4AM ET 09/24/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 4AM ET 09/24/2025 Newscast

Date: September 24, 2025
Host: Sue Guzman (with reporting from Eric Shawn, Jonathan Sery, Chad Pergram, Bill Malusia)

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Overview

This newscast covers the key national and international events impacting the U.S., focusing on President Trump's high-profile speech at the United Nations, the aftermath of a high-profile assassination attempt trial, significant developments in the ABC late night programming controversy, and ongoing Congressional budget negotiations to prevent a government shutdown. The update also briefly touches on severe weather affecting the Azores and concludes with next steps in major stories.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump Addresses the United Nations General Assembly

• Return to the UN: President Trump spoke before the UN General Assembly for the first time in six years.

• Main Themes:

  • Highlighted his foreign policy achievements from his second term.
  • Criticized the UN and its member nations for failing to address global conflicts and uncontrolled migration.
  • Called for an end to “the failed experiment of open borders.”
  • Demanded the release of remaining hostages held by Hamas.
  • Criticized some U.S. allies and others advocating for a Palestinian state.

  Quote:
  “It’s time to end the failed experiment of open borders. You have to end it now. See, I can tell you I’m really good at this stuff. Your countries are going to hell. In America, we’ve taken bold action to swiftly shut down uncontrolled migration.”
  — President Trump, as reported by Eric Shawn [00:21]

  On Hamas:
  “He called on Hamas to release the remaining hostages. There are about roughly 48, perhaps only 20 who are still alive.”
  — Eric Shawn [00:21]

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2. Jimmy Kimmel Live Controversy and Ongoing TV Blackout

• Background: "Jimmy Kimmel Live" returned to air but was still blacked out in over 60 markets covered by Nexstar and Sinclair-owned ABC affiliates due to ongoing disputes.

• Nexstar’s Position: Standing firm on holding all parties to “respectful, constructive dialogue.”

• Sinclair’s Demand: Requires Kimmel to apologize directly to Charlie Kirk’s family and make a personal donation to Turning Point USA.

• Trump’s Reaction: Critical post on Truth Social disparaging ABC and Kimmel’s show.

  Quote:
  “In more than 60 markets nationwide from Washington D.C. to Seattle to St. Louis will not see Jimmy Kimmel on ABC affiliated stations.”
  — Jimmy Kimmel [01:08]

  Nexstar Statement:
  “We stand by that decision pending insurance that all parties are committed to fostering an environment of respectful, constructive dialogue in the markets we serve.”
  — Nexstar, cited by Jimmy Kimmel [01:08]

  Sinclair’s Requirement:
  “Sinclair is demanding Kimmel issue a direct apology to Charlie Kirk’s family and make a meaningful personal donation to the family.”
  — Jimmy Kimmel [01:08]

  Trump’s Critique:
  “I can’t believe ABC fake news gave Jimmy Kimmel his job back. A bunch of true losers let Jimmy Kimmel rot in his bad ratings.”
  — President Trump, via Truth Social (quoted by Jimmy Kimmel) [01:08]

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3. Hurricane Gabrielle Approaches the Azores

• Hurricane Watch: A hurricane watch is active for the Azores as Hurricane Gabrielle approaches the Portuguese archipelago.
• Status: No specific damage or evacuation details provided at this hour.

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4. Verdict in Attempted Assassination Case Against Ryan Ruth

• Finding: Ryan Ruth was found guilty of trying to assassinate former President Trump at his Florida golf course in 2024.

• Courtroom Drama:

  • Ruth attempted self-harm upon hearing the verdict (tried to stab himself with a pen).
  • His daughter Sarah loudly protested in court, calling the trial unfair and “rigged” and verbally lashed at media.

  Quote:
  “Drama inside the courtroom as the guilty verdict was read. U.S. marshals had to restrain Ryan Ruth as he attempted to stab himself in the neck using a pen. His daughter Sarah stood up in the courtroom and shouted, 'This is not fair. This is all rigged.' And cursed at camera crews as she left. The courthouse can all go to hell.”
  — Jonathan Sery [03:23]

  Trump’s Response:
  “The trial was meticulously handled and I would like to thank the judge and jury for their time, professionalism and patience. This was an evil man with an evil intention, and they caught him.”
  — President Trump, via social media (reported by Jonathan Sery) [03:49]

• Sentencing: Ruth will be sentenced in December [04:03].

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5. Budget Negotiations and Threat of Government Shutdown

• Current Status:

  • President Trump canceled the week’s planned meeting with Democratic leaders aimed at preventing a partial government shutdown.
  • Disagreements center on Democratic demands for Obamacare subsidies and funding for public broadcasting.
  • Trump accused Democrats of wanting taxpayer funding for “transgender surgery for minors.”
  • Senate blocked the House’s funding bill due to lack of Democratic support—60 votes needed to clear a filibuster.
  • The deadline to reach a deal: September 30th.

