4AM ET 09/15/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 4AM ET 09/15/2025 Newscast

Date: September 15, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts (Sue Guzman)
Overview:
This newscast offers concise coverage of major national and international headlines, including continuing fallout from the assassination of Charlie Kirk, President Trump’s upcoming UK trip, the latest on the second Trump assassination trial, heightened tensions in Israel and Gaza, notable political endorsements, and a record-breaking Emmy Awards ceremony.

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Key News Highlights

1. Charlie Kirk Assassination Investigation & Public Reaction

• [00:02–01:00]
  • Host Sue Guzman reports on millions paying their respects to conservative activist Charlie Kirk after his assassination.
  • Vigils and memorials are being held globally; a public funeral is scheduled in Glendale, Arizona.
  • The alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson, is held in Utah County Jail under special watch while undergoing a mental health evaluation.
  • Investigators face challenges in determining the motive, as Robinson is uncooperative. They are also looking into a possible note left behind.
  • Notable Quote:
    “Vigils and tributes honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk continue to pop up around the world at the Kennedy Center in Washington...”
    — Alicia Acuna [00:18]
  • Funeral and public memorial set for next Sunday.

2. President Trump: Focus on Technology, UK Visit & Russian Sanctions

• [01:00–01:51]
  • President Trump will focus on technology and visit the UK, where he will participate in ceremonies including laying a wreath at Queen’s tomb, St. George’s Chapel, Windsor.
  • The visit is expected to feature significant British pageantry ("the Brits... nobody does pomp like the Brits" — Lucas Tomlinson [01:10]).
  • Trump will attend Kirk’s memorial post-trip.
  • Trump reaffirmed commitment to Russian sanctions, calling on allies to toughen their stance.
  • Notable Quotes:
    • “They’re going to have to toughen up their sanctions commensurate with what I’m doing.”
      — President Trump to reporters in New Jersey [01:46–01:48]

3. Second Trump Assassination Attempt Trial Resumes

• [03:10–03:47]
  • The trial of Ryan Ruth resumes in Florida; Ruth is accused of a September 2024 assassination attempt on President Trump.
  • 13 prosecution witnesses have testified, including Secret Service and FBI agents.
  • Key evidence: Chinese-made rifle, two bags, a GoPro-style camera fixed to a fence, and heavy metal plates (allegedly for bulletproof shielding).
  • Notable Quote:
    “She showed the jury several pieces of evidence left behind at the scene, including a Chinese made rifle... and heavy metal plates which prosecutors said were meant to be bulletproof shielding.”
    — Dana Marie McNichol [03:17]

4. Diplomatic Developments: Marco Rubio’s Trip to Israel

• [03:47–04:28]
  • Senator Marco Rubio is on a crucial two-day mission in Israel during heightened regional tensions after Israeli airstrikes on Hamas in Qatar.
  • Rubio visited the Western Wall with Prime Minister Netanyahu, seeking solutions to the crisis.
  • There's consensus Israel did not kill top Hamas leadership in recent strikes.
  • Arab and Muslim leaders plan to meet in Doha to address the fallout.
  • Notable Quote:
    “A consensus is growing that Israel did not kill the key Hamas leadership in those strikes. The latest hint coming from Netanyahu himself in a post earlier today.”
    — Craig Palkot [03:58]

5. Other Notable Headlines

• [04:28–05:07]
  • President Trump stated he received no warning from Israel about the Qatar attack.
  • New York Governor Kathy Hochul endorses Zoram Mandani, a Democratic socialist, for NYC mayor, citing his willingness to stand up to Trump.
  • Emmys: "The Pit" sets record with 12 awards, including Best Drama Series. “Adolescents” wins four, with Owen Cooper (15) named youngest Emmy winner in 40 years.
  • Notable Quote:
    “The Pit has won the Emmy Award for best drama series... becoming the most awarded comedy series in a single season.”
    — Sue Guzman [04:28]
  • “Owen Cooper, the youngest Emmy award winner in more than 40 years.” — Sue Guzman [04:28]

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Memorable Moments & Quotes

• “Vigils and tributes honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk continue to pop up around the world..." — Alicia Acuna [00:18]
• “They’re going to have to toughen up their sanctions commensurate with what I’m doing.” — President Trump [01:46–01:48]
• “A consensus is growing that Israel did not kill the key Hamas leadership in those strikes.” — Craig Palkot [03:58]
• “The Pit has won the Emmy Award for best drama series... becoming the most awarded comedy series in a single season.” — Sue Guzman [04:28]

