Fox News Hourly Update – 6PM ET 09/12/2025 Newscast

Date: September 12, 2025
Host: Lisa Lucera, with reporters David Spunt, Jeff Manaso, Jessica Rosenthal, CJ Papa

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise update on the day's major news events, focusing on the arrest in the Charlie Kirk shooting, President Trump’s latest moves on crime, Congressional investigations into the Biden administration’s use of the auto pen, looming government shutdown concerns, Prince Harry’s surprise visit to Ukraine, and the formation of Tropical Storm Mario.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Arrest in the Charlie Kirk Shooting

• [00:02–00:47]
  • The suspect, Kyla Robinson, was apprehended after a family friend and a Robinson family member coordinated his surrender.
  • Robinson is held in the same Utah county where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot.
  • Authorities identified Robinson by his car, clothing, and unique messages found on the bullets. One bullet reportedly read: "Hey, fascist! Catch."
  • Surveillance footage showed Robinson wearing the same outfit before and after the shooting.
  • Notable Quote:
    • "They also found messages on the bullets. We now know more about what was written on one of those bullets. 'Hey, fascist! Catch.'" — David Spunt, [00:26]

2. Calls for Civility Following the Shooting

• [00:47–01:08]

  • Utah Governor Spencer Cox urged a reduction in political hostility, emphasizing the importance of civil debate.

  • Notable Quote:

    • "We will never be able to solve all the other problems, including the violence problems that people are worried about if we can't have a clash of ideas so safely and securely, even—especially—those ideas with which you disagree." — Gov. Spencer Cox, paraphrased by David Spunt, [00:52]

  • Governor Cox stated Robinson will be held accountable.

3. President Trump Sends National Guard to Memphis

• [01:08–01:46]
  • President Trump announced deployment of the National Guard to Memphis, asserting support from local leaders to address crime.
  • He claimed support from Memphis’s Democratic mayor and Tennessee’s governor, with possible military involvement if needed.
  • Trump hinted at further intervention in cities like Chicago, New Orleans, and St. Louis.
  • However, Memphis Mayor Paul Young refuted claims of requesting National Guard support and expressed skepticism about its effectiveness.
  • Notable Quotes:
    • "Unlike Chicago, he has the support from Memphis' Democrat mayor and Tennessee's governor to help end the city's crime problem." — Jeff Manaso, [01:17]
    • "Memphis Mayor Paul Young pushed back on the president’s claim, saying he did not ask for the National Guard and doesn’t think it’s the way to drive down crime." — Lisa Lucera, [01:46]

4. Congressional Investigation: Biden’s Use of the Auto Pen

• [03:10–03:42]
  • House Oversight Committee, led by Chairman James Comer, questioned former press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre regarding content in her book and new revelations.
  • New emails and memos surfaced about Justice Department and White House concerns over pardons and the president's use of the auto pen.
  • Notable Quote:
    • "There are questions about how certain pardons were granted and directions about how the auto pen was to be used and whether the president was aware." — James Comer, [03:42]

5. Schumer Warns of Government Shutdown

• [04:00–04:20]
  • Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer warned that a partial government shutdown is possible if Republicans don’t agree to Democratic health care provisions in budget negotiations.
  • House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries also opposes legislation omitting these key provisions.

6. Prince Harry’s Surprise Visit to Ukraine

• [04:20–04:53]
  • Prince Harry visited Kyiv to support wounded Ukrainian soldiers, as Ukraine bids to host the 2029 Invictus Games.
  • His visit followed a long-overdue meeting with his father, King Charles III, after 19 months of estrangement.
  • Notable Quote:
    • "Prince Harry is a British army veteran and the founder of the Invictus Games, a Paralympic-style event designed to inspire military veterans around the world." — Jessica Rosenthal, [04:23]

7. Tropical Storm Mario Forms Off Mexico

• [04:53–05:07]
  • Tropical Storm Mario developed off Mexico’s Pacific coast with sustained winds of 40 mph, raising the risk of wind, rain, and flash floods.

Memorable Moments & Quotes by Timestamp

• Messages on Bullets:
  "They also found messages on the bullets... 'Hey, fascist! Catch.'" — David Spunt, [00:26]

• Governor Cox on Civic Discourse:
  "We will never be able to solve all the other problems... if we can't have a clash of ideas so safely and securely..." — Paraphrased, [00:52]

• Trump’s Crime Initiative:
  "Unlike Chicago, he has the support from Memphis Democrat mayor and Tennessee's governor..." — Jeff Manaso, [01:17]

• Mayor Paul Young’s Response:
  "Did not ask for the National Guard and doesn’t think it’s the way to drive down crime." — Lisa Lucera, [01:46]

• Congressional Questions on Auto Pen:
  "There are questions about how certain pardons were granted and directions about how the auto pen was to be used..." — James Comer, [03:42]

• Prince Harry’s Support for Ukraine:
  "Prince Harry is a British army veteran and the founder of the Invictus Games..." — Jessica Rosenthal, [04:23]

Segment Timestamps

• [00:02] – Charlie Kirk shooting suspect arrested
• [00:47] – Utah Governor’s call for civility
• [01:08] – Trump’s National Guard move & city responses
• [03:10] – House investigation of Biden's use of auto pen
• [04:00] – Schumer warns of possible shutdown
• [04:20] – Prince Harry visits Ukraine
• [04:53] – Tropical Storm Mario forms

This episode offered rapid-fire reporting on high-profile criminal and political developments, global news, and weather, maintaining Fox News’s brisk, serious tone with direct reporting and notable soundbites from both officials and reporters.