Fox News Hourly Update: 2AM ET 09/19/2025 – Detailed Summary

Overview

This episode, hosted by Sue Guzman, delivers concise updates on major global and domestic stories. The primary focus is on U.S. President Trump’s visit to the United Kingdom, particularly his talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer about the ongoing war in Ukraine and policy differences related to Palestine. Additional segments cover a tragic police shooting in Pennsylvania, the debate over deploying the National Guard in D.C., and developments in a Washington state kidnapping case.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S.-U.K. Unity and Ukraine (00:02 - 01:08)

• President Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirm alliance on ending the war in Ukraine.
• Trump continues to criticize Russian President Vladimir Putin, particularly regarding global oil markets and ongoing international energy purchases from Russia.
  • Trump believes lowering oil prices could pressure Putin:

    “If the price of oil comes down, Putin is going to drop out.”
    (Ryan Schmelz reporting on Trump, 00:34)

• Discussion about Congress considering new sanctions:
  • Possibility of significant tariffs on countries buying Russian energy.
  • Starmer supports additional sanctions and stresses the need for “extra pressure” on Putin.

    “It’s only when the president has put pressure on Putin that he’s actually shown any inclination to move... We have to ramp that pressure up.”
    (Keir Starmer via Ryan Schmelz, 00:52)

2. U.S.-U.K. Disagreement on Palestine (01:08 - 01:48)

• Key point of disagreement: Recognition of the State of Palestine.
  • UK Prime Minister Starmer plans to recognize Palestine, possibly the following week.
  • Trump is firmly opposed, citing the events of October 7 as a pivotal moment and emphasizing hostage release.

    “This is the one place that we have disagreements on... October 7th... the worst day in the history of humanity and that the hostages must be released now, not piecemeal.”
    (President Trump, as recounted by Sue Guzman, 01:28)

• Starmer counters that recognition is aimed at pressuring Israel for increased aid to Gaza.

3. Incident Involving President Trump’s Helicopter (01:48 - 01:59)

• Brief report of a minor hydraulic issue forcing Trump’s helicopter to make an unscheduled landing at the trip’s end; no injuries reported.

4. Pennsylvania Police Shooting (03:18 - 03:55)

• Incident Details:
  • 24-year-old Matthew J. Ruth stalked his ex-girlfriend; police arrived with a warrant and were confronted by gunfire.
  • Three detectives—Cody Becker, Mark Baker, Isaiah Ehman Heiser—killed; two other officers critically injured. The suspect was killed after returning fire.

    “All actions by law enforcement deemed justified and necessary.”
    (Tim Barker, York County Prosecutor, 03:44)

  • Multiple agencies, including FBI and ATF, are involved in the investigation.

5. D.C. Statehood & National Guard Deployment Debate (04:04 - 04:53)

• Context: House Oversight Committee hearings amidst National Guard deployment amid crime concerns in Washington, D.C.
• D.C. officials argue that crime was already trending downward before federal troops arrived.
  • Gregory Jackson Jr. (former White House official) expresses concern:

    “This deployment of federal troops that’s essentially making us feel hostage in our own homes is not the federal support we need.”
    (Gregory Jackson Jr., 04:22)

• Rep. Jim Jordan questions whether D.C. crime stats are being misrepresented (“cooking the books”).
  • The Council of D.C. denies any manipulation.

6. Washington State Kidnapping Case Update (04:53 - 05:06)

• Authorities believe they have located the remains of Travis Decker (accused of kidnapping/killing his three daughters).
  • Officials are awaiting positive identification.

  “We do feel pretty confident that there’s a high probability this is him just based off the clothing, some other personal items we found on scene.”
  (Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison, 05:00)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Trump on oil and Russia:
  “If the price of oil comes down, Putin is going to drop out.”
  (Ryan Schmelz reporting on Trump, 00:34)

• Starmer on sanctioning Putin:
  “It’s only when the president has put pressure on Putin that he’s actually shown any inclination to move... We have to ramp that pressure up.”
  (Keir Starmer via Ryan Schmelz, 00:52)

• Trump on U.S.-U.K. disagreement over Palestine:
  “This is the one place that we have disagreements on... October 7th... the worst day in the history of humanity and that the hostages must be released now, not piecemeal.”
  (President Trump, 01:28)

• Gregory Jackson Jr. on National Guard deployment:
  “This deployment of federal troops that’s essentially making us feel hostage in our own homes is not the federal support we need.”
  (Gregory Jackson Jr., 04:22)

• Sheriff Morrison on remains found:
  “We do feel pretty confident that there’s a high probability this is him just based off the clothing, some other personal items we found on scene.”
  (Sheriff Mike Morrison, 05:00)

Timestamps for Main Segments

• U.S.-U.K. Talks & Ukraine War: 00:02 – 01:08
• Disagreement on Palestine: 01:08 – 01:48
• Trump Helicopter Incident: 01:48 – 01:59
• Pennsylvania Police Shooting: 03:18 – 03:55
• D.C. Statehood & Guard Deployment Debate: 04:04 – 04:53
• Travis Decker Case Update: 04:53 – 05:06

Tone & Style

The reporting is fast-paced, fact-driven, and reflects Fox News’ direct and concise broadcast approach. Remarks and quotations are presented with a sense of urgency, especially regarding international security and domestic law enforcement events.