12AM ET 09/27/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 12AM ET 09/27/2025 – Episode Summary

Main Theme:
This newscast delivers the latest global political developments, focusing on the international response to the Gaza conflict, U.S. political controversies surrounding former FBI Director James Comey, and domestic security issues involving federal immigration facilities.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

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1. France Recognizes Palestinian Statehood (00:02–01:00)

• France Joins Recognition of Palestine:
  France formally recognizes Palestinian statehood, joining other countries amid ongoing Gaza hostilities.

  • Debra Valentine: “France joining the list of countries formally recognizing Palestinian statehood in the midst of the ongoing conflict in Gaza.” (00:02)

• U.S. Political Reaction:

  • House Democrats urge President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to recognize Palestine as well, citing Palestinian self-determination.
  • Republican Congressman Brian Mast (via Jason Chaffetz) criticizes international recognition, raising questions about leadership and action on hostages.
    • Jason Chaffetz: “These United Nations countries that are saying we're going to recognize a Palestinian state again, who do they send that letter to?” (00:19)

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2. United Nations – Netanyahu’s General Assembly Speech (01:00–01:43)

• Netanyahu Defends Israel:
  Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the UN, defending military actions and refuting genocide allegations.

  • Eric Shawn: “He defended Israel's military actions against Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran, saying his country is fighting for everyone else in the world.” (01:00)
  • Netanyahu asserts Hamas is punishing Gaza civilians and reiterates calls for hostage release — 48 hostages remain, 20 believed alive.
  • Netanyahu’s speech is broadcast in Gaza, aiming for direct pressure on Hamas.

• Protests & Walkouts:

  • UN delegates walk out during Netanyahu’s speech.
  • Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gather outside:
    • Pro-Palestinian protester: “Free the hostages. All of them. The whole 48. Free the hostages now.” (01:29)
    • Eric Shawn: “Several hundred pro Palestinian protesters chanted against him.” (01:35)

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3. U.S. Political Controversies: Comey’s Indictment (02:28–03:16)

• President Trump Defends DOJ Indictment of James Comey:
  Trump frames the indictment as justified, not "political payback."

  • Donald Trump: “They can't get away with it.” (02:36)
  • Donald Trump: “Break what they tried to do right. They did it with me for four years.” (02:45)
  • Donald Trump: “It’s a pretty easy case because, look, he lied.” (03:02)

• Political Tensions:

  • Democrats accuse Trump of weaponizing the Justice Department, promise consequences.
  • Reports of skepticism within DOJ about the strength of the case.
  • U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, inexperienced in prosecution, is tasked with the case; her appointment comes after Trump criticized AG Pam Bondi for delays.

• Calls for Further Prosecution:
  Trump urges action against CA Senator Adam Schiff and NY AG Letitia James.

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4. Security at Federal Immigration Facilities (03:16–04:15)

• DOJ Responds to Attacks:
  After violence at ICE facilities in Dallas and Chicago, AG Pam Bondi deploys DOJ agents for protection.

  • Jill Nadeau: “Pam Bondi posted on X that the DOJ agents will be arresting all individuals engaged in any federal crime.” (03:34)

• Allegations of ICE Misconduct:
  Immigration advocates allege ICE agents are mistreating detainees: withholding food and restricting legal/family access.

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5. Media Note: Jimmy Kimmel’s Show Returns (04:15)

• Debra Valentine: “Sinclair Broadcast Group have brought Jimmy Kimmel's late night show back to their local TV station.” (04:15)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Jason Chaffetz (00:19):
  “These United Nations countries that are saying we're going to recognize a Palestinian state again, who do they send that letter to?”

• Eric Shawn (01:00):
  “He [Netanyahu] rejected claims that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, pointing out that it is Hamas that is punishing the civilians there.”

• Pro-Palestinian protester (01:29):
  “Free the hostages. All of them. The whole 48. Free the hostages now.”

• Donald Trump (02:36):
  "They can't get away with it."

• Donald Trump (03:02):
  “It’s a pretty easy case because, look, he lied.”

