Fox News Hourly Update – 10PM ET 09/22/2025

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This hour’s newscast delivers updates on the attempted assassination trial of Donald Trump, controversies surrounding border security officials, President Trump’s upcoming speech at the United Nations, claims about Tylenol, updates on the Charlie Kirk case, a Rhode Island coach’s sentencing, a rising concern over teen video game addiction, and a minor earthquake in California.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Attempted Assassination Trial of Donald Trump

• [00:02] The jury in the federal trial of the man charged with attempting to assassinate former president Donald Trump at his Florida golf club in 2024 will receive the case tomorrow.
  • The defendant, Ryan Routh, acted as his own attorney.
  • He called three witnesses: a firearms expert (questioned about the SKS rifle’s operability and range) and two family members who characterized him as generous.
  • A notable character reference: Former co-worker Marshall Hinshaw recounted that when he and his pregnant girlfriend faced hardships, Routh provided them a home.
  • Ryan Routh chose not to testify, but will deliver his own closing argument.
• Notable Quote:
  • "[Routh] pressed a firearms expert on the operability and range of the SKS rifle found at the scene and then questioned two family who described the defendant as generous." (B, 00:13)
  • "The defendant decided not to testify on his own behalf, but he's expected to deliver the defense's closing argument on Tuesday." (B, 00:44)

2. President Trump's UN General Assembly Address Preview

• [00:51] President Trump is scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly tomorrow.
  • The speech will focus on "the renewal of American strength" and "historic domestic and international accomplishments," according to the White House.

3. Border Czar Tom Homan Bribery Allegations

• [00:51] Tom Homan is responding to allegations that he took a $50,000 bribe in an FBI sting.
• [01:13] Homan on the accusations:
  • Quote: "I did nothing criminal. I did nothing illegal and hit piece after hit piece after hit piece. And I'm glad the FBI and DOJ came out and said...nothing illegal happened and nothing, you know, no criminal activity..." (C, 01:13)
  • He emphasizes his 34-year law enforcement career.
  • The White House says President Trump stands by Homan.
• [01:30] Media outlets reported Homan was under investigation for soliciting payments for future administration contracts. The White House continues support, citing the FBI and DOJ’s findings.

4. Tylenol Controversy

• [01:35] President Trump publicly claimed acetaminophen (Tylenol) causes autism.
  • Tylenol's manufacturers strongly rejected the claim after the president’s statement at a press conference.

5. Charlie Kirk Assassination Investigation Update

• [03:09] FBI Director Cash Patel updated on the investigation into the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
  • The FBI is exploring theories about accomplices; a group chat on "Discourse" (likely Discord) with the accused suspect and dozens of individuals is under scrutiny.
  • Federal charges are being considered for the shooter, Tyler Robinson; Utah prosecutors will seek the death penalty.
• Notable Quote:
  • "The FBI was running down those who were involved in a group chat on the platform discourse involving the accused suspect and dozens of others." (E, 03:18)
  • "The Justice Department has also looked into ways to bring federal charges against the shooter." (E, 03:32)

6. Rhode Island Basketball Coach Sentenced

• [03:52] Former coach Aaron Thomas was sentenced to a year of probation after being cleared of second-degree child molestation/sexual assault but found guilty of misdemeanor battery.
  • The charges stemmed from asking student athletes to remove clothing to check body fat.

7. Teen Video Game Addiction

• [04:18] New survey findings:
  • Boys aged 15–17 now game 34 hours weekly, up 3.5 hours in one year.
  • Parental concern is high (eight in ten), driven by the risk of addiction and negative neurological impacts.
• Quote:
  • "There's growing evidence that adolescents' vulnerable undeveloped brains are easy prey for the addictive dopamine hits that come from apps and algorithms." (F, 04:36)

8. San Francisco Bay Area Earthquake

• [04:55] A magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred; no injuries were reported.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Tom Homan on Bribery Allegations
  • "I did nothing criminal. I did nothing illegal and hit piece after hit piece after hit piece." (C, 01:13)
• Character Witness for Assassination Defendant
  • "When he and his pregnant girlfriend ran into tough times, Routh provided them a home." (B, 00:35)
• Parental Concerns over Video Game Addiction
  • "Nearly eight in 10 are concerned about their child's screen time. Two thirds are worried about their children being actually addicted..." (F, 04:26)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:02] Trump assassination trial update
• [00:51] Trump UN speech preview & Homan bribery allegations
• [01:13] Homan’s denial
• [01:35] Tylenol company denies autism claim
• [03:09] Charlie Kirk assassination investigation
• [03:52] RI coach sentencing
• [04:18] Teen video game addiction survey
• [04:55] Earthquake in Bay Area

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