Fox News Hourly Update – 6AM ET 09/12/2025 Newscast
Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: September 12, 2025
Duration: ~4:29 min
Episode Overview
The 6AM update delivers the latest breaking national news from FOX News Radio. Major coverage in this episode revolves around the ongoing manhunt for the killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, reflections and commemorations on the 24th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, and brief updates on national sports and financial headlines. The newscast emphasizes law enforcement response, national security, national memory, and political reaction.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. Charlie Kirk Assassination – Manhunt and Investigation
[00:00–01:04]
- The manhunt continues for the gunman who killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk while he addressed students at Utah Valley University.
- Over 7,000 leads and tips have come in so far. (Pete Hegseth, 00:08)
- Utah Governor Spencer Cox intends to seek the death penalty when the suspect is caught. (Dave Anthony, 00:12)
- New video of the suspect shows him escaping across a rooftop, dropping to the ground, and leaving behind palm impressions and smudges for possible DNA collection.
- The murder weapon, a high-powered bolt-action rifle, was recovered near a wooded area.
- Former President Trump called the gunman "an animal" and described Kirk as a "martyr and patriot," pledging to posthumously honor Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. (Dave Anthony, 00:40)
- Kirk's wife Erica is "absolutely devastated," according to a reporter who spoke to her. (Sports Reporter, 00:55)
- Vice President Vance attended to Kirk’s family in Utah, transporting his casket to Arizona, the home of Kirk’s Turning Point USA organization. (Dave Anthony, 01:04)
2. Evergreen High School Shooting – Colorado
[01:04–01:45]
- A 16-year-old student, Desmond Hawley, opened fire at Evergreen High in Colorado, wounding two—one student inside and one outside—before turning the gun on himself and dying in hospital.
- Authorities report the shooter was influenced by an "extremist network."
- The incident remains under investigation; a motive has not been publicly established.
3. US Naval Academy False Alarm Shooting – Maryland
[01:45–01:59]
- A Navy midshipman was hospitalized after being shot and wounded during a false active shooter alert at the US Naval Academy.
- The student mistook responding law enforcement as a threat, attacked them, and was subsequently injured in the exchange.
4. September 11th Remembrance – 24th Anniversary
[02:31–03:50]
- Two beams of light illuminated the New York City sky from the site of the fallen Twin Towers in honor of the victims.
- Bells were rung at ground zero at the exact times the attacks unfolded 24 years ago.
- Victims' names, including those on United Flight 93 and at the Pentagon, were read aloud in memorial. (Dave Anthony, 02:31)
- Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and President Trump attended a Pentagon memorial.
- Hegseth addressed ongoing national security threats and the importance of eternal vigilance. (Kevin Uretsky, 03:07; Hegseth, 03:11 & 03:37)
- He reflected on the challenge of keeping the memory of 9/11 vivid for younger generations.
- President Trump later appeared at a Yankees baseball game.
5. Sports and Market Updates
[04:01–04:29]
- MLB: Aaron Judge hit two home runs as the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 9–3. (Sports Reporter, 04:01)
- NFL: The Green Bay Packers defeated the Washington Commanders 27–18. (Dave Anthony, 04:09)
- Markets: Stock futures dropped after the Dow and Nasdaq closed at record highs the previous day. (Dave Anthony, 04:09)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On the manhunt for Kirk’s killer:
"So far we've received more than 7,000 leads and tips."
– Pete Hegseth (00:08) -
On the suspect’s escape and investigation:
"Racing across the rooftop and dropping to the ground on the day of the shooting. We're told a palm impression and other smudges were left behind that investigators now hope to use to collect DNA after this quick escape."
– Field Reporter (00:17) -
On national emotion and loss:
"I spoke to Erica, his wife and we had a long talk and she's devastated. She is absolutely devast as you can imagine."
– Sports Reporter (00:55) -
On 9/11 remembrance and national security:
"As I speak, hostile elements plot to curb our power and slaughter our people in our homeland, in our hemisphere and halfway around the globe. Not everyone needs to wear a uniform, but some of us do."
– Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (03:11)"911 is vivid for me and all of you, but it will soon live only in the history books for our youngest. We must teach our children that the price of freedom we love is eternal vigilance."
– Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (03:37) -
On sports highlights:
"High drive, blush, center field, green back track wall. See ya. Another home run for Judge."
– Sports Reporter (04:01)
Timestamps of Important Segments
- Charlie Kirk Investigation Update: 00:03–01:04
- Colorado School Shooting Update: 01:04–01:45
- US Naval Academy False Alarm: 01:45–01:59
- 9/11 Memorial Coverage: 02:31–03:50
- Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon Remarks: 03:11 & 03:37
- Sports & Financial News: 04:01–04:29
This concise morning newscast provided urgent updates on major crime developments, remembered a pivotal American tragedy, and covered highlights in sports and business, reflecting FOX News Radio’s brisk, fact-heavy tone.