Fox News Hourly Update – 2PM ET 09/29/2025 Newscast

Host: Lisa Brady, FOX News Podcasts
Date: September 29, 2025

Episode Overview

In this midday news update, Lisa Brady and reporters provide breaking national and international news highlights. The episode covers a peace proposal between Israel and Hamas, updates on high-profile criminal cases including the Charlie Kirk shooting, a deadly church attack in Michigan, a waterfront bar shooting in North Carolina, congressional scrutiny of violent crime and repeat offenders, and political and legal reactions to President Trump’s latest federal crime crackdown. The segment also provides a brief check-in on the stock market.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Gaza Peace Proposal at the White House

[00:02–00:33]

• President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu are meeting at the White House to deliberate a 21-point peace proposal intended to end the ongoing war in Gaza.
• The plan would require Hamas to accept its terms for peace to move forward.

Notable Quotes:

• Trey Yanks, live from Tel Aviv:

  “There are so many civilians in Gaza and in Israel that have been waiting for this war to end. And this agreement that is currently being discussed…is a piece of hope for the region.”
  [00:11] “If they're able to move forward with this agreement, it would require Hamas to accept the terms that are currently on the table.”
  [00:29]

• President Trump held a trilateral call with Israel and Qatar after a recent Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar unintentionally killed a Qatari serviceman, violating Qatar’s sovereignty.

2. Charlie Kirk Shooting Case Progresses

[00:34–01:16]

• Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, appeared remotely for his second court appearance; his defense will not waive the preliminary hearing, and Robinson remains in custody.
• Prosecutors describe their case as “voluminous.”

Notable Quotes:

• Jessica Rosenthal:

  “Prosecutors describe what they have to present at trial as voluminous.”
  [01:00]

• Next hearing is set for October 30; Robinson is expected to appear in person.

3. Grand Blank, Michigan Church Attack

[01:17–01:48]

• A gunman, identified as a 40-year-old Marine veteran, opened fire and set fire to a church. Four were killed, eight wounded before the suspect was killed by police.
• FBI Special Agent Reuben Coleman emphasizes the investigation as a targeted act of violence.

Memorable Moment:

• Reuben Coleman:

  “When I say targeted violence, I mean targeted within our state and within our community. Right now…what we are here for are the families and the victims. And we're going to work diligently in order to make sure we can bring closure for them as well.”
  [01:36]

4. Southport, North Carolina Boat Shooting

[02:13–02:46]

• Nigel Edge, 40, a self-identified combat veteran with PTSD, is accused of shooting from his boat at a waterfront bar. Three killed, five injured.
• He is held without bond; more charges may be forthcoming.

Notable Quotes:

• Madison Scarpino:

  “Authorities say…he identifies as a combat veteran injured in the line of duty with PTSD…He’s facing several charges, including first degree murder…Police say Edge is not a stranger to law enforcement.”
  [02:24]

5. Congressional Focus: Violent Crime and Repeat Offenders

[02:47–03:40]

• A House Judiciary Subcommittee field hearing in Charlotte, North Carolina spotlights the victims of repeated violent crime and perceived leniency in the system.
• Witness Steve Federico emotionally addresses the committee about the murder of his daughter by a man arrested nearly 40 times.

Memorable Quotes:

• Steve Federico:

  “Can anybody here explain to me, well, how possibly he could be on the street, possibly be on the street?”
  [03:06] “Why is it that we take people who commit these heinous crimes and we do not hold them accountable for their actions?”
  [03:20]

• Lawmakers also mention a recent train murder in Charlotte committed by a mentally ill repeat offender recently admonished in court merely to “promise to return.”

6. Pushback on Federal Crime Crackdown & National Guard Deployment

[03:41–04:11]

• Democrat-led state Oregon joins lawsuits against President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard, claiming it is unlawful and unnecessary.
• White House says deployment aims to protect “war-ravaged” Portland and ICE facilities.

7. Stock Market Update

[04:10]

• The Dow is down 16 points as of this update.

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:02] – Opening: Gaza peace talks at the White House
• [00:11] – Trey Yanks reports on hope for the region
• [00:33] – Trilateral White House call and Qatar incident
• [01:00] – Charlie Kirk shooting: Status update and evidence
• [01:16] – Next hearing scheduled for Tyler Robinson
• [01:36] – FBI's Reuben Coleman on Michigan church shooting
• [01:48] – Casualty report from Grand Blank
• [02:13] – Southport, NC shooting details and suspect info
• [02:46] – Congressional hearing on violent crime
• [03:06] – Steve Federico’s testimony on repeat offenders
• [03:41] – Legal pushback on federal National Guard deployment
• [04:10] – Dow Jones market snapshot

Memorable Quotes & Emotional Highlights

• Trey Yanks on Gaza:

  “This agreement...is a piece of hope for the region.” – [00:11]

• Steve Federico, father of crime victim:

  “Can anybody here explain to me, well, how possibly he could be on the street…?” – [03:06]
  “Why is it that we take people who commit these heinous crimes and we do not hold them accountable for their actions?” – [03:20]

• Reuben Coleman, FBI, on Michigan shooting:

  “What we are here for are the families and the victims. And we're going to work diligently to bring closure…” – [01:36]

Overall Tone

Direct, urgent, and focused on the seriousness of ongoing violence, political maneuvering, and the pursuit of justice and peace both domestically and internationally.