Fox News Hourly Update – 4PM ET 09/26/2025 Newscast

Main Theme:
A fast-paced roundup of breaking domestic and international news, covering the UN's Iran sanctions decision, the Israel-Hamas conflict, implications of a tragic New York mass shooting, new U.S. trucking regulations, developments in the TikTok-China deal, and the latest economic indicators.

1. International Affairs: UN Sanctions on Iran, Israel-Hamas Tensions

[00:02 – 01:05]

• UN Security Council Sanctions on Iran:
  Alisa Brady reports that the Security Council has rejected efforts to delay sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program. Iran’s president denies aggression, even indirectly:
  • “That we defend someone who has been unjustly driven from his or her homeland, but to say that we instantly terrorism and attacks and aggression, that is untrue.” – Iran’s President (interview with Martha MacCallum) [00:25]
• Accusations and Denials:
  • Iran's president accuses Israel of genocide, which Israel strongly refutes.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu argues that recognizing Palestinian statehood rewards terrorism:
    • “The Palestinians, they don't believe in this solution. They never have. They don't want a state next to Israel. They want a Palestinian state instead of Israel.” – Netanyahu [00:53]
  • He calls for Hamas to release remaining hostages as many walked out of the General Assembly during his speech.

2. Mass Shooting Tied to CTE

[01:05 – 01:25]

• Update on NY Mass Shooter:
  News of four killed at a NYC office (the NFL headquarters) this summer concludes with forensic findings:
  • The shooter, Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old ex-football player, had CTE, a brain disease linked to head trauma.
  • “Tamura, who blamed the NFL for hiding the dangers of brain injuries, opened fire...before taking his own life.” – Carmen Roberts [01:25]
  • Medical examiner confirms CTE diagnosis and connects it to Tamura’s emotional instability.

3. Business & Economic Briefs

[01:48 – 01:59, 03:42 – 04:13]

• Markets Rally:
  • “Wall Street rallies, the Dow up about 300 points at the bell.” – Carmen Roberts [01:48]
  • In the recap, all three major indices snapped a three-day losing streak. Inflation up to 2.7% (year-over-year).
• Inflation at Fed’s Benchmark:
  • Inflation rises to 2.7% in August, matching forecasts despite being the highest since February [03:42].

4. U.S. Policy: Trucking Industry Crackdown

[02:15 – 03:03]

• Transportation Secretary Announces New CDL Rules:
  • Sean Duffy announces emergency restrictions on commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) for non-citizens after finding “a catastrophic pattern” of illegal issuances.
    • “Get into compliance now or we'll pull funding and we'll force you into compliance.” – Sean Duffy [02:42]
  • The move follows fatal crashes involving foreign drivers.
  • Notes Trump-era executive order requiring English proficiency for truck drivers.

5. National Security & Tech: The TikTok Deal

[03:03 – 03:42]

• Congressional Oversight on TikTok’s Future:
  • Rep. John Moliner (R-MI), chairman of the Committee on China, vows strict oversight of the revised TikTok agreement, labeling ByteDance a “bad actor.”
  • Trump has allowed TikTok to stay if it meets U.S. national security standards.
  • “Advocates say losing TikTok could have serious economic consequences, but national security experts believe the app's ties to the Chinese Communist Party are a major national security concern.” [03:29]
  • Emerging deal: TikTok to be majority owned by U.S. investors, algorithm controlled domestically.

6. Notable Quotes & Moments

• Iran President: “...to say that we instantly terrorism and attacks and aggression, that is untrue.” [00:25]
• Netanyahu: “They never have. They don't want a state next to Israel. They want a Palestinian state instead of Israel.” [00:53]
• Transportation Secretary Duffy: “Get into compliance now or we'll pull funding and we'll force you into compliance.” [02:42]
• TikTok debate: “Advocates say losing TikTok could have serious economic consequences, but national security experts believe the app's ties to the Chinese Communist Party are a major national security concern.” [03:29]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• UN on Iran & Israel/Hamas: 00:02 – 01:05
• NYC Mass Shooting & CTE: 01:05 – 01:25
• Wall Street & Inflation: 01:48 – 01:59, 03:42 – 04:13
• Trucking Regulations: 02:15 – 03:03
• TikTok-China Oversight: 03:03 – 03:42

This newscast delivers concise, urgent coverage on unfolding international politics, safety reforms, security in tech, and the economy, with a distinctly direct, no-nonsense FOX News tone.