Fox News Hourly Update: 6AM ET 09/18/2025 Newscast

Host: Dave Anthony
Date: September 18, 2025

Overview

This episode provides a fast-paced roundup of major national and international news as of the morning of September 18, 2025. Key topics include President Trump's official visit to the UK, political controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel, a tragic police shooting in Pennsylvania, security preparations for major forthcoming sporting events, updates on Olympics ticketing, financial market movements, and baseball highlights.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump's Royal UK Visit & Political Moves

• Summary:

  • President Trump left Windsor Castle after a "lavish" dinner with King Charles, emphasizing the enduring bond between the US and UK.
  • Trump moved on to meet UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the prime minister's country estate; agenda includes trade, the war in Ukraine, and efforts to end the war in Gaza.
  • The president is set to meet with business leaders and will hold a joint press conference with the prime minister.
  • Trump posted on Truth Social about designating Antifa a major terrorist organization and congratulated ABC for pulling Jimmy Kimmel’s show off the air. (00:03–01:10)

• Notable Quotes:

  • President Trump at Windsor Castle:

    "The bond of kinship and identity between America and the United Kingdom is priceless and eternal. It's irreplaceable and unbreakable." (00:10)

  • Dave Anthony (Host):

    "I cannot help but wonder what our forebears from 1776 would make of this friendship today." (00:07)

  • Trump (via Truth Social):

    "[He’ll] designate Antifa a major terrorist organization wanting to invest those who fund it, calling Antifa a sick, dangerous, radical left disaster." (00:36)

2. Jimmy Kimmel Controversy

• Summary:

  • Kimmel’s show is “shelved indefinitely” after comments about the Charlie Kirk assassination and the suspected gunman.
  • Kimmel criticized President Trump’s response and suggested the MAGA movement was politicizing the tragedy.
  • He faced backlash for implying the shooter had MAGA ties, though authorities identified the suspect as holding leftist ideology. (01:10–01:39)

• Notable Quotes:

  • Jimmy Kimmel (quoted):

    "With all these terrible things happening, you would think that our president would at least make an attempt to bring us together. But he didn’t." (01:14)

  • Chanley Painter (Fox):

    "Kimmel received sharp criticism for suggesting the killer was a MAGA supporter when officials had already confirmed the suspect held leftist ideology." (01:37)

3. York County, Pennsylvania Officer Shooting

• Summary:

  • A deadly shooting left three officers dead and two critically injured after they were attacked while serving a warrant near the Maryland border.
  • The shooter was killed by police return fire. (01:39–01:59)

• Notable Quotes:

  • State Police Colonel Christopher Paris:

    "I can confirm that the shooter is dead." (01:55)

4. Security Preparation for Major Sporting Events

• Summary:

  • Security planning is already underway for the 2026 World Cup (to be hosted in the US) and the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
  • G.B. Jones emphasizes the necessity of coordinated multi-jurisdictional security.
  • The LA28 Olympics security challenge is described as “equal to hosting seven Super Bowls per day for 16 consecutive days.” (03:18–04:05)
  • Congressman Andrew Garbarino underscores the high stakes: “not meeting the challenge is not an option.”

• Notable Quotes:

  • G.B. Jones (security expert):

    "We will reap the dividends of preparedness across all of the international sporting events which will be hosted in the United States over the next decade." (03:36)

  • Faviet Morgan:

    "The LA28 Olympics will be equal to hosting seven Super Bowls per day for 16 consecutive days." (03:58)

  • Rep. Andrew Garbarino:

    "The stakes of this mission could not be higher." (04:05)

5. Olympic Ticketing Details

• Summary:
  • Ticket windows for the 2028 LA Olympics open in January via a lottery at LA28.org.
  • Paralympic tickets go on sale in 2027, with single event tickets starting at $28.
  • Olympic Games commence July 14, 2028; Paralympics: August 15–27, 2028. (04:18–04:41)

6. Economic Update

• Summary:

  • The Fed is considering interest rate cuts due to slowing job gains, a slightly higher unemployment rate, and persistent inflation.
  • Powell signals cuts could come within the year.
  • The Dow rose on the news; Nasdaq dipped slightly, but both are trending up pre-market. (04:41–end)

• Notable Quotes:

  • Dave Anthony:

    "While the unemployment rate remains low, it has edged up. Job gains have slowed and downside risks to employment have risen. At the same time, inflation has risen recently and remains somewhat elevated." (04:43)

7. Sports Highlight

• Summary:
  • The Chicago Cubs clinched their first baseball playoff berth in five years. (Final segment)

Memorable Moments

• The contrast between Trump’s ceremonial diplomacy and his sharp Truth Social statements.
• The specific comparison of the LA Olympics’ security demands to “seven Super Bowls per day for 16 consecutive days.” (03:58)
• The immediate impact of financial news on stock futures and market optimism after the Fed’s outlook.

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Trump’s UK State Visit & Truth Social Posts: 00:03–01:10
• Jimmy Kimmel Comments Fallout: 01:10–01:39
• York County Police Shooting: 01:39–01:59
• World Cup & Olympics Security Planning: 03:18–04:05
• Olympic Ticketing Information: 04:18–04:41
• Federal Reserve & Market News: 04:41–end

This summary captures all the essential news and perspectives from the episode, making it easy to stay informed without listening to the full broadcast.