12AM ET 09/22/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 12AM ET 09/22/2025 Newscast
Date: September 22, 2025
Host: Debra Valentine
Network: FOX News Radio

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Episode Overview

This FOX News Hourly Update focuses on several key national and international news stories, including the massive memorial for Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk following his death, evolving developments at the United Nations General Assembly, ongoing violence in U.S. cities, and a developing story regarding the potential sale of TikTok to American interests. The episode highlights notable speakers, policy updates, and urgent security issues.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Memorial for Charlie Kirk

[00:03 - 01:03]

• Event: Hundreds of thousands attended a memorial for Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
• Speakers Included:
  • Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Kirk’s widow, Erica Kirk.
• Erica Kirk’s Speech:
  • She gave an emotional tribute, promised to carry on Kirk’s movement, and forgave the alleged shooter.
• Security: The memorial drew heightened attention due to the high-profile speakers and the death's controversy.
• Alleged Perpetrator: Tyler Robinson is in custody and faces murder charges; the death penalty is possible.
• Charlie Kirk: Remembered as a father, husband, and activist. Survived by his wife Erica (now CEO of Turning Point USA) and two children.

Notable Quotes:

• Pete Hegseth [00:18]:
  “Charlie Kirk was a true believer for the cause of freedom, for the power of young people, belief in our republic and our founding principles in America first and make America great again.”
• Ashley Strohmeier (on Erica Kirk) [00:33]:
  “She also says she forgives the man who allegedly shot and killed him earlier this month.”

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2. United Nations General Assembly & Global Affairs

[01:03 - 01:46]

• Security: Heightened in New York City for the UN General Assembly.
• President Trump: Slated to speak at the assembly, focusing discussions on Ukraine and Gaza conflicts.
• International Moves: Australia, Canada, and the UK announce formal recognition of Palestinian statehood ahead of the assembly.

Notable Quotes:

• Pete Hegseth (as President Trump) [01:27]:
  “The hatred between Putin and Zelensky is very substantial. There's a lot of bad blood and of course, Gaza's basic disaster. We've got to get that taken care of. But the big thing will be that I'm going to be speaking at the United Nations and I hope to do a good job.”

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3. Violence in U.S. Cities

[03:10 - 04:24]

Indianapolis Shooting

• Incident: Multiple people shot, with 7 victims implicated in a single event.
• Details: Five found at the scene, three transported to hospital, two pronounced dead. Additional victims independently reported at hospital and fire station.
• Police Response: At least one person of interest detained.

Notable Quote:

• Charles Benberry [03:19]:
  “In total, we have about seven people that have been shot or that were involved in the shooting so far... they did try to render aid... three were transported to a hospital, but unfortunately they did pronounce that two victims did die.”

Nashua, New Hampshire Country Club Shooting

• Incident: One dead, two hurt in a country club shooting.
• Suspect: 23-year-old Hunter Naito, a former club employee, was apprehended in a nearby neighborhood.
• Police Perspective: Officers operated under the impression there were two shooters, complicating their response.

Notable Quote:

• Kevin Rourke [04:09]:
  “No, he did not get away. He was cooperative. They found him in a nearby neighborhood. But again, put yourself in the officer’s shoes, you think there's two out there. It’s a very dangerous situation. So tactics have to come into play.”

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4. TikTok Sale Negotiations

[04:24 - 05:00]

• Developments: Reports indicate a potential deal for Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok to American buyers.
• Key Terms: U.S. companies would control the algorithm and have majority board seats to oversee operations.
• Objective: Allow TikTok to keep operating in the U.S. while negotiations with its parent company continue, pending agreement signatures.
• Security Concerns: National security experts express concerns over Chinese surveillance via TikTok.

Notable Quote:

• Chanley Painter [04:40]:
  “The White House says it would let U.S. companies control the app's algorithm and give Americans a majority of board seats overseeing operations... the agreement could allow TikTok to continue operating in the US while its parent company negotiates a sale.”

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Memorable Moments & Quotes

• Forgiveness at the Memorial
  Erica Kirk’s public forgiveness of her husband’s alleged killer was a moment that resonated with many, signaling a message of reconciliation amid deep grief [00:33].

• President Trump’s Objectives at the UN
  The episode features strong focus on Trump’s upcoming speech at the UN and the fraught state of global affairs, particularly regarding Russian-Ukrainian and Israeli-Palestinian conflicts [01:27].

