12AM ET 09/17/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 12AM ET 09/17/2025

Host: FOX News Podcasts (Sue Guzman, various Fox News correspondents)
Date: September 17, 2025

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Episode Overview

This edition of the Fox News Hourly Update delivers late-breaking headlines on high-profile legal proceedings, international affairs, public safety, and U.S. politics. The episode spotlights the court appearance of a suspect charged in the assassination of Charlie Kirk, provides updates on notable murder cases, covers President Trump’s state visit to the UK, and examines recent trends in U.S. traffic fatalities.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Assassination Suspect Tyler Robinson in Court

[00:02–01:06]

• Main Story:
  Tyler Robinson, charged with the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, appeared in court as prosecutors announced a capital murder charge.

  • “One, aggravated murder, a capital offense for intentionally or knowingly causing the death of Charlie Kirk.” — [00:12], Fox correspondent

• Prosecution’s Course:
  Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray confirmed he intends to seek the death penalty. The FBI is investigating Robinson’s online activity.

• Confession Details:
  Fox’s Max Gordon references Washington Post reporting that Robinson confessed to the killing on Discord:

  • “According to reporting from the Washington Post, alleged gunman confessed to the killing on Discord before turning himself in.” — [00:30], Max Gordon

• Discord’s Response:
  Discord, the social platform, issued a statement asserting no evidence the crime was planned or promoted on their site and is cooperating with authorities.

• Broader Context:
  The incident is compared to prior shootings with links to Discord, notably the 2022 Buffalo grocery shooting.

  • “This isn’t the first shooting with ties to Discord…” — [00:44], Max Gordon

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2. New York Murder Case: Luigi Mangione

[01:06–01:54]

• Charges & Developments:
  Judge Gregory Caro dismissed two state terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, accused in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

  • “Judge Gregory Caro dismissed two state terror charges…calling the evidence behind the charges legally insufficient.” — [01:14], Tanya J. Powers

• Defense Arguments:
  Mangioni’s lawyers argued for dismissal of second-degree murder charges over double jeopardy concerns due to concurrent state and federal cases. The judge rejected this:

  • “The judge rejected that argument, saying that it would be premature to do that.” — [01:29], Tanya J. Powers

• Scene & Proceedings:
  Mangione pleaded not guilty, appeared in court in a tan jumpsuit, and did not comment to reporters.

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3. President Trump’s State Visit to the UK

[03:10–03:54]

• Diplomatic Reception:
  President Trump begins a state visit to the United Kingdom, with trade deals high on the agenda.

  • “The UK…are rolling out the red carpet for President Trump…The ceremony is really going to start at the 1,000-year-old Windsor Castle.” — [03:18], Benjamin Hall

• Pageantry & Security:
  Formal state events will feature processions, gun salutes, and a wreath-laying for Queen Elizabeth; unprecedented drone operations are planned.

• Key Discussion Points:

  • “That is where the tech and the trade will be discussed.” — [03:49], Benjamin Hall
  • Trump plans to address the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and encourage the EU to stop buying Russian oil as a move to end the conflict.

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4. U.S. Traffic Fatalities Decrease

[03:54–04:50]

• Statistical Update:
  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports an 8% drop in car accident deaths in the first half of 2025 compared to the prior year.

  • “Decreasing from more than 18,600 in 2024 to just over 17,000 this year.” — [04:10], Kevin Uretsky

• Historical Context:
  This is the lowest number recorded for the first half of a year since 2014, reversing a spike during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Factors in Recent Trends:
  Past increases were attributed to riskier driving on less crowded pandemic roads, resulting in more than 43,000 deaths in 2021 — the highest in 40 years.

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5. Minnesota Special Election

[04:50–05:07]

• Election News:
  Democrat XP Lee wins a special election to fill the Minnesota state legislative seat held by the late Representative Melissa Hortman.
  • “Representative Melissa Hortman of Brooklyn Park held that seat until her death in June.” — [04:56], Sue Guzman

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “One, aggravated murder, a capital offense for intentionally or knowingly causing the death of Charlie Kirk.”
  — [00:12], Fox correspondent

• “We have not found or received any evidence that the suspect planned this incident on Discord or promoted violence on Discord. We continue to work closely with the FBI and local authorities and will continue to deliver prompt responses to their requests for assistance.”
  — [00:38], Discord statement (via Max Gordon)

