Fox News Hourly Update — 4AM ET 09/11/2025

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: September 11, 2025
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Episode Overview

This early morning newscast provides concise updates on the top breaking stories in the U.S. and worldwide, with a particular focus on the ongoing investigation into the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Other major news includes President Trump’s response to the shooting, immigration enforcement actions, a deadly train stabbing in North Carolina, a high school shooting in Colorado, and a major shift atop the global billionaire rankings.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Ongoing Search for Charlie Kirk's Killer

[00:02–01:56]

• Status of Investigation:

  • The search continues for the gunman who killed Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, in Orem, Utah.
  • Two suspects were questioned and released.
  • The FBI and local law enforcement are co-leading the investigation, canvassing neighborhoods near the campus.

• Details of the Shooting:

  • Shooter dressed in all dark clothing, potentially fired from a rooftop on campus.
  • Utah Governor Spencer Cox called it a "political assassination."
    • Notable quote: “The governor here, Spencer Cox, he calls today’s shooting a political assassination.” — Matt Finn (00:39)

National and International Responses

• President Trump’s Reaction:

  • Blamed “rhetoric from the radical left” for Kirk’s assassination.
    • Notable quote: “President Donald Trump blamed rhetoric from the radical left for Kirk's assassination.” — Sue Guzman (00:49)
  • Ordered all American flags be flown at half-staff until Sunday to honor Kirk.

• Official Statement from Trump:

  • Trump expressed personal admiration and sympathy in a Truth Social post:
    • Memorable moment/quote:
      “No one understood or had the heart of the youth in the United States better than Charlie Kirk... Kirk was loved and admired by all, especially me.” (00:58)
  • Extended condolences to Kirk’s family, recognizing his contributions to conservative youth outreach.

• International Response:

  • UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned all forms of political violence and extended condolences (01:33).

• Presidential Address:

  • Trump posted a video urging Americans to reaffirm core American values:
    • Quote:
      “I ask all Americans to commit themselves to the American values for which Charlie Kirk lived and died. The values of free speech, citizenship, the rule of law, and the patriotic devotion and love of God.” (01:41)

2. Immigration Enforcement & Hyundai-LG Plant

[02:31–03:05]

• President Trump paused the deportation of hundreds of South Korean workers detained in a raid at the Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia.
  • Reason: To allow them to stay and train American replacements.
• U.S. authorities found some workers had entered illegally; others overstayed visas.

3. Deadly Train Stabbing in North Carolina

[03:05–03:42]

• Case Details:

  • Newly leaked audio reveals details from the murder suspect Decarlos Brown Jr., who has been charged in a fatal train stabbing.
  • The suspect reportedly told his sister, “...I don't know what happened. It sure wasn't me...something inside of him...just took over.”
  • Brown had a lengthy criminal record and missed a scheduled mental health assessment before the attack.
    • Notable insight:
      “Local leaders say [this] just highlights a revolving door.” — Alexis McAdams (03:40)

• Presidential Comment:

  • Trump publicly called for the death penalty for the suspect.

4. School Shooting in Evergreen, Colorado

[03:42–03:56]

• Shooting at Evergreen High School left two students critically wounded.
• The shooter, a male student, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
• Motive remains unknown; the assailant is unidentified.

5. Billionaires Ranking Update

[03:56–04:28]

• Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison overtakes Elon Musk as the world's richest person, per Bloomberg (Ellison: $393B).
• Forbes still ranks Musk first, valuing his private companies more highly.

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• Matt Finn (00:39):
  “The governor here, Spencer Cox, he calls today’s shooting a political assassination.”

• Sue Guzman (00:49):
  “President Donald Trump blamed rhetoric from the radical left for Kirk’s assassination. President ordering all American flags be flown at half staff till Sunday to honor Charlie Kirk.”

• President Trump (as quoted, 00:58):
  “No one understood or had the heart of the youth in the United States better than Charlie Kirk... Kirk was loved and admired by all, especially me.”

• President Trump (video address, 01:41):
  “I ask all Americans to commit themselves to the American values for which Charlie Kirk lived and died. The values of free speech, citizenship, the rule of law and the patriotic devotion and love of God.”

• Alexis McAdams (03:40):
  “Local leaders say just highlights a revolving door.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Assassination of Charlie Kirk and Investigation: 00:02–01:56
• Presidential and International Responses: 00:49–01:41
• Immigration Enforcement, Hyundai-LG Plant: 02:31–03:05
• Train Stabbing Case in North Carolina: 03:05–03:42
• Evergreen High School Shooting: 03:42–03:56
• World's Richest Person Update: 03:56–04:28

Closing Note

The 4AM Fox News Hourly Update provided critical updates on a tragic day in conservative political circles, detailed rapid law enforcement responses, addressed immigration policy twists, and covered serious domestic incidents—all while offering succinct reporting in Fox’s distinctive urgent tone.