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Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 12AM ET 09/29/2025 Newscast
Date: September 29, 2025
Host: Angelo Bavaro, FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This hourly newscast delivers key updates on major national and global events. The broadcast covers two tragic mass shootings in Michigan and North Carolina, developments on a possible Gaza peace plan, the legal proceedings for the suspect in the murder of activist Charlie Kirk, and escalating tensions between Russia and NATO. The fast-paced update incorporates direct reporting from FOX correspondents and quotes from witnesses and officials.

Major News Stories and Discussion Points

1. Shooting at Mormon Church in Michigan

Details of the Attack
- At least five people confirmed dead, including the suspected gunman, after an attack at a Mormon church.
- Suspect identified as Thomas Sanford, age 40, who drove a truck into the church, opened fire, and set the building on fire (00:03).
Law Enforcement Response
- Special Agent James Deer (ATF Detroit) noted that explosive devices were found but could not confirm if they initiated the fire (00:21).
  - Quote: “I will confirm that there were some suspected explosive devices that were located, but as far as using them to initiate the blaze, I can't say that.” — Special Agent James Deer (00:21)
Eyewitness Account
- Fox’s Garrett Tenney interviewed a church member, describing the chaos during the sacrament.
  - The congregation heard “an enormous crash and a boom from the wall right behind the pulpit.”
  - The blast caused the brick wall to buckle inward; some believed it was a bomb and ran for safety (00:33).
  - Notable Moment: The vivid description of the attack’s sudden violence and the congregation’s reaction (00:33-01:01).

2. Bar Shooting in North Carolina

Incident Details
- Occurred Saturday night at the American Fish Company restaurant.
- Suspect Nigel Edge, 40, reportedly fired into the crowd from a boat.
  - Resulted in 3 deaths and 5 injuries.
  - Edge was arrested, held without bond, facing first degree murder charges; more charges possible (01:06).
Reporting
- Fox’s Madison Scarpino provided details of the setting and immediate aftermath (01:41).
  - Quote: “People were just out enjoying their Saturday night... when all of the sudden a man in a boat allegedly starts shooting into the crowd.” — Reporter (01:06)

3. International Politics: Gaza Peace Plan

President Donald Trump expresses hope that a peace plan for Gaza is nearing completion.
Scheduled meeting with Israel's Prime Minister at the White House (01:41-01:59).

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5. Court Developments: Murder of Charlie Kirk

Update on Legal Proceedings
- Defendant Tyler Robinson appears in court after two weeks required to appoint qualified defense counsel.
- Kathryn Nestor, a “seasoned trial attorney and a former federal public defender," now represents Robinson.
- Chief prosecutor: Chad Grunander.
- Utah taxpayers will fund legal teams, possibly exceeding $1 million (03:09-03:56).
Quote:
- “It took two weeks to find someone qualified to represent Tyler Robinson, but now the accused assassin finally has a defense lawyer whose main job will be to try to save his life.” — Claudia Cohen (03:17)

6. Russia-NATO Tensions Escalate

Airspace Violations & Warnings
- Russian drones and fighter jets have violated airspace over several NATO countries, including Poland, Romania, Estonia, and near Alaska (03:56-04:52).
Potential for Broader Conflict
- President Trump warns NATO may need to shoot down Russian aircraft if violations continue.
  - Quote: “Do you think that NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft if they enter their airspace?”
    “Yes, I do.” — President Trump (04:22)
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warns any aggression against Russia will receive a "decisive response."
NATO Response
- NATO has scrambled jets for interceptions; European defense ministers plan to create a “drone wall” along borders with Russia (04:52).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On the Michigan church shooting:
“The crash was so powerful that you could see the wall... buckling inwards. It was so loud that some of the members of the congregation thought a bomb had go[n] and they started to run out the back doors.” — Eyewitness via Garrett Tenney (00:33-01:01)
On escalating Russia-NATO tensions:
“Now the Russians have respond[ed]. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said any aggression against Russia will be met by a, quote, decisive response.” — Steve Harrigan (04:23)

