12AM ET 09/15/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 12AM ET 09/15/2025

Host: Sue Guzman
Date: September 15, 2025

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Episode Overview

This episode covers the latest national and international news highlights, including developments following the death of Charlie Kirk, updates on President Trump’s upcoming overseas visit, the status of the Trump assassination attempt trial, and major diplomatic moves in the Middle East. The episode closes with updates on political endorsements and historic Emmy Award wins.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Charlie Kirk Memorial & Aftermath

• Memorial Turnout:
  • Thousands—including President Trump—attended a prayer service for conservative figure Charlie Kirk at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
  • Changes are underway at Utah Valley University, the site of Kirk’s fatal shooting.
• Campus Changes Post-Tragedy:
  • University officials are revamping the site where Kirk was shot.
  • Matt Finn reports:
    • “Grass is being ripped up to lay down new pavement and flowers to revive the area. One school official telling us they're trying to make it more beautiful again.” (00:22)
• Disruption at Phoenix Memorial:
  • At Turning Point headquarters in Phoenix, a man trampled a memorial, kicking over flowers and other items.
  • Outcome:
    • The suspect, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, was arrested after being subdued by an onlooker.
    • He is reportedly not being cooperative with authorities.

2. President Trump’s Upcoming UK Visit & Sanctions Policy

• UK Visit Details:
  • President Trump accepted an invitation from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (presented as a gift from King Charles).
  • Trump and the First Lady will visit the UK, including a wreath-laying ceremony at St. George’s Chapel.
  • Notable quote:
    • Lucas Tomlinson: “It should be quite a spectacle in the UK. Of course, nobody does pomp like the Brits… some 35 jets when President Trump lays a wreath at the Queen's tomb.” (01:13)
• Continuation of Russia Sanctions:
  • Trump emphasizes ongoing sanctions against Russia.
    • Lucas Tomlinson: “And I'm willing to do sanctions but—”
    • Matt Finn: “They're going to have to toughen up.”
    • Lucas Tomlinson: “Their sanctions commensurate with what I'm doing.” (01:47–01:54)

3. Trial for Trump Assassination Attempt

• Brian Ruth’s Trial Progress:
  • The Florida trial resumes; Ruth is charged in the second Trump assassination attempt (September 2024).
  • So far: 13 prosecution witnesses have testified, including law enforcement and FBI agents.
  • Evidence presented:
    • “FBI Special Agent Katherine Rose… showed the jury several pieces of evidence… including a Chinese made rifle, two bags, a GoPro style camera that was tied to the fence and heavy metal plates…” (Janice Dean, 03:17)

4. US Diplomatic Visit to Israel

• Marco Rubio’s Visit:
  • Speaking from Tel Aviv, Greg Palkot discusses the Secretary of State’s (Rubio’s) visit amid heightened tensions.
  • Rubio met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu after Israeli strikes on Hamas in Qatar.
  • Greg Palkot:
    • “Rubio says he's looking for answers regarding a way forward in the crisis here. Very important talks with Netanyahu. This as a consensus is growing that Israel did not kill the key Hamas leadership in those strikes.” (03:58)
  • Arab and Muslim leaders are set to meet in Doha to discuss the situation.
  • Netanyahu confirms: Five lower-ranking Hamas members killed; leadership survived.

5. Political Endorsements & US Politics

• New York Politics:
  • NY Governor Kathy Hochul announces support for NYC mayoral candidate, socialist Democrat Zoram Mamdani.
  • Hochul says Mamdani “will stand up to President Trump.”
• Entertainment – Historic Emmy Wins:
  • Best Drama Series: ‘The Pit’
  • Historic Wins:
    • The studio earns 12 Emmys, the most awarded to a comedy series in a single season.
    • ‘Adolescents’ wins four awards, including Best Supporting Actor for 15-year-old Owen Cooper, the youngest Emmy Award winner in over 40 years.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Matt Finn on Campus Aftermath:
  “Grass is being ripped up to lay down new pavement and flowers to revive the area. One school official telling us they're trying to make it more beautiful again.” (00:24)
• Lucas Tomlinson on UK Reception for President Trump:
  “It should be quite a spectacle in the UK. Of course, nobody does pomp like the Brits… some 35 jets when President Trump lays a wreath at the Queen's tomb.” (01:13)
• Janice Dean on Trial Evidence:
  “A Chinese made rifle, two bags, a GoPro style camera that was tied to the fence and heavy metal plates which prosecutors said were meant to be bulletproof shielding.” (03:23)
• Greg Palkot on Mideast Diplomacy:
  “Rubio says he's looking for answers regarding a way forward in the crisis here… a consensus is growing that Israel did not kill the key Hamas leadership in those strikes.” (03:58)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Charlie Kirk Memorial & Disruptions: 00:02–00:59
• President Trump’s UK Visit & Sanctions: 01:13–01:54
• Brian Ruth Trump Assassination Trial: 03:10–03:47
• Marco Rubio Mideast Diplomacy: 03:47–04:27
• NYC Political Endorsement & Emmy Awards: 04:27–05:07

