2AM ET 09/21/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 2AM ET 09/21/2025 Newscast

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: September 21, 2025

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a fast-paced summary of key national news stories, including the growing memorial for Charlie Kirk in Arizona, a security incident at his service, a fatal country club shooting in New Hampshire, progress in TikTok negotiations with China to avert a US ban, and heightened security measures in New York City for both the United Nations General Assembly and the Jewish High Holidays.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Memorial Service for Charlie Kirk (Turning Point USA Founder)

• Growing Crowds in Phoenix

  • [00:02 – 00:54]
    Large numbers are arriving in Phoenix, Arizona, ahead of the public memorial for Charlie Kirk. Attendees hail from around the country and internationally.
  • “It's a fitting honor that both President Trump and Vice President Vance will be speaking.” — Jeff Paul (00:36)
  • Authorities brace for possible protests and disruptions, prepping security at “Super Bowl” levels.

• Security Incident at State Farm Stadium

  • [00:54 – 01:33]
    • Arrest of Joshua Runkles:
      Runkles, a former law enforcement officer, was arrested for impersonating law enforcement and carrying a weapon at the venue.
    • Turning Point USA’s Statement:
      Runkles was on an advance team for a guest but failed to coordinate with event security. No ill intent is suspected.
      • “They don’t believe Runkles was trying to do anything nefarious.” — Jill Nadeau (01:22)

2. Nashua, New Hampshire Country Club Shooting

• [01:33 – 01:53]
  • Police confirm at least one fatality after a shooting at a country club in Nashua.
  • Senior Assistant Attorney General Peter Hinckley notes:
    • “There were some gunshot wounds. There may be some non gunshot wounds. Again, that's one of the details that we're still trying to figure out…” — Peter Hinckley (01:44)
  • The investigation remains active; further details pending.

3. TikTok Deal in Final Stages to Prevent US Ban

• [03:10 – 03:55]
  • Ongoing US-China negotiations in Madrid may allow TikTok to continue operating in the United States.
    • “This deal means that TikTok will be majority owned by Americans in the United States… the algorithm will also be controlled by America as well.” — Lucas Tomlinson/White House source (03:33)
  • Oracle to lead data privacy, and Americans to hold a majority on the US TikTok board (six out of seven seats).
  • The White House confirms the deal is expected to be signed imminently.
  • US government will appoint a board member to the new entity.

4. Security Preparations: UN General Assembly and Jewish High Holidays in NYC

• [04:02 – 05:01]
  • NYPD heightens security despite “no specific or credible threats” due to global tension.
  • Massive multi-agency deployment includes:
    • Armored vehicles and teams
    • Drones and helicopters for surveillance
    • Harbor units for maritime security
    • Enhanced police presence at synagogues during Rosh Hashanah, especially amidst escalating Gaza conflict.
    • “We also mentioned the synagogues. Well, they're part of the security plan too... houses of worship will have a heightened police presence.” — CB Cotton (04:44)
  • US and Israeli presidents to address the UN General Assembly.

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Notable Quotes

• “A lot more people starting to pour into the greater Phoenix metro area as they try to honor the life of Charlie Kirk. …There are people coming in from all over the country, from coast to coast and in some cases from around the world.”
  — Jeff Paul (00:17)

• “They don’t believe Runkles was trying to do anything nefarious.”
  — Jill Nadeau (01:22)

• “There were some gunshot wounds. There may be some non gunshot wounds. Again, that's one of the details that we're still trying to figure out…”
  — Peter Hinckley (01:44)

• “This deal means that TikTok will be majority owned by Americans in the United States… and the algorithm will also be controlled by America as well.”
  — Lucas Tomlinson/White House source (03:33)

• “NYPD leaders have emphasized there are no specific or credible threats, but they still have to be on high alert because of the climate here and also abroad. So here's what we can expect to see during one of the most complex security operations of the entire year.”
  — CB Cotton (04:19)

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Timeline of Important Segments

• 00:02: Memorial updates for Charlie Kirk in Arizona
• 00:54: Security arrest at State Farm Stadium
• 01:33: Shooting at Nashua country club
• 03:10: Details on nearing TikTok deal
• 04:02: Security preparations for UN General Assembly and Jewish holidays

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Episode Tone

The tone remains urgent and informative, reflecting breaking-news delivery typical of Fox News hourly updates. There is a strong emphasis on security—both for large-scale events and national interests—paired with crisp updates on rapidly-evolving stories.

