12PM ET 09/23/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 12PM ET 09/23/2025

Host: Lisa Brady (FOX News Podcasts)
Airdate: September 23, 2025

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of the day’s top news stories, focusing on President Trump’s bold address at the UN General Assembly, developments in a high-profile trial, TV network decisions following controversy, a major food recall, and a quick stock market update. Listeners get fast, pointed summaries of news at the intersection of U.S. politics, international affairs, media, and consumer safety.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump’s UN General Assembly Speech

00:02 – 01:30

• America’s Image on the World Stage:
  Trump asserts renewed respect for the U.S. globally.
  • Quote: “On the world stage, America is respected again like it has never been respected before.” – President Trump (00:06)
• Criticism of the UN and Palestinian Statehood:
  He challenges the legitimacy of recognizing Palestinian statehood and claims such actions reward Hamas, echoing Israel’s stance.
• UN's Impact According to Trump:
  • Quote: “Not only is the UN not solving the problems it should, too often, it’s actually creating new problems for us to solve.” – President Trump (00:30)
• Uncontrolled Migration – 'Number One Political Issue':
  Trump calls out the UN for allegedly funding illegal migration into Western countries, framing it as a direct attack on national borders.
  • Quote: “Your countries are being ruined. The United Nations is funding an assault on Western countries and their borders.” – President Trump (00:43)
• Climate Change Policies Criticized:
  He labels climate change as a “con job,” arguing green policies harm advanced economies and benefit countries ignoring climate regulations.
  • Quote: “The primary effect of these brutal green energy policies has not been to help the environment, but to redistribute manufacturing and industrial activity from developed countries that follow the insane rules that are put down to polluting countries that break the rules and are making a fortune. They’re making a fortune.” – President Trump (01:08)
• Upcoming Meetings:
  Trump to meet with the UN Secretary-General following his speech.

2. Ryan Ruth Federal Trial

01:30 – 01:59

• Details:
  Closing arguments occur in the trial of Ryan Ruth, accused of plotting to assassinate then-candidate Trump at a golf course in Florida.
• Prosecution’s Argument:
  Ruth allegedly stalked Trump and had violent intent.
• Defense:
  Ruth, acting as his own attorney, claims to be an attention-seeker rather than a genuine threat; he did not testify.

3. Media and TV Programming Controversy

02:31 – 03:36

• Jimmy Kimmel’s Show Suspension:
  Major ABC affiliates Sinclair and Nexstar decide not to air Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show upon its return, citing the need for a commitment to “respectful, constructive dialogue.”
  • Quote (Nexstar): “We stand by that decision pending assurance that all parties are committed to fostering, fostering an environment of respectful, constructive dialogue in the markets we serve.” – Fox News Correspondent (02:50)
• Disney and Jimmy Kimmel:
  Disney CEO Bob Iger reinstates the show after talks with Kimmel; controversy relates to remarks made about Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
• Further Demands and Fallout:
  Sinclair requests an apology and donation to Kirk’s family and Turning Point USA.
• Corporate Statements:
  Disney explains the show’s suspension was to avoid inflaming tensions, though some critics cite FCC chair pressure as a factor.

4. Major Food Recall – Costco Tuna

03:36 – 04:18

• Recall Details:
  Costco’s Kirkland Signature ahi tuna wasabi poke is recalled due to potential listeria contamination traced to green onions, sold in 33 states.
• Health Risks:
  Listeria poses serious health threats, especially for vulnerable populations.
• Instructions:
  Consumers are advised to discard the product and seek a refund.
• Fun Fact:
  “Poke” is explained as a Hawaiian term meaning “sliced,” typically referring to fish-based dishes.

5. Stock Market Update

04:18 – 04:28

• The Dow extends its record close (up 33 points), while the S&P and Nasdaq decline.

