Fox News Hourly Update — 12AM ET 09/09/2025

Host: Ted Lindner
Date: September 9, 2025
Podcast: Fox News Radio Hourly Update

Episode Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers a concise roundup of the latest national news headlines from politics to crime and markets as of midnight on September 9, 2025. Key highlights include a Supreme Court ruling empowering federal immigration agents, breaking developments in the fatal Charlotte stabbing case, jury selection in a Trump-related assassination attempt, Senate procedural battles, and a snapshot of the stock market.

Key News Segments

1. Supreme Court Ruling Supports ICE Immigration Operations

[00:02 – 00:54]

• Context:
  The Supreme Court overturned a lower court decision and allowed federal agents to conduct certain immigration operations in Los Angeles that had been restrained.

• Details:

  • A Biden-appointed judge issued a restraining order against ICE, limiting their authority to stop people suspected of being in the country illegally, specifically restricting the use of race as a sole factor ([00:16]).
  • Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote that while race or ethnicity alone cannot justify a stop, it may be weighed alongside other factors contributing to reasonable suspicion ([00:33]).
    • Quote:

      “Race or ethnicity alone cannot be a reason to stop someone, but it can be considered along with other factors informing reasonable suspicion...”
      — Justice Brett Kavanaugh, concurring opinion ([00:33])

  • Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, warning of the dangers of profiling, and LA Mayor Karen Bass condemned the ruling as "dangerous and un-American" ([00:54]).
    • Quote:

      “…countless people have been handcuffed simply because of their looks or their accents.”
      — Justice Sonia Sotomayor, dissenting opinion ([00:54])

2. Fatal Stabbing of Ukrainian Refugee in Charlotte

[01:14 – 01:50]

• Context:
  New video emerges in the tragic stabbing of Irina Zaruska, a Ukrainian refugee.

• Details:

  • Irina Zaruska, 23, fled Ukraine post-2022 invasion seeking safety and a future in America.
  • She was fatally stabbed while riding a Charlotte light rail; the suspect, Decarlos Brown, did not know her ([01:28]).
  • Zaruska was described as ambitious and compassionate, aiming to work with animals ([01:22]).
  • Surveillance footage confirmed she was randomly targeted while "minding her own business" ([01:41]).
  • President Trump responded:
    • Quote:

      “The US must act against, quote, evil people for the good of the country.”
      — President Trump ([01:50])

3. Jury Selection in Trump Assassination Attempt Trial

[02:31 – 03:24]

• Context:
  Proceedings move forward for Ryan Ruth, accused of attempting to assassinate then-candidate Trump at his Florida golf course.

• Details:

  • Ryan Ruth submitted a series of politically-laden, off-topic questions for potential jurors, all of which were denied as irrelevant by federal Judge Eileen Cannon ([02:43]).
  • Judge Cannon criticized Ruth’s tactics, barring him from making sudden movements or lengthy objections in the courtroom ([03:00]).
  • Ruth’s filings included bizarre requests, such as a physical fight with Trump, female strippers, and a round of golf with the former president ([03:16]).

4. Senate Republicans Seek to Accelerate Trump Nominee Confirmations

[03:24 – 04:14]

• Context:
  Senate Majority Leader John Thune pushes reform to expedite the confirmation process for President Trump’s agency and ambassador nominees and break the current deadlock.

• Details:

  • The rule change aims to “speed the confirmation of about 40 nominees” for non-judicial, non-cabinet roles ([03:56], [04:00]).
  • Thune accused Democrats of stalling and compared their resistance to a “drawn out temper tantrum over losing an election” ([04:00]).
    • Quote:

      “This is simply the world’s longest, most drawn out temper tantrum over losing an election.”
      — Senator John Thune ([04:00])

  • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer warned that GOP may regret this precedent if the balance of power shifts.

5. Market Wrap-Up

[04:14 – 04:29]

• U.S. stocks closed higher, with the Nasdaq hitting a record high, mainly fueled by tech sector gains ([04:14]).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Justice Brett Kavanaugh ([00:33]):
  “Race or ethnicity alone cannot be a reason to stop someone, but it can be considered along with other factors informing reasonable suspicion…”

• Justice Sonia Sotomayor ([00:54]):
  “…countless people have been handcuffed simply because of their looks or their accents.”

• President Trump ([01:50]):
  “The US Must act against, quote, evil people for the good of the country.”

• Sen. John Thune ([04:00]):
  “This is simply the world’s longest most drawn out temper tantrum over losing an election.”

Episode Flow Overview & Timestamps

• [00:02–00:54] — Supreme Court on ICE actions
• [01:14–01:50] — Ukrainian refugee stabbed in Charlotte; Trump reacts
• [02:31–03:24] — Trump assassination attempt trial updates
• [03:24–04:14] — Senate GOP push to confirm nominees
• [04:14–04:29] — Stock market close

This summary captures all central topics and provides crucial context, key quotes, and the tone present in the Fox News Hourly Update for listeners who missed the broadcast.