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Timestamps for Major Segments

• [00:02–01:00] — Charlie Kirk assassination investigation, public and global reaction
• [01:00–01:51] — Trump’s UK trip, focus on technology, and stance on Russian sanctions
• [03:10–03:47] — Second Trump assassination attempt trial updates
• [03:47–04:28] — Rubio’s Israel visit, Middle East crisis developments
• [04:28–05:07] — Trump/Israel news, NYC mayoral endorsement, Emmy awards wrap-up

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This episode succinctly delivers updates on top political, legal, diplomatic, and cultural stories shaping U.S. and global headlines as of September 15, 2025.

Transcript

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The investigation hits a roadblock. I'm Sue Guzman. FOX News. Millions of people paying their respects to conservative activist Charlie Kirk following his assassination last Wednesday while the investigation into his alleged killer continues. Fox's Alicia Acuna has the latest.

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Vigils and tributes honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk continue to pop up around the world at the Kennedy center in Washington. Supporters of of the Trump administration and Congress gathered for a prayer service and public memorial and funeral are set for next Sunday in Glendale, Arizona. Meantime, new details are emerging about Kirk's alleged killer, Tyler Robinson. He's being held at the Utah County Jail under special watch pending mental health evaluation. Investigators say they are running into some roadblocks as they search for a motive. Robinson is not cooperating, but his roommate and parents are investigating. Investigators are also looking into reports of a note that may have been left behind.

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Tomlinson scheduled to make his first court appearance on Tuesday. President Trump's expected a focus on technology and a visit to the UK this week. Details from fox's Lucas Tomlinson.

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Back in February, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer presented President Trump with that invitation, a gift from King Charles. President Trump and the first lady will be flying to Britain later this week and of course, return and go to Charlie Kirk's memorial service in Arizona. And it should be quite a spectacle in the UK of course, nobody does pomp like the Brits. The fly passes, they call it. They are the flyovers, some 35 jets. When President Trump lays a wreath at the Queen's tomb at St. George's Chapel.

[A]

In Windsor, the president says he's keeping Russian sanctions on the front burner.

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And I'm willing to do sanctions, but.

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They'Re going to have to toughen up.

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Their sanctions commensurate with what I'm doing.

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The president speaking to reporters in New Jersey Sunday. America is listening to Fox.

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[A]

Ryan Ruth's Florida trial resumes this week. He is the man charged in the second Trump assassination attempt in September 2024.

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This week so far, 13 of the prosecution's witnesses have taken the stand, including Secret Service, FBI agents and local law enforcement. On Friday, FBI Special Agent Catherine Rose she showed the jury several pieces of evidence left behind at the scene, including a Chinese made rifle, two bags, a GoPro style camera that was tied to the fence and heavy metal plates which prosecutors said were meant to be bulletproof shielding.

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Fox's Dana Marie McNichol the nation's top diplomats on a two day visit to Israel at a critical time. Fox's Craig Palkot in Tel Aviv with more on Marco Rubio's trip earlier made.

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A stop at the Western Wall with Prime Minister Netanyahu in eastern Jerusalem following the Israeli airstrikes on Hamas and Qatar. Rubio says he's looking for answers regarding a way forward in the crisis here. Very important talks with Netanyahu. This as a consensus is growing that Israel did not kill the key Hamas leadership in those strikes. The latest hint coming from Netanyahu himself in a post earlier today. There will be a summit of Arab and Muslim leaders in Doha tomorrow to discuss the fallout.

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President Trump said he did not receive a warning from Israel before the attack in Qatar. New York Governor Kathy Hochul announcing on Sunday that she is endorsing New York City mayoral candidate Zoram Mandani. She says the Democratic socialist will stand up to President Trump. And the Pit has won the Emmy award for best drama series. The studio making Emmy history, winning some 12 awards last night, becoming the most awarded comedy series in a single season. Adolescents winning four awards Sunday night as well, including best supporting actor for 15 year old Owen Cooper, the youngest Emmy award winner in more than 40 years. I'm Sue Guzman. This is FOX News.

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I'm Janice Dean. Join me every Sunday as I focus on stories of hope and people who.

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Are truly rays of sunshine in their.

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Community and across the world.

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