4PM ET 09/13/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 4PM ET 09/13/2025 Newscast

Main Theme:
This episode delivers the day’s top national news stories, focusing heavily on the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination, major law enforcement incidents, and developments in high-profile legal battles and government policies.

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1. Assassination of Charlie Kirk – Latest Developments

[00:02 – 01:29]

Key Updates:

• Ongoing Investigation: Authorities continue efforts to piece together the events leading to the murder of Charlie Kirk. The suspected killer, Robinson, was apprehended after a two-day manhunt in Utah.
  • CB Cotton: “The arrest happened after an intense two day manhunt where the FBI blasted out surveillance images showing the shooter on the campus of Utah Valley University moments before and after the crime.” [00:16]
• Evidence Trail: Robinson allegedly left a digital trail on Discord, revealing details such as hiding the weapon and returning to retrieve it.
  • CB Cotton: “Authorities also say Robinson had a digital trail of discord messages that detailed how he hid the weapon and needed to retrieve it.” [00:25]
• Family’s Response: Erica Kirk, Charlie Kirk's wife, vows to keep his legacy alive, speaking emotionally at a memorial outside Turning Point USA headquarters in Phoenix.
  • Erica Kirk: “You have no idea what you just have unleashed across this entire country.” [00:44]
  • Erica Kirk: “Charlie always said that if he ever ran for office... his top priority would be to revive the American family.” [01:14]
• Federal Charges Considered: The DOJ is actively debating what federal charges may be appropriate.
  • CB Cotton: “FOX has learned there are active discussions within the DOJ for a federal charge or charges to be brought in this case.” [00:48]
• Upcoming Court Appearance: Robinson’s first court hearing will be virtual.
  • Daria Albinger: “It will be Robinson's first court appearance and it's going to be a virtual one.” [00:57]

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2. Political Reactions and Global Affairs

[01:29 – 01:59]

Discussion Points:

• President Trump’s Response: Trump announced plans to attend Kirk’s funeral. On Truth Social, he commented on ending the Russia-Ukraine war and his actions against countries buying Russian oil.
  • Daria Albinger: “President Trump says he intends to attend Kirk’s funeral. ... He believes the Russia-Ukraine war would end if all NATO countries stopped buying Russian oil.” [01:29]
  • Daria Albinger: “He placed tariffs in China of 50 to 100% for its purchases of Russian petroleum.” [01:40]
• Energy Market Insight: The Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air reported Turkey as NATO’s third-largest buyer of Russian oil.

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3. Illinois ICE Incident – Attempted Murder Charge

[03:10 – 03:50]

Key Facts:

• Altercation with ICE Agents: During a targeted enforcement stop in Franklin Park, Illinois, an illegal migrant attempted to flee by driving into officers, severely injuring an ICE officer who then shot and killed the suspect.
  • Chanley Painter: “An illegal migrant allegedly tried to drive his vehicle into the arrest team in an attempt to flee. One officer was hit and then dragged by the car. That officer, fearing for his life, then shot and killed the suspect, according to officials.” [03:31]
• Officer’s Condition: The officer was severely hurt but is now in stable condition.
• Governor’s Call for Transparency: Governor J.B. Pritzker demanded a "full factual accounting" of the incident.

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4. Trump Assassination Attempt Trial – Developments

[04:03 – 04:47]

Trial Update:

• Evidence Presented: FBI Special Agent Catherine Rose introduced physical evidence such as the alleged assassin’s rifle and a camera from a sniping position at Trump International Golf Club.
  • Jonathan Siri: “FBI special Agent Catherine Rose showed the jury several pieces of evidence, including the Chinese made rifle and a small action camera recovered from the alleged sniper nest...” [04:03]
• Unusual Evidence: A peculiar detail—Vienna sausages at the scene—was discussed, matching those in a selfie by the defendant, Ryan Ruth, who is representing himself in court.
• Trial Pace: Ruth’s self-representation leads to brief cross-examinations, allowing the trial to proceed rapidly.
• Early Adjournment: Friday's session ended early in Fort Pierce, Florida.

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5. Federal Court Ruling on ICE Courthouse Arrests

[04:47 – 05:07]

Legal Update:

• Policy Upheld: A federal judge ruled that ICE can carry on with making arrests in courthouses in New York City and dismissed a challenge brought by the ACLU.
  • Daria Albinger: “Federal judges ruled that ICE agents can continue to make courthouse arrests and New York City shutting down a challenge brought by the aclu.” [04:47]
• DOJ Policy Blocked: The judge also blocked a DOJ policy that would have allowed immigration judges to dismiss cases for immediate ICE arrests.