Timestamps of Key Segments

Michigan Church Shooting: 00:03 – 01:01
North Carolina Bar Shooting: 01:06 – 01:41
Gaza Peace Plan/Trump: 01:41 – 01:59
Charlie Kirk Murder Investigation: 03:09 – 03:56
Russia-NATO Tensions: 03:56 – 04:52
European Drone Wall/NATO Borders: 04:52 – End

Conclusion

This FOX News Hourly Update swiftly covers a series of breaking and developing stories with a focus on domestic and international security crises, legal controversies, and geopolitical friction between Russia and the West. Direct reporting and vivid eyewitness testimonies provide immediacy and gravity, while rapid-fire updates ensure listeners are abreast of the top headlines for the early hours of September 29, 2025.

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Morning in Michigan. I'm Angelo Bavaro, FOX News. At least five people are dead, including that suspected gunman after a shooting at a Mormon church Sunday. Police say that suspect, 40 year old Thomas Sanford drove his truck into that building, opened fire and then set that building on fire. ATF Detroit Special Agent James Deer.
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I will confirm that there were some suspected explosive devices that were located, but as far as using them to initiate the blaze, I can't say that.
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Fox's Garrett Tenney spoke with a witness.
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A man who says he is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints tells me the congregation had just finished taking the sacrament when there was an enormous crash and a boom from the wall right behind the pulpit. He said the crash was so powerful that you could see the wall that is made of bricks on the outside buckling inwards. And it was so loud that some of the members of the congregation thought a bomb had go and they started to run out the back doors.
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Another deadly shooting investigation at a waterfront bar in North Carolina Saturday.
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People were just out enjoying their Saturday night. They were eating, drinking, listening to live music when all of the sudden a man in a boat allegedly starts shooting into the crowd. Three people are now dead, five are injured and officials confirmed that the suspect is 40 year old Nigel Edge. He was arrested not long after the shooting. He's currently in jail without bond and he's now facing several charges including first degree murder. And the local district attorney says more charges could be coming. Police say this all happened at the.
[01:41]
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American Fish Company restaurant that is Fox's Madison Scarpino. President Trump is hopeful a peace plan for Gaza is in the final stages. He and Israel's prime minister are set to meet at the White House on Monday. America is listening to FOX News.
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[03:10]
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The man charged with murdering conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk will be in court again this week.
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It took two weeks to find someone qualified to represent Tyler Robinson, but now the accused assassin finally has a defense lawyer whose main job will be to to try to save his life. Utah county commissioners have tapped Kathryn Nestor, a seasoned trial attorney and a former federal public defender. She'll be going up against chief prosecutor Chad Grunander tomorrow. The judge is expected to schedule future court dates and possibly a preliminary hearing because Robinson says he can't afford his own lawyer. Utah taxpayers will foot the bill for both of these legal teams, which in a case like this could run well over a million dollars.
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That is fox's Claudia Cohen. New concerns. The Russia, Ukraine war could spread to more nations as a number of Russian drones and fighter jets violate airspace above NATO countries.
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The spark could happen if a Russian military jet is shot down over NATO territory. President Trump warned it was possible.
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Mr. President, do you think that NATO.
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Countries should shoot down Russian aircraft if they enter their airspace?
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Yes, I do.
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Now the Russians have respond. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said any aggression against Russia will be met by a, quote, decisive response. The tension follows a series of violations. NATO scrambled fighter jets to shoot down Russian drones over Poland September 10th. Three days later, Russian drones entered Romanian territory. Russian fighter jets then entered Estonian airspace. And finally, US F16s were sent to identify and intercept four Russian military jets near the coast of Alaska.
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That is fox's Steve Harrigan in Moscow. European defense ministers have agreed to develop a drone wall along their borders with Russia. I'm Angelo Bavaro and this is FOX News.
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