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Timestamps of Important Segments

• 00:02 – France recognizes Palestinian statehood
• 00:19 – GOP critique of international Palestine recognition
• 01:00 – Netanyahu’s speech at the UN, defense of Israeli actions
• 01:29 – Pro-Palestinian protester soundbite; mass protest coverage
• 02:28 – Trump defends indictment of James Comey
• 03:16 – DOJ deploying agents to protect ICE facilities
• 04:15 – Jimmy Kimmel show returns to Sinclair stations

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Episode Takeaway

This FOX News update provides a rapid-fire overview of shifting geopolitical alliances, high-profile legal and political battles within the U.S., and heightened domestic security concerns, all against a backdrop of vocal protests and continued tensions at home and abroad. The tone remains urgent, direct, and focused on the most contentious aspects of unfolding news.

Transcript

[Debra Valentine]

France supports Palestine. I'm Debra Valentine, FOX News, France. Joining the list of countries formally recognizing Palestinian statehood in the midst of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Republican Congressman Brian Mast of Florida joins fox's Wall street to criticize the move.

[Jason Chaffetz]

These United nations countries that are saying we're going to recognize a Palestinian state again, who do they send that letter to? When is it that they've been on the page of saying let's bring back the hostages, let's deal with those people that were a part of the UN like unrwa, that were holding hostages.

[Debra Valentine]

A group of House Democrats signed a letter urging President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to also formally acknowledge Palestine, calling for self determination for Palestinians in Gaza. Dozens of delegates at the United nations walked out as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his General assembly speech about the ongoing war in Gaza. Fox's Eric Shawn reports from the UN.

[Eric Shawn]

He defended Israel's military actions against Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran, saying his country is fighting for everyone else in the world. He rejected claims that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, pointing out that it is Hamas that is punishing the civilians there. His speech was also broadcast over loudspeakers in Gaza and cell phones there as he directly called on the Hamas terrorists to free the remaining hostages. There are a total of 48, but only 20 are believed to be alive.

[Pro-Palestinian Protester]

Free the hostages. All of them. The whole 48. Free the hostages now.

[Eric Shawn]

As he spoke across the street in Dag Hamashaw Plaza, several hundred pro Palestinian protesters chanted against him.

[Debra Valentine]

Netanyahu rejected claims that Israel has committed genocide made by the UN Human Rights Council and others during a closed door meeting. Ukraine's president has requested Tomahawk missiles from the U.S. america's listening to Fox News.

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[Debra Valentine]

His Justice Department's decision to indict former FBI Director James Comey. Fox's Jackie Heinrich reports from the White House.

[Donald Trump]

They can't get away with it.

[Reporter/News Anchor]

President Trump says former FBI Director James Comey's indictment is not about political payback. It's a response to a precedent already set by Democrats.

[Donald Trump]

Break what they tried to do right. They did it with me for four years.

[Reporter/News Anchor]

But Democrats are already promising consequences and accusing Trump of weaponizing the Justice Department. Trump says the prosecution shouldn't be a challenge for his handpicked U.S. attorney Lindsey Halligan, even though she's never before prosecuted a case.

[Donald Trump]

It's a pretty easy case because, look, he lied.

[Reporter/News Anchor]

But there are reports the DOJ is not so sure. The case is a slam dunk. Halligan's installment coming after Trump publicly berated Attorney General Pam Bondi for not moving faster to prosecute Comey.

[Debra Valentine]

The president is also urging prosecutions of California Democratic Senator Adam Schiff and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Attorney General Pam Bondi says she's deploying Department of Justice agents to federal immigration facilities across the U.S. because of violence against ICE officers. Fox's Jill Nadeau reports.

[Jill Nadeau]

After a shooting this week at an ICE facility in Dallas, clashes during protests at a facility outside of Chicago and other attacks, the attorney general says DOJ agents will be dispatched to protect ICE agents. Pam Bondi posted on X that the DOJ agents will be arresting all individuals engaged in any federal crime. Immigration advocates have been saying ICE agents are using heavy handed tactics and are abusing undocumented migrants inside those ICE facilities by withholding food and denying them access to an attorney or relatives. Jill Naito, FOX NEWS Next Our media.

[Debra Valentine]

Group and Sinclair Broadcast Group have brought Jimmy Kimmel's late night show back to their local TV station. I'm Deborah Valentine.

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