Fox News Hourly Update – 6AM ET 09/25/2025 Newscast

Date: September 25, 2025
Host: Dave Anthony, FOX News Podcasts

Overview

This fast-paced episode delivers concise updates on major national news events, with a focus on the aftermath of a deadly attack at a Texas immigration enforcement facility, political fallout and commentary, significant court rulings on federal disaster funding and immigration, developing security threats involving drone incursions at U.S. military sites, a hate crime at Syracuse University, and updates from Wall Street and Major League Baseball.

Key Discussions & Insights

1. Deadly Attack at Texas ICE Facility

• Incident Details:
  A gunman, identified as Joshua John (29), killed himself after opening fire from a rooftop at an ICE facility in Dallas, resulting in the death of a detainee and injury of two others. (00:02)
• Evidence:
  Ammunition left at the scene included 8mm Mauser rounds with “anti-ICE” written on a bullet. (00:12)
• Investigation:
  The FBI characterizes it as a targeted attack. (00:32)
• Political Fallout:
  Vice President Vance sharply blamed left-wing rhetoric for inciting violence against law enforcement, particularly calling out Governor Gavin Newsom of California. (00:37)
  • Notable Quote:
    • Jason Chaffetz (quoting VP Vance): “If your political rhetoric encourages violence against our law enforcement, you can go straight to hell.” (00:41)
  • Newsom’s Response:
    • On X, Newsom replied he already feels like he's in hell when watching the Vice President speak. (00:41)

2. Policy & Legal Developments

• Federal Disaster Funding & Immigration Enforcement:
  A federal judge (District Court Judge William Smith) struck down the Trump administration’s policy tying FEMA disaster funding to state cooperation on immigration enforcement, calling the restrictions “arbitrary and capricious.” (00:58)
  • The lawsuit was brought by 20 Democratic attorneys general after federal threats to withhold billions in relief. (00:58)
• Upcoming Diplomatic & Legal Events:
  • President Trump to host Turkey’s leader, with discussions expected on the ongoing wars in Gaza and Ukraine—highlighted by U.S. concerns about NATO countries (like Turkey) buying Russian oil. (01:26)
  • Reports suggest the newly appointed U.S. attorney in Virginia may seek indictment of former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly lying to Congress about Russian interference in the 2016 election. (01:26)

3. National Security: Drone Threats

• Homeland Security Measures:
  Security has increased at ICE and related facilities post-shooting. (02:31)
• Military Security & Drones:
  The Pentagon is evaluating counter-drone systems after over 350 drone incursions at 100+ military installations in 2024. (02:41)
  • Expert Commentary:
    • Tom Graham (FOX News): “You don’t want one of these things flying… on an airfield on an approach or departure path when aircraft are coming in or taking off.” (03:05)
  • Countermeasures:
    • 20 anti-drone systems were tested at Eglin Air Force Base; Northcom estimates there are about 8,000 drones airborne at any moment. (03:12)

4. Hate Crime at Syracuse University

• Incident:
  Two 18-year-old students charged with a hate crime after throwing pork into a Jewish fraternity house during Rosh Hashanah. (03:26)
  • Details:
    • Pork was tossed inside, splattering on a wall and floor; suspects were quickly apprehended, facing charges of burglary as a hate crime and criminal nuisance. (03:36)
  • Community Response:
    • County DA William Fitzpatrick cited the “historically Jewish fraternity during a Jewish holiday” in justifying the hate crime charge.
  • University Statement:
    • Syracuse University condemned the act as “abhorrent” and unacceptable. (03:36)

5. Business & Sports Briefs

• Stock Market:
  Mixed futures following a second consecutive losing day for the Dow and Nasdaq. (04:09)
• Baseball:
  Seattle clinched the American League West title for the first time in 24 years, with Cal Raleigh hitting two home runs—62 for the season, just shy of the AL record. Four games remain. (04:09)

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• Jason Chaffetz quoting VP Vance:
  "If your political rhetoric encourages violence against our law enforcement, you can go straight to hell." (00:41)
• Governor Newsom (on X):
  “He won't be going straight to hell though when he watches the vice president speak; Newsom wrote he feels like he's already there.” (00:41)
• Judge William Smith (paraphrased by Jared Halbert):
  “The contested conditions [on FEMA funding] are arbitrary and capricious.” (00:58)
• Tom Graham (FOX News):
  “You don’t want one of these things flying… on an airfield on an approach or departure path when aircraft are coming in or taking off.” (03:05)
• Syracuse University Statement:
  Called the hate crime incident “abhorrent and said it would not be tolerated.” (03:36)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Texas ICE facility shooting: 00:02 – 00:37
• Federal judge’s FEMA ruling & lawsuit: 00:58 – 01:26
• President Trump/Turkey leader talks & Comey investigation: 01:26 – 01:59
• Homeland/military security & drones: 02:31 – 03:26
• Syracuse University hate crime: 03:26 – 03:36
• Wall Street update & MLB news: 04:09 – 04:28

Tone and Language

The episode conveys urgency and gravity, particularly regarding security and political disputes. Quotes retain the combative, direct language of the original speakers.

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