Fox News Hourly Update — 10PM ET 09/23/2025 Newscast

Host: Tom Regani (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: September 24, 2025

Episode Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers a fast-paced roundup of the day's most consequential stories, including a high-profile assassination attempt case verdict, developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and U.S. foreign policy, media controversies, looming government shutdown debates, a major serial murder trial update, and a foiled telecommunications plot in New York City.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Ryan Routh Convicted of Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump

[00:02–00:49]

• Headline: Ryan Routh, who attempted to assassinate then-candidate Donald Trump on his Florida golf course in 2024, is found guilty.
• Details:
  • Jury verdict delivered in just 2.5 hours.
  • Maximum sentence: Life imprisonment.
  • After verdict, Routh tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen and was subdued by U.S. marshals.
  • Emotional courtroom scene: Routh's daughter, Sarah, vocally supports her father, accuses media of lying as she leaves.

“Once the jury delivered the verdict, Routh tried to stab himself several times in the neck with a pen. U.S. marshals restrained him, took him out of the courtroom.”
— Rich Edson [00:18]

2. Trump Shifts on Russia-Ukraine War Negotiations

[00:49–01:14]

• Headline: President Trump updates his stance, now opposing any land swap proposal.
• Details:
  • Signals belief Ukraine can, over time, reclaim all its territory due to Russian economic decline.
  • Ukrainian President Zelensky welcomes the announcement, expressing hope for continued U.S. arms support.

“I really count on this continuation of his attitude to the territorial question and the question of our sovereignty.”
— President Volodymyr Zelensky [01:05]

3. Broadcast Turmoil over Jimmy Kimmel Comments

[01:14–01:54]

• Headline: Nexstar and Sinclair Broadcasting continue blackout of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" despite ABC reinstating the show.
• Details:
  • Over 60 markets still without the program.
  • Sinclair demands a public apology from Kimmel to Charlie Kirk’s family and a personal donation to Turning Point USA after "assassination" comments.
  • Disney describes Kimmel’s remarks as “ill timed and thus insensitive,” but supports Kimmel’s return after internal discussions.

“Sinclair is demanding Kimmel issue a direct apology to Charlie Kirk's family and make a meaningful personal donation to the family and Turning Point USA following Kimmel's comments about Kirk's assassination.”
— Brian Yunis [01:24]

4. Political Tensions over Looming Government Shutdown

[03:19–03:36]

• Headline: Democrats criticize President Trump for walking away from shutdown negotiations.
• Details:
  • Democrats insist on restoring Obamacare tax credits and Medicaid funding in any temporary budget.
  • Republicans’ prior proposal rejected; standoff persists with just days to avert a shutdown.

“Sit down and negotiate with the Democratic leaders and come to an agreement, but he just ain't up to it. He runs away before the negotiations even begin.”
— Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (via Rich Edson) [03:26]

5. Gilgo Beach Serial Killings Suspect to Face Single Trial

[03:36–04:31]

• Headline: Accused serial killer Rex Heuerman loses bid for separate trials for each victim.
• Details:
  • Heuerman is charged with killing seven women, bodies found in similar locations, all victims shared commonalities.
  • Prosecutors maintain the common pattern merits a unified trial, despite defense objections.

6. Massive SIM Card Bust Disrupts Potential Telecom Threat

[04:31–05:10]

• Headline: Authorities seize over 100,000 SIM cards, averting a plot that could have caused a nationwide telecom blackout during the UN General Assembly in New York City.
• Details:
  • Unnamed Special Agent explains the network could send 30 million anonymous texts per minute.
  • No direct threat to the UN assembly, but SIMs traced to known foreign and criminal groups.
  • Secret Service withholds details on arrests or group identification for now.

“Encrypted anonymous, which means that it could theoretically text the entire Nation in 12 minutes.”
— Rich Edson quoting a Special Agent [04:41]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Courtroom Drama: “Once the jury delivered the verdict, Routh tried to stab himself several times in the neck with a pen.” — Rich Edson [00:18]
• Zelensky on Trump Shift: “I really count on this continuation of his attitude to the territorial question and the question of our sovereignty.” — President Volodymyr Zelensky [01:05]
• Broadcasting Standoff: “Sinclair is demanding Kimmel issue a direct apology to Charlie Kirk's family…” — Brian Yunis [01:24]
• Shutdown Stand-Off: “He runs away before the negotiations even begin.” — Senator Chuck Schumer, via Rich Edson [03:26]
• Tech Security Threat: “It could theoretically text the entire Nation in 12 minutes.” — Special Agent, as quoted by Rich Edson [04:41]

Quick Timestamps for Key Segments

• Verdict in Trump Assassination Attempt: [00:02–00:49]
• Trump on Russia-Ukraine War: [00:49–01:14]
• Jimmy Kimmel Live Boycott: [01:14–01:54]
• Shutdown Negotiation Breakdown: [03:19–03:36]
• Gilgo Beach Serial Killings Trial Update: [03:36–04:31]
• SIM Card Telecom Bust: [04:31–05:10]

For listeners wanting a brisk yet comprehensive recap, this episode delivers major updates from courtrooms, international tensions, political wrangling, media controversies, criminal justice, and national security—all in just a few impactful minutes.