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Tribute to Charlie Kirk: [00:03 - 01:03]
• UN General Assembly & World Affairs: [01:03 - 01:46]
• Recognition of Palestinian Statehood: [01:46 - 01:59]
• Indianapolis Mass Shooting: [03:10 - 03:50]
• Nashua Country Club Shooting: [03:50 - 04:24]
• TikTok Sale Update: [04:24 - 05:00]

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Tone & Language

The episode maintains a factual, urgent tone typical of news broadcasts, interspersed with somber, reverent language when covering the memorial for Charlie Kirk. The reporting is concise, direct, and focused on providing current developments without editorializing.

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This summary encompasses the key news stories and notable speaker contributions, capturing the tone and urgency of the newscast while highlighting memorable details and discussions for listeners and non-listeners alike.

Transcript

[Debra Valentine]

Paying tribute, I'm Debra Valentine. FOX News. Hundreds of thousands attending a memorial for the late Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk today at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Among the speakers paying tribute is Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

[Pete Hegseth]

You see, Charlie Kirk was a true believer for the cause of freedom, for the power of young people, belief in our republic and our founding principles in America first and make America great again.

[Debra Valentine]

More from fox's Ashley Strohmeier.

[Ashley Strohmeier]

His widow, Erica, gave an emotional speech paying tribute to the life of her late husband and promised to carry on his movement. She also says she forgives the man who allegedly shot and killed him earlier this month. Other speakers included President Trump and several of his cabinet members like Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Vice President J.D. vance also spoke and many remembered Kirk as a loving father and friend. His accused killer, Tyler Robinson, is facing multiple charges, including murder. He could get the death penalty if convicted.

[Debra Valentine]

Kirk was 31 years old. He survived by his wife, Erica and their two children. Erica Kirk, now CEO of Turning Point usa, heightened security in New York City for this weekend's meeting of the UN General Assembly. Among the speakers this week will be President Donald Trump. The president on Fox's this Sunday briefing discussing his objectives at the General Assembly. With the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine.

[Pete Hegseth]

At the forefront, the hatred between Putin and Zelensky is very substantial. There's a lot of bad blood and of course, Gaza's basic disaster. We've got to get that taken care of. But the big thing will be that I'm going to be speaking at the United nations and I hope to do a good job.

[Debra Valentine]

Australia, Canada and the UK have announced they will recognize Palestinian statehood ahead of the UN General Assembly. America's listening to Fox News.

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[Debra Valentine]

Multiple people were shot early today in Indianapolis. Charles Benberry of Fox TV Indianapolis affiliate WXIN reports.

[Charles Benberry]

In total, we have about seven people that have been shot or that were involved in the shooting so far. So what officers have told us when they arrived here on scene, they saw five victims who all sustained injuries that were consistent with gunshot wounds. They did try to render aid to at least a couple people. Three were transported to a hospital, but unfortunately they did pronounce that two victims did die. They did receive a report that a person walked into a local hospital with gunshot wounds and then another victim actually walked into a fire station. Both had injuries consistent with gunshot wounds.

[Debra Valentine]

Police say that at least one person of interest was detained. A man's in custody after Saturday shooting at a country club in Nashua, New Hampshire. It left one dead and two hurt. Nashua Police Chief Kevin Rourke discussed the arrest of the suspect by police who initially believed that there were actually two shooters.

[Kevin Rourke]

No, he did not get away. He was cooperative. They found him in a nearby neighborhood. But again, put yourself in the office's shoes, you think there's two out there. It's a very dangerous situation. So tactics have to come into play.

[Debra Valentine]

Police say that the suspect, 23 year old Hunter Naito, was a former employee of the club where that fatal shooting took place. New details about a potential deal for Chinese company ByteDance to sell the popular social media app TikTok to American buyers. Here's Fox's Chanley Painter.

[Chanley Painter]

The White House says it would let U.S. companies control the app's algorithm and give Americans a majority of board seats overseeing operations. Officials say the agreement could allow TikTok to continue operating in the US while its parent company negotiates a sale of the deal. Reportedly, it just needs to be signed.

[Debra Valentine]

National security experts believe the app is being used by China to spy on Americans. I'm Jeffrey Valentine. This is FOX News.

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