Fox News Hourly Update – 4PM ET 09/10/2025

Date: September 10, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This edition of the Fox News Hourly Update centers on breaking news about a shooting involving Charlie Kirk, conservative commentator and co-founder of Turning Point USA, during a public event at Utah Valley University. The newscast also provides brief updates on Wall Street, a stabbing incident in North Carolina, and the retirement of MLB player Anthony Rizzo.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Charlie Kirk Shot at Utah Valley University

• Breaking News: Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot during an outdoor Q&A session at Utah Valley University.
  • The event was meant for student engagement and political discussion.
• Incident Details:
  • Eyewitness account:
    • "A shot went through Kirk's throat, was outside under a tent area and Charlie Kirk was sitting in a chair and it was a single pop. He described it as a single pop and he dropped over immediately." – Anonymous eyewitness (00:27)
  • Occurred during a question about school shootings and the LGBTQ community.
    • "Someone asked about the school shootings and they asked how many school shootings have been committed by those of transgender LGBTQ in the last 10 years. And then the next thing you know, the witness heard a gunshot." – Nicole Parker, paraphrasing witness (00:41)
  • The shot reportedly came from a building about 200 yards away from the speaker’s tent.
  • Police have a suspect in custody.
• Status:
  • Kirk is in critical condition as reported by Associated Press (00:01, 02:31).
  • Federal authorities, including the attorney general and the FBI director, are deploying agents to the scene (02:31).

2. Reactions from Political Leaders and National Security

• White House Response:
  • "I just got this from a White House official. I'm told the Situation Room and the national security adviser Marco Rubio, who's also serving as the Secretary of State, are both actively engaged. They're monitoring the situation and they are in contact with state officials." – Jackie Heinrich, reporting from the White House (01:02)
  • President Trump called Kirk "a great guy" and asked for prayers (01:19).
• Political Impact:
  • Discussion of Kirk's role in engaging young conservative voters and impact on youth voter turnout in recent elections.
  • "Turning Point USA obviously engages young voters, conservative voters and President Trump in this election really turned the tide among that demographic which is historically an unreliable voting bloc and turned out young voters. Charlie Kirk played a huge role in that." – Jackie Heinrich (01:23)
• Bipartisan Condemnation of Violence:
  • House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries: "Political violence is never acceptable and his thoughts and prayers are with Charlie Kirk and his family." (01:41)

3. Other National News Briefs

Stabbing on North Carolina Train

• Case Details:
  • 33-year-old Tracy Brown was charged with stabbing a woman on a train. He claims "material in his body" prompted the incident, echoing statements he previously made about a "man-made material" inside him.
  • "The material used my body established." – Tracy Brown, via jailhouse audio (03:09, paraphrased)
  • He has 14 prior arrests (03:33).
• Reporting:
  • Jessica Rosenthal provides context on the suspect's history.

Anthony Rizzo Retires from Baseball

• Career Recap:
  • Former Cubs and Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo, age 36, will officially retire as a Cub and become a team ambassador (03:46).
    • "Rizzo, who played his last of four years with the Yankees in 2024, will return to Wrigley Field Saturday. He'll officially retire as a Cub and become a team ambassador." – Jared Max (03:46)
  • Notable for catching the last out of the 2016 World Series and for his charitable work supporting pediatric cancer research (03:46–04:20).

Market Update

• Brief Financial News:
  • The Dow closed down 220 points, while the S&P and Nasdaq posted record closes (01:41, 04:20).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "A shot went through Kirk's throat, was outside under a tent area and Charlie Kirk was sitting in a chair and it was a single pop. He described it as a single pop and he dropped over immediately." – Eyewitness via Nicole Parker (00:27)
• "Someone asked about the school shootings and they asked how many school shootings have been committed by those of transgender LGBTQ in the last 10 years. And then the next thing you know, the witness heard a gunshot." – Nicole Parker, paraphrasing (00:41)
• "I just got this from a White House official. ...the national security adviser Marco Rubio, who's also serving as the Secretary of State are both actively engaged." – Jackie Heinrich (01:02)
• "Political violence is never acceptable and his thoughts and prayers are with Charlie Kirk and his family." – Hakeem Jeffries (01:41)
• "Rizzo, who played his last of four years with the Yankees in 2024, will return to Wrigley Field Saturday. He'll officially retire as a Cub and become a team ambassador." – Jared Max (03:46)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Charlie Kirk Shooting Summary & Witness Account: 00:01–00:53
• White House & Political Response: 01:02–01:41
• Stabbing Incident in North Carolina: 03:09–03:33
• Anthony Rizzo Retirement: 03:46–04:20
• Stock Market Update: 01:41, 04:20

Tone and Language

The episode maintains a rapid, news-centered tone—factual, serious, and urgent regarding breaking events, with brief, respectful acknowledgement of reactions from both political sides. The language is neutral and focused on providing concise, relevant details as events develop.

This summary provides a complete yet accessible briefing of the newscast's core stories and quotes, allowing those who missed the episode to stay informed on the day's most critical events.