2AM ET 09/22/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update: 2AM ET 09/22/2025 – Episode Summary

Overview:
This episode, hosted by Debra Valentine, brings listeners up to speed on major developments from September 21–22, 2025. The top stories include the memorial service for Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, upcoming U.S. foreign policy moves at the UN General Assembly, international recognitions of a Palestinian state, two breaking news reports on shootings in Indianapolis and New Hampshire, and a cultural spotlight on the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah.

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1. Memorial for Charlie Kirk

[00:02–01:18]

• Event: Large memorial held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA.
• Remarks by Secretary of State Marco Rubio:
  • Praised Kirk for championing civil discourse.
  • Quote:

    "He did this on campuses, he did this on podcasts, he did this on radio shows, he did this on television shows. Time and again, he sought to engage those he disagreed with because he understood that we were not created to isolate ourselves from one another, but to engage." — Marco Rubio [00:19]

• Coverage by Jeff Manaso:
  • Tens of thousands attended for a church and faith revival.
  • Emotional moments as Erica Kirk, Charlie’s widow, publicly forgave her husband’s killer:
    • Quote:

      "Killer, that man, I forgive him." — Erica Kirk [00:48]

  • Erica Kirk vowed to continue TPUSA’s campus tours.
  • Former President Donald Trump addressed the crowd:
    • Stated Kirk's “message of faith and patriotism is now more powerful than ever.”
    • Announced plans to posthumously award Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.

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2. U.S. Foreign Policy and UN General Assembly

[01:18–01:51]

• Preview: President Trump will highlight U.S. foreign policy at the 80th United Nations General Assembly this week.
• Report by Madeleine Rivera:
  • The assembly faces political and financial turmoil after the U.S. significantly cut funding.
  • Focus will be on the Middle East; renewed calls for a two-state solution to end the Gaza war, amid increasing global recognition for a Palestinian state.
    • Quote:

      "There will be a focus on the Middle east, too, with the UN Secretary general once again calling for a two state solution to end the war in Gaza. It comes as more European nations move toward recognizing Palestinian statehood." — Madeleine Rivera [01:39]

• Key Update: Australia, Canada, and the UK formally recognized Palestinian statehood on Sunday.

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3. Indianapolis Shooting Incident

[03:19–04:00]

• Details:

  • Multiple people shot early Sunday morning.
  • Seven total involved; five found on scene, three transported to hospital, two pronounced dead.
  • Two other victims: One walked into a hospital, another into a fire station, both suffering gunshot wounds.
  • Police: At least one person of interest was detained.

• Quote from On-scene Reporter Charles Benberry:

  "In total we have about seven people that have been shot or that were involved in the shooting so far. So what officers have told us when they arrived here on scene they saw five victims who all sustained injuries that were consistent with gunshot wounds." — Charles Benberry [03:28]

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4. Nashua, New Hampshire Country Club Shooting

[04:00–04:32]

• Incident:
  • Shooting at Nashua country club: one killed, two injured.
  • Suspect, 23-year-old Hunter Nadeau (former club employee), arrested in nearby neighborhood.
  • Despite initial reports of two shooters, suspect was found alone and was cooperative.
• Notable Statement from Police Chief Kevin Work:

  "No, he did not get away. He was cooperative. They found him in a nearby neighborhood. But again, put yourself in the officer's shoes, you think there's two out there. It's a very dangerous situation so tactics have to come into play." — Chief Kevin Work [04:17]

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5. Cultural Spotlight: Rosh Hashanah

[04:32–05:13]

• Report by Jessica Rosenthal:
  • Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown, marking the Jewish New Year 5786.
  • Traditions: Extended synagogue services, shofar blowing (ram’s horn), eating apples dipped in honey for a sweet new year.
  • This marks the start of a 10-day period of repentance, culminating in Yom Kippur, the day of fasting.
  • Quote:

    "While it is 2025, the Jewish New Year will be 5,786. Jews around the world mark the day with extra long services in synagogue and listen to the shofar, the blowing of a ram's horn. Most eat a variety of special foods meant to signify the hope for a sweet year ahead, including dipping apples and honey." — Jessica Rosenthal [04:43]

