in his state, has announced he's running for governor. Two other Republicans are already in the race, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and Attorney General Chris Carr. On the Democratic side, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, state Senator Jason Estevez and former state Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond are also in the running. You may be seeing some better prices for major brands in your supermarket.

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General Mills says it's lowering prices across two thirds of the products it sells in response to budget conscious shoppers. Chief executive Jeff Harmening says the price cuts will be made this year, though about half of the cuts were already made in recent months. General Mills makes Cheerios, Pillsbury and many other food brands. Its sales fell nearly 7% in the recent quarter, reflecting lower prices, though its earnings topped expectations. The company says its turnaround plan is starting to yield results. General Mills also says it's launching new products and increasing marketing.

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Fox's Jenica Sola stocks remain near record levels after the decision from the Fed to cut a key interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point. The dow added to 60 the NASDAQ minus 72. I'm Lisa Licera.

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This is Fox.

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I'm Emily Compagno. This week on the Fox True Crime podcast, I'm joined by attorney and spokesperson for the Friends of Amanda Knox organization, Ann Bremner, who's featured in the new.

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