Fox News Hourly Update: 6AM ET 09/28/2025 Newscast

Date: September 28, 2025
Host: Debra Valentine, FOX News
Episode Theme:
A concise roundup of key national and international news stories from the overnight and early morning hours.

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The episode delivers breaking news and critical updates on domestic tragedies, political developments, and international tensions. Major topics include a mass shooting in North Carolina, new UN sanctions on Iran, looming US government shutdown, weather alerts, and state-level emergencies.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. [00:02] Mass Shooting at Southport Yacht Basin, North Carolina

• Incident Details:
  • A gunman on a boat opened fire Saturday night, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.
• Statement from Law Enforcement:
  • Southport Police Chief Todd Coring:

    "We do have three deceased at the establishment that we are dealing with right now working the crime scene, and we have possibly six that are injured at local hospitals that are receiving treatment." [00:16]

  • Suspect is in police custody.
  • No motive has been released; condition of the injured is unknown.

2. [00:27] Arizona Flash Flooding

• At least 4 people are dead after heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in Gila County on Friday night.
• Governor Katie Hobbs:

  • "My state of emergency declaration directs critical state resources to support ongoing search and rescue operations as well as cleanup and recovery." [00:45]

• Several are unaccounted for.
• FEMA is prepared to assist operations per Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noemus.

3. [01:08] UN Sanctions Reinstated on Iran

• UN is imposing sweeping sanctions after failed nuclear talks.
• Fox's Marianne Rafferty:

  • "The new restrictions target Tehran's nuclear and ballistic missiles program. It comes just three months after Israel and the US bombed Iran's nuclear sites. An 11th hour effort by Iran's allies, Russia and China, to postpone the sanctions failed to win enough votes in the Security Council Friday." [01:08]

• Iran has recalled ambassadors from France, UK, and Germany in response.

4. [01:30] Pushback in Portland to National Guard Deployment

• President Trump announced National Guard deployment to quell crime and illegal immigration in Portland, Oregon.
• Oregon Governor Tina Kotek:

  • "There is no insurrection, there is no threat to national security and there is no need for military troops in our major city." [01:47]

5. [03:18] Looming Federal Government Shutdown

• Fox's Jessica Rosenthal: Details potential impacts
  • Essential services (Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, mail, food stamps) will continue.
  • Nonessential federal workers may be furloughed; some, like TSA, work unpaid until shutdown ends, causing possible delays.
  • National parks and Capitol tours would pause.
  • Office of Management and Budget has told department heads to prepare for mass layoffs if funding runs out for certain positions/programs.

  • "This time, though, the big shift is that the Office of Management and Budget has told all department heads to prepare for mass layoffs if there isn't enough funding for certain positions and employees are engaged in programs, projects or activities that are inconsistent with the president's priorities." [03:54]

• President Trump to meet congressional leaders Monday about the budget.

6. [04:10] Southeast US Braces for Hurricane Imelda

• A tropical depression is expected to strengthen and hit as Hurricane Imelda by Tuesday.
• Dr. Michael Brennan, National Hurricane Center:

  • "We are expecting this system to strengthen to a hurricane by the time we get to Monday night and Tuesday. ...and cause this system to slow down and meander here off the southeast coast of the United States..." [04:27]

  • Florida's coastline and islands expected to feel impacts from Monday.

  • "The western side of that circulation could bring tropical storm conditions, especially right along the immediate coastline, the beaches and barrier islands of the east central Florida coast. And the most likely time of arrival of those tropical storm force winds would be on Monday." [04:57]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Chief Todd Coring on Shooting Casualties:

  "We do have three deceased at the establishment... and we have possibly six that are injured at local hospitals..." [00:16]

• Governor Katie Hobbs on Arizona Floods:

  "My state of emergency declaration directs critical state resources to support ongoing search and rescue operations..." [00:45]

• Governor Tina Kotek on National Guard Deployment:

  "There is no insurrection, there is no threat to national security and there is no need for military troops in our major city." [01:47]

• Jessica Rosenthal on Shutdown Layoffs:

  "...the Office of Management and Budget has told all department heads to prepare for mass layoffs if there isn't enough funding for certain positions..." [03:54]

• Dr. Michael Brennan on Hurricane Threat:

  "The western side of that circulation could bring tropical storm conditions...and the most likely time of arrival of those tropical storm force winds would be on Monday." [04:57]

Important Segment Timestamps

• 00:02 — Mass Shooting in North Carolina
• 00:27 — Arizona Flash Flooding & State of Emergency
• 01:08 — Reimposition of UN Sanctions on Iran
• 01:30 — National Guard Deployment Pushback in Portland
• 03:18 — Looming Government Shutdown (Impact and Analysis)
• 04:10 — Expected Progression of Tropical Depression to Hurricane Imelda

This episode provides a brisk, information-packed update on unfolding tragedies, political showdowns, and weather threats, with quick, authoritative direct quotes and straightforward reporting. Recommended for listeners seeking a concise briefing on US and global current events as of September 28, 2025.