Fox News Hourly Update — 12PM ET 09/14/2025 Newscast

Date: September 14, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts (Jack Callahan)

Episode Overview

This episode delivers quick coverage of major national and international news events on September 14, 2025. The newscast highlights breaking updates on the Charlie Kirk assassination case, the condition of a Georgia police captain shot during a traffic stop, developments in the Trump assassination attempt trial, President Trump’s upcoming state visit to the UK, diplomatic efforts in Israel, and lighter human interest stories from the Vatican and customer service industry.

Key News Segments & Highlights

1. Charlie Kirk Assassination Update

[00:02–00:53]

• Reporter: Garrett Tenney (outside Spanish Fork County Jail, Utah)
• Details:
  • New information about the alleged shooter’s personal life:
    • The roommate is a romantic partner and a transgender woman (male transitioning to female).
    • FBI sources: The partner was cooperative and had no knowledge of the assassination plan.
    • The shooter's father, with a family minister, persuaded the suspect to surrender after he expressed suicidal intent.
  • DOJ is considering federal charges; the death penalty is "on the table."
• Notable Quote:
  • "When the alleged shooter's father confronted him about Kirk's murder, he said he wanted to kill himself rather than turn himself in. But we know it was the father and a minister the family knew that were able to get him to surrender." — Garrett Tenney [00:32]
• Other developments:
  • Governor Spencer Cox says the suspect is refusing to cooperate ([00:53]).
  • Charlie Kirk’s funeral set for next Sunday in Arizona, with President Trump expected to attend.

2. Georgia Police Captain Shooting

[01:12–01:41]

• Reporter: Deborah Valentine
• Incident:
  • Suspect Timothy Craig Ramsey taken into custody after a standoff, accused of shooting Captain Brantley Worley during a traffic stop.
  • Ramsey was apprehended in a wooded area near McKaysville, Georgia.
• Notable Quote:
  • "He shot, brutally shot my officer in the face." — Police Chief Michael Otis [01:29]
• Status: Captain Worley is in critical condition.

3. Trump Assassination Attempt – Court Update

[01:41–01:59]

• Details:
  • Suspect Ryan Routh faces multiple federal charges for last year's attempted assassination of then-candidate Trump.
  • He is due back in court tomorrow.

4. President Trump’s Overseas Diplomacy

[03:10–04:02]

• Reporter: Madeleine Rivera (Washington D.C.)
• UK State Visit:
  • President Trump to make his second state visit to Britain.
  • Anticipated signing of a "landmark technology agreement" focusing on AI, semiconductors, telecom, and quantum computing.
  • US and UK governments also discussing tariffs, and ongoing wars in Gaza and Ukraine.
• Middle East Diplomacy:
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Israel.
    • Focuses: securing hostages, increasing humanitarian aid, and countering Hamas threats.
    • Possible Israeli annexation of West Bank to be discussed; Israel seeks clarity on the US stance.
  • Recent Israeli attacks in Gaza reportedly killed at least 13 Palestinians (per Hamas-controlled authorities).
• Notable Quote:
  • "Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Israel this (week). He says his focus will be on securing the hostages, ramping up humanitarian aid, and addressing the threat of Hamas." — Madeleine Rivera [03:37]

5. Pope Leo XIV’s Birthday Celebration

[04:02–04:29]

• Human interest:
  • President Trump's Vatican envoy delivers a birthday cake from U.S. restaurant Portillo’s to Pope Leo XIV (the first US-born pope) for his 70th birthday.

6. Customer Service & AI Trends

[04:29–05:07]

• Summary:
  • Despite increasing adoption of AI, real human agents remain essential for complex customer service needs.
  • Many customers bypass automated menus; some chatbots still require human intervention.
  • With 3 million Americans in call centers, experts see AI as a support tool, not a replacement.

Notable Quotes

• "Had no idea their significant other was planning to assassinate Charlie Kirk... it was the father and a minister the family knew that were able to get him to surrender." — Garrett Tenney [00:29–00:40]
• "That shot, brutally shot my officer in the face." — Chief Michael Otis [01:29]
• "Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Israel... his focus will be on securing the hostages, ramping up humanitarian aid, and addressing the threat of Hamas." — Madeleine Rivera [03:37]

Important Timestamps

• [00:02] — Opening: Charlie Kirk case update
• [00:53] — Utah Governor’s remarks; Kirk funeral details
• [01:12] — Georgia police shooting follow-up
• [01:41] — Trump assassination attempt trial update
• [03:10] — President Trump’s UK trip & tech deal preview
• [03:25] — Secretary Rubio’s Israel visit
• [04:02] — US/UK diplomacy, Gaza update, Pope’s birthday story
• [04:29] — AI in customer service discussion

Summary

This newscast provides a fast-paced roundup of top stories in politics, crime, diplomacy, and society. Major developments include fresh details on the investigation into Charlie Kirk's assassination, the arrest of a suspected cop shooter in Georgia, legal action against the alleged Trump assassin, high-profile international negotiations led by President Trump and Secretary Rubio, and stories showcasing both the intersection of American culture and the Catholic Church, and the evolving relationship between AI and the human workforce. The reporting maintains a tone of urgency and clarity, in line with the Fox News radio format.

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