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Notable Quotes and Moments

• Marco Rubio on Kirk’s Legacy:
  "Time and again, he sought to engage those he disagreed with because he understood that we were not created to isolate ourselves from one another, but to engage." [00:19]

• Erica Kirk’s Public Forgiveness:
  "Killer, that man, I forgive him." [00:48]

• President Trump’s Tribute:
  Kirk's message "is now more powerful than ever. It will live on through history," and plans for the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Charlie Kirk memorial: [00:02–01:18]
• UN General Assembly / Palestinian statehood: [01:18–01:51]
• Indianapolis shooting: [03:19–04:00]
• NH country club shooting: [04:00–04:32]
• Rosh Hashanah: [04:43–05:13]

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Tone: The reporting is concise, respectful, and factual, with moments of solemnity during memorial coverage and reflection during holiday observance.

Transcript

[Debra Valentine]

Paying respects. I'm Debra Valentine. FOX NEWS A memorial for the late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivering remarks praising Kirk for inviting those he disagreed with to a conversation.

[Marco Rubio]

He did this on campuses, he did this on podcasts, he did this on radio shows, he did this on television shows. Time and again, he sought to engage those he disagreed with because he understood that we were not created to isolate ourselves from one another, but to engage.

[Debra Valentine]

More from fox's Jeff Manasso.

[Jeff Manasso]

Tens of thousands of people from across the country came together Sunday for church and a faith revival here in Glendale where in powerful and emotional words, Charlie Kirk's widow, Erica, said of her husband's.

[Erica Kirk]

Killer, that man, I forgive him.

[Jeff Manasso]

She now carries the torch as head of TP usa, vowing that campus tours will continue this month. President Trump in his speech said Charlie Kirk's message of faith and patriotism is now more powerful than ever. It will live on through history and plans to honor Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, our nation's highest civilian award. In Glendale, Arizona, Jeff Manasso, FOX News.

[Debra Valentine]

President Donald Trump set to tout U.S. foreign policy and strength on the world stage at this week's UN General Assembly. Fox's Madeleine Rivera.

[Madeleine Rivera]

The 80th UN General assembly comes at a time when it's facing political and financial challenges. It's reeling after the US Its single largest don, significantly reduced funding, leaving the organization to manage the fallout on its operations. There will be a focus on the Middle east, too, with the UN Secretary general once again calling for a two state solution to end the war in Gaza. It comes as more European nations move toward recognizing Palestinian statehood.

[Debra Valentine]

Australia, Canada and the UK Formally recognized in a Palestinian state on Sunday. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Debra Valentine]

Multiple people were shot early Sunday morning in Indianapolis. Charles Benberry of Fox TV Indianapolis affiliate WXIN reports.

[Charles Benberry]

In total we have about seven people that have been shot or that were involved in the shooting so far. So what officers have told us when they arrived here on scene they saw five victims who all sustained injuries that were consistent with gunshot wounds. They did try to render aid to at least a couple people. Three were transported to the hospital, but unfortunately they did pronounce that two victims did die. They did receive a report that a person walked into a local hospital with gunshot wounds and then another victim actually walked into a fire station. Both had injuries consistent with gunshot wounds.

[Debra Valentine]

Police say at least one person of interest was detained. Man's in custody after Saturday shooting at a country club in Nashua, New Hampshire left one dead and two hurt. Nashua Police Chief Kevin Work discussed the arrest of the suspect by police who initially believed there were two shooters.

[Kevin Work]

No, he did not get away. He was cooperative. They found him in a nearby neighborhood. But again, put yourself in the officer's shoes, you think there's two out there. It's a very dangerous situation so tactics have to come into play.

[Debra Valentine]

Police say the suspect, 23 year old Hunter Nadeau, was a former employee of the club where the fatal shooting took place. The Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown Monday. Here's Fox's Jessica Rosenthal.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

Rosh Hashanah is a two day holiday starting tonight that marks the Jewish New Year. So While it is 2025, the Jewish New Year will be 5,786 Jews around the world mark the day with extra long services in synagogue and listen to the shofar, the blowing of a ram's horn. Most eat a variety of special foods meant to signify the hope for a sweet year ahead, including dipping apples and honey. This holiday also begins a 10 day process of repentance culminating with the holiday of Yom Kippur, a day honored by fasting Jasper Rosenthal, Fonx.

[Debra Valentine]

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