2PM ET 09/14/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 2PM ET 09/14/2025

Episode Overview:
This newscast, anchored primarily by Jack Callahan, delivers a concise run-through of major breaking news events on September 14, 2025. Key stories include developments in the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk, a Congressional retirement announcement, an Ebola outbreak, a police shooting in Georgia, President Trump’s upcoming UK state visit, Secretary Rubio’s diplomatic push in Israel, and a special birthday tribute for Pope Leo XIV.

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Key News Stories & Discussion Points

1. Charlie Kirk Assassination: Motive and Investigation

• [00:02-00:45]
• Jack Callahan introduces Fox's Garrett Tenney, reporting live from Spanish Fork, Utah, where the assassination suspect is being held.
• Garrett Tenney details the investigation's progress:
  • The Utah Governor confirms the suspect has not confessed and is uncooperative.
  • A pivotal break in the case comes from the suspect’s romantic partner (22, male transitioning to female), who was unaware of the plot but has shared critical private messages with investigators.
    • "They had no idea their significant other was planning to assassinate Charlie Kirk and shared private messages with investigators that then helped them zero in on the alleged killer." — Garrett Tenney [00:35]
• The suspect, Robinson, set for arraignment on murder charges Tuesday.
• Funeral & Political Response:
  • Charlie Kirk’s funeral planned for September 21 in Arizona; President Trump will attend.

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2. Rep. Michael McCaul Announces Retirement from Congress

• [01:01-01:37]
• After 20+ years, Texas Republican Congressman Michael McCaul reveals he will not seek re-election after his term ends in January 2027.
  • Announcement made on ABC’s "This Week."
  • Reflects on his career:
    • "I want to continue to serve the people of this country in national security and foreign policy and do what I’ve done the last two decades, make America stronger." — Michael McCaul (quoted by Granal Scott) [01:25]
• No confirmation if recent district redrawing influenced his decision.

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3. Congo Ebola Outbreak: Vaccination Response

• [01:37-01:59]
• Jack Callahan reports on an Ebola outbreak in southern Congo:
  • At least 16 dead, per African CDC.
  • 400 vaccine doses delivered, more pending, prioritizing exposed individuals and frontline workers.
• Communicated with a sense of urgency and global health concern.

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4. Georgia Police Officer Shooting: Suspect Apprehended

• [03:10-03:47]
• Deborah Valentine covers the shooting of McVille Police Captain Brantley Worley:
  • Suspect Timothy Craig Ramsey arrested after hours-long standoff.
  • Police Chief Michael Otis describes the violence:
    • "That shot brutally shot my officer in the face." — Chief Otis (quoted by Granal Scott) [03:33]
  • Captain Worley remains in critical condition.

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5. President Trump’s International Diplomacy

• [03:47-04:43]
• State Visit to the U.K.:
  • President Trump scheduled for a second UK state visit; a major tech partnership focused on AI, semiconductors, telecommunications, and quantum computing set to be signed.
  • Trade (tariffs), as well as the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, also on the agenda.
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Trip to Israel:
  • Rubio’s goals: escalate humanitarian aid, push for hostage release, address Hamas threats.
  • Israeli annexation of parts of the West Bank could be discussed, with Netanyahu seeking U.S. support.
    • "Rubio is expected to talk about the possibility of Israeli annexation of parts of the occupied West Bank." — Janice Dean [04:22]

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6. Pope Leo XIV’s Birthday

• [04:43-05:07]
• President Trump’s Vatican envoy delivers a cake from Chicago’s Portillo’s to honor the Pope’s first birthday (age 70) as head of the Catholic Church.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "They had no idea their significant other was planning to assassinate Charlie Kirk and shared private messages with investigators that then helped them zero in on the alleged killer."
  — Garrett Tenney [00:35]

• "I want to continue to serve the people of this country in national security and foreign policy and do what I’ve done the last two decades, make America stronger."
  — Michael McCaul (via Granal Scott) [01:25]

• "That shot brutally shot my officer in the face."
  — Police Chief Michael Otis (via Granal Scott) [03:33]

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Timeline of Key Segments

• 00:02 — Update on Charlie Kirk assassination; investigation and suspect details
• 01:01 — Rep. McCaul retirement announcement
• 01:37 — Ebola outbreak in Congo and vaccination update
• 03:10 — Georgia police shooting; suspect apprehension
• 03:47 — Trump’s UK visit and technology deal; Rubio’s visit to Israel and diplomatic agenda
• 04:43 — Pope Leo XIV’s birthday recognition

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Tone & Language

The newscast is concise, urgent, and formal, maintaining a direct and matter-of-fact style characteristic of Fox News radio updates. The tone is serious but measured, focusing on delivering facts, official statements, and responses from public figures.

