Fox News Hourly Update – 4AM ET 09/19/2025 Newscast

Original Air Date: September 19, 2025
Host: Sue Guzman (FOX News)
Episode Description: The latest headlines from FOX News Radio, providing breaking national news and updates on major stories.

Overview

This episode delivers concise updates on several major national stories, including a significant breakthrough in a Washington triple murder case, memorial plans and new leadership at Turning Point USA, developments regarding TikTok and US-China negotiations, changes to vaccine recommendations, and the latest on Congressional maneuvers to prevent a government shutdown.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Triple Murder Case Breakthrough

[00:03–00:34]

• Remains Recovered: After an extended manhunt, police in Washington State located human remains believed to be those of Travis Decker, who allegedly killed his three daughters after kidnapping them.
• Search Expansion: Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison explained that remains were found “about 74 miles away from the initial crime scene, right around an elevation about 4,000ft… just an expansion of the search area.” ([00:22], Sheriff Morrison)
• Awaiting Confirmation: Authorities await positive identification.

2. Charlie Kirk Memorial and Turning Point USA Leadership

[00:34–01:49]

• Public Memorial for Charlie Kirk:
  • Scheduled for Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, with an estimated capacity of up to 73,000 for the event.
  • High-profile attendance expected, including President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, Cabinet members, and other political figures.
  • Quote: “It'll be a massive security event… tens of thousands of mourners… home to the Arizona Cardinals to honor the life of Charlie Kirk…. there's going to be an overflow venue set up to seat thousands more.” – Jeff Manasso ([00:42])
  • Dress code: “Sunday best red, white or blue.”
• Erica Kirk to Lead Turning Point USA:
  • The organization’s board unanimously elects Erica Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s widow, as the new CEO and board chair.
  • Quote: “Supporters say Erica Kirk is the perfect person to lead Turning Point into the next era.” – Jeff Paul ([01:35])
  • Surge of interest in new chapters: “Since Charlie Kirk’s death, they've received tens of thousands of requests from high school and college students nationwide to start new chapters.”
  • All previously scheduled Turning Point events to proceed as planned.

3. US-China Talks: The Future of TikTok

[03:19–03:37]

• Upcoming Presidential Meeting: President Donald Trump is set to discuss TikTok with China’s President Xi Jinping.
• US-China TikTok Deal: US officials report a deal has been struck for TikTok’s US operations to transfer to American ownership (from ByteDance) to resolve security concerns.
• Extended Deadline: President Trump again moves the cutoff to December 16, 2025, to allow for finalizing the agreement.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “Sounds like they've approved TikTok and TikTok is a tremendous amount of money for the United States. So that was nice and but we'll see how that all works.” – President Trump ([03:29])
  • “His relationship with China is very good.” ([03:37], Reporter)
• Security and business implications highlighted.

4. CDC Panel Reviews Vaccine Schedules

[04:04–04:47]

• Hepatitis B Vaccine:
  • CDC panel to vote on possibly delaying the first Hepatitis B vaccine dose for children until at least 1 month old (currently often administered shortly after birth).
  • Considering universal Hep B testing for pregnant women.
• Other Vaccines:
  • Recommendation made to split the combined MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella, varicella) vaccine for children under four into two separate shots.
• Quote:
  • “Two votes on the hepatitis B vaccine are scheduled today after being postponed Thursday… The panel will also look at whether all pregnant women should be tested for hepatitis B.” – Gernall Scott ([04:10])

5. Government Shutdown Looms – Congressional Funding Negotiations

[04:47–05:07]

• Funding Bill Stalemate:
  • With a funding deadline at month’s end, Republicans promote a short-term spending bill.
  • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticizes the plan as one-sided, excluding Democrats from negotiations.
  • Quote: “We want a bipartisan negotiation, but Republicans don't. Donald Trump is heading America towards a shutdown by not negotiating.” – Chuck Schumer ([04:58])
• House GOP Position:
  • Speaker Mike Johnson says there are enough votes to pass their measure ([05:07]).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Sheriff Mike Morrison:
  • “About 74 miles away from the initial crime scene, right around an elevation about 4,000ft. So it was still outside of the initial three search areas that we conducted earlier throughout the summer.” ([00:22])
• Jeff Manasso (FOX):
  • “It'll be a massive security event Sunday as President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, Cabinet members and other prominent political figures join Erica Kirk family and friends along with tens of thousands of mourners…” ([00:42])
• President Trump:
  • “Sounds like they've approved TikTok and TikTok is a tremendous amount of money for the United States. So that was nice and but we'll see how that all works.” ([03:29])
• Sen. Chuck Schumer:
  • “We want a bipartisan negotiation, but Republicans don't. Donald Trump is heading America towards a shutdown by not negotiating.” ([04:58])

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Triple Murder Investigation Update: 00:03–00:34
• Charlie Kirk Memorial & TPUSA Leadership: 00:34–01:49
• TikTok/US-China News: 03:19–03:37
• CDC Vaccine Schedule Recommendations: 04:04–04:47
• Congressional Funding Bill Dispute: 04:47–05:07

Summary

In a fast-paced segment, FOX News updates listeners on key national news, including developments in a tragic murder case, political gatherings and leadership changes following a prominent figure's death, looming US-China tech negotiations, evolving vaccine recommendations, and growing tension in Congress over government funding. The coverage is succinct, authoritative, and focused on major headlines of nationwide impact.