5PM ET 09/12/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 5PM ET 09/12/2025 Newscast

Date: September 12, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts

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Episode Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update provides a concise yet comprehensive summary of major national and international news stories from September 12, 2025. Key topics include the aftermath of the killing of Charlie Kirk in Utah, updates on the Trump assassination attempt trial, President Trump’s new crime initiative in Memphis, developments at the UN regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict, the Eurovision boycott threat, deadly incidents in the Congo, severe weather in Florida, and Wall Street’s latest performance.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s Killing in Utah

[00:02 – 00:49]

• Governor Spencer Cox’s Response:
  • Utah Governor Spencer Cox frames the killing as “a choice,” urging citizens to deescalate:

    “He’s urging people to choose an off ramp instead of escalation.” (A, 00:22)

  • Governor Cox calls it:

    “It is an attack on all of us. It is an attack on the American experiment. It is an attack on our ideals.” (B, 00:12)

• Suspect Detained:
  • The accused, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson from southern Utah, is held on suspicion of murder and other counts, pending state and potentially federal charges.
  • Arrest coordinated through a family friend and Robinson family member.
  • The suspect had become increasingly political and critical of Kirk’s views and his event in Utah, per Fox's David Spunt.

2. Trump Assassination Attempt Trial

[00:49 – 01:37]

• FBI Special Agent Testifies:
  • Agent Catherine Rose details evidence found at the Florida golf course scene: a camera lens, rifle magazine with ammunition, and a GoPro-type camera.
  • The accused (Ruth), representing himself, cross-examines the agent about the rifle scope attachment. She responds:

    “She said she was not a firearms expert and couldn't make that call.” (D, 01:25)

  • Notably, jurors declined to examine the evidence up close.
• Correspondent: Jessica Rosenthal (FOX News).

3. Memphis Crime Crackdown

[01:37 – 01:56]

• President Trump's Plan:
  • Announces Memphis as the next city for a federal crime crackdown, proposing to deploy National Guard troops.
  • The Democratic mayor of Memphis contests the President's assertion of support for the intervention.
• Notable quote:

  “President Trump says Memphis is the next city for a federal crime crackdown, planning to send National Guard troops, though the city’s Democratic mayor is pushing back on the president’s suggestion that he’s supportive of that.” (A, 01:37)

4. UN General Assembly – Two-State Solution Resolution

[01:56 – 03:38]

• UN Resolution:
  • Non-binding measure urges Israel to commit to a Palestinian state and charts a phased roadmap to peace.
• Israeli Response:
  • Prime Minister publicly rejects a Palestinian state and agrees to expand West Bank settlements hours before the vote.
  • Israeli Foreign Ministry criticizes the resolution for omitting any mention of Hamas being a terrorist organization.
• Eurovision Boycott Threat:
  • Multiple broadcasters (Ireland, Netherlands, Slovenia; possible Spain and Iceland) consider withdrawing from Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates, citing ongoing violence in Gaza, deaths of journalists, and restrictions on media access.
  • Ireland's RTE is first to withdraw, described as a reaction to the “ongoing and appalling loss of lives in Gaza.”

5. Deadly Shipping Accidents in Congo

[04:08 – 04:31]

• Major Accidents:
  • At least 107 dead and over 140 missing after a boat fire and capsizing on the Congo River.
  • Another accident in the same province earlier in the week killed more than 80 people.
  • No official cause has been reported for either incident.

6. Flash Flood Alert in South Florida

[04:31 – 04:42]

• Miami Weather Update:
  • Over 10 inches of rain reported, making it the city’s fourth-wettest September since 1895.
  • Floods and downed power lines disrupt local life.

7. Wall Street Financial Update

[04:42 – 05:02]

• Reported by: Lisa Brady
  • The Dow falls 273 points, dropping below 46,000.
  • The S&P retreats from recent highs.
  • The NASDAQ climbs 98 points, notching another record close.

