12PM ET 09/18/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 12PM ET, September 18, 2025

Main Theme:
This episode provides concise updates on major US and international news stories, covering President Trump’s UK visit, trade and geopolitical tensions, updates on vaccine advisory panels, US public opinion on Middle East conflicts, and a developing US military incident in Washington state.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump Concludes UK State Visit

• Summary: President Trump wraps his visit to the UK after meetings with business leaders and talks with Prime Minister Keir Starmer. No major breakthroughs occurred on trade, specifically steel and aluminum tariffs, despite a previously announced broader deal.
• Notable Segment:
  • [00:02] Elisa Brady: “Just wrapping up a state visit to the UK... no breakthroughs were announced on trade, especially on lowering steel and aluminum tariffs following a broader deal announced previously.”
• Trade Talks Outcome:
  • [00:33] Jackie Heinrich: “There were high hopes the 25% tariffs could be slashed to zero... there will be no movement there.”
  • [00:36] President Trump (via Jackie Heinrich): “It was a very tough negotiation and he thinks that the UK Got the better end of the deal.”

2. Focus Shifts to Ukraine Conflict

• Summary: US and UK reaffirm alignment in seeking an end to the war in Ukraine. President Trump directly calls out Russian President Putin for disappointment and criticizes ongoing international oil purchases from Russia.
• Notable Quotes:
  • [01:04] Ryan Schmelz: “The leaders of both the US and UK are united in wanting an end to the war in Ukraine. President Trump sounding off on Russian President Putin.”
  • [01:12] President Trump: “He’s let me down. He’s really let me down.”
• Legislative Developments:
  • [01:18] Ryan Schmelz: Congress is considering new sanctions, including significant tariffs on countries buying Russian energy.

3. Vaccine Advisory Panel Updates

• Summary: The US Health Secretary’s revamped vaccine advisory panel starts a two-day meeting, with votes pending on updates to hepatitis B and combined MMR-chickenpox shots, amidst concerns about changes without new safety data.
• Notable Segment:
  • [01:35] Elisa Brady: “Six votes expected later on the hepatitis B vaccine and a combined shot for measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox. Some experts are concerned about revising vaccine recommendations without new safety data.”

4. Differing US-UK Stances on Middle East Conflict

• Summary: Differences between President Trump and PM Starmer over Israel’s conduct in Gaza, as the UK signals intent to recognize Palestinian statehood.
• Notable Quotes:
  • [03:09] President Trump: “You know, Hamas said that they're going to put the hostages up as bait... we have to remember that. So I have a disagreement with the prime minister on that score.”
• UK's Position:
  • [03:25] Elisa Brady: “The British prime minister says Hamas can have no role in governing Gaza or a future Palestinian state.”

5. American Public Opinion on Gaza Response

• Summary: New polling shows increased US concern over Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and declining approval for President Trump’s handling of the conflict.
• Poll Insights:
  • [03:36] Guy Benson:
    • “49% of Americans surveyed say the military response from Israel in the Gaza Strip has gone too far, compared to 42% this time last year.”
    • “37% of Americans approve of President Trump's handling of the conflict, down from 44% in March.”
    • “38% say America’s role in solving global issues is about right; 27% say we should be more active, 33% less active.”

6. Military Helicopter Crash Investigation – Washington State

• Summary: Officials investigate a US military helicopter crash near Joint Base Lewis-McChord; details are limited as the situation develops.
• Details:
  • [04:12] Chris Foster: “Sheriff's officials in Thurston County, Washington, said... the crash happened in the Summit Lake area near joint base Lewis McChord... military lost contact with a helicopter... remains a developing situation and that no additional details were available.”

7. Stock Market Update

• Summary: Major US indices up at midday, with the Dow and Nasdaq posting gains.
• Details:
  • [04:40] Elisa Brady: “The Dow's up 87 points. The S and P and the Nasdaq have been hitting new highs. Right now the Nasdaq is up to 18.”