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Summary Flow

This episode focused first on the broad fallout and mourning after Charlie Kirk’s death, highlighting both community grief and ongoing tensions, as evidenced by the incident in Phoenix. National politics featured strongly, with updates on President Trump’s travel plans, foreign policy posture on Russian sanctions, and courtroom developments in the case of last year’s attempt on Trump’s life. Internationally, Secretary of State Rubio’s attempts to broker progress in the Israeli-Hamas conflict signaled continuing US engagement in Mideast diplomacy. The episode wrapped with a look at local New York politics and an entertainment note marking a record-breaking night at the Emmys.

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Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

Remembering Charlie Kirk. I'm Sue Guzman. FOX News. A memorial for the conservative influencer Charlie Kirk drawing thousands of mourners, including President Trump for a prayer service at the Kennedy center in Washington, D.C. sunday night. This is some changes are being made at the Utah Valley University, the site where Kirk was fatally shot last week.

[Matt Finn]

There was digging at the site where the infamous white tent was that Charlie was shot in. University officials tell Fox grass is being ripped up to lay down new pavement and flowers to revive the area. One school official telling us they're trying to make it more beautiful again. And a man trampled. A memorial for Charlie Kirk at the Turning Point headquarters in Phoenix. This happened just a few hours ago. Our photographer on the scene says the man kicked over flowers, vases and balloons. Phoenix police say he has since been arrested. He was taken to the ground by an onlooker and then handcuffed by police.

[Sue Guzman]

Fox's Matt Finn. Investigators say the suspect, 22 year old Tyler Robinson, is not being cooperative. President Trump expected to focus on technology and the visit to the UK this week. Details from Fox's Lucas Tomlinson.

[Lucas Tomlinson]

Back in February, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer presented President Trump with that invitation, a gift from King Charles. President Trump and the first lady will be flying to Britain later this week and of course return and go to Charlie Kirk's memorial service in Arizona. And it should be quite a spectacle in the UK of course, nobody does pump like the brigs. The fly passes, they call it. There are the flyover, some 35 jets. When President Trump lays a wreath at the Queen's tomb at St. George's Chapel.

[Sue Guzman]

In Windsor, President says he's keeping rushing sanctions on the front burner.

[Lucas Tomlinson]

And I'm willing to do sanctions but.

[Matt Finn]

They'Re going to have to toughen up.

[Lucas Tomlinson]

Their sanctions commensurate with what I'm doing.

[Sue Guzman]

Speaking to reporters there in New Jersey. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Sue Guzman]

Brian Ruth's Florida trial resumes this week. He's the man charged in the second Trump assassination attempt in September 2024.

[Janice Dean]

This week so far, 13 of the prosecution's witnesses have taken the stand, including Secret Service, FBI agents and local law enforcement. On Friday, FBI Special Agent Katherine Rose she showed the jury several pieces of evidence left behind at the scene, including a Chinese made rifle, two bags, a GoPro style camera that was tied to the fence and heavy metal plates which prosecutors said were meant to be bulletproof shielding.

[Sue Guzman]

Fox's Dana Marie McNicoll, nation's top diplomat, is on a two day visit to Israel at a critical time. Fox's Greg Palkot and Tel Aviv with more on Marco Rubio's trip earlier made.

[Greg Palkot]

A stop at the Western Wall of Prime Minister Netanyahu in eastern Jerusalem following the Israeli airstrikes on Hamas and Qatar. Rubio says he's looking for answers regarding a way forward in the crisis here. Very important talks with Netanyahu. This as a consensus is growing that Israel did not kill the key Hamas leadership in those strikes. The latest hint coming from Netanyahu himself in a post earlier today. There will be a summit of Arab and Muslim leaders in Doha tomorrow to discuss the fallout.

[Sue Guzman]

Says five lower ranking members did die in that strike. New York Governor Kathy Hochul announcing Sunday that she is endorsing New York City mayoral candidate socialist Democrat Zoram Mamdani. She says that he will stand up to President Trump. And the Pit has won the Emmy award for best drama series. Tonight, the studio making EMMY history, winning 12 awards, becoming the most awarded comedy series in a single season. Studios made history winning those 12 awards. Adolescents winning four awards Sunday night, including best supporting actor for 15 year old Owen Cooper, the youngest Emmy award winner in more than 40 years. I'm Sue Guzman. This is FOX News.

[Janice Dean]

I'm Janice Dean. Join me every Sunday as I focus on stories of hope and people who are truly rays of sunshine in their community and across the world.

[Lucas Tomlinson]

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