4PM ET 09/20/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 4PM ET 09/20/2025 Newscast

Host: Daria Albinger | Date: September 20, 2025

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Episode Overview

This hourly newscast covers major national headlines, including heightened security for the Charlie Kirk memorial in Arizona, developments in the investigation of Kirk's death, immigration protests in Chicago, updates on TikTok’s future in the U.S., and a key U.N. ambassador confirmation vote. The episode is concise, news-focused, and fast-paced, delivering real-time updates with field reporting and government statements.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Charlie Kirk Memorial & Security Concerns

• Massive Turnout Expected: Memorial for Charlie Kirk set for the next day in Glendale, AZ, anticipating "tens of thousands" of attendees.

  • “We expect tens of thousands of people to begin making their way onto the property here.” – Matt Finn [00:11]

• High-Level Security: Event classified as a "sear one" (Tier 1) security event, on par with the Super Bowl, but with far less time to prepare.

  • “Tomorrow’s memorial for Charlie Kirk has been designated a sear one level event equivalent to a Super Bowl.” – Matt Finn [00:52]

• Security Incident: Secret Service detained an armed man with fake law enforcement credentials found inside State Farm Stadium.

  • “A suspicious man with a gun and a knife was was taken into custody Friday after he was found inside State Farm Stadium.” – Matt Finn [00:21]
  • The man claimed to be law enforcement but was carrying false credentials.

• Preparation Challenges:

  • “You usually have years to prepare for a Super Bowl and they had just weeks to prepare and days actually to prepare for this event.” – Daria Albinger [00:56]

2. Investigation Update: Kirk’s Death

• Suspect in Custody: Police body cam footage revealed details about Tyler Robinson, suspected in the 2022 car crash that killed Charlie Kirk.
• Reporter on Scene: Alexis McAdams reports from Utah County Jail; Robinson remains on suicide watch.
  • “We are on the ground in Utah trying to find out as much as we can about this suspect. What we do know is that he remains behind bars right where I am right now at the Utah County Jail.” – Alexis McAdams [01:13]
• Background Footage: Eight minutes of previously unreleased body cam video released; Robinson was with his brother at the time of the incident.
  • “It's part of an eight minute, never before seen body camera clip released by police in Washington County, Utah.” – Alexis McAdams [01:33]
• Jurisdiction Note: Washington County is both the suspect’s and the victim’s home.

3. Protests at Chicago ICE Facility

• Escalating Tensions: Multiple clashes between protesters and ICE agents outside a Chicago detention center.
  • “Protesters shouting Shame and let them go.… Demonstrators have every now and then gone up to the driveway of this facility.” – Casey Cronus [03:04]
• Federal Response: ICE agents reportedly used pepper balls; a loudspeaker warns of arrests for interference.
• Arrests Made: At least ten protestors arrested.
• Political Context: Protests have intensified following President Trump’s threat to deploy National Guard troops to address crime.
  • “Deportation efforts have ramped up in Chicago after President Trump threatened to send in National Guard troops.” – Daria Albinger [03:41]

4. TikTok Deal Developments

• Negotiations Progressing: President Trump and China’s President Xi working towards an agreement to allow TikTok’s continued U.S. operation; a fourth extension is signed.
  • “The president says he and China's President Xi are making progress on a deal to allow TikTok to continue to operate in the US.” – Daria Albinger [03:48]
• White House Optimistic:
  • “We are 100% confident that a deal is done now. That deal just needs to be signed...” – Press Secretary Carolyn Levin (read by Alexis McAdams) [04:03]
• Key Terms: TikTok’s U.S. business will become a new app majority-owned (~80%) by Oracle and U.S. investors, ByteDance retains <20%, and the U.S. government gains a board seat.
  • “Oracle and other American investors owning about 80%. ByteDance would keep under 20%, and the board would include a U.S. government appointee.” – Daria Albinger [04:11]

5. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations

• Senate Confirmation: Mike Waltz confirmed as UN Ambassador in a close vote (47-45), just ahead of the UN General Assembly.
  • “The Senate has confirmed Mike Waltz as U.S. ambassador to the United nations by a vote of 47 to 45…” – Daria Albinger [04:21]
• Political Breakdown: Three Democrats joined most Republicans (Rand Paul opposed).
• UNGA Context: Decision arrives ahead of a critical international meeting in New York City.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Security Preparation:

  • “The difference though, you usually have years to prepare for a Super bowl and they had just weeks to prepare and days actually to prepare for this event.” – Daria Albinger [00:56]

• On Protest Escalations:

