4PM ET 09/10/2025 Newscast

Summary

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

Date: September 10, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts

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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.

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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).

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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)

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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

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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.

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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.

Transcript

[A]

This is a FOX News alert. A conservative leader shot at a public event on Lisa Brady. It happened at Utah Valley University where Charlie Kirk was holding an event this afternoon. The 31 year old CO founder and executive director of Turning Point USA shot during an outside event on campus. A source telling the Associated Press he's in critical condition. A sophomore at the university tells former FBI agent Nicole Parker that a shot.

[B]

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.

[A]

This happened during a question and answer session.

[B]

Someone asked about the school shootings and they asked how many school shootings have been committed by those of transgender LGBTQ in Approximately the last 10 years. And then the next thing you know, the witness heard a gunshot.

[A]

A university official says shots were fired from a building about 200 yards from the speaker and that police do have a suspect in custody. Fox's Jackie Heinrich @ the White House.

[C]

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.

[A]

President Trump calling Kirk a great guy, also asking for prayers.

[C]

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.

[A]

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries just posting that political violence is never acceptable and his thoughts and prayers are with Charlie Kirk and his family. A mixed finish on Wall Street. The dow down to 20 at the bell. America is listening to Fox News.

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[A]

Recapping our top story, getting word now that Charlie Kirk is in critical condition. That from an Associated Press report this after the conservative commentator and co founder of Turning Point USA was shot during an event at Utah Valley University. When university officials says police have a suspect in custody. Multiple public officials, including President Trump, the vice president, House speaker and House Democratic leader asking for prayers for Kirk and his family. The attorney general and FBI director posting that federal agents were were heading to the scene. The man charged with stabbing a woman on a North Carolina train blames a material in his body. In audio obtained by the Daily Mail.

[E]

33 year old Tracy Brown talked to her brother Decarlos Brown Jr. He from jail in Mecklenburg county and she asked him about the murder the material put it like the material used my body established. That echoes what he told police in January, that he wanted an investigation into the man made material he claimed was inside of him at that time. He was arrested for abusing the 911 system released by a magistrate judge.

[A]

Fox's Jessica Rosenthal. He has 14 prior arrests. In all, A World Series champion is calling it a career as former Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony rizzo retires. The 36 year old more recently a Yankees player.

[F]

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. Nine years ago, Rizzo caught the final out of the 2016 World Series that ended the Cubs 108 year drought without a title. A staple in the Chicago community for 10 years, the three time All Star and four time Gold Glove winner formed the Anthony Rizzo Family foundation that has raised over $20 million for families and children fighting pediatric cancer. Rizzo himself beat cancer, diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at age 18 before he went on to play a 14 year major league career.

[A]

Fox's Jared Max Again the Dow finishes down the S and P and the Nasdaq though with a record close on.

[D]

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