Fox News Hourly Update – 2PM ET 09/22/2025 Newscast

Host: Lisa Brady (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: September 22, 2025

Episode Overview

This hourly news update covers major breaking developments from the White House—including upcoming announcements on autism, a significant order about political violence, and the future of TikTok. Additional reports cover a tragic army helicopter crash, a legal breakthrough for offshore wind energy, the arrival of autumn, and a quick look at the stock market.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. White House Autism Announcement Preview

(00:02–00:26)

• The White House is preparing a major statement related to autism, to be made later today by the president alongside Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy.
  • Caroline Levitt (spokeswoman): The health team is focusing intently on rigorous studies and scientific research that have previously been dismissed in D.C.
    • Quote: "They are paying attention to studies and the gold standard of science and research that many in this city for far too long have turned a blind eye to." (Caroline Levitt, 00:12)
  • Reports about an official link between autism and Tylenol use during pregnancy were neither confirmed nor denied by the White House.

2. Addressing Political Violence & Antifa Terrorist Designation

(00:26–01:10)

• Caroline Levitt announced imminent action on what the administration labels “growing left wing political violence.”
  • Quote: "Everyone, Republican, Democrat, everyone in between. We all deserve to live in a country where we do not have to fear for our lives simply for stating what we believe in." (Caroline Levitt, 00:45)
• President promises to sign an order designating Antifa as a terrorist organization as early as today and pledges to target the group’s funding sources.
  • Some Democrats criticize the administration for potentially infringing on First Amendment rights through these actions.

3. TikTok Deal Update

(01:10–01:38)

• The president plans to approve a deal involving TikTok later in the week:
  • Majority ownership will shift to American investors.
  • Oracle will take on the role of security provider and US user data will reside exclusively on domestic servers, with assurances of protection from foreign surveillance and interference.
  • Algorithm Control: “[The] algorithm ... will be secured, retrained, retrained and operated in the United states outside of ByteDance's control.” (Caroline Levitt, 01:29)
  • ByteDance (the Chinese parent company) will be fully divested under a law ensuring national security and data privacy.
  • No confirmed price tag for the deal as of now.

4. Army Helicopter Crash Victims Identified

(02:32–03:13)

• Four US soldiers killed last week in a helicopter crash near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, have been identified:
  • Chief Warrant Officers Andrew Culley and Andrew Krause
  • Sergeants Jad Lynn Good and Donovan Scott
  • All were members of the “Night Stalkers,” officially the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment.
  • Quote: “Army leadership praised the soldiers unwavering dedication to special operations. The cause of the crash continues to be investigated.” (Gernall Scott, 03:08)

5. Offshore Wind Project Legal Ruling

(03:13–03:42)

• A federal judge approved a request by a Danish energy developer to resume the Revolution Wind project, which had been halted last month by the Trump administration citing permit violations.
  • This marks a legal setback for the administration’s opposition to offshore wind expansion.
  • The contested project is off Rhode Island’s coast.

6. Autumn Arrives

(03:42–04:17)

• The autumnal equinox arrives at 2:19 pm ET, officially starting fall.
  • Tanya J. Powers: Explains the equinox, fall foliage timing, and daylight saving adjustments.
  • Quote: “Changing leaves are also a hallmark of fall, and the Old Farmer's Almanac says... the second and third weeks of October are peak times for leaf peeping.” (Tanya J. Powers, 03:54)
  • Daylight saving time ends November 2nd.

7. Market Snapshot

(04:17–04:28)

• Stocks are at record highs with the Dow Jones up about 45 points as of this update.

Notable Quotes

• Caroline Levitt on policy direction:
  • "They are paying attention to studies and the gold standard of science and research that many in this city for far too long have turned a blind eye to." (00:12)
• On political violence:
  • "Everyone, Republican, Democrat, everyone in between. We all deserve to live in a country where we do not have to fear for our lives simply for stating what we believe in." (00:45)
• On TikTok security:
  • "The algorithm... will be secured, retrained, retrained and operated in the United states outside of ByteDance's control." (01:29)
• Gernall Scott on fallen soldiers:
  • “Army leadership praised the soldiers unwavering dedication to special operations. The cause of the crash continues to be investigated.” (03:08)
• Tanya J. Powers on fall:
  • “Changing leaves are also a hallmark of fall, and the Old Farmer's Almanac says... the second and third weeks of October are peak times for leaf peeping.” (03:54)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:02] White House autism announcement preview
• [00:26] Antifa terrorist designation & political violence
• [01:10] TikTok American buyout update
• [02:32] US Army helicopter crash victims
• [03:13] Offshore wind project court ruling
• [03:42] Autumnal equinox & leaf peeping forecast
• [04:17] Stock market snapshot

This Fox News Hourly Update offers concise, high-level summaries of the day’s critical national headlines, with exclusive quotes from White House officials and detailed context for major policy and public safety announcements.