10PM ET 09/19/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 10PM ET 09/19/2025 Newscast

Date: September 20, 2025
Host: Lisa Lacera (FOX News Podcasts)
Episode Theme:
A concise roundup of major national news on military action, government shutdown threats, updated vaccine guidance, legal cases facing prominent institutions, and business headlines.

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Main Theme Overview

This episode delivers a brisk summary of the day’s top stories, focusing on President Trump’s military actions against drug-trafficking vessels, looming federal government shutdown risks, evolving CDC vaccine guidance, lawsuits facing NC State and Starbucks, and market updates. The coverage balances national security, public health, legal news, and the economy, emphasizing the impacts on American listeners.

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Key News Segments and Insights

1. US Military Strike on Narcotics Vessel

• [00:02] Lisa Lacera: Opens with President Trump confirming a deadly US military strike on a narcotics-carrying boat.

• [00:11] Kristen Goodwin:

  • President Trump, via Truth Social, said US Forces acted on his orders, targeting a ship tied to a terrorist group trafficking drugs.
  • Three fatalities reported on board; no US casualties.
  • Strike location unspecified but within the US Southern Command’s area, covering South & Central America and the Caribbean.
  • Reference to similar recent strikes: one earlier this week (three killed on Venezuelan boat) and another two weeks prior (eleven killed).

  Notable Quote:

  “No U.S. forces were harmed.” – Kristen Goodwin summarizing President Trump ([00:28])

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2. Government Shutdown Concerns

• [00:49] Lisa Lacera: Reports on congressional deadlock over federal funding—each party voted down short-term spending bills.

• [00:59] Joe Morgan:

  • Both parties need to compromise; Democrats’ support required.
  • Praises Senator John Fetterman for efforts to avert shutdown.

  Notable Quote:

  “That means we need Democrat votes. I want to thank Senator John Fetterman who wants to keep the country open.” – Joe Morgan ([00:59])

• [01:06] Lisa Lacera: Notes the government runs out of money at the month’s end; lawmakers will revisit on return from recess.

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3. Updated CDC Vaccine Guidance

• [01:16] Jessica Rosenthal:

  • CDC vaccine panel strongly endorses COVID shots for those over 65 and based on individual choice for those over six months.
  • Panel highlights “most favorable” impact for high-risk groups.
  • Deferred vote on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns.
  • Approved separating MMR and chickenpox vaccines for children.
  • President Trump teases upcoming news conference addressing autism rates.

  Notable Quote:

  “They endorsed a COVID vaccine on the same terms, but also said it should be noted that it’s most favorable for those at risk of serious disease.” – Jessica Rosenthal ([01:25])

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4. NC State Athletes Sue Over Abuse Allegations

• [03:10] Lisa Lacera/Joe Morgan:

  • Fourteen former NC State male athletes sue for alleged sexual abuse/misconduct by ex-head of sports medicine, Robert Murphy Jr.
  • Claims include improper touching and intrusive sample collection.
  • Murphy’s representation denies evidence of wrongdoing.

  Notable Quote:

  “In three years of representing Robert Murphy in and out of court, we have yet to see one scrap of credible evidence that he assaulted anyone.” – Murphy’s attorney (paraphrased by Joe Morgan, [03:35])

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5. Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Halt on Passport Sex Marker Ruling

• [03:52] Lisa Lacera:
  • Justice Department asks Supreme Court to block a ruling permitting transgender/non-binary individuals to choose the sex marker on their US passports.
  • Argument: government cannot be compelled to list “inaccurate” sex designations.

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6. Starbucks Dress Code Lawsuit

• [04:15] Lawrence Simonetti:

  • Baristas in three states sue Starbucks, citing unreimbursed costs for company-mandated dress code (plain black shirts, khaki bottoms/jeans).
  • Starbucks responds: workers received two shirts at no cost, turnover is at record lows, CEO Brian Nichols says new look enhances store experience.

  Notable Quote:

  “When we introduced the new dress code, we provided our partners with two shirts at no cost.” – Starbucks statement ([04:27])

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7. Stock Market Rally

• [04:47] Lisa Lacera:
  • Dow up by 172, Nasdaq up by 160, S&P up by 32.
  • Optimism fueled by expectations that Fed will continue interest rate cuts to buoy the economy.