  Quote:
  “Democrats want subsidies for Obamacare and a restoration of dollars for public broadcasting. Democrats plan to be in Washington next week even if House Republicans are absent. President Trump declared that Democratic demands were, quote, ridiculous. He accused Democrats of wanting to, quote, force taxpayers to fund transgender surgery for minors.”
  — Chad Pergram [04:14]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump on the UN: “Your countries are going to hell.” [Reported by Eric Shawn, 00:21]
• Sarah Ruth’s Outburst in Court: “This is not fair. This is all rigged.” [Jonathan Sery, 03:23]
  “The courthouse can all go to hell.” [Jonathan Sery, 03:23]
• President Trump on Trial Outcome: “This was an evil man with an evil intention, and they caught him.” [Jonathan Sery, 03:49]
• Jimmy Kimmel on Market Blackout: “In more than 60 markets nationwide... will not see Jimmy Kimmel on ABC.” [01:08]
• Trump on Kimmel’s Return: “A bunch of true losers let Jimmy Kimmel rot in his bad ratings.” [01:46]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• President Trump’s UN Speech: [00:02–00:57]
• Jimmy Kimmel Live & The Affiliate Blackout: [00:57–01:46]
• Hurricane Gabrielle in the Azores: [01:46–01:59]
• Ryan Ruth Trial Outcome: [03:10–04:03]
• Budget Negotiations / Government Shutdown Threat: [04:03–04:59]

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Summary

This concise Fox News update focuses on the return of President Trump to the UN with fiery critique of global governance, domestic drama surrounding a late-night comedy show, fast-moving news on a high-stakes assassination verdict, and escalating partisan maneuvering around America’s federal budget. For listeners seeking the latest in U.S. politics, international relations, and significant legal developments, this broadcast delivers clear reporting and insight into America’s unfolding political drama.

Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

A fiery speech to the United Nations. Fox News. I'm Sue Guzman. President Trump returning to the United nations in New York City for the first time in six years to address the General Assembly Tuesday. In his remarks, he listed his second term foreign policy accomplishments and launched criticisms against the UN and member countries.

[Eric Shawn]

He called them out to their faces for failing to end wars, deal with global issues and especially to stop illegal immigration. It's time to end the failed experiment of open borders. You have to end it now. See, I can tell you I'm really good at this stuff. Your countries are going to hell. In America, we've taken bold action to swiftly shut down uncontrolled migration. He called on Hamas to release the remaining hostages. There are about roughly 48, perhaps only 20 who are still alive. And he criticized the the allies of America and the General assembly who have been pushing to establish a Palestinian state.

[Sue Guzman]

Fox's Eric Shawn. ABC's late night comedy show Jimmy Kimmel Live back on the air Tuesday night. Although viewers of nexstar's and Sinclair's ABC affiliated stations still weren't able to tune.

[Jimmy Kimmel]

In, more than 60 markets nationwide from Washington D.C. to Seattle to St. Louis will not see Jimmy Kimmel on ABC affiliated stations. Nexstar writing in part quote, we stand by that decision pending insurance that all parties are committed to fostering an environment of respectful, constructive dialogue in the markets we serve. Now Sinclair is demanding Kimmel issue a direct apology to Charlie Kirk's family and make a meaningful personal donation to the family. In Turning Point usa, President Trump posted on Truth Social quote, I can't believe ABC fake news gave Jimmy Kimmel his job back. A bunch of true losers let Jimmy Kimmel rot in his bad ratings.

[Sue Guzman]

Fox's Bill Malusia and a hurricane watch posted for the Azores, a chain of islands off the coast of Portugal. The As Hurricane Gabrielle barrels toward the archipelago, America is listening to Fox News.

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[Sue Guzman]

Ryan Ruth found guilty Tuesday of attempting to assassinate then presidential candidate Donald Trump on his Florida golf course last year, less than two months before the presidential election. Fox's Jonathan Sery reports a lot of.

[Jonathan Sery]

Drama inside the courtroom as the guilty verdict was read. U.S. marshals had to restrain Ryan Ruth as he attempted to stab himself in the neck using a pen. His daughter Sarah stood up in the courtroom and shouted, this is not fair. This is all rigged. And cursed at camera crews as she left. The courthouse can all go to hell.

[Eric Shawn]

It's all Yalls fault.

[Sue Guzman]

Lies, spreading lies about my father.

[Jonathan Sery]

Following the verdict President Trump posted on social media. The trial was meticulously handled and I would like to thank the judge and jury for their time, professionalism and patience. This was an evil man with an evil intention, and they caught him.

[Sue Guzman]

Ruth will be sentenced in December. President Trump has canceled a meeting for this week with top Democrat leaders to try to reach an agreement to prevent a partial government shutdown. More from fox's Chad Pergram.

[Chad Pergram]

Democrats want subsidies for Obamacare and a restoration of dollars for public broadcasting. Democrats plan to be in Washington next week even if House Republicans are absent. President Trump declared that Democratic demands were, quote, ridiculous. He accused Democrats of wanting to, quote, force taxpayers to fund transgender surgery for minors. Republicans find it ironic that Democrats argued against shutdowns for years, but now some Democrats believe that shutting down is a better option. The Senate blocked the House funding bill last week. It's about the math. The bill needs 60 yeas to clear a filibuster. That entails help from Democrats, and that's why Republicans are blaming them for a possible shutdown.

[Sue Guzman]

And the deadline to reach a deal is September 30th. I'm Sue Guzman. This is FOX News.

[Jonathan Sery]

Hey, I'm Trey Gowdy, host of the Trey Gaddy Podcast. I hope you will join me every Tuesday and Thursday as we navigate life together and hopefully find ourselves a little.

[Jimmy Kimmel]

Bit better on the other side. Listen and follow now@fox newspodcast.com.