Fox News Hourly Update — 12PM ET 09/27/2025

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: September 27, 2025

Episode Overview

This noon newscast delivers the latest breaking developments from the southeast hurricane threat, evolving political stories—including the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey—and national actions taken by President Trump. The episode rounds out with local crime updates and the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene’s impact on North Carolina, providing fast, concise reporting with brief on-the-ground voices.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Southeast Storm Alerts & Looming Hurricane Imelda

[00:02–00:40]

• Potential Hurricane Watch:

  • Jack Callaghan introduces storm alerts along the Southeast coast, with meteorologist Britta Merwin reporting on a developing system—"potential tropical cyclone number nine"—expected to become Hurricane Imelda.
  • Weather is "pretty good" across much of the nation, but the east coast faces "a lot of rain" and "extremely complicated" conditions due to the system's unpredictable path.

  “Big story here on five clouds. We have a potential tropical cyclone number nine. This is eventually going to become Hurricane Imelda. We're watching it over the next several days.”
  — Britta Merwin, Fox Weather [00:27]

• State of Emergency:

  • South Carolina declares a state of emergency as the Southeast prepares for flooding, even if Imelda doesn’t make direct landfall.

2. Comey Indictment & Trump’s Response

[00:40–01:43]

• Indictment Details:

  • Former FBI Director James Comey indicted on charges of making a false statement and obstruction, stemming from his 2020 Senate Judiciary testimony.

• President Trump’s Reaction:

  • President Trump stands by the Justice Department, predicts further indictments, and characterizes his actions as seeking justice, not revenge.

  "It's about justice, really. It's not revenge. It's about, it's also, it's also about the fact that you can't let this go on. They are sick radical left people and they can't get away with it."
  — President Trump [01:21]

  • He accuses Democrats of unprecedented "weaponization" of the Justice Department.

  “Democrats, quote, weaponized the Justice Department like nobody in history, claiming they went after him unjustly.”
  — Channel Painter, summarizing Trump [01:35]

• Attorney General Bondi:

  • Promises accountability for "all the weaponization, all the wrongdoing," confirming an ongoing investigation and issuance of subpoenas.

3. Troop Deployments to Portland & Nationwide Security

[02:16–02:51]

• Presidential Action:

  • President Trump announces, via social media, the deployment of troops to Portland, Oregon, targeting "domestic terrorists" and Antifa, authorizing "full force if necessary" to protect federal facilities (ICE).
  • Action follows the "Charlie Kirk murder" and comes as similar deployments occur or are planned in LA, DC, Memphis, Baltimore, and Chicago.

• Escalation:

  • The reporting frames these troop deployments as the latest move in the president's direct fight with "the radical left."

4. Texas Crime & Legal Update

[02:51–03:19]

• Case of James Anderson:
  • In Texas, James Anderson, charged with murdering his wife, was expected to plead guilty to receive a 35-year sentence. He suffered a fatal medical emergency at court, with unsuccessful life-saving efforts despite naloxone administered by a bailiff.

5. One-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Helene

[03:19–03:57]

• Recovery in North Carolina:

  • Brandi Campbell reports from Asheville on ongoing community recovery after Hurricane Helene, which killed over 100 people.
  • Community praised for aid, including both nationwide unknown donors and organizations like FEMA, local churches, Army Corps, National Guard, and emergency responders.

  "Amazing generosity not only of strangers across the country who managed to get water and food to us, but to local organizations like Bounty and Soul Grace, Covenant Church, FEMA, Army Corps, National Guard, Texas Emergency Management and New York Fire Department."
  — Buncombe County, NC official [03:42]

• Lingering Threats:

  • Authorities remain vigilant as new tropical systems could impact these vulnerable regions again.

Notable Quotes

• “Big story here on five clouds. We have a potential tropical cyclone number nine. This is eventually going to become Hurricane Imelda.”
  – Britta Merwin, Fox Weather [00:27]

• "It's about justice, really. It's not revenge. It's about ... the fact that you can't let this go on."
  – President Trump [01:21]

• "Amazing generosity not only of strangers across the country ... but to local organizations like Bounty and Soul Grace, Covenant Church, FEMA, Army Corps, National Guard, Texas Emergency Management and New York Fire Department."
  – Buncombe County Official [03:42]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Southeast Storm Updates & Hurricane Imelda: 00:02–00:40
• State of Emergency & Comey Indictment: 00:40–01:43
• Trump’s DOJ Remarks & Accountability: 01:11–01:43
• Troop Deployments Announcement: 02:16–02:51
• Texas Murder Suspect Dies in Custody: 02:51–03:19
• Hurricane Helene Anniversary / Recovery in NC: 03:19–03:57

Tone & Language

The segment is brisk and factual, punctuated by political rhetoric (especially from President Trump) and direct, at times dramatic, language common to breaking news. Community segments emphasize resilience and generosity, providing brief but impactful local color within the national narrative.