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Fox News Hourly Update

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: September 29, 2025
Episode: 10PM ET 09/28/2025 Newscast

Overview

This episode provides a concise yet high-impact update on major national and international stories. Key themes include breaking news about violent incidents in Michigan and North Carolina, updates on a high-profile murder case involving a conservative activist, escalating tensions along NATO’s borders due to Russian military provocations, and a summary of significant civic events and defense policy responses.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Michigan Church Shooting and Aftermath

Event Summary:
- At least five people were killed in a violent attack at a Mormon church in Michigan.
- The assailant, Thomas Sanford, drove his truck into the building, fired on congregants, and then set the church on fire.
Law Enforcement Perspective:
- ATF Agent James Deer confirmed discovery of suspected explosive devices at the scene, but could not confirm if they started the fire.
  - Quote: “There were some suspected explosive devices … as far as using them to initiate the blaze, I can't say that.” — James Deer, Special Detroit ATF Agent (00:20)
Eyewitness Account:
- A congregation member reported, “We had just finished taking the sacrament when there was an enormous crash and a boom from the wall right behind the pulpit. It was so loud … some thought a bomb had gone off.” (00:33)
- Wall buckled inward; congregation panicked and fled.
Resolution:
- Sanford is confirmed among the dead. (01:00)

2. North Carolina Waterfront Bar Shooting

Incident Details:
- A shooting at the American Fish Company restaurant left three people dead and five injured when a man, identified as Nigel Edge, fired into the crowd from a boat.
- The suspect was arrested shortly after and is held without bond, facing multiple charges including first-degree murder; more charges could follow.
  - Quote: “They were eating, drinking, listening to live music when … a man in a boat allegedly starts shooting into the crowd.” — Madison Scarpino, Fox News Reporter (01:08)
Context:
- The attack happened during a bustling Saturday night; the community is shaken.

3. New York Tunnel to Towers Run

Community Event:
- Approximately 30,000 runners participated in the annual Tunnel to Towers run in New York.
- The event honors firefighters, particularly those who responded on 9/11.
- Briefly highlighted as a positive civic moment amid otherwise grim news. (01:43)

4. Turning Point USA Founder Murder Case Update

Legal Proceedings:
- Tyler Robinson, accused of murdering Charlie Kirk, now has a defense lawyer, Kathryn Nestor, after a two-week search.
  - Quote: “It took two weeks to find someone qualified … Kathryn Nestor, a seasoned trial attorney.” – Claudia Cowan, Fox News Reporter (02:40)
- Prosecutor is Chad Grunander; preliminary hearings expected soon.
- Both legal teams are publicly funded, with potential costs exceeding a million dollars.
  - Quote: “Utah taxpayers will foot the bill … could run well over a million dollars.” – Claudia Cowan (03:17)

5. Russian Aircraft Violations & Escalating NATO Tensions

Series of Violations:
- Russian drones and jets have violated airspace over several NATO countries, raising concerns of broader conflict.
- Chronology:
  - September 10: Russian drones over Poland; NATO jets responded.
  - September 13: Intrusions into Romanian territory.
  - Subsequent violations over Estonia and near Alaska.
- High-Profile Reactions:
  - Former President Trump:
    - Quote: “Should NATO countries shoot down Russian aircraft if they enter their airspace?”
      “Yes, I do.” — Donald Trump (03:42-03:47)
  - Russian Response:
    - Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned of a “decisive response” to any aggression. (03:47)
Strategic Response:
- European defense ministers plan to develop a “drone wall” along borders with Russia. (04:16)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

ATF Confirmation on Explosives:
“There were some suspected explosive devices … as far as using them to initiate the blaze, I can't say that.”
— James Deer (00:20)
Eyewitness at Michigan Church:
“We had just finished taking the sacrament when there was an enormous crash and a boom from the wall right behind the pulpit.”
— Church Member, via Garrett Tenney (00:33)
Waterfront Bar Shooting Recap:
“A man in a boat allegedly starts shooting into the crowd.”
— Madison Scarpino (01:08)
Trump’s Blunt Stance on NATO Airspace:
“Should NATO countries shoot down Russian aircraft if they enter their airspace? Yes, I do.”
— Donald Trump (03:42-03:47)
Russian Warning:
“Any aggression against Russia will be met by a, quote, decisive response.”
— Sergei Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister (03:47)

