2AM ET 09/17/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 2AM ET 09/17/2025 – Episode Summary

Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
Host: Sue Guzman, FOX News
Date: September 17, 2025
Episode: 2AM ET Newscast

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Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of key national and international news stories as of early September 17, 2025. The main themes are legal developments in high-profile criminal cases, cybersecurity concerns tied to social media platforms, political updates, and significant events in the U.S. and abroad.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Charges in the Killing of Charlie Kirk (00:02–01:33)

• Main Story: The man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk faced new charges in court.

  • Details:

    • The 22-year-old suspect, Robinson, appeared remotely from jail in a suicide watch smock and was described as "emotionless."
    • Seven charges were filed, including aggravated murder, citing political motivation and the crime's occurrence in front of children.
    • Prosecutors revealed Robinson confessed to both his family and his lover.
    • Robinson's parents identified him from TV coverage and confronted him.

  • Discord Connection:

    • Robinson also confessed in a message on Discord to friends, stating: “Hey guys, I have bad news for all of you. It was me at UVU yesterday. I'm sorry for all of this.” (Reported by Ashley Strawmeier, 00:56)
    • Discord provided a statement emphasizing there was no evidence the crime was planned or promoted on their platform and confirmed ongoing cooperation with investigations.

  • Quote:

    • “We have not found or received any evidence that the suspect planned this incident on Discord or promoted violence on Discord.”
      — Discord statement (Read by Ashley Strawmeier, 01:13)

2. Senate Judiciary Hearing on Threats and the Kirk Murder (01:33–01:59)

• FBI Director Testifies:
  • FBI Director Kash Patel testified for hours before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
    • Addressed the Kirk killing and related threats, including 35 open investigations into threats against federal judges.
  • Political Update:
    • Democrat XP Lees won a special election for the Minnesota House, following the assassination of a top Democratic leader.

3. President Trump’s State Visit to the UK (03:10–03:51)

• Main Event:
  • President Trump and the First Lady arrived at Windsor Castle for a state visit with King Charles III.
  • They planned to lay a wreath at Queen Elizabeth II’s tomb and attend a state banquet.
  • This marks Trump's second state visit to the UK, the first being during his previous term with Queen Elizabeth.
  • Upcoming: A day with Prime Minister Keir Starmer to focus on trade deals and expanding White House-private sector partnerships.
  • Quote:
    • “The first couple will also lay a wreath at the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II at St. George's Chapel before a musical performance in a state banquet.”
      — Jarrett Halpern (03:23)

4. Development in the Manhattan Exec Murder Case (03:51–04:27)

• Court Ruling:
  • Judge Gregory Caro dismissed two state terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, accused in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
  • Mangione's lawyers asked for dismissal of murder charges, arguing double jeopardy due to a federal case, but the judge rejected this as "premature."
  • Mangione pleads not guilty.

5. FBI Investigates Alleged Plot Against Former Congressman Santos (04:27–05:05)

• Incident:
  • Former Congressman George Santos, currently in prison, has been placed in protective custody.
  • Santos detailed alleged threats in a press column.
  • Recap: Santos had been expelled from Congress after various illegal campaign schemes.
  • Quote:
    • “Santos wrote about the alleged threat on his life in his latest column in the South Shore Press, which was published Tuesday.”
      — Krista Mayo (04:36)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Discord Confession:
  • “Hey guys, I have bad news for all of you. It was me at UVU yesterday. I'm sorry for all of this.”
    — Robinson’s Discord message (Reported at 01:01)
• On Discord’s Official Statement:
  • “We have not found or received any evidence that the suspect planned this incident on Discord or promoted violence on Discord.”
    — Discord statement (Read at 01:13)
• On Presidential Visit:
  • “The president and first lady arrive at Windsor Castle this morning to kick off a state visit with King Charles III.”
    — Jarrett Halpern (03:17)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:02–01:33 – Charges Filed in Charlie Kirk’s Killing; Discord’s Involvement
• 01:33–01:59 – FBI Director’s Senate Hearing & Minnesota House Election Update
• 03:10–03:51 – President Trump’s State Visit to UK
• 03:51–04:27 – Dismissal of Terror Charges in Manhattan Exec Killing
• 04:27–05:05 – FBI Probe into Plot Against Former Congressman Santos

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Tone & Language

The episode maintains a direct, urgent, and factual newscast tone, with succinct updates and official statements reported verbatim. Expert commentary is minimal; the focus is on timely dissemination of verified facts and quotations.

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End of Summary.

Transcript

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Charges officially filed. I'm Sue Guzman. Fox News. A man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk appeared in court Tuesday to face new charges. Fox's Matt Fenn.

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The 22 year old suspect appeared remotely from the county jail. Robinson wore a suicide watch smock and was emotionless as the charges were read. Speaking only to state his name, the Utah county attorney says the alleged assassin confessed to his family and his lover. Seven charges against Robinson were announced, including aggravated murder. Prosecutors say aggravated because Kirk was murdered for his political beliefs and because it happened in front of children. Prosecutors say after the shooting, Robinson's parents recognized him from images on TV and confronted their own son.

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Meanwhile, online messaging platform Discord has confirmed reports that Robinson confessed to the crime in messages to friends.

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Fox's Ashley Strawmeier, According to a Washington Post report, the message says, quote, hey guys, I have bad news for all of you. It was me at UVU yesterday. I'm sorry for all of this. So Discord added in a statement to FOX Business, quote, we have not found or received any evidence that the suspect planned this incident on Discord or promoted violence on Discord. We continue to work closely with the FBI and local authorities and will continue to deliver prompt responses to their request for assistance. The company, which has more than 200 million monthly users, has been the subject of multiple lawsuits.

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FBI Director Kash Patel before the Senate Judiciary Committee for several hours Tuesday as he answered questions about the killing of Charlie Kirk and other issues. He's also asked about threats made against judges, telling lawmakers there are 35 open investigations against federal judges. And Democrat XP Lees won a special election to fill the Minnesota House seat, but top Democratic leader assassinated in June. America's listening to FOX News.

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President Trump gets a royal welcome from the king of the United Kingdom today. Fox's Jarrett Halpern reports.

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The president and first lady arrive at Windsor Castle this morning to kick off a state visit with King Charles iii. The first couple will also lay a wreath at the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II at St. George's Chapel before a musical performance in a state banquet. This is the second state visit President Trump has made to the UK first invited by Queen Elizabeth during his first term. Tomorrow, the president will spend the day with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with a focus on cementing a trade deal and expanding private partnerships at the White House. Jared Halpern, FOX NEWS A bit of.

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A reprieve for the man accused in the fatal shooting of an insurance company executive in New York City last December.

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Judge Gregory Caro dismissed two state terror charges in New York's case against Luigi Mangione, calling the evidence behind the charges legally insufficient. Mancioni's lawyers wanted the judge to throw out second degree murder charges against their client as well, arguing that the New York case and a parallel federal death penalty case amounted to double jeopardy. The judge rejected that argument, saying that it would be premature to do that. Mangione has pleaded not guilty to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December in New York City. Tanya J.

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Powers, FOX News the FBI investigating an alleged plot to kill a former House Republican. This story from Fox's Krista Mayo.

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Former Congressman George Santos has reportedly been placed in protective custody in the New Jersey prison where he's serving a seven year sentence. Santos wrote about the alleged threat on his life in his latest column in the South Shore Press, which was published Tuesday. He engaged in a variety of illegal schemes as he sought a congressional seat ahead of the 2022 election, including lying to campaign donors and stealing thousands of dollars from campaign contributors. Santos was expelled from Congress. Chris DiMeo, Fox News I'm Sue Guzman.

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