Fox News Hourly Update – 4AM ET, September 25, 2025

Host: Sue Guzman, FOX News Podcasts
Date: September 25, 2025
Episode Focus: The latest national news, including potential legal action against James Comey, a violent attack on a Dallas ICE facility, looming federal shutdown, US-Turkey diplomatic talks, and an update on William Shatner’s health.

Episode Overview

This tightly packed newscast delivers the most urgent headlines from across the US and abroad. Main stories include the DOJ’s consideration of indicting former FBI Director James Comey, an attack on a Dallas ICE detention facility linked to political rhetoric, the Trump administration’s preparations for a potential government shutdown, high-stakes US-Turkey discussions surrounding Middle Eastern conflicts, and a health update on actor William Shatner.

Key News Segments & Summaries

DOJ Mulls Indictment of James Comey

[00:02 – 00:56]

• Host Sue Guzman introduces the headline: DOJ may soon indict former FBI Director James Comey.
• Correspondent Kevin Cork explains:
  • President Trump’s handpicked US Attorney, Lindsey Halligan, is poised to present to a grand jury, targeting Comey for allegedly lying to Congress about handling the 2016 Russia election meddling probe.
  • The legal urgency: Prosecutors have a five-year window (expiring next Tuesday) to bring charges stemming from Comey’s September 30, 2020 testimony.
  • Previous probe found no probable cause; critics question evidence.

    “Critics note that a months long investigation into Comey by a since removed DOJ prosecutor failed to establish probable cause of a crime.” — Kevin Cork [00:41]

• Sue Guzman notes:
  • Comey holds firm that he was truthful.
  • Trump has repeatedly denounced Comey's handling of the Russia probe.

Attack on Dallas ICE Facility & Rhetoric Concerns

[00:56 – 01:43]

• Reports of a violent attack at a Dallas ICE facility, linked to anti-ICE sentiment.
• Josh Johnson details:
  • 29-year-old Joshua John (Oklahoma) opened fire with anti-ICE slogans on bullet casings, hitting three detainees. No ICE agents injured; perpetrator died by suicide.

    “The FBI says [he] with anti ICE messages on bullet casings sh indiscriminately onto the Dallas ICE facility, hitting three detainees, no agents before killing himself.” — Josh Johnson [01:20]

• Kevin Cork and Josh Johnson highlight the gravity of online rhetoric fueling violence. > “There are people out there who are seeing what is being placed online and they're coming in, they're doing acts of violence.” — Kevin Cork [01:32]
• Dallas ICE previously faced bomb threats; safety remains a concern.

Looming Government Shutdown & Worker Cuts

[03:19 – 04:07]

• News that President Trump has canceled meetings with Democrats as shutdown approaches.
• Jill Nadeau from Washington reports:
  • The Office of Management and Budget directs agencies to prepare for "reduction in force" plans, potentially leading to permanent layoffs.
  • Shutdown set for October 1st would involve immediate funding cuts, not just furloughs.
  • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer accuses administration of intimidation tactics.

    “Donald Trump's been firing federal workers since day one, not to govern, but to scare.” — Chuck Schumer (quoted by Jill Nadeau) [03:57]

US–Turkey Diplomatic Talks on War & Defense Deals

[04:07 – 04:53]

• President Trump meets Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss Gaza, Ukraine, and defense agreements.
• Jared Halpern reports:
  • Major focal points: Ending the Gaza war, trade, possible purchase of Boeing aircraft, F-16s, ongoing F-35 negotiations.
  • Turkey’s role as a NATO ally and mediator between Russia and Ukraine emphasized.

    “Erdogan will meet one on one with the president today where Gaza is likely to be a focus along with trade and military agreements.” — Jared Halpern [04:27]

William Shatner’s Health Update

[04:53 – 05:16]

• Sue Guzman provides an update:
  • 94-year-old actor William Shatner was hospitalized due to a blood sugar emergency; he is resting well and continuing projects.

    “Shatner still has multiple acting projects in the pipeline and often appears at fan events around the country.” — Sue Guzman [05:02]

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On online-prompted violence:

  “The takeaway from all of this is that the rhetoric has to stop. There are people out there who are seeing what is being placed online and they're coming in, they're doing acts of violence.”
  — Kevin Cork [01:32]

• On government layoffs:

  “Workers wouldn't just be furloughed for however long a shutdown may last. They'd be gone permanently.”
  — Jill Nadeau [03:44]

• Schumer’s rebuke:

  “Donald Trump's been firing federal workers since day one, not to govern, but to scare.”
  — Jill Nadeau quoting Chuck Schumer [03:57]

• Shatner’s resilience:

  “Shatner still has multiple acting projects in the pipeline and often appears at fan events around the country.”
  — Sue Guzman [05:02]

Timeline / Timestamps

• [00:02] – Indictment of James Comey discussed
• [00:56] – Dallas ICE attack coverage begins
• [01:43] – Segment wraps, transitions
• [03:19] – Shutdown news & government workforce impact
• [04:07] – US-Turkey summit and international affairs
• [04:53] – William Shatner health update

Summary prepared for listeners seeking a concise yet comprehensive recap of top national and international developments covered in the Fox News 4AM ET Hourly Update on September 25, 2025.