Fox News Hourly Update – 10PM ET 09/27/2025 Newscast

Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
Host: Roger Stern (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: September 28, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a compact rundown of the leading national and global news stories on the evening of September 27, 2025. It covers significant political developments in the U.S., urgent weather updates for the Southeast, and major international events, with reporting from key Fox News correspondents and direct quotes from President Trump.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Deployment of U.S. Troops to Oregon Due to Political Violence

(00:02–00:43)

• President Trump announces the deployment of troops to Portland, Oregon, in response to ongoing political violence following the assassination of Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk.
• Focus is on combating what President Trump terms “domestic terrorism networks,” particularly left-leaning groups such as antifa.
• Trump directs Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to send troops to Portland and other “under siege” ICE facilities, authorizing use of full force if necessary.
• Portland’s mayor confirms the presence of armored vehicles and additional federal agents, stating they did not request federal assistance.
• The violence cited includes attacks on ICE agents and the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Notable Quote:

"The president saying on Truth Social that he is directing his Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to provide troops to Portland and any other ICE facilities that he says are under siege from attack by antifa and other domestic terrorists. He says he's authorizing full force if necessary..."
— Madeleine Rivera (00:11)

2. Severe Weather Updates: Imelda and Humberto

(00:43–01:36)

• Tropical Storm Imelda is likely to become a minimal hurricane by early next week, tracking near but not directly impacting the Carolinas.
• Flooding and high winds (gusts up to 74 mph) are expected along the Carolina coasts, even though landfall appears unlikely.
• Flood watches and potential flash flooding are highlighted.
• Separately, Hurricane Humberto becomes the season’s second Category 5 hurricane, possibly threatening Bermuda but not the U.S.

Notable Quote:

"It's going to take from now until Tuesday to get it due east of Jacksonville... The track comes up, stalls, and then goes right out to sea... Even though the Carolina coast is not in the cone, you can still have impacts outside of the cone."
— Mike Seidel (00:58)

3. James Comey Indicted: Trump Reacts

(03:10–03:54)

• Former FBI Director James Comey indicted on charges of making a false statement and obstruction regarding his 2020 Senate testimony.
• President Trump stands by the Justice Department, suggesting further indictments may follow for other "corrupt radical left Democrats."
• Trump denies motivations of revenge, emphasizing justice instead.

Notable Quote:

"It's not a list, but I think there'll be others. I mean, they're corrupt. These, these were corrupt radical left Democrats. It's about justice, really. It's not revenge... They are sick radical left people and they can't get away with it."
— President Donald Trump (03:31)

• Trump also accuses Democrats of weaponizing the Justice Department ("like nobody in history"), claiming unjust prosecution against him.

4. Russia’s Warnings Over Ukraine

(04:02–04:53)

• Russia’s defense minister addresses the UN, warning Europe of “possible reprisals” should countries intervene further in Ukraine.
• Russia claims openness to negotiations, provided their security interests are met, while denying recent accusations of violating NATO airspace.
• President Trump, via Truth Social, asserts Ukraine (with EU support) is poised to reclaim its territory.
• Ukrainian President Zelensky announces a massive $90 billion arms deal with the U.S.

Notable Quote:

"He said Russia has been and remains open to negotiations on eliminating the root causes of the conflict. But Russia's security and vital interests must be reliably agreed, he said."
— Stephanie Bennett (04:20)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Donald Trump on future indictments:
  "It's not a list, but I think there'll be others. I mean, they're corrupt. These, these were corrupt radical left Democrats. It's about justice, really. It's not revenge." (03:31)

• Madeleine Rivera on troop deployments:
  "...he is directing his secretary of War, Pete Hegseth to provide troops to Portland and any other ICE facilities that he says are under siege from attack by antifa and other domestic terrorists." (00:11)

• Mike Seidel on hurricane risks:
  "Even though the Carolina coast is not in the cone, you can still have impacts outside of the cone." (00:58)

• Stephanie Bennett on Russia’s stance:
  "Russia's security and vital interests must be reliably agreed, he said." (04:20)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• US Troops Sent to Oregon: 00:02 – 00:43
• Weather Updates (Imelda & Humberto): 00:43 – 01:36
• James Comey Indicted – Trump Responds: 03:10 – 03:54
• Russia, Ukraine & U.S. Arms Deal: 04:02 – 04:53

Tone & Language Style

The episode’s language maintains Fox News’s signature urgent and direct reporting style, with correspondents delivering concise, quote-rich updates from both the field and the White House. Speaker attributions are clear, and segments are tightly focused on breaking or ongoing developments, giving listeners a rapid-fire overview of the day’s major news stories.