Fox News Hourly Update – 12PM ET, September 9, 2025

Main Theme & Purpose

This hourly newscast delivers top national and international headlines as of midday, focusing on breaking developments in Israel, U.S. education performance, political redistricting in Missouri, ongoing primary elections, and significant auto recalls. The episode emphasizes real-time news updates, direct statements from officials, and context for stories dominating the day's cycle.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Israeli Strike in Qatar and International Fallout

• Prime Minister Netanyahu Claims Responsibility: After a reported Israeli airstrike targeting senior Hamas officials in Doha, Qatar’s capital, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is quoted as taking “full responsibility,” labeling the action “entirely justified.” (Lisa Brady, 00:02)

• Details of the Strike:

  • Approximately 15 Israeli fighter jets used around 10 precision munitions.
  • At the time of reporting, there's uncertainty on the success of the strike.
  • The distance from Israel to Qatar would require Israeli air-to-air refueling missions. (Jason, 00:16)

• Global Reactions:

  • Qatar condemns the strike, warning it "won’t tolerate ... reckless Israeli behavior." Qatar has played a key role mediating in US-backed efforts for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal.
  • Sources indicate the U.S. had "advanced knowledge" of the operation. (Lisa Brady, 00:36)

  “Qataris are condemning the strike and say they won’t tolerate what they call reckless Israeli behavior.”
  — Trey Yingst (paraphrased by Lisa Brady), 00:36

2. Ongoing Ukraine-Russia Conflict

• Ukrainian President’s Appeal: Calls for enhanced international sanctions on Russia after a deadly Russian glide bomb attack on civilians collecting pensions, resulting in at least 24 deaths. (Lisa Brady, 00:36)

3. U.S. Education Report Card: Declining Student Performance

• Sharp Declines in Science, Math, Reading:

  • Eighth-grade science scores have dropped 4 points since the pandemic, and 10 points over the past 30 years.
  • Less than one-third of eighth graders are proficient in science; similar deficiencies for high school seniors.
  • Math and reading scores are each down 3 points.
  • Nearly 80% of high school seniors are not proficient in math; two-thirds not proficient in reading.
  • U.S. Education Secretary is urging more control and funding for states to address the crisis.

  “The U.S. scores are at historic lows. Science scores for 8th graders declined 4 points from pre-pandemic levels. And even worse, they’re down 10 points in the last 30 years... It’s not even close [compared to China].”
  — Jason Chaffetz, 01:13

  "Nearly 80% of high school seniors are not proficient in math, two thirds not proficient in reading."
  — William Lajeunesse (via Lisa Brady), 01:42

4. Missouri Redistricting Legislation

• Republican-Driven Redistricting:

  • Missouri House expected to vote on a new congressional map that would make the 5th District in Kansas City more competitive for Republicans.
  • Missouri House Minority Leader Rep. Ashley Oni calls the effort unconstitutional but admits Democrats have limited options to prevent it.

  "We’ve been hearing from folks who truly don’t want a new map. They don’t want a 7:1 map, they don’t want to be redistricted."
  — Rep. Ashley Oni (via Lisa Brady), 02:43

  • Another bill under debate would make changes to Missouri's constitution harder to enact.
  • The legislative push follows recent redistricting efforts in Texas and a Democratic counter-effort in California. (Jeff Manasso, 02:20 - 03:00)

5. Primary Elections Across Several States

• Spotlight on Virginia:
  • House seat in Virginia being filled after the death of Rep. Gerry Connolly in May.
  • Democratic candidate: James Walkinshaw (Connolly's former chief of staff).
  • Republican candidate: Stuart Whitson (former FBI agent, Army veteran). (Lisa Brady, 03:00)

6. Major Ford Recall Over Camera Issues

• Scope and Details:
  • Nearly 1.5 million Ford vehicles recalled due to rearview camera defects causing upside-down or blank images—a visibility hazard.
  • Affects models from 2015-2019: Mustang, Lincoln Navigator, MKC, F250, F350, F450, Expedition, Edge, Transit, Transit Connect, Econoline, Ranger.
  • 18 accidents have been blamed on the camera issue.
  • Ford dealers will inspect and replace cameras at no cost.
  • Canada’s Magna recalling over 250,000 of its rearview cameras installed in Ford and Stellantis vehicles. (Therese Crowley, 03:24 - 04:06)

7. Stock Market Update

• The Dow Jones is up by 48 points as of the afternoon. (Lisa Brady, 04:06)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Netanyahu’s Direct Justification:
  “Israel takes full responsibility ... entirely justified.”
  — Benjamin Netanyahu (via Lisa Brady), 00:02

• On U.S. Educational Challenges:
  “Today, less than one third of eighth graders are proficient in science. And for 12th graders, high school seniors, it is not much better.”
  — Jason Chaffetz, 01:13

• On Missouri’s Redistricting Concerns
  "They don’t want a 7:1 map, they don’t want to be redistricted."
  — Rep. Ashley Oni (via Lisa Brady), 02:43

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Israel’s Strike and Global Fallout: 00:02 – 00:36
• Ukraine Crisis: 00:36
• U.S. Education Report Card: 01:13 – 01:42
• Missouri Redistricting: 02:15 – 03:00
• Primary Election Preview: 03:00 – 03:24
• Ford Vehicle Recall: 03:24 – 04:06
• Stock Update: 04:06

This summary encapsulates the essential news without peripheral material, providing the urgency and tone listeners expect from a Fox News Radio update.