2PM ET 09/13/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update

Episode Summary – 2PM ET 09/13/2025 Newscast

Main Theme & Purpose

This Fox News newscast delivers timely updates on major national stories including the arrest in the Charlie Kirk assassination case, progress in the Trump assassination attempt trial, and developments in the House Oversight Committee’s inquiry into President Biden’s competency and use of the auto pen.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Arrest in Charlie Kirk's Assassination

• Suspect in Custody:
  • After a two-day FBI-led manhunt, authorities arrested Tyler Robinson (from Spanish Fork, Utah) who is accused in Charlie Kirk’s assassination at Utah Valley University.
  • FBI used surveillance footage and Robinson’s digital trail, including Discord messages detailing how he hid and intended to retrieve the weapon. ([00:13]–[00:41])
• Federal Charges Considered:
  • CBS Cotton reports the Department of Justice is actively discussing potential federal charges, in addition to expected state charges to be formally filed by Tuesday. ([00:45]–[00:54])
• First Court Appearance:
  • Robinson is expected to appear in court by midweek. ([00:54])
• Erica Kirk Speaks Out:
  • In her first public statements since the killing, Erica Kirk issued a powerful tribute to her husband, vowing his mission will continue and grow stronger. ([00:41]–[01:50])

2. Trial in Trump Assassination Attempt

• Key Evidence Presented:
  • FBI Special Agent Catherine Rose presented evidence including a Chinese-made rifle and an action camera found at the alleged sniper’s nest during the trial for Ryan Ruth, who is accused of attempting to assassinate then-candidate Trump at his Florida golf club in 2024. ([03:19])
• Unusual Court Proceedings:
  • Lt. William Gale observed the presence of Vienna sausages at the scene — a detail corroborated by a selfie from the defendant.
  • Ruth, acting as his own attorney, has conducted minimal cross-examinations, speeding up the proceedings. ([03:19]–[04:05])

3. House Oversight Committee Investigates President Biden’s Competency

• White House Testimony:
  • The committee interviewed former White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre regarding President Biden’s mental state and the use of the auto pen for official decisions. ([04:05]–[04:16])
• Key Findings:
  • Jean-Pierre stated she never noticed a change in Biden’s competency nor heard him stutter, and called videos of him appearing confused “cheap fakes.” ([04:16])
• Auto Pen Concerns:
  • Committee Chair James Comer raised concerns based on DOJ emails, questioning whether President Biden was aware of who was being pardoned.
  • A new hearing with former Chief of Staff Jeff Zients is scheduled for next Thursday. ([04:39]–[04:54])

4. President Trump on Russia-Ukraine War

• Social Media Statement:
  • Trump claimed the Russia–Ukraine war would “end quickly” if NATO acted. ([05:02])

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Erica Kirk’s Defiance and Grief:

  • “You have no idea what you just have unleashed across this entire country.” — Erica Kirk ([00:41])
  • “No one will forget Charlie's name. His mission will only grow louder, stronger, bolder.” — Erica Kirk ([01:08])
  • “The movement my husband built will not die. … I refuse to let that happen.” — Erica Kirk ([01:22])
  • “If you thought he was powerful before, you have no idea what you've unleashed.” — Erica Kirk ([01:32])

• House Oversight Chair’s Concern:

  • “Does the president even know who they just pardoned? I mean, that's very concerning.” — Rep. James Comer ([04:39])

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Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Timeframe | |--------------------------------------------------|--------------| | Arrest & investigation into Charlie Kirk's case | 00:02–01:50 | | Trial update: Trump assassination attempt | 03:10–04:05 | | House Oversight investigates Biden’s competency | 04:05–04:54 | | Trump’s statement on Russia-Ukraine war | 05:02–05:07 |

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Flow and Tone

The episode maintains an urgent, factual tone with somber highlights during coverage of the Kirk assassination and respectful but pointed reporting around the Biden investigation. Erica Kirk’s emotionally charged statements regarding her husband’s legacy stand out as the most powerful, personal moments.

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Additional Notes

• Major events were discussed succinctly and with direct updates; no extended commentary or analysis appeared in this format.
• All timestamps skip over advertisements, promos, and non-content segments.

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Transcript

[Jack Callahan]

Wheels of justice begin turning against Charlie Kirk's accused killer. I'm Jack Callahan. Fox News. Foxes. CB Cotton with the latest on the suspect from Spanish Fork, Utah.

[CB Cotton]

The arrest happened after an intense two day manhunt where the FBI blasted out surveillance images showing the shooter on the campus of Utah Valley University moments before and after the crime. Authorities also say Robinson had a digital trail of discord messages that detailed how he hit the weapon and needed to retrieve it. Charlie Kirk's wife, Erica, speaking out and vowing that her husband's message will only grow.

[Erica Kirk]

You have no idea what you just have unleashed across this entire country.

[CB Cotton]

And FOX has learned there are active discussions within the DOJ for a federal charge or charges to be brought in this case.

[Jack Callahan]

State's charges expected to be formally filed by Tuesday. Tyler Robinson's first court appearance is expected by midweek. Erica Kirk, Charlie's widow, delivered a powerful trial tribute to him last night, vowing her husband's mission will continue.

[Erica Kirk]

Speaking publicly for the first time since his assassination Wednesday at Utah Valley University, Erica Kirk said, quote, no one will forget Charlie's name. His mission will only grow louder, stronger, bolder and pledged to continue spreading her husband's message.

She added, the movement my husband built will not die. It won't. I refuse to let that happen. They will not die.

She called out those responsible for her husband's death, saying, if you thought he was powerful before, you have no idea what you've unleashed. Turning Point's fall tour and America Fest will go on and Charlie Kirk's podcast will continue. Erica Kirk also shared memories of his love for family, faith and country, promising to carry his legacy forward.

[Jack Callahan]

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[Jack Callahan]

Trial continues for the man accused of trying to assassinate then candidate Trump last year at his golf course in Florida. Fox's Jonathan Ceri reports.

[Jonathan Ceri]

FBI Special Agent Catherine Rose showed the jury several pieces of evidence, including the Chinese made rifle and a small action camera recovered from the alleged sniper nest on the perimeter of Trump International Golf Club in West Palm beach where then candidate Trump had been playing. Lt. William Gale of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office bomb squad also investigated the site and says he noticed Vienna sausages on the ground, a food item seen in a selfie taken by the defendant, Ryan Ruth, acting as his own attorney. Ruth's cross examinations of witnesses have been brief to non existent, allowing the trial to move so quickly. Friday's session adjourned early in Fort Pierce, Florida. Jonathan Surrey, FOX News the House Oversight.

[Jack Callahan]

Committee has interviewed the former White House spokesperson about President Biden's mental state as its investigation, including into the presidential use of the auto pen, continues.

[Unnamed Source / Reporter]

A person familiar with Karine Jean Pierre's testimony told Fox News she never noticed a change in President Biden's competency, that she never heard him stutter. That someone, though she does not know whom, put talking points in her binder calling videos of the president looking confused cheap fakes. Before the hearing, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer referenced new memos and emails that have come to light over the last week about the use of the auto pen.

[James Comer]

When people in the Department of Justice email people who they believe was the ones making the decisions on the auto pen and asked the question via email from the Department of Justice, does the president even know who they just pardoned? I mean, that's very concerning.

[Unnamed Source / Reporter]

Next Thursday, former White House chief of staff Jeff Zients is expected to testify. Jessica Rosenthal, FOX News President Trump on.

[Jack Callahan]

Social media this morning saying he believes Russia, Ukraine war would end quickly of all NATO.

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