12PM ET 09/24/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 12PM ET 09/24/2025 Newscast

Host: Dave Anthony, Ryan Schmell, Tom Rigotti
Date: September 24, 2025

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Overview

This episode delivers timely updates on a Dallas sniper attack at an immigration facility, media controversy involving Jimmy Kimmel and President Trump, U.S.-Ukraine-Russia diplomacy, a special congressional election in Arizona, government shutdown tensions, and online deepfake warnings from Rafael Nadal. The newscast moves quickly through key breaking stories and political commentary in signature Fox News style.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Dallas Immigration Facility Sniper Attack

• Breaking News:
  • A sniper targeted an ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) facility in Dallas, TX, in the morning.
  • Three ICE detainees were shot, with one fatality. No ICE agents were harmed.
  • The shooter, positioned on a rooftop, died of a self-inflicted gunshot.
• Motivation & Context:
  • Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons commented on increased dangerous rhetoric online:
    • “It keeps getting worse and worse and it has to stop.” (Dave Anthony quoting Todd Lyons, 00:06)
  • ICE Deputy Director Madison Sheehan alluded to motivations stemming from online discourse.
• Next Steps: Authorities expect an official update from Dallas police soon.
• Segment Timestamp: 00:02-00:37, 02:32-02:47

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2. Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Controversy

• Background:
  • Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night TV after a suspension by ABC due to remarks about the killing of Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin.
  • Some ABC stations refused to air his return episode.
• Kimmel’s Remarks:
  • Kimmel clarified:
    • “I never intended to make light of Kirk’s killing or blame any specific group. I don’t think the murderer who shot Charlie Kirk represents—this was a sick person who believed violence was the solution, and it isn’t ever.” (Dave Anthony quoting Kimmel, 00:41)
  • He thanked free speech supporters and criticized the suspension, earning a standing ovation.
  • Added a pointed jab at President Trump:
    • “Our leader celebrates Americans losing their livelihoods because he can’t take a joke.” (Dave Anthony referencing Kimmel, 00:53)
• Trump’s Reaction:
  • On Truth Social, President Trump called the show“Democrat garbage” and suggested it was tantamount to an illegal campaign contribution. (01:01)
  • Trump also doubted ABC’s decision to reinstate Kimmel.
• Segment Timestamp: 00:37-01:07

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3. Ukraine-Russia Updates & U.S. Diplomacy

• President Trump:
  • On social media, he called Russia a “paper tiger” and suggested Ukraine could reclaim all occupied territory, despite stalled peace talks.
• Ukrainian Response:
  • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (interviewed by FOX) highlighted Vladimir Putin’s history of “lying to President Trump so many times” as a factor in ongoing negotiations.
• Segment Timestamp: 01:11-01:24

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4. Arizona Special Election

• Results:
  • Adelina Grovalova won the special election to serve out the term of her late father, Representative Raul Grovalova, who passed in March.
• Segment Timestamp: 01:25-01:29

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5. Markets & Economy Brief

• Stock Indices:
  • Dow: +32 points
  • Nasdaq: -11 points
  • S&P 500: -3 points
• Oil & Gas:
  • Oil is up $1, surpassing $64/barrel.
  • Average U.S. gas price: $3.16/gallon (down 5 cents from a year ago).
• Segment Timestamp: 02:47-03:10

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6. Potential Government Shutdown Looms

• Political Standoff:
  • House and Senate Minority Leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer accuse President Trump of “throwing an unhinged temper tantrum” after canceling shutdown talks.
• Legislation Updates:
  • Jeffries and Schumer want healthcare provisions added to a funding package, which Trump calls “unserious and ridiculous.”
  • Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced a Senate vote next week on a funding extension to Nov. 21, with hopes to garner 60 votes.
• Segment Timestamp: 03:15-03:53
• Quote:
  • “...throwing an unhinged temper tantrum by canceling a planned meeting to discuss avoiding a government shutdown.” (Ryan Schmell, quoting Jeffries/Schumer, 03:17)

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7. Rafael Nadal’s Warning on Deepfakes

• Incident:
  • Fake AI videos have surfaced showing Nadal giving bogus financial advice.
• Nadal’s Response:
  • Warns on LinkedIn about the societal “challenge of learning to distinguish between what’s real and what’s manipulated” and encourages ethical tech use.
• Segment Timestamp: 03:57-04:24
• Quote:
  • “...the challenge of learning to distinguish between what’s real and what’s manipulated and of promoting an ethical and responsible use of technology.” (Tom Rigotti, paraphrasing Rafael Nadal, 04:13)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “It keeps getting worse and worse and it has to stop.”
  (Todd Lyons, via Dave Anthony, on ICE facility attack – 00:06)
• “I never intended to make light of Kirk’s killing or blame any specific group... this was a sick person who believed violence was the solution, and it isn’t ever.”
  (Jimmy Kimmel, via Dave Anthony, 00:41)
• “Our leader celebrates Americans losing their livelihoods because he can’t take a joke.”
  (Jimmy Kimmel, via Dave Anthony, 00:53)
• “...the challenge of learning to distinguish between what’s real and what’s manipulated and of promoting an ethical and responsible use of technology.”
  (Rafael Nadal (paraphrased), via Tom Rigotti, 04:13)

