Fox News Hourly Update – 10PM ET 09/26/2025 Newscast

Date: September 27, 2025
Host: Lisa Lacera (FOX News Podcasts)
Duration: ~5 minutes

Overview

This episode delivers a concise newscast on the top national headlines, including a shooting at a Dallas ICE facility, Justice Department and FBI responses, legal fallout from a Georgia school shooting, updates on TikTok’s national security negotiations, and an innovative shark-resistant wetsuit developed in Australia.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Federal Agents Deployed to ICE Facilities After Dallas Shooting

• [00:02] Lisa Lacera: Attorney General Pam Bondi orders Justice Department agents to federal immigration sites nationwide following a shooting at a Dallas ICE facility.
  • Joint Terrorism Task Forces instructed to disrupt and investigate domestic terror threats.
• [00:31] Reporter: Officials highlight the shooter’s planning and use of an app to track ICE agents.
  • Shooter targeted ICE but ended up shooting three detainees, killing one.
  • Quote – [00:31]: “There was a high degree of detail and planning that went into this attack and the shooter even had one of those apps where you can track and report where ICE agents are.”

2. Dallas Shooter Identified; Outcome of the Incident

• Suspect: 29-year-old Joshua Yan – turned the gun on himself after the attack.
• New details emerging as investigations continue.

3. FBI Fires Agents Linked to Past Racial Justice Protest

• [00:50] Lisa Lacera: About 20 FBI agents photographed at Washington protests after George Floyd’s death are fired after initially being reassigned.
• Based on Associated Press reporting; exact number not disclosed.

4. President Trump on FBI Director Comey and DOJ Investigations

• [01:23] President Trump calls ex-FBI Director James Comey “a dirty cop” who “got caught lying to Congress.”
  • Quote – [01:23] President Trump: “He lied. He lied a lot.”
  • Trump maintains prosecutions are DOJ’s decision, but publicly urges investigations into political opponents, naming Comey, Adam Schiff, and Letitia James.

5. Congressional Oversight of TikTok and US-China Relations

• [03:10] Lisa Lacera: House panel pledges to monitor President Trump’s new TikTok deal with China.
• [03:13] John Moliner (Chair, House Select Committee on China):
  • Labels ByteDance (TikTok’s parent) a “bad actor.”
  • Full oversight promised and urgent administration briefing requested.
  • Debate between economic losses for US creators and national security risks.
  • Quote – [03:13] John Moliner: “TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, is a bad actor and he'll be conducting full oversight of the deal.”

6. Lawsuits Filed After Georgia High School Shooting

• [03:53] Lisa Lacera: Families sue school, government, and police after a mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia.
• [03:57] Ryan Schmelz:
  • Shooter: 14-year-old Colt Gray killed four, injured nine.
  • FBI had previously warned law enforcement about the shooter’s threats on Discord.
  • Lawsuits allege authorities ignored “immediate threat” red flags.
  • Discord, named as potential defendant, is used by a third of teen boys.

7. Innovation: Shark Bite-Resistant Wetsuit Developed

• [04:42] Lisa Lacera:
  • Scientists at Flinders University, Australia, test four novel wetsuit materials for shark bite resistance.
  • Tests involved white and tiger sharks; materials reduced severity of injuries.
  • Quote – [04:42]: “Bites from such large sharks can still cause serious injuries, but the scientists say materials showed effectiveness.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Planning and Technology in Dallas Attack

  • [00:31] “The shooter even had one of those apps where you can track and report where ICE agents are.”
    — Reporter

• Trump on Comey’s Congressional Testimony

  • [01:23] President Trump: “He lied. He lied a lot. But this was a very important thing. This was—he could have said, well, maybe, or I don't remember. He didn't say that. He gave a very specific answer.”

• National Security vs. Economy in TikTok Debate

  • [03:13] John Moliner: “TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, is a bad actor and he'll be conducting full oversight of the deal.”

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:02 – DOJ agents deployed to ICE facilities; Dallas shooting introduction
• 00:31 – Details on attack planning, shooter targeting ICE, casualties
• 00:50 – Identification of shooter; FBI agents fired for protest
• 01:23 – President Trump criticizes James Comey, addresses DOJ independence
• 03:10 – Congressional scrutiny of TikTok deal
• 03:53 – Fallout and lawsuits after Georgia high school shooting
• 04:42 – Australian scientists develop shark bite-resistant wetsuit material

Episode Flow & Tone

• The tone is brisk, factual, and urgent, matching the high-paced nature of a news update.
• Attributions are consistently clear, and the language is straightforward and authoritative.
• Interviews and quotes provide political color, especially in segments related to President Trump and major national security debates.