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For listeners seeking brief yet comprehensive news coverage, this episode distills the day’s most pressing events, offering key political, international, and public health updates.

Transcript

[Jack Callahan]

Possible motive in Charlie Kirk's assassination. I'm Jack Halahan, Fox News. Fox's Garrett Tenney reports from outside the county jail in Spanish Fork, Utah. The accused assassin is being held.

[Garrett Tenney]

Utah Governor Spencer Cox says the suspect has not confessed to the shooting and is not cooperating with the investigation. But people close to him are, including the 22 year old's romantic partner, who is a male transitioning to a female and who lived with the suspect in southern Utah. FBI sources tell FOX the romantic partner was shocked when they found out about the killing. They had no idea their significant other was planning to assassinate Charlie Kirk and shared private messages with investigators that then helped them zero in on the alleged killer.

[Jack Callahan]

Robinson is to be arraigned on murder charges Tuesday. Turning Point USA says Charlie Kirk's funeral will be held September 21, a week from today in Arizona. President Trump has said he will attend. Texas Republican Congressman Michael McCaul says he'll not seek another term in Congress after.

[Granal Scott]

More than 20 years on Capitol Hill. Congressman McCaul announced on ABC's this Week, I'm looking now for a new challenge. McCaul, who has chaired several House committees during his tenure, says he will serve out the remainder of his term through January 2027, then step away from politics, but added, I want to continue to serve the people of this country in national security and foreign policy and do what I've done the last two decades, make America stronger. McCaul easily won his Texas district in 2024, but did not say if the state's recent redrawing of district vaccines was a factor in his decision. Granal Scott, FOX News.

[Jack Callahan]

Vaccinations for those exposed to the Ebola virus and frontline health care workers have begun. In the southern Congo, an outbreak of the highly contagious disease was announced earlier this month. It's killed at least 16 people. According to the African Centers for Disease Control, 400 doses of the vaccine have been dispatched, with the rest to be delivered later. Americans listening to Fox News.

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[Jack Callahan]

A suspect now in custody for the shooting of a Georgia police officer, Fox's Deborah Valentine reports.

[Deborah Valentine]

Police say Timothy Craig Ramsey was taken into custody Saturday evening following an hours long standoff. The standoff followed a tip about a suspicious person. Police Chief Michael Otis early says Ramsey is accused of shooting McVille Police Captain Brantley Worley during a traffic stop.

[Granal Scott]

That shot brutally shot my officer in.

[Deborah Valentine]

The face, the chief says. Ramsey was apprehended in a wooded area just outside McAysville city limits. Deborah Valentine, Fox News Captain Worley last.

[Jack Callahan]

Reported to be in critical condition. President Trump will head to Britain this week for his second state visit there, where he's expected to sign a new groundbreaking tech deal. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Israel today pushing for an end to the war in Gaza from Washington. Fox's Madeleine Rivera has details on both trips.

[Janice Dean]

The British Embassy in Washington, D.C. says the U.S. and the U.K. are set to sign a landmark technology agreement as part of the president's visit. The partnership will reportedly focus on key technologies including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, telecommunications and quantum computing. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Israel, thus he says his focus will be on securing the hostages, ramping up humanitarian aid and addressing the threat of Hamas. Rubio is expected to talk about the possibility of Israeli annexation of parts of the occupied west bank, an Israeli official tells Axios. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to learn in his meeting with Rubio whether President Trump would support such a move.

[Jack Callahan]

The president and the British government will also be talking about issues like tariffs and the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. Today is Pope Leo XIV's birthday, President Trump's Vatican envoy delivering a cake from Portillo's, a popular Chicago food chain, to honor the pope's first birthday as head of the Catholic Church. Pope Leo XIV is 70 today. I'm Jack Callahan and this is Fox News.

[Janice Dean]

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[Jack Callahan]

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