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Notable Quotes

• Erica Kirk: “You have no idea what you just have unleashed across this entire country.” [00:44]
• Daria Albinger ( quoting Trump’s social media): “He believes the Russia-Ukraine war would end if all NATO countries stopped buying Russian oil.” [01:36]
• Chanley Painter: “One officer was hit and then dragged by the car. That officer, fearing for his life, then shot and killed the suspect, according to officials.” [03:31]

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Memorable Moments & Analysis

• Erica Kirk’s emotional public statements signal both personal grief and a call to action for Kirk’s supporters.
• Details on Robinson’s supposed digital confessions add new gravity to the investigation.
• The ICE incident in Illinois highlights tensions around law enforcement and migration.
• Brief but pointed details in the attempted assassination trial—like self-representation and the Vienna sausages—add a human (and unusual) element to the courtroom drama.
• The federal court’s decision on ICE courthouse arrests has immediate implications for immigration policy enforcement.

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For further listening:
This episode provides a concise but impactful overview of developing national news stories with direct testimony from reporters, officials, and affected individuals. Each segment blends hard news with revealing personal perspectives, aiming to keep listeners updated and engaged on fast-evolving issues.

Transcript

[Daria Albinger]

Still so many questions. I'm Daria Albinger, Fox News. The investigation continues into the man suspected in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Foxes CB Cotton in Spanish Fork, Utah.

[CB Cotton]

The arrest happened after an intense two day manhunt where the FBI blasted out surveillance images showing the shooter on the campus of Utah Valley University moments before and after the crime. Authorities also say Robinson had a digital trail of discord messages that detailed how he hit the weapon and needed to retrieve it. Charlie Kirk's wife Erica speaking out and vowing that her husband's message will only grow.

[Erica Kirk]

You have no idea what you just have unleashed across this entire country.

[CB Cotton]

And FOX has learned there are active discussions within the DOJ for a federal charge or charges to be brought in this case.

[Daria Albinger]

It will be Robinson's first court appearance and it's going to be a virtual one. Kirk's wife Erica says she will not allow her husband's message to be forgotten. She spoke to those gathered at a memorial outside Turning Point USA's headquarters in Phoenix.

[Erica Kirk]

Charlie always said that if he ever ran for office, I know a lot of you asked if he ever was going to, but privately he told me if he ever did run for office, that his top priority would be to revive the American family.

[Daria Albinger]

President Trump says he intends to attend Kirk's funeral. The president taking to Truth Social this morning, says he believes the Russia Ukraine war would end if all NATO countries stopped buying Russian oil. He placed tariffs in China of 50 to 100% for its purchases of Russian petroleum. Center for Research on Energy and clean Air. Since 2023, NATO and Turkey has been the third largest buyer of Russian oil. America's listening to Fox.

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[Daria Albinger]

An ICE officer in Illinois was dragged by a car during a vehicle stop. Fox's Chanley Painter is more ICE sources.

[Chanley Painter]

Telling FOX News that while the investigation is ongoing, this is likely a case of attempted murder of an ICE officer. It all comes as agents were conducting, quote, targeted law enforcement activity in Franklin Park, Illinois. According to police, during a vehicle stop, an illegal migrant allegedly tried to drive his vehicle into the arrest team in an attempt to flee. One officer was hit and then dragged by the car. That officer, fearing for his life, then shot and killed the suspect, according to officials. The officer was severely hurt but is in stable condition.

[Daria Albinger]

Illinois Governor J.B. pritzker says the public deserves a full factual accounting of what happened. The trial continues for a man accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump last year in Florida.

[Jonathan Siri]

FBI special Agent Catherine Rose showed the jury several pieces of evidence, including the Chinese made rifle and a small action camera recovered from the alleged sniper nest on the perimeter of Trump International Golf Club in West Palm beach, where then candidate Trump had been playing. Lt. William Gale of the Palm Long Beach County Sheriff's Office bomb squad also investigated the site and says he noticed Vienna sausages on the ground. A food item seen in a selfie taken by the defendant, Ryan Ruth, acting as his own attorney. Ruth's cross examinations of witnesses have been briefed to non existent, allowing the trial to move so quickly. Friday's session adjourned early in Fort Pierce, Florida. JONATHAN siri, FOX NEWS.

[Daria Albinger]

Federal judges ruled that ICE agents can continue to make courthouse arrests and New York City shutting down a challenge brought by the aclu. The judge also blocked a Department of justice policy that encourages immigration judges to dismiss cases so ICE could immediately arrest migrants. I'm Daria Aldenood. This is FOX News.

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