Fox News Hourly Update – 4AM ET 09/23/2025 Newscast

Date: September 23, 2025
Host: Debra Valentine, FOX News
Correspondents: Tonya J. Powers, Jared Halpern, Jonathan Cerri, Michelle Paulino

Episode Overview

This episode delivers the latest breaking news updates, focusing on President Trump's appearance at the U.N. General Assembly, new warnings surrounding Tylenol use and autism concerns, key developments in the Ryan Routh trial for attempted assassination, repercussions from Jimmy Kimmel’s controversial suspension, and the arrest of a Long Island couple with an alarming amount of fentanyl.

Key News Segments & Insights

1. President Trump To Address the U.N. General Assembly

• [00:02–00:45]
  • President Trump will address the U.N. General Assembly, joining other global leaders for discussions on ongoing wars (Gaza, Ukraine) and economic issues.
  • Tonya J. Powers: “The high level general debate begins... where member states will discuss topics including wars in Gaza and Ukraine, as well as global economic issues.” [00:11]
  • The President plans bilateral meetings with the U.N. Secretary-General and leaders from Ukraine, Argentina, and the EU.
  • Later, a multilateral meeting will involve Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, the UAE, and Jordan.
  • Forthcoming U.N. events this week: a climate summit and talks on artificial intelligence.

2. Trump Administration Warns: Tylenol & Pregnancy

• [00:52–01:43]
  • President Trump urges pregnant women to avoid Tylenol (acetaminophen), citing a potential autism risk:
    • Jared Halpern: “Don’t take it. That's President Trump's advice to pregnant women about acetaminophen known as Tylenol.” [00:59]
    • “Unless it's absolutely necessary, don't do it.” [01:05]
  • Cites warnings from top health officials in his administration about a possible link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and rising autism rates in infants.
  • FDA to issue new doctor guidance.
  • The maker of Tylenol maintains “sound science shows acetaminophen does not cause autism.” [01:23]
  • Other researchers argue the autism rate rise is due to better diagnosis awareness.
  • Debra Valentine: “The maker of Tylenol, in a statement ... denied any link between Tylenol and increasing autism rates.” [01:43]

3. Ryan Routh Assassination Attempt Trial: Closing Arguments

• [03:18–04:04]
  • Closing arguments take place in the trial of Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump.
  • Legal debate centers on the operability of an SKS rifle and scope found at the scene.
    • Firearms expert Michael McClay testifies the rifle could be effective “depending on the skill of the shooter.” [03:29]
  • Defense offers character witness testimony about Routh’s generosity and composure:
    • “Routh was generous with money and provided shelter.” – Marshall Hinshaw, former coworker [03:44]
    • “The defendant was calm under stress, gave people jobs and offered everything he had.” – Will Milson, friend [03:56]
  • Routh did not testify in his defense.

4. Jimmy Kimmel Suspension and Return

• [04:16–04:59]
  • Jimmy Kimmel returns to air after a week-long suspension stemming from his monologue on September 15.
  • Disney stated the suspension aimed to avoid “further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country,” labeling Kimmel’s remarks as “ill-timed and insensitive.” [04:22]
  • The controversy stemmed from a comment regarding Charlie Kirk’s assassination, interpreted by some as political.
  • Major ABC affiliates in several regions preempted the program.
  • FCC chair Brendan Carr commented that the issue could “be remedied the easy way or hard way.” [04:40]

5. Long Island Fentanyl Arrest

• [04:59–05:15]
  • A Long Island couple, Caleb Morin and Jessica Medina Rivas, was arrested with enough fentanyl “to kill more than 42,000 people.”
  • They are being held on $2 million bail each.

Notable Quotes

• Tonya J. Powers [00:11]: “The high level general debate begins at the U.N. Meeting of the General Assembly, where member states will discuss topics including wars in Gaza and Ukraine, as well as global economic issues.”
• Jared Halpern [00:59]: “Don't take it. That’s President Trump’s advice to pregnant women about acetaminophen known as Tylenol.”
• Jared Halpern [01:05]: “Unless it’s absolutely necessary, don’t do it.”
• Jonathan Cerri [03:29]: “...whether the rifle could have been effective in hitting a target at a considerable distance, McClay said, depending on the skill of the shooter, yes.”
• Michelle Paulino [04:22]: “Disney confirmed the move Monday, saying in part it was to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country, calling the comments ill timed and insensitive.”

Timestamps: Key Segments

• 00:02–00:45 — U.N. General Assembly Opening & Trump’s Scheduled Appearances
• 00:52–01:43 — White House Tylenol Warning & Autism Discussion
• 03:18–04:04 — Ryan Routh Assassination Attempt Trial: Closing Arguments
• 04:16–04:59 — Jimmy Kimmel Suspension & Reaction
• 04:59–05:15 — Long Island Fentanyl Arrest

This update offers a brisk roundup of timely headlines, with a particular focus on presidential politics, public health guidance, legal proceedings, media controversies, and significant local crime. Each development is presented with direct attribution to reporters or official statements and includes multiple quotes that capture the urgency and tone of the original broadcast.