• “Judge Gregory Caro dismissed two state terror charges…calling the evidence behind the charges legally insufficient.”
  — [01:14], Tanya J. Powers

• “The UK…are rolling out the red carpet for President Trump. Look, there will be an awful lot of pageantry, but the UK really hoping that there will be some trade deals as well.”
  — [03:18], Benjamin Hall

• “The amount of people killed in car accidents fell over 8% in the first half of this year…That’s the lowest rate for the first six months of the year since 2014.”
  — [04:09], Kevin Uretsky

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Important Timestamps

• [00:02] — Assassination suspect in court (Tyler Robinson/Charlie Kirk case)
• [01:14] — Judge dismisses terrorism charges in NY CEO murder case (Mangione)
• [03:10] — President Trump arrives in the UK for state visit
• [03:54] — U.S. traffic fatalities down 8%
• [04:50] — Minnesota special election result

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Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update encapsulates the latest in American legal proceedings and political developments. Listeners are briefed on weighty criminal trials, the diplomatic stagecraft of the U.S. presidency, positive trends in public safety, and significant state election outcomes, providing a concise but comprehensive look at the news shaping America and the world overnight.

Transcript

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Assassination suspect in court. I'm Sue Guzman. FOX NEWS and charges revealed today against accused Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson, count.

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One, aggravated murder, a capital offense for intentionally or knowingly causing the death of Charlie Kirk.

[A]

And Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray says he will seek the death penalty as the FBI looks into the 22 year old's online history. Fox's Max Gordon, according to reporting from.

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The Washington Post, alleged gunman confessed to the killing on Discord before turning himself in. Discord sent out a statement saying, we have not found or received any evidence that the suspect planned this incident on Discord or promoted violence on Discord. We continue to work closely with the FBI and local authorities and will continue to deliver prompt responses to their requests for assistance. This isn't the first shooting with ties to discord. In 2022, a gunman who killed 10 people at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, talked about his plans on a private Discord server before carry out the killings. Next, Gordon, FOX BUSINESS bit of a.

[A]

Reprieve of the man accused of the fatal shooting of an insurance company executive in New York City last December. Details from fox's Tanya J. Powers.

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Judge Gregory Caro dismissed two state terror charges in New York's case against Luigi Mangione, calling the evidence behind the charges legally insufficient. Mangioni's lawyers wanted the judge to throw out second degree murder charges against their client as well, arguing that the New York case and a parallel federal death penalty case amounted to double jeopardy. The judge rejected that argument, saying that it would be premature to do that. Mangione appeared in court wearing a tan prison jumpsuit and did not speak to reporters. He has pleaded not guilty to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December, accused of shooting him from behind as he arrived at the New York Hilton in midtown Manhattan in New York City. Tonya J.

[A]

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President Trump is in the United Kingdom for a state visit with business deals expected to be a key topic of discussion. Fox's Benjamin hall has the latest.

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The UK they are rolling out the red carpet for President Trump. Look, there will be an awful lot of pageantry, but the UK really hoping that there will be some trade deals as well. The ceremony is really going to start at the 1,000-year-old Windsor Castle. And you can expect to see white tie dinners. You can expect to see gun salutes. You can expect to see a carriage procession. And Trump also laying a wreath at the tomb of Queen Elizabeth. Now, the security will be incredibly tight. There's going to be an unprecedented drone operation in the skies both at Windsor tomorrow and then on Wednesday at Chekers, which is the prime minister's country house. And that is where the tech and the trade will be discussed.

[A]

The president also expected to discuss the war between Russia and Ukraine as he calls on EU nations who stop buying oil from Russia to urge an end to the war. New report states the fatal traffic deaths in the United States are down. Fox's Kevin Yaretsky has details.

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The report issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that the amount of people killed in car accidents fell over 8% in the first half of this year, decreasing from more than 18,600 in 2024 to just over 17,000 this year. That's the lowest rate for the first six months of the year since 2014. The numbers mark a downturn following big jumps during the pandemic due to the less crowded roads During COVID many drivers increased their speed as they felt police were less likely to give out tickets. That led to a nearly 11% jump in traffic deaths in 2021 to more than 43,000, the highest number in more than 40 years.

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Kevin Uretsky, Fox News and Democrat XP Lee has won a special election to fill the Minnesota health seat on top of a top Democratic leader who was assassinated. Representative Melissa Hortman of Brooklyn park held that seat until her death in June. I'm Sue Guzman. This is FOX News.

[E]

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