Fox News Hourly Update – 12AM ET 09/24/2025

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: September 24, 2025

Episode Overview

This edition of the Fox News Hourly Update delivers concise coverage of the latest national and global headlines. The episode’s two main stories are the dramatic conviction of Ryan Routh for the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and key moments from President Trump’s address at the United Nations General Assembly. Other notable topics include government shutdown negotiations, the Gilgo Beach murder trial, and security incidents around the UN General Assembly.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Ryan Routh Found Guilty in Trump Assassination Attempt

• Verdict: Ryan Routh was convicted on all counts for the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at his Florida golf course last year.
• Courtroom Drama:
  • Intense reaction as the verdict was read:
    • Routh tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen and required restraint by US Marshals. (00:17)
    • His daughter, Sarah, disrupted the proceedings, shouting and accusing the process of being unfair and rigged. (00:37)
      • Quote: "We can all go to hell. It's all yalls fault. Lies. Spreading lies about my father." — Sarah Routh (00:37)
• Trump’s Response:
  • President Trump expressed satisfaction with the judicial process, thanking the judge and jury on social media.
    • Quote: "The trial was meticulously handled and I would like to thank the judge and jury for their time, professionalism and patience. This was an evil man with an evil intention and they caught him." — President Trump (00:45)
• Sentencing: Routh faces life in prison, with sentencing scheduled for December.

2. President Trump at the United Nations General Assembly

• UN Criticisms:
  • President Trump criticized the UN for ineffectiveness, especially regarding global conflicts.
    • Quote: "Empty words don't solve war. The only thing that solves war and wars is action." — President Trump (01:13)
• Ukraine and Russia:
  • Trump met with Ukrainian President Zelensky.
  • He posted that Ukraine could reclaim all its territory from Russia with EU support.
    • Quote: "But I feel that way. I really do feel that way. Let them get their land back." — President Trump (01:33)
  • This represented a notable shift in his stance, as previously he had called for Ukraine to make concessions.
• NATO & Russian Aircraft:
  • Trump further suggested NATO nations should “shoot down Russian military aircraft that enter their airspace."
• UN Facility Issues:
  • Trump humorously called out the UN for a malfunctioning escalator and teleprompter. (01:51)

3. Government Shutdown Looms

• Canceled Meetings:
  • Democrats criticized Trump for canceling a meeting on the impending government shutdown.
  • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer accused Trump of avoiding negotiations:
    • Quote: "Sit down and negotiate with the Democratic leaders and come to an agreement. But he just ain't up to it. He runs away before the negotiations even begin." — Sen. Chuck Schumer (02:33)
• Democratic Demands:
  • Restoration of Obamacare tax credits and Medicaid funding required in any spending plan.
• Status:
  • A Republican proposal to avert a shutdown had been rejected by Democrats.

4. Gilgo Beach Murder Trial

• Single Trial Decision:
  • The NY State Supreme Court ruled that accused serial killer Rex Heuermann will face one trial for seven alleged murders, not multiple trials. (02:44)
• Prosecutors’ Argument:
  • All victims were petite women in their 20s, involved in the sex trade, with remains mostly found at the same site, establishing a common thread.

5. Telecommunications Blackout Plot during the UNGA

• Law Enforcement Action:
  • Investigators prevented a massive plot aiming for a telecommunications blackout during the UN General Assembly. (03:34)
  • Special Agent in Charge explained the network could have sent 30 million encrypted, anonymous texts per minute.
    • Quote: "Which means that it could theoretically text the entire Nation in 12 minutes." — FOX’s Jonathan Syrian (03:46)
• Findings:
  • Evidence: SIM cards traced to foreign nationals and known criminals.
  • Secret Service has not disclosed arrests or specific entities behind the plot.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Quote | Speaker | |-----------|-------|---------| | 00:37 | "We can all go to hell. It's all yalls fault. Lies. Spreading lies about my father." | Sarah Routh | | 00:45 | "The trial was meticulously handled and I would like to thank the judge and jury for their time, professionalism and patience. This was an evil man with an evil intention and they caught him." | President Trump | | 01:13 | "Empty words don't solve war. The only thing that solves war and wars is action." | President Trump | | 01:33 | "But I feel that way. I really do feel that way. Let them get their land back." | President Trump | | 02:33 | "Sit down and negotiate with the Democratic leaders and come to an agreement. But he just ain't up to it. He runs away before the negotiations even begin." | Sen. Chuck Schumer | | 03:46 | "Which means that it could theoretically text the entire Nation in 12 minutes." | FOX’s Jonathan Syrian |

Important Timestamps

• Ryan Routh verdict and courtroom drama: 00:03–00:45
• President Trump’s UN speech & Ukraine updates: 01:09–01:36
• Shutdown standoff & Schumer’s comments: 02:26–02:44
• Gilgo Beach serial killings trial decision: 02:44–03:34
• Telecommunications blackout plot foiled: 03:34–04:12

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