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.
- Sean Duffy announces emergency restrictions on commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) for non-citizens after finding “a catastrophic pattern” of illegal issuances.
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.
