2PM ET 09/29/2025 Newscast

Summary

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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]

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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.

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Transcript

[Lisa Brady]

A peace plan on the table. Lisa Brady, FOX News. As President Trump meets with Israel's prime Minister on a 21 point proposal aimed at ending the war in Gaza.

[Trey Yanks]

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 at the White House right now between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump is a piece of hope for the region. And if they're able to move forward with this agreement, it would require Hamas to accept the terms that are currently on the table.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Trey Yanks in Tel Aviv. The White House just confirming a trilateral call with Qatar's Prime Minister Netanyahu expressing deep regret that a recent strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar killed a Qatari serviceman and acknowledging it violated their sovereignty. The newly appointed defense attorney for Charlie Kirk's accused killer says they do not plan to waive a preliminary hearing on whether there's enough evidence to go to trial. Suspect Tyler Robinson appearing remotely for his second court appearance today.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

Prosecutors describe what they have to present at trial as voluminous. Robinson has been in custody since September 12, two days after local and federal investigators say he fired the shot that killed Charlie Kirk at a Utah Valley University event.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Colonel Scott the next hearing is October 30, when Robinson is expected to appear in person. Police say everyone's now accounted for after yesterday's attack on a church in Grand Blank, Michigan, where a shooter opened fire and set the church on. FBI Special Agent in Charge Reuben Coleman says it's being investigated as a targeted act of violence.

[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.

[Lisa Brady]

Four people were killed, eight others wounded before the gunman was killed. He was a 40 year old Marine veteran. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Lisa Brady]

Due before a judge at this hour. The man accused of opening fire from his boat on a waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina, killing three people, injuring five Saturday night.

[Madison Scarpino]

Authorities say the suspect is 40 year old Nigel Edge. They say he identifies as a combat veteran injured in the line of duty with PTSD just being held without bond. He's facing several charges, including first degree murder. And the local DA Says more charges could be coming. The motive behind this shooting is unclear, but police say Edge is not a stranger to law enforcement.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Madison Scarpino. A congressional panel travels to Charlotte, North Carolina for a field hearing on violent crime. With repeat offenders quickly becoming the focus.

[Steve Federico]

One of the witnesses, Steve Federico, shouted at the committee about his 22 year old daughter Logan, who was murdered in South Carolina by someone who'd been arrested nearly 40 times before.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

Can anybody here explain to me, well, how possibly he could be on the street, possibly be on the street?

[Steve Federico]

How is it possible Charlotte police Officer Justin Campbell was shot and injured while a task force he was on served a warrant on a career criminal?

[Jessica Rosenthal]

Why is it that we take people who commit these heinous crimes and we do not hold them accountable for their actions?

[Steve Federico]

The lawmakers also noted the recent murder of Irina Zarudska on a train in Charlotte by a mentally ill career criminal who was told by a judge to promise to return to court earlier this year after abusing the 911 system. Jessica Rosenthal, FOX News.

[Lisa Brady]

That field hearing being held by the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight. President Trump's federal crime crackdown getting more pushback, mainly over deployment of the National Guard. Oregon becoming the latest Democrat led state to announce a lawsuit arguing a deployment is unlawful and unnecessary. This after the president posted he was directing the secretary of war to protect what he calls war ravaged Portland and any other ICE facilities under siege. Stocks remain mixed. The dows is down 16 points. I'm Lisa Brady, FOX News.

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