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Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update encapsulates national attention on the upcoming memorial service for Charlie Kirk, including the scale of attendance and associated high-level security threats. Additional focus is on public safety following a New Hampshire shooting, significant progress in negotiations to keep TikTok active in the US under American control, and the comprehensive security operations in New York City ahead of major international and religious events. The episode uses authoritative and concise reporting, highlighting the turbulence and vigilance permeating national and international affairs.

Transcript

[A]

Crowds arriving. I'm Debra Valentine, FOX News. The memorial at Turning Point USA headquarters is growing ahead of Sunday's service at State Farm Stadium in Glendale for Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk. Fox's Jeff Paul reports from Phoenix.

[B]

A lot more people starting to pour into the greater Phoenix metro area as they try to honor the life of Charlie Kirk. And we expect those crowds to only get larger as we get closer to Sunday's planned public memorial service in nearby Glendale, Arizona. A lot of the folks that we've spoken to out here say they're from Arizona, but there are people coming in from all over the country, from coast to coast and in some cases from around the world. They tell us if they can't get in on Sunday, they're going to watch the stream. And they feel it's a fitting honor that both President Trump and Vice President Vance will be speaking. However, we know authorities are preparing for protests and possible disruptions.

[A]

Security is on par with the Super Bowl. Authorities arrest a man ahead of Charlie Kirk's memorial service.

[C]

Joshua Runkles was arrested after entering the State Farm Stadium in Arizona, charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer and carrying a weapon in a prohibited place. But Turning Point USA says Runkles was doing advanced security for a known guest planning to attend Charlie Kirk's memorial service. They said the advance was not done in proper coordination with their security team, but they don't believe Runkles was trying to do anything nefarious. A federal source said Runkles was a former law enforcement member from another state.

[A]

Fox's Jill Nadeau reporting. Police say a suspect's in custody after a shooting at a Nashua, New Hampshire country club left at least one person dead. New Hampshire Senior Assistant Attorney General Peter Hinckley.

[D]

There were some gunshot wounds. There may be some non gunshot wounds. Again, that's one of the details that we're still trying to figure out as part of the investigation that Nashua is actively pursuing.

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[A]

A deal to prevent a TikTok ban in the US is in its final stages following talks between American and Chinese delegates in Madrid, Spain. Here's Fox's Lucas Tomlinson.

[F]

Trump said he was close to finalizing the TikTok deal, which Shine over the future of the popular social media app, which has 170 million users in the United States. That's about half the country and where American teenagers spend on average up to two hours a day.

[G]

This deal means that TikTok will be majority owned by Americans in the United States. There will be seven seats on the board that controls the app in the United States, and six of those seats will be Americans. And the data and privacy will be led by one of America's greatest tech companies, Oracle. And the algorithm will also be controlled by America as well.

[F]

White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt provided the exclusive details on the deal, which she says will be signed in the coming days.

[A]

Fox's Lucas Tomlinson reporting from the White House. U.S. government will also get to appoint a board member to the new company. Security operations underway for the upcoming United Nations General assembly and Jewish High Holidays. Fox's CB Cotton reports from UN Headquarters in New York City.

[H]

NYPD leaders have emphasized there are no specific or credible threats, but they still have to be on high alert because of the climate here and also abroad. So here's what we can expect to see during one of the most complex security operations of the entire year. Heavily armored teams patrolling the streets, drones and helicopters in the sky, harbor units on the water, and armored vehicles that will be used to move world leaders around the city. Drones will also be in the sky for surveillance. We also mentioned the synagogues. Well, they're part of the security plan too. With the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, starting on Monday at sundown, and with the war in Gaza escalating, houses of worship will have a heightened police presence.

[A]

The US And Israeli presidents will address the General Assembly. I'm Deborah Valentine.

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[D]

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