Timestamps for Important Segments

Michigan Church Shooting Coverage: 00:02 – 01:00
North Carolina Bar Attack: 01:08 – 01:43
Tunnel to Towers Run: 01:43 – 01:56
Turning Point USA Founder Case: 02:32 – 03:17
Russian Airspace Violations and Reactions: 03:17 – 04:16

Summary & Takeaways

This newscast offers rapid, clear updates on pressing national tragedies—mass shootings in Michigan and North Carolina—while also highlighting legal and political drama in the high-profile Charlie Kirk murder case. The episode closes with serious concerns about NATO border tensions with Russia, with assertive statements from both Western and Russian leaders underscoring a volatile international climate. Notably, the news run balances grim reports with moments of unity and civic pride, such as the Tunnel to Towers run, showcasing the resilience and complexity of current U.S. affairs.

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[00:03]
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The death toll rises. I'm Daria Albinger, FOX News. At least five people are now confirmed dead in a shooting at a Mormon church in Michigan. Police say the suspect, Thomas Sanford, drove his truck into the building, opened fire and then set the building on fire. James Deer, special Detroit ATF agent in charge.
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I will confirm that there were some suspected explosive devices that were located, but as far as using them to initiate the blaze, I can't say that.
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Fox's Garrett Tenney spoke to a witness.
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A man who says he is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints tells me the congregation had just finished taking the sacrament when there was an enormous crash and a boom from the wall right behind the pulpit. He said the crash was so powerful that you could see the wall that is made of bricks on the outside buckling inwards. And it was so loud that some of the members of the congregation thought a bomb had gone off and they started to run out the back.
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Police say Sanford is among the dead. Shots rang out in a waterfront bar in North Carolina Saturday night.
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People were just out enjoying their Saturday night. They were eating, drinking, listening to live music when all of the sudden a man in a boat allegedly starts shooting into the crowd. Three people are now dead, five are injured and officials confirmed that the suspect is 40 year old Nigel Edge.
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Please.
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He was arrested not long after the shooting. He's currently in jail without bond and he's now facing several charges including first degree murder. And the local district attorney says more charges could be coming. Police say this all happened at the American Fish Company restaurant.
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That's Fox's Madison Scarpino. About 30,000 runners turned out for New York's Tunnel to Towers run. It honors firefighter who ran from New Jersey to the World Trade center with his gear to save others. America's listening.
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[02:32]
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The man charged with murdering conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk will be in court again this week.
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It took two weeks to find someone qualified to represent Tyler Robinson. But now the accused assassin finally has a defense lawyer whose main job will be to try to save his life. Utah county commissioners have tapped Kathryn Nestor, a seasoned trial attorney and a former federal public defender. She'll be going up against chief prosecutor Chad Grunander tomorrow. The judge is expected to schedule future court dates and possibly a preliminary hearing because Robinson says he can't afford his own lawyer. Utah taxpayers will foot the bill for both of these legal teams, which in a case like this could run well over a million dollars.
[03:18]
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That's fox's Claudia Cowan. There have been a number of Russian drones and fighter jets that have violated airspace above NATO countries. And it's raising concern that the Russia, Ukraine war could spread to more nations. Fox's Steve Harrigan in Moscow.
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The spark could happen for Russian military jet to shot down over NATO territory. President Trump warned it was possible.
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Mr. President, do you think that NATO.
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Countries should shoot down Russian aircraft if they enter their airspace? Yes, I do.
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Now the Russians have responded. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said any aggression against Russia will be met by a, quote, decisive response. The tension follows a series of violations. NATO scrambled fighter jets to shoot down Russian drones over Poland September 10th. Three days later, Russian drones entered Romanian territory. Russian fighter jets then entered Estonian airspace. And finally, US F16s were sent to identify and intercept four Russian military jets near the coast of Alaska.
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European defense ministers have agreed to develop a drone wall along their borders with Russia. I'm Daria Aldinger. This is FOX News.
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