Fox News Hourly Update — 10PM ET 09/25/2025 Newscast

Date: September 26, 2025
Host: Lisa Lucera (FOX News Podcasts)
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Episode Overview

This late-night Fox News Radio update focuses on key political, legal, and corporate headlines breaking across the U.S. and internationally. Major topics include the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, new Trump administration tariffs, the U.S.-Israel relationship, a federal judge ruling on emergency management funding tied to immigration enforcement, Spotify’s crackdown on AI-generated music, and significant cuts at Starbucks.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. James Comey Indicted for Lying to Congress [00:02–00:27]

• Incident: Former FBI Director James Comey is indicted by a federal grand jury, accused of lying to Congress during the Russia investigation.
• Comey’s Response:
  • Posted on Instagram, addressing the indictment and the personal costs of opposing Donald Trump.
    • Quote: "My family and I have known for years that there are costs to standing up to Donald Trump, but we couldn't imagine ourselves living any other way. And he said we will not live on our knees and you shouldn't either." – James Comey [00:14]
  • Expresses sorrow for the Department of Justice but confidence in the federal judiciary:
    • Quote: "So let's have a trial." – James Comey [00:27]
  • Context: Comey was fired early in Trump’s first term.
• Political Fallout:
  • President Trump publicly called on Attorney General Pam Bondi to bring charges via social media.
  • Comey’s son-in-law, Troy Edwards, resigned as a federal prosecutor in the same district where Comey was indicted.

2. President Trump Announces Sweeping New Tariffs [00:58–01:44]

• Pharmaceuticals: Starting October 1, 100% tariff on all imported pharmaceutical products unless the company builds its factories in the U.S.—no tariffs for domestic production.
• Other Sectors:
  • 50% tariff on imported kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities.
  • 30% tariff on imported unupholstered furniture.
  • Quote: "There will be a 100% charge on any pharmaceutical product unless a company is building its pharmaceutical plant in the U.S." – Fox News Reporter [00:58]
• Legal Challenge: Supreme Court to review president’s authority to impose tariffs (set for November 5). Trump’s actions are under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

3. U.S. Policy on Israel and the West Bank [01:25–01:44]

• Diplomatic Position: President Trump states he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank.
  • Quote: "No, I will not allow it." – JPMorgan Chase Representative [01:41]
  • Quote: "It's not going to happen." – Trey Gowdy [01:43]
• Context: The West Bank is controlled by the Palestinian Authority, versus the situation in Gaza.
• Peace Talks: Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and claims a peace deal between Israel and Hamas is close.

4. Federal Judge Blocks Immigration-Contingent Emergency Funding [02:26–03:10]

• Ruling: Federal Judge William Smith (Rhode Island) determined the Trump administration cannot withhold disaster aid from states and cities that don’t cooperate with immigration enforcement.
  • Key Ruling: The court found the policy arbitrary, capricious, coercive, ambiguous, and unrelated to the grants’ purpose, noting the loss of funding could cause irreparable harm.
    • Quote: "[The conditions] are coercive, ambiguous, unrelated to the purpose of federal grants, and ... the loss of such emergency funding could cause irreparable harm." – Judge William Smith [02:33]
• Administration Response: DHS asserts cities and states should lose funding if obstructing immigration arrests, pledging to continue fighting for “the rule of law.”

5. Spotify Tackles AI-Generated Music Abuse [03:10–03:53]

• New Measures:
  1. Voice Cloning: AI-generated vocals allowed only with artist permission.
  2. Spam Filter: New system launching to catch duplicate, short, or scammy AI tracks that misdirect royalties.
  3. Disclosure: Listeners will be informed when and how AI was used in a given track or album.
• Rationale: Aims to protect artists, cut down on fraud, and increase transparency as AI drives changes in music.
  • Quote: "Spotify is cracking down on AI abuse of music. The company says it's removed more than 75 million spam tracks over the past year and now it's rolling out new rules." – Spotify Representative [03:10]
• Goal: "Protect artists, keep fraud out of the system and give fans more transparency." – Spotify Representative [03:10]

6. Starbucks Store Closures and Layoffs [03:53–04:24]

• Restructuring: Company to close hundreds of stores across U.S., Canada, and Europe, laying off 900 non-retail staff.
• Fiscal Impact: Starbucks expects 434 fewer stores in North America by the coming fiscal year’s end.
• Strategic Goal: Refocusing resources as part of a broader turnaround plan.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• James Comey, on Instagram:
  "My family and I have known for years that there are costs to standing up to Donald Trump, but we couldn't imagine ourselves living any other way... We will not live on our knees and you shouldn't either." [00:14]
• Judge William Smith, on federal disaster aid:
  "[Conditions] are coercive, ambiguous, unrelated to the purpose of federal grants, and ... the loss of such emergency funding could cause irreparable harm." [02:33]
• Spotify’s new transparency:
  "Give fans more transparency as AI changes how music is made." [03:10]

Important Timestamps

• 00:02: James Comey indictment & response
• 00:58: Trump announces sweeping new tariffs
• 01:25: Supreme Court to review tariff authority
• 01:41: Trump on Israel, the West Bank, and peace negotiations
• 02:26: Federal judge blocks conditional disaster aid
• 03:10: Spotify unveils anti-AI-abuse rules
• 03:53: Starbucks to close stores; Wall Street recap

Closing Remark

This Fox News newscast delivers a comprehensive sweep of the day’s most consequential stories, blending politics, legal developments, tech industry shifts, and global affairs—all within a brisk, continuous format.