4PM ET 09/28/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 4PM ET 09/28/2025 Newscast
Date: September 28, 2025
Host: Daria Albinger (Fox News Podcasts)
Duration: ~4 minutes (excluding sponsorships and promos)

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Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update covers a series of major national and international news stories from September 28, 2025. The broadcast reports on two mass shootings in Michigan and North Carolina, key changes in Ohio law enforcement policy, New York City's mayoral race shake-up, and escalations in NATO-Russia tensions. The episode is fast-paced, offering concise updates on each developing situation.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Grand Blanc, Michigan Church Shooting

[00:01–00:52]

• Incident Details:
  • A 40-year-old man from Burton, Michigan, rammed his car through the doors of a Mormon church (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) this morning.
  • He exited his car, opened fire with an assault rifle, and attempted to set the church on fire.
  • Police responded quickly; a gunfight ensued and the suspect was killed.
• Casualties:
  • At least one fatality; ten people shot.
• Investigation:
  • President Trump announced the FBI will lead the investigation into the suspect's motive, which remains unclear.

Notable Quote:

"This all started at 10:25 this morning when that 40 year old man rammed his vehicle through the front doors of the Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan. ... He immediately exited that vehicle and began shooting using an assault rifle. ... Two officers actually responded ... engaged in a firefight with that suspect and they shot and killed that man. But unfortunately, 10 people were shot."
— Brian Yenis [00:13]

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2. Southport, North Carolina Bar Shooting

[00:52–01:30]

• Incident Details:
  • Around midnight, a gunman arrived by boat at a waterfront bar, opened fire, then escaped by waterway.
• Casualties:
  • Three people dead, eight wounded.
• Suspect:
  • Nigel Edge. Police have charged him with three counts of first-degree murder.
  • Coast Guard spotted a suspect at a nearby boat ramp.
• Community Impact:
  • The shooting took place in a location featured in the movie "Safe Haven," a perceived symbol of safety in the community.

Notable Quote:

"Evil has come ashore in Southport, North Carolina, ironically enough, at the very place which once served as a backdrop to the movie Safe Haven. And that name is symbolic of the way in which the people in our community view this area."
— John David Evil, District Attorney [01:12]

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3. Ohio Law Enforcement Ends Ticket Quotas

[01:30–02:00]

• Policy Change:
  • As of September 30th, Ohio law enforcement agencies will no longer require officers to meet minimum monthly ticket quotas.
• Significance:
  • Aimed at reducing pressures on officers and focusing on public safety over ticket numbers.

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4. New York City Mayoral Race Shifts

[02:31–03:12]

• Mayor Eric Adams Exits Race:
  • Adams announced he will not seek re-election amidst low polling, fundraising struggles, and a corruption probe.
• Political Impact:
  • His exit could clear the way for democratic socialist candidate Zorhan Mamdani.
  • Reception is mixed; Adams has not endorsed a successor.
• Personal Note:
  • Adams described serving as mayor as an honor in his parting message.

Notable Quote:

"He decided to quit because of his low poll numbers and the fact that he just couldn't raise any money. He was placing forth in this race."
— Eric Shawn [02:37]

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5. Concerns Over NATO-Russia Airspace Incidents

[03:12–04:11]

• Recent Violations:
  • Russian drones and fighter jets have crossed into NATO airspace over Poland, Romania, Estonia, and near Alaska.
• Response:
  • NATO has responded with fighter jet intercepts; European defense ministers plan to build a “drone wall” on the Russian border.
• Escalating Rhetoric:
  • President Trump supports NATO countries defending their airspace:

    "Mr. President, do you think that NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft if they enter their airspace? Yes, I do."
    — Interviewer & President Trump [03:36]

  • Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warns any aggression will be met with a "decisive response."
• Diplomatic Stakes:
  • The Kremlin denies intentional violation; tensions remain high.