  • “There were several clashes between demonstrators and ICE agents… Protesters shouting ‘Shame’ and ‘let them go.’ …ICE agents have fired pepper balls at them several times.” – Casey Cronus [03:04]

• On TikTok Deal:

  • “We are 100% confident that a deal is done now. That deal just needs to be signed, and the president's team is working with their Chinese counterparts to do just that.” – White House Press Secretary Carolyn Levin [04:03]

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Important Segment Timestamps

• Charlie Kirk Memorial Security: [00:11] – [00:52]
• Body Cam Footage & Suspect Details: [01:13] – [01:55]
• Chicago ICE Facility Protests: [02:58] – [03:41]
• TikTok Negotiations & Deal Structure: [03:48] – [04:14]
• UN Ambassador Confirmation: [04:21] – [04:54]

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This newscast delivers a rapid, in-depth look at unfolding national events—blending on-location reporting, security alerts, and policy updates in a concise format. The coverage is fact-driven, with brief but impactful field reporting and direct statements from official sources.

Transcript

[Daria Albinger]

They can't be too prepared. I'm Daria Albinger, FOX News. A memorial for Charlie Kirk will be held tomorrow in Glendale, Arizona. Fox's Matt Finn is there.

[Matt Finn]

We expect tens of thousands of people to begin making their way onto the property here. Of course, they're going to be greeted by intense federal and local security sweeping the place not only for the president but a long list of VIPs. And ahead of the ceremony tomorrow morning. The Secret Service says a suspicious man with a gun and a knife was was taken into custody Friday after he was found inside State Farm Stadium. According to the Washington Post, the Secret Service says the unidentified man was exhibiting suspicious behavior inside the stadium when agents approached him. The report says the man claimed to be law enforcement but showed fake credentials. He's in custody. And we're going to keep you updated on this report. And tomorrow's memorial for Charlie Kirk has been designated a sear one level event equivalent to a Super Bowl.

[Daria Albinger]

The difference though you usually have years to prepare for a Super bowl and they had just weeks to prepare and days actually to prepare for this event. Police body cam video shows a man suspected of killing Kirk Tyler Robinson in a 2022 car crash. Fox's Alexis McAdams in Spanish Fork, Utah.

[Alexis McAdams]

We are on the ground in Utah trying to find out as much as we can about this suspect. What we do know is that he remains behind bars right where I am right now at the Utah County Jail. And he's not expected to go anywhere according to police as they have him on a close watch because he had originally said he going to kill himself before that arrest. It comes as we're seeing that new body camera video. And the reason we want to point it out is because it kind of gives us a look at who this person was and how he acted when he was talking to police that day. I guess he was with his brother that day when this all happened. It's part of an eight minute, never before seen body camera clip released by police in Washington County, Utah. Washington county is where Tyler Robinson grew up. It's also where he was turned in to investigators for the murder of Charlie Kirk.

[Daria Albinger]

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[Daria Albinger]

There were more protests last night outside an ICE facility in Chicago. Fox 32's Casey Cronus @ the scene.

[Casey Cronus]

There were several clashes between demonstrators and ICE agents who have been coming in and out of the building. Protesters shouting Shame and let them go. They've been drawing in chalk on the street right outside of the facility. Demonstrators have every now and then gone up to the driveway of this facility. They've been yelling at the ICE agents on the roof, and in response those ICE agents have fired pepper balls at them several times. There has been a message on the loudspeaker saying that those who disrupt or interfere with the federal operation will be arrested.

[Daria Albinger]

In fact, at least 10 people were arrested. Deportation efforts have ramped up in Chicago after President Trump threatened to send in National Guard troops to crack down on crime. The president says he and China's President Xi are making progress on a deal to allow TikTok to continue to operate in the US Mr. Trump signing a fourth extension to keep the talks going. White House Press Secretary Carolyn LEVIN we.

[Alexis McAdams]

Are 100% confident that a deal is done now. That deal just needs to be signed, and the president's team is working with their Chinese counterparts to do just that.

[Daria Albinger]

TikTok's US arm will spin off into a new app, with Oracle and other American investors owning about 80%. ByteDance would keep under 20%, and the board would include a U.S. government appointee. The Senate has confirmed Mike Waltz as U.S. ambassador to the United nations by a vote of 47 to 45, this vote coming just in time for the UN General Assemblies next week in New York City. Three Democrats joining all but one Republican to confirm the former congressman, National Security Advisor GOP Senator Rand Paul voting against Waltz. The Senate has not yet voted on Waltz's separate nomination to be U.S. representative to the General Assembly. I'm Daria Albiger.

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