Fox News Hourly Update – 2AM ET 09/27/2025

Host: Debra Valentine (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: September 27, 2025

Episode Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update provides a fast-paced coverage of major international and national headlines as of September 27, 2025. The episode focuses on heightened tensions in the Middle East following a high-profile speech by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, updates on U.S. domestic policy regarding ICE facility violence, the political fallout from former FBI Director James Comey’s indictment, and developments in Atlantic hurricane activity.

Key News Segments & Insights

1. Netanyahu’s Defiant UN Speech & International Fallout

[00:02–01:01]

• UN Address: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a defiant speech at the United Nations, vigorously defending Israel’s military policy amid international criticism and persistent calls to end the war in Gaza.
• Global Protest: More than 100 diplomats from various countries walked out of the assembly in protest of Netanyahu’s stance.
• Palestinian Statehood: Netanyahu condemned recent moves supporting Palestinian statehood, calling such recognition “insane” and accusing the General Assembly of siding with “evil.”
  • Quote: “The leaders who recognize the Palestinian state this week sent to the Palestinians… a very clear message—murdering Jews pays off.” —Benjamin Netanyahu [00:37]
• Rebuttal of Genocide Accusations: He rejected claims of Israeli genocide in Gaza, asserting instead that “Hamas is starving” Palestinian civilians.

2. U.S. Domestic Security – Violence at ICE Facilities

[01:01–01:56]

• Hostage Deal Update: President Trump stated that progress is being made on a deal to release hostages and end the war (details limited).
• DOJ Actions: Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the deployment of Department of Justice agents to protect ICE officers at federal immigration facilities nationwide, responding to upticks in violence, including a recent shooting in Dallas and clashes in Chicago.
  • Quote: “DOJ agents will be arresting all individuals engaged in any federal crime.” —Pam Bondi [01:19]
• Human Rights Concerns: Immigration advocates allege “heavy handed tactics” by ICE, including denial of food and access to attorneys or relatives for undocumented migrants.

3. Former FBI Director Comey Indicted – Political Ramifications

[03:10–03:59]

• Trump Defends Indictment: President Trump justified the Department of Justice’s indictment of James Comey, denying any political payback, and claiming the move is in line with precedents set by Democrats.
  • Quote: “They can’t get away with it.” —Trump Supporter/Commentator [03:19]
• Partisan Tension: Democrats promised consequences, accusing Trump of weaponizing the DOJ.
• Questions Over DOJ Case: Trump expressed confidence in his appointed U.S. attorney Lindsay Halligan, despite her lack of prosecutorial experience; DOJ insiders reportedly are less certain of an easy conviction.
  • Quote: “It’s a pretty easy case because, look, he lied.” —Trump Supporter/Commentator [03:45]
• Comey Responds: Comey maintains his innocence and has publicly said, “let’s have a trial.”

4. Atlantic Hurricane Activity – Potential Danger Ahead

[03:59–04:54]

• Hurricane Umberto: The storm has intensified into a Category 4 hurricane, with sustained winds at 145 mph.
  • Forecast: Could become a Category 5 due to unusually warm Atlantic waters.
  • Quote: “As we head into later on this weekend and into next week, we could see a Category 5 storm on our hands.” —Kiana Lewis [04:18]
  • Threat Areas: Bermuda identified as a region of concern heading into Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine: Central Bahamas now under a tropical storm warning, with possibilities the storm could target the Southeastern U.S.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Netanyahu on UN Palestinian Statehood Recognition:
  “The leaders who recognize the Palestinian state this week sent to the Palestinians… a very clear message—murdering Jews pays off.”
  —Benjamin Netanyahu [00:37]

• Trump on Comey Indictment:
  “They can’t get away with it.”
  —Trump Supporter/Commentator [03:19]
  “It’s a pretty easy case because, look, he lied.”
  —Trump Supporter/Commentator [03:45]

• Meteorologist on Hurricane Threat:
  “As we head into later on this weekend and into next week, we could see a Category 5 storm on our hands. The reason being the warm atmospheric conditions.”
  —Kiana Lewis [04:18]

Important Timestamps

• [00:02] Netanyahu’s UN speech & international walkout
• [00:37] Netanyahu directly criticizes UN recognition of Palestinian state
• [01:19] Pam Bondi outlines DOJ action at ICE facilities
• [03:10] President Trump’s response to Comey indictment
• [03:45] Supporters dismiss difficulty of Comey case
• [04:18] Hurricane Umberto update; Category 5 risks

Summary

This packed newscast shines a spotlight on international diplomatic strife, U.S. domestic security concerns, political and judicial showdowns, and an impending hurricane threat. Netanyahu’s combative address at the U.N. and the U.S. Justice Department’s high-profile case against James Comey highlight an hour marked by sharp rhetoric and deepening divides, while chaotic scenes at ICE facilities and severe weather warnings round out a tense news cycle.