Fox News Hourly Update: 12AM ET 09/19/2025

Host: Sue Guzman
Date: September 19, 2025
Source: FOX News Radio

Episode Overview

This episode covers top national and international news stories as of midnight (ET) on September 19, 2025. The broadcast highlights President Trump’s conclusion of his UK visit, focusing on US-UK relations and Ukraine, the ongoing Israel-Palestine debate, updates on the tragic police shooting in Pennsylvania, discussions concerning D.C. statehood and crime in the nation’s capital, and a military helicopter incident in Washington state.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump’s UK Visit & Russia-Ukraine Policy

• President Trump concludes his UK visit, meeting Prime Minister Keir Starmer and reaffirming solidarity with the UK in pressuring Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

• Trump continues to criticize Russian President Vladimir Putin and countries still purchasing oil from Russia.

  "He's let me down." – President Trump, on Vladimir Putin [00:26]

• Economic Tools:

  • Trump argues that lowering oil prices could undercut Putin’s war efforts.

  • Congress is considering new sanctions, including steep tariffs on nations buying Russian energy.

  • Starmer fully supports increasing pressure on Russia:

    "We have to put extra pressure on Putin, and it's only when the president has put pressure on Putin that he's actually shown any inclination to move." – PM Keir Starmer (via Fox’s Ryan Schmelz) [00:52]

2. Point of Disagreement: Palestine Recognition

• A significant divergence emerges between Trump and Starmer on the issue of Palestinian statehood:

  "We thought that was going to be a point where the two sides were going to clash because Keir Starmer, the prime minister, is planning on recognizing the state of Palestine perhaps next week." – Fox’s Benjamin Hall [01:13]

• Prime Minister Starmer plans to officially recognize Palestinian statehood soon, intended to leverage Israel into allowing more humanitarian aid into Gaza.

• President Trump is firmly opposed, referencing the October 7 attacks and urging immediate release of hostages:

  "[Trump] kept referring back to October 7th and how it was the worst day in the history of humanity, that the hostages must be released now, not piecemeal." – Benjamin Hall [01:39]

• Starmer responds that Palestine recognition aims to encourage Israeli cooperation on aid.

3. Presidential Helicopter Incident

• At the end of the UK trip, President Trump’s helicopter made an unscheduled landing due to a minor hydraulic issue. No injuries were reported. [01:49]

4. Pennsylvania Police Shooting Update

• Three police officers killed (Detective Sergeant Cody Becker, Detective Mark Baker, Detective Isaiah Ehman Heiser) during an attempted arrest of a 24-year-old suspect, Matthew J. Ruth, who was reportedly stalking his ex-girlfriend.

• Two other officers were critically injured; the suspect was killed during the exchange.

  "All actions by law enforcement deemed justified and necessary and our law enforcement will always be there to protect and serve you." – York County Prosecutor Tim Barker (via Jeff Manasso) [03:58]

• Multiple agencies, including the FBI and ATF, are involved in the investigation.

5. House Oversight Committee: D.C. Statehood & National Guard

• Issue: The House Oversight Committee debates D.C. statehood in the context of recent National Guard deployment due to crime concerns.

• D.C.'s mayor and some residents argue crime was already declining pre-deployment, but some citizens feel harassed by the federal law enforcement presence.

  "This deployment of federal troops that's essentially making us feel hostage in our own homes is not the federal support we need." – Gregory Jackson Jr., former White House Director of Gun Violence Prevention [04:29]

• Congressional Skepticism: Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) questions whether city officials are downplaying real crime statistics:

  "Are you guys cooking the books?" – Rep. Jim Jordan, addressing D.C. officials [04:55]

• The chairman of the D.C. council denies any data manipulation.

6. Military Helicopter Crash in Washington State

• US Army helicopter crash reported near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, south of Tacoma. Crew were on a training mission; no details yet on injuries or total people aboard. [05:00]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "He's let me down." – President Trump on Vladimir Putin [00:26]
• "We have to put extra pressure on Putin...it's only when the president has put pressure on Putin that he's actually shown any inclination to move." – PM Keir Starmer [00:52]
• "[October 7th] was the worst day in the history of humanity, [and] the hostages must be released now, not piecemeal." – President Trump (reported by Benjamin Hall) [01:39]
• "All actions by law enforcement deemed justified and necessary and our law enforcement will always be there to protect and serve you." – Prosecutor Tim Barker [03:58]
• "Are you guys cooking the books?" – Rep. Jim Jordan [04:55]
• "This deployment of federal troops...is not the federal support we need." – Gregory Jackson Jr. [04:29]

Quick Segment Timestamps

• UK Visit & Ukraine Policy: 00:03–01:12
• US-UK Palestine Policy Disagreement: 01:13–01:49
• Presidential Helicopter Incident: 01:49–01:59
• Pennsylvania Police Shooting Update: 03:19–04:07
• D.C. Statehood & National Guard: 04:08–05:00
• Army Helicopter Crash (Washington State): 05:00–05:15

This episode delivers a concise update on foreign policy, domestic tragedies, and political debates shaping the national conversation as of September 19, 2025.