Fox News Hourly Update – 12AM ET 09/18/2025 Newscast

Date: September 18, 2025
Host: Sue Guzman (FOX News Podcasts)
Duration: ~5 minutes

Episode Overview

This hourly newscast delivers major breaking news stories from around the U.S. and abroad as of September 18, 2025. Topics include a deadly shooting in Pennsylvania, President Trump’s state visit to the UK, a major Fed policy change, developments regarding late-night TV following the Jimmy Kimmel–Charlie Kirk controversy, the campus aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, and a high-profile deportation case.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Deadly Shooting in Pennsylvania

• Location: North Carotas Township, just south of York, PA, near the Maryland border.
• Incident: A gunman opened fire on police officers serving a warrant, killing three officers and critically wounding two more.
• Response: Police killed the shooter. Governor Josh Shapiro called for unity and an end to the violence.
• Status: The two critically wounded officers are stable.

Notable Quotes:

• “It’s time for us to work hard to heal from this and to make sure that those whose lives were lost today, that something constructive can come from that in their memory that stops this kind of violence in the future.”
  — Governor Josh Shapiro (00:25)

2. President Trump’s State Visit to the United Kingdom

• Event: Second state visit as President, including a ceremony at Windsor Castle.
• Remark: President Trump paid tribute to King Charles III and the British people.

Notable Quotes:

• “This is truly one of the highest honors of my life. Such respect for you and such respect for your country. For many decades, His Majesty the King has epitomized the fortitude, nobility and the spirit of the British monarchy and the British people.”
  — President Trump (00:51)

• King Charles III noted the UK’s partnership in Trump’s first trade deal:

  • “Your partner in the first trade deal of your administration, Mr. President, bringing jobs and growth to both our countries. And no doubt we can go even further as we build this new era of, of our partnership.”
    — King Charles III (01:10)

• Upcoming: Trump scheduled to meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer; key issues: trade and tariffs.

3. Federal Reserve Announces Interest Rate Cut

• News: First interest rate reduction of the year; policy rate lowered by 0.25%.
• Rationale: Shifts in economic risks and goals.

Notable Quotes:

• “In support of our goals and in light of the shift in the balance of risks, today the Federal Open Market Committee decided to lower our policy interest rate by a quarter percentage point.”
  — Fed Chair Jerome Powell (01:37)

• Looking Forward: Fed hints at up to two more cuts before year's end.

4. TV Fallout: Kimmel Show Suspended Over Charlie Kirk Comments

• Context:
  • ABC has suspended "Jimmy Kimmel Live" following remarks Kimmel made about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
  • Network affiliates (Nexstar's ABC stations) are preempting the show.
  • FCC Chairman Brendan Carr issued threats toward ABC and Disney.

Notable Quotes:

• “Media outlets threw everything at him, almost every single hoax imaginable. Right? Biden is sharp as a tack, burying the Hunter Biden laptop story, the Russia collusion hoax. And most politicians would have just gone along with that narrative or not fought at all.”
  — FCC Chairman Brendan Carr (on “Hannity”) (03:34)

5. Campus Return in Wake of Charlie Kirk Assassination

• Location: Utah Valley University.
• Atmosphere: Students return following violence; university hosts major flag at the site.
• Legal Update: Alleged killer charged with seven counts, including aggravated murder; FBI probing Discord gaming platform connections (potentially 20+ people implicated).

Notable Quotes:

• “It was a week ago, right around this time, that this campus was gripped by fear and chaos... Kirk’s alleged killer has now been formally charged with seven different counts, including aggravated murder. FBI sources tell Fox that right now it’s talking to people on the Discord gaming platform where they were apparently active.”
  — FOX’s Math Fan reporting from Utah Valley University (03:55)

6. Deportation of Pro-Palestinian Activist

• Person: Mahmoud Khalil.
• Decision: Ordered deported to Syria or Algeria for failing to disclose information on a green card application.
• Legal: Khalil’s lawyers plan an appeal, fearing a swift and unfavorable process.
• Context: Tied to the Trump administration’s crackdown on foreign-born pro-Palestinian academics.

Memorable Moments & Quotes

• Governor Shapiro's call for constructive healing (00:25)
• President Trump’s deep tribute to King Charles III (00:51)
• Fed Chair Powell’s formal policy announcement (01:37)
• FCC Chairman’s comments criticizing media narratives (03:34)
• On-campus reporting from Utah Valley University after the Kirk assassination (03:55)

Important Segment Timestamps

• 00:02: Deadly police shooting in Pennsylvania
• 00:51: President Trump at Windsor Castle
• 01:37: Federal Reserve interest rate cut announcement
• 03:10: ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel over Kirk assassination remarks
• 03:55: Campus update after Charlie Kirk assassination
• 04:32: Deportation of activist Mahmoud Khalil

This episode delivers brisk yet wide-ranging coverage of urgent national and global news, marked by significant events in law enforcement, international relations, economic policy, media controversy, campus violence, and immigration policy.