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Quick Reference: Timestamps for Each Major Segment

• Dallas ICE Facility Shooting: 00:02–00:37; 02:32–02:47
• Jimmy Kimmel Suspension: 00:37–01:07
• Ukraine/Russia Update: 01:07–01:24
• Arizona Special Election: 01:25–01:29
• Market & Oil Updates: 02:47–03:10
• Government Shutdown Standoff: 03:15–03:53
• Rafael Nadal Deepfake Warning: 03:57–04:24

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Summary

The episode delivers fast-paced, concise news headlines, blending breaking events (Dallas sniper), media and political controversy (Kimmel v. Trump), global affairs (Ukraine war), U.S. politics (Congress, government funding), new warnings about AI deepfakes, and economy updates. Direct quotes and reactions from officials, politicians, and celebrities inject immediacy and authenticity, providing a helpful snapshot for listeners seeking to stay informed on current events.

Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

This is a FOX News alert. A sniper takes aim at an immigration enforcement facility in Dallas, Texas. I'm Dave Anthony. It keeps getting worse and worse and it has to stop. That's acting ICE Director Todd Lyons on cnn. In the shooting this morning, three ICE detainees were shot, one died.

[Ryan Schmell]

No ICE agents hurt that the suspect, an apparent sniper on a roof with a rifle is dead from a self inflicted wound.

[Dave Anthony]

We know that a lot of this comes from the different motivations that we're seeing online over the last few weeks. As rhetoric increased, ICE Deputy Director Madison.

[Ryan Schmell]

Sheehan on FOX in France.

[Dave Anthony]

That's fox's Jeff Manasseh. We expect an update from Dallas police in the next few minutes. Jimmy Kimmel returned last night, though dozens of ABC stations refused to air his show following a suspension over comments he made last week about Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin. Kimmel said last night he never intended to make light of Kirk's killing or blame any specific group. I don't think the murderer who shot Charlie Kirk represents this was a sick person who believed violence was the solution and it isn't ever. Kimmel also thanked those who supported free speech and criticized his suspension. And he got a standing ovation saying this about President Trump. Our leader celebrates Americans losing their livelihoods because he can't take a joke. Now President Trump posted on Truth Social he can't believe ABC gave Kimmel his job back, calling the show Democrat garbage, suggesting it even could be a major illegal campaign contribution for Democrats. In another post, the president offered support for Ukraine, calling Russia a paper tiger, suggesting Ukraine could win back all the territory seized in the war with no progress stopping the fighting. After talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells FOX the fact that Putin was lying to President Trump so many times also made a difference. In Arizona, a daughter has won a special election to replace her late father in Congress. Adelina Grovalova will serve the rest of Raul's term in the House. He died in March. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Dave Anthony]

Again, our top FOX News story developing this morning, a shooting in Dallas, Texas, outside an immigration enforcement facility. Three detainees ICE was bringing in were shot. One of them was killed. The sniper, who was on a rooftop, took his own life, pointing the gun at himself. And again, we expect an update from Dallas police soon. Turning to Wall street, the Dow Is is up 32 points. The Nasdaq down 11. The S&P 500 losing 3 points. The price of oil is up a dollar back over $64 a barrel, while gas drops a penny today, AAA's national average for regular $3.16 a gallon, a nickel less than gas cost a year ago. Congress has just six days left to prevent a government shutdown.

[Ryan Schmell]

House and Senate minority leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer are accusing President Trump of throwing an unhinged temper tantrum by canceling a planned meeting to discuss avoiding a government shutdown. Trump, Jefferies and Schumer have proposed several health care provisions to be included in a funding package which President Trump describes as unserious and ridiculous. Senate Majority Leader John Thune says the chamber will vote again next week on a package to extend government funding until November 21, with the hope several Democrats will jump on board to reach the 60 vote threshold. In Washington, Ryan Schmell's Fox News a.

[Dave Anthony]

Star tennis player is warning us of a racket online deep fake videos.

[Tom Rigotti]

Rafael Nadal doesn't love this. The retired tennis great is warning about sets of fake online videos of him serving up financial advice. Nadal says the videos were generated with artificial intelligence promoting misleading advertising that's completely unrelated to him. In a message on his LinkedIn page, Nadal talks about society's challenge of learning to distinguish between what's real and what's manipulated and of promoting an ethical and responsible use of technology.

[Dave Anthony]

That's Tom Rigotti a Dave. I'm Dave Anthony. This is FOX News.

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