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Memorable Moments & Quotes

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote/Description | |-----------|-------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:28 | Kristen Goodwin | “No U.S. forces were harmed.” (On military strike) | | 00:59 | Joe Morgan | “That means we need Democrat votes. I want to thank Senator John Fetterman who wants to keep the country open.” | | 01:25 | Jessica Rosenthal | “They endorsed a COVID vaccine on the same terms, but also said it should be noted that it’s most favorable for those at risk...” | | 03:35 | Joe Morgan | “In three years of representing Robert Murphy...we have yet to see one scrap of credible evidence that he assaulted anyone.” | | 04:27 | Lawrence Simonetti| “When we introduced the new dress code, we provided our partners with two shirts at no cost." |

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:02 – Military strike on narco-ship
• 00:49 – Congressional budget battle; shutdown warning
• 01:16 – CDC vaccine guidance
• 03:10 – NC State abuse lawsuit
• 03:52 – Passport sex marker Supreme Court case
• 04:15 – Starbucks dress code lawsuit
• 04:47 – Markets rally

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Overall Tone and Language

The update is matter-of-fact, using direct language typical for headline news. The tone is urgent but neutral, with brief quotations from official statements and politicians to provide context and balance.

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For listeners who missed the episode, this summary captures the breadth of the night’s news—from White House-authorized military actions to major public health guidance and lawsuits affecting major institutions—offering crucial details and key quotes in a streamlined form.

Transcript

[Lisa Lacera]

Another deadly strike. I'm Lisa Lacera, Fox News. President Trump says the US Military carried out the attack against a boat that was carrying drugs.

[Kristen Goodwin]

President Trump taking to Truth Social to say on his orders US Forces carried out a strike targeting a ship affiliated with a designated terrorist organization found to be trafficking illicit narcotics, killing at least three men on board. The president not sharing specific details about the exact location, but posting the lethal kinetic strike took place in the U.S. southern Command's area of response, a region that encompasses south and Central America and the Caribbean. The president went on to say no U.S. forces were harmed. Earlier this week, he announced a U.S. strike on a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela, killing three on board. Another boat from Venezuela was hit by the US two weeks ago, killing 11.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's Kristen Goodwin. Earlier today, President Trump warned there could be a partial government shutdown after Democrats and Republicans in the Senate each voted down short term spending plans.

[Joe Morgan]

That means we need Democrat votes. I want to thank Senator John Fetterman who wants to keep the country open.

[Lisa Lacera]

The government set to run out of money at the end of the month. Lawmakers will try again when they return from recess. The CDC's new vaccine advisory panel with new guidance on Covid shots, the CDC's.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

Vaccine advisory panel voted to endorse the COVID vaccine for those over the age of 65 based on individual decision making for those over six months. They endorsed a COVID vaccine on the same terms, but also said it should be noted that it's most favorable for those at risk of CD serious disease.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's Jessica Rosenthal. The panel pushed off voting on the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns and they voted to separate the measles mumps rubella vaccine from the chickenpox vaccine. President Trump said there will be a news conference next week on autism, telling reporters they may know why the rates in the US Are so high. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Lisa Lacera]

Has been filed by former NC State athletes.

[Joe Morgan]

North Carolina State is being sued by 14 former male athletes for negligence. The news comes after the athletes filed a lawsuit this week alleging sexual abuse under the guise of treatment by the Wolf Pack's former director of sports medicine. The lawsuit alleges years of misconduct by Robert Murphy Jr. Which includes improper touching of the genitals during massages and intrusive observation while collecting urine samples. In a statement, an attorney for Murphy said he has been falsely accused, adding in part, quote, in three years of representing Robert Murphy in and out of court, we have yet to see one scrap of credible evidence that he assaulted anyone. Joe Morgan, FOX News the Trump administration.

[Lisa Lacera]

Has asked the Supreme Court to halt a judge's order allowing transgender and non binary people to choose the sex marker on their passports. They the Justice Department says the government can't be required to use sex designations that it considers inaccurate on official documents. Starbucks workers from three different states sued the company, saying the company violated the law over a dress code.

[Lawrence Simonetti]

Starbucks baristas in three states are taking legal action against their company. They say the coffee giant won't reimburse them for clothing they purchased to comply with the company's new dress code, requiring in part, a plain black shirt and khaki bottoms or jeans. Starbucks tells us, quote, when we introduced the new dress code, we provided our partners with two shirts at no cost. It also says barista turnover is at record lows as their corporate turnaround takes effect. CEO Brian Nichols says the new look is helping Starbucks create a more welcoming store experience.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox businesses Lawrence Simonetti, another record setting week for stocks. The Dow added 172. The Nasdaq gained 160. The S&P plus 32 stocks have been rallying on expectations the Federal Reserve will continue to cut interest rates in order to give the economy a boost. I'm Lisa Licero. This is FOX News.

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