Fox News Hourly Update – 6AM ET 09/21/2025 Newscast

Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
Host: FOX News Podcasts (Debra Valentine, Jeff Manasso, CB Cotton)
Date: September 21, 2025

Brief Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update delivers critical coverage of major current events including:

• The memorial service for Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk in Glendale, Arizona
• Breaking news on a tragic shooting at a wedding in Nashua, New Hampshire
• Upcoming presidential announcements related to autism and health policy
• Heightened security operations around the UN General Assembly and Jewish High Holidays in New York
• The evolving conflict in Gaza, global diplomatic developments on Palestinian state recognition

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Memorial for Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium

• Massive Turnout: Over 100,000 attendees expected from across the globe to honor Charlie Kirk, reflecting his impact.

• Faith and Legacy: Attendees emphasize the enduring strength of Kirk’s faith-based message.

• Heavy Security Presence: DHS monitoring threats against high-profile attendees, including President Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Kirk’s family.

  Quotes:

  • "We're told 100,000 people plus will be here, many from around the world, both inside and around State Farm Stadium. Some who tell us that Charlie Kirk's message of faith is now stronger than ever before."
    — Jeff Manaso (00:14)
  • "It's something else about weak millions and millions of Charlie Kirk. They're rising in this moment."
    — Attendee (00:26)
  • "This is the Turning point."
    — Charlie Kirk (archival, 00:33)

2. Nashua, NH Wedding Shooting

• Incident Details: One dead, multiple injured after a shooting during a wedding reception at a country club.

• Investigation Ongoing: The suspect is in custody; motive and specifics on injuries are still being determined.

  Quotes:

  • "There were some gunshot wounds. There may be some non gunshot wounds. Again, that's one of the details that we're still trying to figure out as part of the investigation."
    — Peter Hickley, Assistant Attorney General (01:07)

3. President Trump’s Upcoming Announcement on Autism

• Major Policy Statement: President Trump teases a significant autism-related announcement for Monday, calling it a defining moment.

• Speculation on Content: The Wall Street Journal reports HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may link Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism.

  Quotes:

  • "We're going to have an announcement on autism on Monday. Got to be Monday. I don't want to do it Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. And I think it's going to be a very important announcement. I think it's going to be one of the most important things that we will do."
    — Donald Trump (01:27)
  • "The Wall street journal reporting HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. will announce the use of Tylenol by pregnant women as potentially linked to autism."
    — Debra Valentine (01:43)

4. Security Operations at the UN and Jewish High Holidays

• Vigilance Despite No Specific Threats: NYPD and federal agencies implementing large-scale security for the UN General Assembly and Jewish holidays in NYC.

• Heightened Measures: Expect heavy police, armored vehicles, surveillance drones, and increased security at synagogues amid global tensions.

  Quotes:

  • "Here's what we can expect to see during one of the most complex security operations of the entire year. Heavily armored teams patrolling the streets, drones and helicopters in the sky, harbor units on the water and armored vehicles that will be used to move world leaders around the city."
    — CB Cotton (03:20)

5. Gaza Conflict and Diplomatic Moves

• Escalating Violence: Ongoing Israeli military offensive in Gaza City, with reports of dozens killed and mass evacuations.

• Push for Palestinian Statehood: Several Western nations, including France and Canada, move towards recognizing Palestinian statehood at the UN.

• British Position Pending: UK’s Deputy PM mentions a pending decision on Palestinian recognition.

  Quotes:

  • "Thousands of famine stricken Palestinians continue to evacuate Gaza City as Israel ramps up its offensive to take it over. Dozens of people were reportedly killed in airstrikes Saturday. This as families of Hamas held hostages rallied once again in Israel, demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu negotiate their release."
    — Foreign Correspondent (04:22)
  • "Britain's Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy told Sky News Sunday that Prime Minister Keir Star would be making a decision on recognizing a Palestinian state later today."
    — Debra Valentine (04:50)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:14 | Jeff Manaso | "Charlie Kirk’s message of faith is now stronger than ever before." | | 00:26 | Attendee | "Millions and millions of Charlie Kirk. They're rising in this moment." | | 00:33 | Charlie Kirk | "This is the Turning point." | | 01:07 | Peter Hickley | "There were some gunshot wounds. There may be some non gunshot wounds ..." | | 01:27 | Donald Trump | "We're going to have an announcement on autism on Monday... one of the most important..."| | 03:20 | CB Cotton | "Heavily armored teams patrolling the streets, drones and helicopters in the sky..." | | 04:22 | Foreign Correspondent | "Thousands of famine stricken Palestinians continue to evacuate Gaza City..." |

Important Segments & Timestamps

• Memorial for Charlie Kirk: 00:02 – 00:55
• Nashua, NH Wedding Shooting: 00:55 – 01:15
• Trump Autism Announcement: 01:15 – 01:43
• HHS Secretary Tylenol Report: 01:43 – 01:59
• UN General Assembly Security: 03:10 – 04:03
• Gaza Conflict & Diplomatic Developments: 04:03 – 04:50

Tone

The update maintains a direct, urgent, and factual tone typical of broadcast news, with occasional somber notes during tragic stories and a sense of gravitas when reporting significant national and international developments.