Notable Quote:

"The spark could happen if a Russian military jet [is] shot down over NATO territory. President Trump warned it was possible."
— Steve Harrigan [03:29]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote / Moment | |-----------|---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:13 | Brian Yenis | Describes the dramatic start and police response to the Michigan church shooting | | 01:12 | John David Evil | “Evil has come ashore in Southport...” - on the symbolic weight of the local community wounded | | 02:37 | Eric Shawn | Outlines why Eric Adams dropped out of New York mayoral race | | 03:36 | Interviewer/Trump | “Yes, I do.” (on NATO shooting down Russian planes that violate airspace) | | 03:29 | Steve Harrigan | On increasing danger of a NATO-Russia incident sparking a wider conflict |

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Important Timestamps for Each Segment

• Michigan Church Shooting: 00:01–00:52
• North Carolina Bar Shooting: 00:52–01:30
• Ohio Ends Ticket Quotas: 01:30–02:00
• NYC Mayoral Race: 02:31–03:12
• NATO-Russia Airspace Tension: 03:12–04:11

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Tone & Style

• Direct, urgent, and serious: The episode addresses grave breaking news and rising security concerns.
• Factual and concise: Information is reported efficiently, focusing on verified details and direct statements from officials.

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Summary

This newscast rapidly updates listeners on violent incidents in Michigan and North Carolina, a significant policing policy change in Ohio, a political shake-up in New York, and rising international security tensions along the borders of NATO and Russia. Both the coverage and the tone keenly reflect the gravity and immediacy of the stories reported, with contributions from multiple network correspondents on the scene and at the centers of policy debate.

Transcript

[Interviewer]

Another mass shooting.

[Daria Albinger]

I'm Daria Albinger, Fox News. A gunman opens fire in a Mormon church this morning in Grand Blanc, Michigan, and then sets it on fire. Fox's Brian Yenis says at least one person is dead.

[Brian Yenis]

This active shooter was a 40 year old from Burton, Michigan. They obviously know the identity of this individual. And now the investigation will begin as it pertains to the motive. But this all started at 10:25 this morning when that 40 year old man rammed his vehicle through the front doors of the Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Staints in Grand Blant, Michigan. He immediately exited that vehicle and began shooting using an assault rifle. And that is when two officers actually responded to the scene, engaged in a firefight with that suspect and they shot and killed that man. But unfortunately, 10 people were shot.

[Daria Albinger]

President Trump says the FBI will lead the investigation. Three people are dead, eight injured after shots rang out at a waterfront bar in North Carolina last night. Police say the gunman pulled up on a boat, started shooting and then sped away up the Intercoastal Waterway. District Attorney John David Evil has come.

[John David Evil]

Ashore in Southport, North Carolina, ironically enough, at the very place which once served as a backdrop to the movie Safe Haven. And that name is symbolic of the way in which the people in our community view this area.

[Daria Albinger]

The Coast Guard later spotted someone matching the suspect's description loading a boat in a nearby ramp. Police say the suspected shooter, Nigel Edge, faces three counts of first degree murder and other charges. Ohio's law enforcement ticket quota is ending September 30th. Law enforcement officers have been told they are no longer required to write a minimum amount of tickets each month. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Daria Albinger]

One and done. New York's mayor is no longer running for re election. More from fox's Eric Shawn.

[Eric Shawn]

People have been talking about this for several weeks, whether he will drop out or not. Yesterday in an interview, he said that he would consider that. But it does reshuffle the race. And experts say it is the one possibility to try and stop democratic socialist radical Zorhan Mamdani from winning in this Mehro race. You know, Eric Adams had high hopes when he first was elected. He had been a former police officer, took moderate positions, but they were dashed by a corruption probe and other issues. So he decided to quit because of his low poll numbers and the fact that he just couldn't raise any money he was placing forth in this race.

[Daria Albinger]

Adams telling New Yorkers it was an honor to be their mayor. He has not yet endorsed any other candidates. There have been a number of Russian drones and fighter jets violating airspace above NATO countries. And and that's raising the concern of a wider war in the region. Fox's Steve Harrigan in Moscow.

[Steve Harrigan]

The spark could happen if a Russian military jet shot down over NATO territory. President Trump warned it was possible.

[Interviewer]

Mr. President, do you think that NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft if they enter their airspace? Yes, I do.

[Steve Harrigan]

Now the Russians have responded. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said any aggression against Russia will be met by a, quote, decisive response. The tension follows a series of violations. NATO scrambled fighter jets to shoot down Russian drones over Poland September 10th. Three days later, Russian drones entered Romanian territory. Russian fighter jets then entered Estonian airspace. And finally, US F16s were sent to identify and intercept four Russian military jets near the coast of Alaska.

[Daria Albinger]

European defense ministers have agreed to develop a drone wall along their borders with Russia. The Kremlin denies it sent the drones and jets into the regions on purpose. I'm Daria Alding is FOX News.

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