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Memorable Quotes by Segment

• President Trump on Putin:
  “He’s let me down. He’s really let me down.” — President Trump [01:12]
• President Trump on Hostages in Gaza:
  “Hamas said that they're going to put the hostages up as bait... So I have a disagreement with the prime minister on that score.” — President Trump [03:09]
• Guy Benson on Public Opinion:
  “49% of Americans surveyed say the military response from Israel in the Gaza Strip has gone too far.” — Guy Benson [03:36]

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Useful Timestamps

• President Trump wraps UK visit & trade: [00:02] – [00:58]
• Ukraine war, sanctions on Russia: [01:04] – [01:35]
• Vaccine Advisory Panel meeting: [01:35] – [02:00]
• US-UK discord on Gaza/Palestine: [02:57] – [03:25]
• US public opinion on Gaza & global role: [03:36] – [04:06]
• Military crash near Joint Base Lewis-McChord: [04:12] – [04:40]
• Stock market update: [04:40] – [04:55]

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This brisk, tightly packed update captures significant developments and political nuance between close allies, shifting public sentiments on global issues, and breaking domestic news—all in the signature direct tone of FOX News Radio.

Transcript

[Elisa Brady]

President Trump is set to head home. Elisa Brady, FOX News. Just wrapping up a state visit to the UK Bagpipes to see him and the first lady off from the British prime minister's country home, where the two leaders met with business leaders and signed an agreement for investments in both countries before later holding a joint news conference where no breakthroughs were announced on trade, especially on lowering steel and aluminum tariffs following a broader deal announced previously.

[Jackie Heinrich]

There were high hopes the 25% tariffs could be slashed to zero. Reports emerged a few days ago that the discussions had been shelved. And the takeaway from that conversation, as far as we can tell, is there will be no movement there. President Trump said to Starmer that it was a very tough negotiation and he thinks that the UK Got the better end of the deal. And so that would indicate for now at least, that those tariffs are not going to see any changes.

[Elisa Brady]

Fox, Jackie Heinrich in London. The talks also focusing in part on Ukraine.

[Ryan Schmelz]

The leaders of both the US And UK Are united in wanting an end to the war in Ukraine. President Trump sounding off on Russian President Putin.

[President Trump]

He's let me down. He's really let me down.

[Ryan Schmelz]

President Trump says he's disappointed other countries are still buying oil from Russia and argues if the price of oil comes down, Putin is going to drop out. Congress is weighing legislation to put new sanctions on Russia, like slapping significant tariffs on countries that purchase Russian energy. In Washington, Ryan Schmelz, FOX News.

[Elisa Brady]

The health secretary's revamped vaccine advisory panel with new members kicking off a two day meeting today with voc. Six votes expected later on the hepatitis B vaccine and a combined shot for measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox. Some experts are concerned about revising vaccine recommendations without new safety data. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Elisa Brady]

President Trump says one of his few disagreements with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is over Israel's handling of the war in Gaza, with the UK Expected to soon join multiple other countries in recognizing a Palestinian state.

[President Trump]

You know, Hamas said that they're going to put the hostages up as bait. They're going to put the hostages in front of any attack and that's pretty brutal. We haven't heard that one in a long time. So we have to remember that. So I have a disagreement with the prime minister on that score.

[Elisa Brady]

The British prime minister says Hamas can have no role in governing Gaza or a future Palestinian state. A new poll finds more Americans concerned about Israel's response in Gaza.

[Guy Benson]

49% of Americans surveyed say the military response from Israel in the Gaza Strip has gone too far, compared to 42% this time last year. 33% say it's been about right. 12 say it hasn't gone far enough. More Republicans than Democrats or independents in this AP NORC poll are on Israel's side. 37% of Americans approve of President Trump's handling of the conflict, down from 44% in March. 38% say America's role in solving global issues is about right 27% say we should be more active, 33% less active.

[Elisa Brady]

Chris Foster, Fox News A U.S. military crash remains under investigation in Washington state.

[Chris Foster]

Sheriff's officials in Thurston County, Washington, said in a Facebook post that the crash happened in the Summit Lake area near joint base Lewis McChord on Wednesday night. The base is about 50 miles south of Seattle. And a spokesperson says the military lost contact with a helicopter in the area. They say it happened around 9:00 local time, quote, in a rural area near the installation. The military statement went on to say that it remains a developing situation and that no additional details were available.

[Elisa Brady]

Fox's Tanya J. Powers stocks are higher for now. The Dow's up 87 points. The S and P and the Nasdaq have been hitting new highs. Right now the Nasdaq is up to 18 and Lisa Brady, this is FOX News.

[Guy Benson]

I'm Guy Benson in for Dana Perino this week on Perennial On Politics. I'm joined by FOX News contributor outkick columnist and host of the Getting Hammered podcast, Mary Catherine Ham. My dear friend, listen and follow now at foxnewspodcast.

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