Fox News Hourly Update: 2PM ET 09/11/2025 Newscast

Date: September 11, 2025
Host: Elisa Brady (FOX News Podcasts)

Episode Overview

This news update from FOX News covers major events from across the United States as of September 11, 2025, with a particular focus on the aftermath of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, ongoing campus threats, a federal assassination trial, school violence in Colorado, developments in AI mental health tools, and a recap of major financial news. The episode reflects on matters of national security, public safety, and the intersection of technology and wellbeing.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Ongoing Manhunt After Assassination of Charlie Kirk

• The FBI has released photos of a person of interest in the investigation surrounding the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.
• Investigators tracked the movements of the suspect, piecing together the route taken on campus to the shooting location, and subsequent escape.
• Physical evidence includes a rifle (hidden in a towel), a palm print, and a shoe impression.
• The FBI is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information.

Notable Quotes:

• "[Investigators] tracked his movements onto the campus through the stairwells, up to the roof, across the roof to a shooting location. After the shooting, we were able to track his movements as he moved to the other side of the building, jumped off of the building, and fled."
  — Bo Mason, Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner [00:22]

2. Increased Security and Threats on College Campuses

• Multiple colleges, including Alabama State University, Virgin State, and Bethune Cookman University in Florida, reported threats leading to lockdowns and class cancellations.
• Authorities have not confirmed any connection between these threats.

3. Federal Trial for Alleged Trump Assassination Plot

• Opening statements were made in the federal case against Ryan Ruth, accused of plotting to assassinate President Trump during a golf outing in September of the previous year.
• Ruth, representing himself, attempted to discuss broad, unrelated subjects in his opening, prompting Judge Eileen Cannon to intervene and revoke his right to deliver his own opening statements.

Notable Moments:

• "He began to tell jurors about his thoughts, not about the case, rather about the human species and deaths...The judge...told Ruth his words are irrelevant to the case...She said he had relinquished his ability to deliver his own opening statement and had prosecutors proceed with their first witness."
  — Jessica Rosenthal, FOX News [01:17–01:52]

4. Nationwide Mourning for Charlie Kirk

• Vice President J.D. Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance are accompanying Kirk's casket to Phoenix.
• President Trump announced Kirk would posthumously receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a White House ceremony, with the announcement coming during a Pentagon event marking the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Notable Quotes:

• "Kirk's friends and family and his casket will fly to Phoenix aboard Air Force Two, accompanied by the vice president and second lady. President Trump is also mourning the murder of Kirk, announcing today that Kirk will receive posthumously the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, at the White House."
  — Jared Halpern, FOX News [03:15]

5. Colorado School Shooting Update

• Evergreen High School canceled classes after a shooting where a student gunman injured two classmates before dying by suicide.
• Focus is on searching the suspect's home, vehicle, and locker for more information. It was noted there were no school resource officers present at the time.

Notable Quotes:

• "We're going to focus on that suspect's home, his car, his locker, all the things that we need to do to find out more about him and maybe why this happened."
  — Jeff Manaso, FOX News; Elisa Brady & Bo Mason [04:18–04:27]
• "We're told there were no school resource officers at Evergreen High School at the time."
  — Bo Mason [04:27]

6. FDA Plans Scrutiny of AI-Driven Mental Health Tools

• The FDA sets a November 6 advisory panel to assess benefits and risks of AI-generated mental health tools as access challenges persist.
• The review comes alongside lawsuits blaming AI chatbots for recent youth suicides.

7. Stock Market Update

• Continued rally on Wall Street noted, with the Dow up over 600 points at the moment of reporting.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Quote | Speaker | |-----------|-------|---------| | 00:22 | "We have tracked his movements onto the campus through the stairwells, up to the roof, across the roof to a shooting location. After the shooting, we were able to track his movements as he moved to the other side of the building, jumped off of the building and fled." | Bo Mason (Utah DPS Commissioner) | | 01:17–01:52 | "He began to tell jurors about his thoughts, not about the case...The judge...told Ruth his words are irrelevant to the case...She said he had relinquished his ability to deliver his own opening statement..." | Jessica Rosenthal (Fox News) | | 03:15 | "Kirk's friends and family and his casket will fly to Phoenix aboard Air Force Two, accompanied by the vice president and second lady. President Trump is also mourning the murder of Kirk, announcing today that Kirk will receive posthumously the Presidential Medal of Freedom..." | Jared Halpern (Fox News) | | 04:18–04:27 | "Suspect's home, his car, his locker, all the things that we need to do to find out more about him and maybe why this happened." | Jeff Manaso & Elisa Brady (Fox News) | | 04:27 | "We're told there were no school resource officers at Evergreen High School at the time." | Bo Mason |

Important Segment Timestamps

• 00:02 — Introduction and manhunt for Charlie Kirk's killer
• 00:22 — Details of suspect’s movements (Bo Mason)
• 00:36 — Evidence details and FBI reward
• 00:53 — Other campus threats around the country
• 01:13 — Trump assassination plot trial coverage
• 01:52 — End of trial update segment
• 03:09 — Vice President accompanies Kirk's casket; Presidential Medal of Freedom news
• 03:48 — 9/11 commemoration and school shooting in Colorado
• 04:18 — Investigation focus in school shooting case
• 04:27 — Lack of school resource officers
• 04:31 — FDA to examine AI mental health tools, mention of related lawsuits
• 05:04 — Stock market surge

Tone & Language

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