6AM ET 09/11/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 6AM ET 09/11/2025

Host: Ted Lindner, FOX News Podcasts
Air Date: September 11, 2025

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Overview

This episode marks the 24th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, providing a somber look back at the events that forever changed the nation. The newscast covers commemorative events involving national leaders, breaking news about the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a school shooting in Colorado, updates on the Ryan Ruth trial in Florida, and federal efforts to improve air traffic safety.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. 24th Anniversary of 9/11

Timestamps: 00:02 – 01:00

• Recap of 9/11 Events:
  Granal Scott revisits the timeline of September 11th, 2001:

  • 8:46 am: American Airlines Flight 11 strikes the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
  • 9:03 am: United Flight 175 hits the South Tower.
  • 9:37 am: American Airlines Flight 77 crashes into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
  • 9:59 am: South Tower collapses.
  • 10:03 am: United Flight 93 crashes in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
  • 10:28 am: North Tower collapses.

• Impact: Nearly 3,000 people died, remembered as a tragic day in American history.

• Quote:

  "Piloted by terrorists, [the planes] sought out definitive targets to scar a Nation."
  — Granal Scott (00:15)

2. Presidential and Vice Presidential Commemorations

Timestamp: 01:00 – 01:17

• President Trump scheduled to attend a remembrance event at the Pentagon and a Yankees game in New York City.
• Vice President Vance to visit Ground Zero.
• Brief updates on ongoing investigations, including the shooting of Charlie Kirk.

3. Shooting of Charlie Kirk

Timestamps: 01:17 – 01:54

• Incident Details:
  Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was shot in the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University, 20 minutes into his speech and during a Q&A.

  • Over 3,000 people were present; the shooter fired from a rooftop into a courtyard.

• Investigation Update:
  The FBI had a suspect in custody who was later released after interrogation.

• Notable Quote:

  "Kirk was about 20 minutes into a speech as part of Turning Point USA's the American American Comeback Tour... when a single gunshot rang out, striking Kirk in the neck."
  — Christina Coleman (01:22)

• Kirk was 31 years old at the time of his death.

4. Shooting at Evergreen High School, Colorado

Timestamps: 02:26 – 02:48

• Three teens hospitalized in critical condition after a midday shooting.
• The shooter is deceased; all victims believed to be students.

5. Ryan Ruth Trial in Florida

Timestamps: 02:48 – 03:23

• Ryan Ruth stands accused of plotting to assassinate then-candidate Trump on a golf course.

• Ruth is representing himself in court, with opening statements scheduled.

• High stakes: possibility of a life sentence if convicted.

• Quote:

  "Throughout jury selection, Ruth occasionally consulted with court appointed standby lawyers, but so far continues to follow through on his desire to represent himself."
  — Jon Hunsary (02:59)

6. Air Traffic Safety Reform

Timestamps: 03:23 – 04:21

• Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy is advocating for improvements to the US air traffic control system following near-misses and fatal crashes.

• CEOs of major airlines met in Washington; a $12.5B plan is on the table, with an additional $19B requested from Congress.

• 2,000 new air traffic controllers to be hired.

• Funding concerns remain, particularly among Democrats.

• Quote:

  "Secretary Duffy said 2,000 air traffic controllers will be hired this year. But despite the added investment, some Democrats say they're still concerned about federal funding cuts."
  — Connor Hanson (04:12)

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• Granal Scott (00:15):
  “Piloted by terrorists sought out definitive targets to scar a Nation.”
• Christina Coleman (01:22):
  “Kirk was about 20 minutes into a speech ... when a single gunshot rang out, striking Kirk in the neck.”
• Jon Hunsary (02:59):
  “Ruth occasionally consulted with court appointed standby lawyers, but so far continues to follow through on his desire to represent himself.”
• Connor Hanson (04:12):
  “Secretary Duffy said 2,000 air traffic controllers will be hired this year. But despite the added investment, some Democrats say they're still concerned about federal funding cuts.”

