Fox News Hourly Update – 6AM ET, September 29, 2025

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This episode delivers the latest national news updates as of September 29, 2025, focusing on significant incidents of gun violence in Michigan and North Carolina, major political developments in Washington, and updates from the worlds of business, sports, and military leadership.

Key News Segments

1. Grand Blanc, Michigan Church Attack

• Incident Overview (00:02)
  • The episode opens with a report on a tragic attack at a church in Grand Blanc, Michigan, near Flint.
  • Police Chief William Rennie confirms four dead, eight injured, and several still unaccounted for.
  • The FBI describes the incident as a "targeted attack."
• Attack Details (00:21)
  • The gunman rammed his car into the church’s front doors during a service with hundreds inside.
  • He emerged and began shooting before police arrived; officers engaged him and he was killed in the exchange.
  • The attacker deliberately set the church on fire, leading to a total loss of the building.
• Notable Quote:
  "There could still be more victims in charred remains."
  — Dave Anthony (00:02)

2. Southport, North Carolina Bar Shooting

• Overview (00:42)
  • A separate shooting incident took place the night before in Southport, NC.
  • A man approached a waterfront bar by boat and opened fire, resulting in eight people shot, three fatalities, and at least one person in critical condition.
  • The suspect, Nigel Edge, has been arrested and is due in court.
• Additional Legal Update:
  • Tyler Robinson will appear in court in Utah, accused in the attempted assassination of Charlie Kirk.

3. White House and Congressional Politics

• Trump’s Meetings (00:42, 00:58)
  • President Trump is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss a ceasefire in Gaza.
  • The Trump administration is offering a 21-point peace plan aimed at ending the war, releasing hostages, and establishing civilian governance in Gaza.
  • Trump will also meet with congressional leaders to avert a potential government shutdown.
• Key Quotes:
  • "I am glad the president is finally agreeing, agreed to meet with the leadership in Congress. He canceled the meeting last week, which I think was a big mistake."
    — Senator Amy Klobuchar to CBS (01:21)
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson clarifies the GOP stance, proposing a simple seven-week extension to avert a shutdown and allow budget negotiation to continue.

4. Upcoming Military Shake-Up

• Top Military Meeting (03:09)
  • President Trump to attend a large military meeting with senior War Department leadership.
  • The meeting, confirmed by the Pentagon, involves all generals of Brigadier rank or higher.
  • Speculation arises about possible cuts to top brass, aligning with War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s previous calls to reduce senior leadership by 20%.
  • Current vs. historical ratios: Today, one general per 1,400 troops compared to one per 6,000 in WWII.
• Notable Quote:
  "Some are wondering if cuts are going to be made. War Department Secretary Pete Hegseth said in the past he'd like to cut 20% of senior generals and admirals...part of the less generals, more GIs policy."
  — Tom Graham, Fox News (03:28)

5. Economic and Sports Wrap-Up

• Market & Gas Updates (04:02)
  • Stock futures are positive after a weak week for the Dow and Nasdaq.
  • Gas prices dropped by two cents; national averages are $3.27–$3.13 per gallon.
• Sports Highlights (04:21)
  • NFL: Green Bay and Dallas tie; Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles remain undefeated.
  • MLB: Cleveland and Toronto secure division titles; Cincinnati clinches final National League wild card.
  • NASCAR: Dramatic finish at Kansas Speedway — Chase Elliott wins in double overtime, securing a playoff spot.
  • Golf: Europe defeats Team USA in the Ryder Cup.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Michigan Church Attack
  "There could still be more victims in charred remains."
  — Dave Anthony (00:02)

• On Congressional Budget Negotiations
  "I am glad the president is finally agreeing, agreed to meet with the leadership in Congress. He canceled the meeting last week, which I think was a big mistake."
  — Sen. Amy Klobuchar (01:21)

• On Potential Military Cuts
  "Some are wondering if cuts are going to be made. War Department Secretary Pete Hegseth said in the past he'd like to cut 20% of senior generals and admirals..."
  — Tom Graham (03:28)

• On NASCAR Playoffs
  "Oh my goodness, Chase Elliott. How about that?"
  — Unnamed announcer, on Elliott's surprising victory (04:50)

Key Timestamps & Segments

• 00:02: Michigan church attack coverage
• 00:42: North Carolina shooting and legal updates
• 00:58–01:40: White House, Netanyahu meeting, government funding talks
• 03:09: Military leadership shake-up preview
• 04:02: Markets, gas prices
• 04:21: NFL, MLB, NASCAR, Ryder Cup highlights

Overall Tone & Style

The episode maintains FOX News Radio’s brisk, matter-of-fact tone, rapidly moving from breaking incidents to policy and sports, emphasizing urgency in news delivery. Sources are cited directly, with soundbites from officials and a focus on both the political and human impact of national events.