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Charlie Kirk Killing & Aftermath: 00:02 – 00:49
• Trump Assassination Attempt Trial: 00:49 – 01:37
• Memphis Crime Crackdown: 01:37 – 01:56
• UN Two-State Resolution & Eurovision Boycott: 01:56 – 03:38
• Congo Boating Accidents: 04:08 – 04:31
• Miami Flood Alert: 04:31 – 04:42
• Market Update: 04:42 – 05:02

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Gov. Spencer Cox on polarization:

  “It is an attack on all of us. It is an attack on the American experiment. It is an attack on our ideals.” (B, 00:12)

• On the UN/Israel Resolution:

  “Hours before the vote, the Israeli prime minister said there will be no Palestinian state signing an agreement to expand settlements in the West Bank.” (A, 03:09)

• Eurovision Boycott Statement:

  “Ireland’s national radio and television broadcaster RTE was first to announce it would not participate, citing the ongoing and appalling loss of lives in Gaza, the killing of journalists and restrictions on media access.” (F, 03:38)

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Tone & Language

The episode maintains Fox News’ brisk, matter-of-fact delivery with slightly heightened language around the most serious events (e.g., national trauma in Utah, “attack on our ideals,” and global concern over Middle East violence). Sources are mostly official spokespersons, reporters, or public figures, cited with clear and objective summaries.

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Conclusion

This hour’s newscast encapsulates a turbulent day of national mourning, political discord, ongoing international conflict, and severe local disruptions—emphasizing both the immediacy and gravity of current affairs in the US and abroad.

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Transcript

[A]

The nation faces a choice on Lisa Brady, FOX News. That perspective from Utah's governor Spencer Cox after the killing of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.

[B]

It is an attack on all of us. It is an attack on the American experiment. It is an attack on our ideals.

[A]

He's urging people to choose an off ramp instead of escalation. Kirk's accused assassin now held on suspicion of murder and other counts, awaiting state and possibly federal charges in a county jail.

[C]

He's 22 years old. He's from southern Utah. That's where he was arrested several hundred miles south of where authorities say he shot and killed Charlie Kirk on Wednesday. Tyler Robinson taken into custody after a family friend coordinated with a Robinson family member to get him to authority.

[A]

Fox's David Spunt, the suspect described as becoming more political in recent years and critical of Kirk's views and his planned event in Utah. An FBI evidence collection specialist takes the stand at the trial of the man accused of trying to kill. Then came candidate Trump last year in Florida Nation.

[D]

And that that must be proven. FBI Special Agent Catherine Rose testified about responding to the scene outside the Trump golf course last September in West Palm beach, finding a camera lens pointed at the sixth hole. The evidence team also found a rifle magazine, ammunition in the magazine and a GoPro type camera, among other items. The jurors declined to examine any of the evidence up close. Ruth, who's representing himself, tried to cross examine Agent Rose, asking if the way the scope was attached to the rifle was correct. And she said she was not a firearms expert and couldn't make that call.

[A]

Fox's Jessica Rosenthal, President Trump says Memphis is the next city for a federal crime crackdown, planning to send National Guard troops, though the city's Democratic mayor is pushing back on the president's suggestion that he's supportive of that. America is listening to Fox News.

[D]

Support.

[A]

For a two state solution at the UN General Assembly.

[E]

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[A]

Binding resolution that urges Israel to commit to a Palestinian state and sets out a phased plan to end the decades old conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. Hours before the vote, the Israeli prime minister said there will be no Palestinian state signing an agreement to expand settlements in the West Bank. An Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesperson criticizing the UN Resolution for not mentioning that Hamas is a terrorist organization. Broadcasters mean time threatening to withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if Israel is allowed to compete.

[F]

Ireland's national radio and television broadcaster RTE was first to announce it would not participate, citing the ongoing and appalling loss of lives in Gaza, the killing of journalists and restrictions on media access. The Netherlands followed, as well as Slovenia, while Spain's culture minister called for RTVE to withdraw if Israel remains. Iceland has said its involvement is uncertain until the EBU General assembly makes a decision in December. Michelle Foligno, Fox News for the second.

[A]

Time in a week, a deadly boating accident in Congo. Officials in the Central African nation reporting at least 107 people killed, more than 140 missing after a boat caught fire and capsized along the Congo River. An earlier accident in the same province killing more than 80 people. No official cause reported for either accident. Another flash flood alert this weekend for South Florida.

[G]

In Miami, where the National Weather Service records show over 10 inches of rain have fallen in the city this month, making it the fourth wettest September since record keeping began in 1895.

[A]

Fox Weather's Brandy Campbell in Miami already dealing with flooding and downed power lines. This week, a mixed finish on Wall street, the Dow dropping 273points back under 46,000. The S& P also retreating from its new highs, but the NASDAQ up 98 to another record close. And Lisa Brady, FOX News this is.

[B]

Jason J. Chaffetz from the Jason in the House podcast. Join me every Monday to dive deeper into the latest political headlines and chat with remarkable guests. Listen and follow [e-mail] or wherever you download podcasts.