Fox News Hourly Update – 2PM ET 09/20/2025 Newscast

Episode Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update, anchored by Jack Callahan, delivers key breaking news and political updates from across the nation on September 20, 2025. Major topics include heightened security surrounding Charlie Kirk’s memorial, new developments regarding a suspect linked to Kirk’s assassination, unrest outside a Chicago ICE facility, a significant U.S.-China TikTok deal, and an important ambassadorial confirmation.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Security Incident at Charlie Kirk Memorial Service (00:02 – 00:56)

• Event: An armed man was detained inside State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, site of Charlie Kirk’s upcoming memorial, amid tremendous security for high-profile attendance, including the President.
• Details:
  • The suspect carried a gun, a knife, and false law enforcement credentials.
  • Secret Service classified the memorial as a “Sear 1 level event”—security equivalent to a Super Bowl.
• Quote:
  • “A suspicious man with a gun and a knife was taken into custody Friday after he was found inside State Farm Stadium.”
    — Matt Finn (00:26)
  • “The man claimed to be law enforcement but showed fake credentials.”
    — Matt Finn (00:36)

2. Suspect Background and Connection to Charlie Kirk Case (00:56 – 01:55)

• Identity: The detained man is a former deputy sheriff from Idaho, identified as Tyler Robinson.
• Background: Newly released 2022 police body cam footage shows Robinson during a minor car crash, providing insight into his past demeanor and mental state.
  • Robinson had previously threatened suicide and is under close watch at Utah County Jail.
  • Washington County, Utah, where Robinson grew up, is the same area from which he was turned in to authorities for Kirk’s assassination.
• Quotes:
  • “What we do know is that he remains behind bars…he had originally said he was going to kill himself before that arrest.”
    — Alexis McAdams (01:21)
  • “It comes as we're seeing that new body camera video...it kind of gives us a look at who this person was and how he acted when talking to police that day.”
    — Alexis McAdams (01:28)

3. Protests at Chicago ICE Facility (02:58 – 03:43)

• Event: Demonstrations erupted outside a Chicago-area ICE facility, with clashes between protesters and ICE agents.
• Details:
  • Protesters chalked messages and shouted "Shame" and "Let them go!"
  • ICE agents fired pepper balls at demonstrators who approached the building.
  • At least ten people were arrested following warnings over interference with federal operations.
• Quotes:
  • “Protesters shouting Shame and let them go. They've been drawing in chalk on the streets right outside of the facility.”
    — Janice Dean (03:13)
  • “In response those ICE agents have fired pepper balls at them several times.”
    — Janice Dean (03:22)

4. TikTok U.S. Operations Agreement Update (03:43 – 04:12)

• Event: Progress announced on a U.S.-China deal that would allow TikTok to continue its U.S. operations.
• Details:
  • President Trump confirmed a tentative agreement and extended enforcement until December 16, 2025.
  • TikTok’s U.S. entity will spin off, with Oracle and American investors owning around 80%, while ByteDance retains 20%.
  • The board will include U.S. government appointees, and the algorithm will be managed in the U.S., independent of ByteDance.
• Quotes:
  • “We are 100% confident that a deal is done now. That deal just needs to be signed...”
    — White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt (04:04)
  • “TikTok's US arm will spin off into a new app...ByteDance will keep 20%, but the board will include U.S. government appointees.”
    — Jack Callahan (04:12)

5. Ambassador Confirmation: Mike Waltz (04:12 – 04:55)

• Event: The Senate confirmed Mike Waltz as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
• Details:
  • Vote tally: 47-45, with three Democrats supporting and all but one Republican approving.
  • Senator Rand Paul was the only Republican dissenting.
• Quote:
  • “The Senate confirmed Mike Waltz to be the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations yesterday, a bipartisan vote of 47 to 45.”
    — Jack Callahan (04:30)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Security at Charlie Kirk Memorial:

  • “Tomorrow's memorial for Charlie Kirk has been designated a Sear 1 level event equivalent to a Super Bowl.”
    — Matt Finn (00:47)

• Suspect Mental State:

  • “He’s not expected to go anywhere, according to police, as they have him on a close watch because he had originally said he was going to kill himself before that arrest.”
    — Alexis McAdams (01:23)

• Protest Escalation:

  • “Those who disrupt or interfere with the federal operation will be arrested.”
    — (ICE message quoted by Janice Dean, 03:32)

• TikTok Deal Optimism:

  • “We are 100% confident that a deal is done now.”
    — White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt (04:04)

Segment Timestamps

• Armed man at Charlie Kirk memorial venue: 00:02 – 00:56
• Suspect background & Utah connection: 00:56 – 01:55
• Chicago ICE protest & arrests: 02:58 – 03:43
• TikTok deal progress & structure: 03:43 – 04:12
• Mike Waltz ambassador confirmation: 04:12 – 04:55

This episode provides major breaking news on national security, political negotiations, and civil unrest—with Fox’s correspondents offering on-the-ground insights and government sources providing clarity on high-profile developments.