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Segment Timestamps

• 00:02 – 01:00: Remembering 9/11 – Key events recap and national impact
• 01:00 – 01:17: Presidential and Vice Presidential 9/11 memorial plans
• 01:17 – 01:54: Charlie Kirk shooting: details and investigation
• 02:26 – 02:48: Evergreen High School shooting
• 02:48 – 03:23: Ryan Ruth trial
• 03:23 – 04:21: Air traffic reform and safety efforts

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Tone & Style

• The episode is marked by a serious and urgent reporting style, with brief transitions and a focus on developing stories and national remembrance.
• Quotes and reporting maintain Fox News’ direct and clear delivery of breaking news.

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Conclusion

This episode offers a fast-paced, respectful remembrance of 9/11 while updating listeners on key stories: from the investigation into Charlie Kirk's tragic shooting, to violence in Colorado schools, high-profile federal trials, and major initiatives to reform US air safety. The reporting underscores both the enduring impact of national tragedy and the persistence of current security and safety challenges.

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Transcript

[Ted Lindner]

24 years since 9 11. I'm Ted Lindner, Fox News. It's a tragic chain of events that our nation has not forgotten over the last 24 years. Fox's Granal Scott Looking back at how the September 11 attacks transpired, four planes.

[Granal Scott]

Piloted by terrorists sought out definitive targets to scar a Nation. At 8:46am the North Tower of the World Trade center was hit by American Airlines Flight 11. 9:03am United Flight 175 struck its twin the the south tower. The Pentagon in Washington was hit by American Air Flight 77. At 9:37am back in New York City, the South World Trade tower collapsed at 9:59. 10:03, another hijacked plane, United Flight 93, crashed in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. At 10:28am World Trade's North Tower was last to fall. Nearly 3,000 dead on one day America will long remember. Grinnell Scott, FOX News.

[Ted Lindner]

President Trump will be at the Pentagon this morning and will attend a Yankee game in New York City. In the Bronx tonight, Vice President Vance will travel to ground zero in New York City, an investigator still searching for the person who shot and killed conservative activists in Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. Wednesday, fox's Christina Coleman.

[Christina Coleman]

FBI Director Kash Patel said a subject was in custody but has since been released after an interrogation by law enforcement. Kirk was about 20 minutes into a speech as part of Turning Point USA's the American American Comeback Tour on the campus of Utah Valley University. He was taking questions when a single gunshot rang out, striking Kirk in the neck. There was around 3,000 people in attendance at the time and a handful of officers. Kirk was speaking under a tent at the time of the shooting. Authorities say the gunman fired the shot from a distance on campus. Authorities say the shooter is believed to have fired that gunshot from the roof of a building into the student Courtyard.

[Ted Lindner]

Kirk was 31 years old. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Ted Lindner]

Three teens have been hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting at a suburban Denver high school. The shooting happening around midday Wednesday at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, about 30 miles west of Denver. All of those taken to the hospital believed to be students. The gunman is now dead. The trial of Ryan Ruth moving forward In Fort Pierce, Florida, jurors have been.

[Jon Hunsary]

Selected for the case of Ryan Ruth, the man accused of plotting to shoot then candidate Trump on a Florida golf course last year. Opening statement are scheduled to begin at 9 o' clock Thursday morning with the judge allotting 40 minutes for the prosecution and 40 minutes for the defendant himself, who's acting as his own attorney. Throughout jury selection, Ruth occasionally consulted with court appointed standby lawyers, but so far continues to follow through on his desire to represent himself. If convicted, he could face life in prison. In Fort Pierce, Florida, Jon Hunsary, FOX News.

[Ted Lindner]

Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy looking to make some changes to air traffic amid a spike in near collisions and a couple of catastrophic crashes this year between aircrafts. Fox's Connor Hanson has more on this.

[Connor Hanson]

CEOs of major airlines were seen in Washington leaving a meeting with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Reportedly on the agenda, the government's $12.5 billion plan to improve the the nation's antiquated air traffic control system. Duffy is asking Congress to add another 19 billion. The push for more investment comes after high profile problems this year like the crash of a commercial plane and a military helicopter in Washington, D.C. last week. Secretary Duffy said 2,000 air traffic controllers will be hired this year. But despite the added investment, some Democrats say they're still concerned about federal funding cuts. Connor hansen, FOX NEWS and I'm Ted Lindner.

[Ted Lindner]

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