Fox News Hourly Update – 6AM ET, September 22, 2025

Host: Dave Anthony, FOX News
Episode Date: September 22, 2025
Main Theme:
This episode delivers an early morning roundup of major national and international news, with significant focus on the memorial service for Charlie Kirk, evolving US politics, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a new California law, and key sports highlights.

1. Memorial Service for Charlie Kirk & Political Implications

[00:02 – 01:04]

• Massive Public Memorial:

  • Tens of thousands gathered at a football stadium in Glendale, Arizona, for Charlie Kirk’s memorial, 11 days after his assassination. President Trump attended and addressed the crowd.
    • Quote:
      • “Charlie’s murder was not just an attack on one man or one movement. It was an attack on our entire nation.”
        — President Trump (read by Dave Anthony) [00:09]

• Emotional Speeches:

  • Kirk’s wife delivered a moving tribute, describing her grief and emphasizing his faith and her commitment to forgiveness toward his killer.
    • Quote:
      • “He wanted to save young men just like the one who took his life.”
        — Unnamed Fox Reporter [00:45]
  • Vice President J.D. Vance called for Kirk’s legacy to inspire a new direction for the political right.

• Political Announcements:

  • President Trump hinted at a significant announcement later that day, relating to a purported cause of autism.
  • President Trump planned to address world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly the next day; recognizing a Palestinian state remained a central issue in international discussions.

2. US and Global Politics: The Palestinian State Debate

[01:04 – 01:56]

• UN General Assembly & Palestinian Statehood:

  • President Trump was to meet world leaders as debate intensified over recognizing a Palestinian state amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.
  • Key allies—Australia, Britain, Canada, and France—announced recognition of Palestinian statehood, diverging from US and Israeli positions.

• International Perspectives:

  • Quote:
    • “Recognizing a Palestinian state is a diplomatic strike against Hamas. If we want to stop this war...if we want to isolate Hamas, the recognition process and the peace plan which goes with this recognition process is a precondition.”
      — French President Emmanuel Macron (translated by Fox reporter & Eric) [01:28–01:41]

• Israeli Response:

  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remained vocally opposed.
  • The US continued to oppose recognition as well.

3. US Domestic Policy: California’s Law Against Masked Officers

[03:18 – 04:11]

• California Governor Signs New Law:

  • Governor Gavin Newsom’s law bans law enforcement officers in California from wearing identity-concealing face coverings. The law was signed Saturday and will take effect the following year.
    • Quote:
      • “These masked men did not provide any information...Name, badge number, hidden from accountability.”
        — Unnamed Fox Reporter/ICE Official [03:39–03:43]

• Federal Pushback:

  • Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons criticized the law, citing risks of doxing and violence against agents and framing the law as supporting “criminal illegal aliens” and violent protesters.
    • Quote:
      • “A lot of the ICE agents weren’t wearing masks because they know that President Trump and Secretary Noem have their back. We’re not going to allow our agents to be doxed or threatened...They want to side with criminal illegal aliens and...violent protesters.”
        — Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons [03:53–04:03]

4. Markets & Sports Highlights

[04:11 – 05:06]

• Wall Street Update:

  • Stock futures were down after recent all-time highs on Dow, NASDAQ, and S&P 500.

• NFL Recap:

  • Kansas City Chiefs won their first game, defeating the New York Giants (22–9) on NBC. New York remains winless; six teams yet to win this season. Philadelphia Eagles had a dramatic win against the LA Rams (33–29) with a last-second blocked field goal returned for a touchdown.

• NASCAR:

  • Ryan Blaney claimed victory at New Hampshire, securing his third win of the season and moving up in playoff standings.
    • Quote:
      • “Ryan Blaney wins in New Hampshire...His third win of the season punches a ticket to the final eight.”
        — Unnamed Fox Correspondent [04:46–04:49]

• MLB News:

  • Toronto Blue Jays clinched a playoff berth in the American League.

5. Notable Quotes & Moments

• President Trump on Kirk’s Legacy:
  “Charlie’s murder was not just an attack on one man or one movement. It was an attack on our entire nation.”[00:09]

• Kirk’s Wife on Forgiveness:
  “He wanted to save young men just like the one who took his life.” [00:45]

• French President Macron on Palestinian Statehood:
  “Recognizing a Palestinian state is a diplomatic strike against Hamas...the recognition process and the peace plan which goes with this recognition process is a precondition.” [01:28–01:41]

• ICE Director Todd Lyons on New California Law:
  “We’re not going to allow our agents to be doxed or threatened...They want to side with criminal illegal aliens and...violent protesters.” [04:03]

6. Timestamps for Key Segments

• Charlie Kirk Memorial Coverage: 00:02 – 01:04
• Palestinian State & UN General Assembly: 01:04 – 01:56
• California Law vs. Federal Enforcement: 03:18 – 04:11
• Sports Highlights (NFL, NASCAR, MLB): 04:11 – 05:06

This fast-paced episode covers emotionally charged tributes, political maneuvering on both domestic and international fronts, and provides listeners with concise but impactful snapshots from the world of sports and finance.