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Notable Quotes

• President Trump (on world standing) [00:06]:
  “On the world stage, America is respected again like it has never been respected before.”
• President Trump (on the UN) [00:30]:
  “Not only is the UN not solving the problems it should, too often, it’s actually creating new problems for us to solve.”
• President Trump (on migration) [00:43]:
  “Your countries are being ruined. The United Nations is funding an assault on Western countries and their borders.”
• President Trump (on climate change policy) [01:08]:
  “The primary effect of these brutal green energy policies has not been to help the environment, but to redistribute manufacturing and industrial activity from developed countries that follow the insane rules that are put down to polluting countries that break the rules and are making a fortune. They’re making a fortune.”
• Nexstar Statement (on preempting Kimmel) [02:50]:
  “We stand by that decision pending assurance that all parties are committed to fostering, fostering an environment of respectful, constructive dialogue in the markets we serve.”

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Memorable Moments

• Trump’s forceful rebukes of the UN and global climate policy highlighted a combative U.S. posture on the world stage.
• The decision of major media groups to suspend a late-night institution over controversial remarks marked a significant intersection of culture, business, and politics.
• The scale of the Costco tuna recall and health warning was underscored with clear consumer calls-to-action.

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Transcript

[Lisa Brady]

President Trump stands his ground on Lisa Brady, FOX News.

[President Trump]

On the world stage, America is respected again like it has never been respected before.

[Lisa Brady]

And addressing the UN General assembly, he says empty words don't solve wars. Criticizing the world body on a number of issues, including the step multiple US Allies have taken to recognize Palestinian statehood, suggesting, as the Israeli prime minister has, that it rewards Hamas.

[President Trump]

Not only is the UN not solving the problems it should, too often, it's actually creating new problems for us to solve.

[Lisa Brady]

The president calling uncontrolled migration the number one political issue of our time.

[President Trump]

Your countries are being ruined. The United nations is funding an assault on Western countries and their borders.

[Lisa Brady]

He accuses the UN of helping to fund illegal migration through cash assistance programs. He also called climate change a con job with any progress by countries trying to lower, lower their carbon footprint wiped out by a global increase driven by countries who aren't following the rules.

[President Trump]

The primary effect of these brutal green energy policies has not been to help the environment, but to redistribute manufacturing and industrial activity from developed countries that follow the insane rules that are put down to polluting countries that break the rules and are making a fortune. They're making a fortune.

[Lisa Brady]

After his speech, the president moving on to a previously scheduled meeting with the UN Secretary general. Closing arguments at the federal trial of Ryan Ruth in Florida, where he's accused of plotting to kill President Trump on a golf course last year. Prosecutors telling the jury Ruth had excessively stalked then candidate Trump and wanted him dead. Ruth, who's representing himself, has suggested he's just an attention seeker. He did not testify in his own defense. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Lisa Brady]

Will air Jimmy Kimmel's late night show when it returns tonight.

[Fox News Correspondent]

ABC's largest affiliate owners, Sinclair and now Nexstar have decided they are not airing tonight's show. Nexstar says it'll continue preempting the show until they see change. Quote, we stand by that decision pending assurance that all parties are committed to fostering, fostering an environment of respectful, constructive dialogue in the markets we serve.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Brian Yen.

[Fox News Correspondent]

The decision to air Jimmy Kimmel Live again was reportedly made by Disney CEO Bob Iger after the company says it spent the last few days having, quote, thoughtful conversations with Jimmy after he made those controversial comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination.

[Lisa Brady]

The Sinclair company is demanding a Kimmel apology to the Kirk family and a donation to the family in Turning Point usa. Disney says the decision to suspend Kimmel's show was to avoid further inflaming tensions after comments the company calls ill timed and thus insensitive. But some critics are still blaming pressure from the FCC chair. There's a large recall of packaged tuna.

[Therese Crowley]

This tuna poke is not okay. Costco recalling a tuna product sold in 33 states under its Kirkland signature brand. The ahi tuna wasabi poke sold at Costco may be contaminated with listeria. The green onions used in the product tested positive for the organic that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in the young, the old and the immune weakened, likely to be in clear plastic wrap packed September 18th. Sell by September 22nd. If you have it in the fridge, the FDA advises don't eat it, throw it out and visit your local Costco for a refund. In case you've wondered, poke is a Hawaiian word meaning sliced for a dish, often fish or other protein. Therese Crowley, FOX News Stocks are mixed.

[Lisa Brady]

The Dow extending yesterday's record close up 33 points, but the S and P and the Nasdaq are in the red. And Lisa Brady, FOX News.

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