Fox News Hourly Update: 2PM ET 09/24/2025 Newscast

Date: September 24, 2025
Host: Lisa Brady, Fox News Team
Episode Overview:
This fast-paced newscast reports on the day’s top national and international headlines. The episode covers deadly targeted violence at an ICE facility in Dallas, President Trump’s current poll numbers, renewed debate over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, updates on the Camp Mystic tragedy in Texas, and a quick stock market check.

1. Deadly Shooting at Dallas ICE Facility

[00:02 – 00:52]

• Violent Incident Recap:

  • A gunman on a nearby rooftop opened fire on the Dallas ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) facility.
  • Three detainees were shot; two died and one remains in critical condition.
  • The shooter died by suicide.

• FBI Investigation:

  • Special Agent Joe Rothrock confirms, "The FBI investigating it as a targeted act of violence..." ([00:02])
  • Cash Patel, FBI Director, posted on X (Twitter) showing a shooter's bullet marked "anti ICE."
  • Shots were fired indiscriminately; all victims were detainees. No agents were harmed.

• Broader Context:

  • This incident follows a coordinated July 4th attack against another immigration detention center in Alvarado.
  • Kristi Noem (Homeland Security Secretary): “Just the most recent example we’ve seen of targeted violence.” ([00:33])

• Agency Response:

  • Agency-wide force protection was heightened after these attacks.

• Suspect Identity:

  • The shooter is believed to be 29-year-old Joshua John from Oklahoma.

• Political Response:

  • Kristi Noem: "The shooting should serve as a wake up call. That what she calls far left rhetoric about ICE has consequences." ([00:52])
  • Noem notes how “some opponents…have likened ICE agents to slave patrols or Nazis.”

2. Latest Polls on President Trump’s Performance

[01:18 – 01:48]

• Economy:

  • 37% of nearly 1,200 US voters approve of Trump’s economic handling—a drop from 43% last month.
  • Approval is especially weak among independents: “only 2 in 10 approving.”

• Border Security & Other Issues:

  • 55% approve of Trump’s border security measures.
  • 46% approve of crime handling; 43% on immigration.

• Overall Approval:

  • “The president’s overall approval rating…holding steady at 39% since the beginning of his second term.” ([01:48], Kristin Goodwin reporting)

3. Iran Nuclear Developments & International Relations

[02:28 – 03:40]

• Iran Denies Nuclear Ambitions:

  • Iran’s president (via UN General Assembly): “I hereby declare once more…that Iran has never sought and will never seek to build a nuclear bomb.” ([02:39])

• Diplomatic Tensions:

  • Criticism of Britain, Germany, and France for alleged “bad faith” after US withdrew from the 2018 nuclear deal.
  • French President sees hope for a new agreement to delay sanctions.

• Russia-Iran Nuclear Cooperation:

  • Russia agrees to build small nuclear plants in Iran.
  • Kristi Noem: Russian State Nuclear Corporation dubs it “a strategic project.” ([03:12])
  • Iran plans for eight new nuclear power plants; currently, only one is in operation (built by Russia).

• Recent Strikes:

  • Russia condemns US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites intended to stymie Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

4. Camp Mystic Tragedy & Recovery

[03:40 – 04:18]

• July Flooding Recall:

  • Camp Mystic, Texas, where 27 campers and counselors died in catastrophic July flooding.

• Reopening Plans:

  • Family of owner Dick Eastland (also killed in rescue attempts) plans to reopen an unaffected campsite next summer.
  • Their message: “As we work to finalize plans, we’ll do so in a way that is mindful of those we have lost, with a memorial expressing the campers' kindness, grace and joy.” ([03:55])

• Ongoing Grief & Criticism:

  • Some families remain dissatisfied; a mother of a missing eight-year-old: “The truth is Camp Mystic failed our daughters.”
  • The camp acknowledges the divisions and pledges new safety measures, working with engineers to meet stricter laws.

5. Financial Markets Update

[04:18 – 04:29]

• Stocks:
  • Dow Jones is down by 167 points.
  • Status delivered concisely by Lisa Brady.

Notable Quotes & Segments

• On Violent Attacks Against ICE:
  • “Just the most recent example we’ve seen of targeted violence.” – Kristi Noem ([00:33])
• On Political Rhetoric’s Consequences:
  • “Far left rhetoric about ICE has consequences.” – Kristi Noem ([00:52])
• Iran’s President at UN:
  • “Iran has never sought and will never seek to build a nuclear bomb.” ([02:39])
• On Camp Mystic’s Grief:
  • “The truth is Camp Mystic failed our daughters.” — Unnamed mother ([03:55])
  • “As we work to finalize plans, we’ll do so in a way that is mindful of those we have lost…” — The Eastland family ([03:55])

This episode succinctly covers urgent breaking news, political poll insights, international diplomacy around Iran, and poignant local stories, maintaining FOX News’ brisk, information-first tone.