6PM ET 09/12/2025 Newscast

Summary

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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

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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.

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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

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  • 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

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  • 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.

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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]

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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

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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.

Transcript

[Lisa Lucera]

Turned in by a family member. I'm Lisa Lucera, Fox News. That's what authorities are saying about the suspect in the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

[David Spunt]

Kyla Robinson taken into custody after a family friend coordinated with a Robinson family member to get him to authorities. Now he's now in a Utah county jail, the same county where this tragic shooting took place. Authorities say that he was identified by his car, his clothing. They also found messages on the bullets. We now know more about what was written on what of those bullets. Hey, fascist, exclamation point. Catch. Authorities release surveillance photos of him. They say he wore an outfit before he pulled the trigger and then he was wearing that same outfit he was originally wearing when he was picked up.

[Lisa Lucera]

Fox's David Spun. Utah Governor Spencer Cox called on everyone to lower the temperature.

[David Spunt]

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 especially those ideas with which you disagree.

[Lisa Lucera]

And Governor Cox said Robinson will be held accountable. President Trump says he's sending in the National Guard into another city.

[Jeff Manasso]

President Donald Trump says unlike Chicago, he has the support from Memphis Democrat mayor and Tennessee's governor to help end the city's crime problem, telling Fox and friends that resources are coming, National Guard and.

[Lisa Lucera]

Anybody else we need.

[Jeff Manasso]

And by the way, we'll bring in.

[Lisa Lucera]

The military too, if we need it.

[Jeff Manasso]

Since the troop surge to de, the city's Democrat mayor has cited a dramatic decrease in crime. The president also saying that he's being urged by supporters to still tackle crime in Chicago, that he's eyeing other cities for potential help, including New Orleans and St. Louis.

[Lisa Lucera]

Fox's Jeff Manasso. But 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. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Lisa Lucera]

Former President Biden's use of the auto pen has heard from his former press secretary.

[James Comer]

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said they wanted to ask Karine Jean Pierre about some of the things she wrote in her book, but noted also a few recent revelations that may prolong their investigation.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

What you're seeing from Kamala yesterday I thought was a, an admission of a, of a huge lack of respect for Joe Biden. When she says, well, I think Joe, we should have never let Joe make that decision. That's a pretty bold admission of lack of respect.

[James Comer]

Comer also noted new emails and memos from a Justice Department ethics attorney and the White House staff secretary that have surfaced revealing their particular questions about how certain pardons were granted and directions about how the auto pen was to be used and whether the president was aware of. Jessica Rosenthal, FOX News Senate Democratic Leader.

[Lisa Lucera]

Chuck Schumer is warning of a partial government shutdown if Republicans reject Democrats demands on health care. He tells the Associated Press he and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries oppose any legislation that doesn't include key health care provisions and a commitment to not roll them back. A surprise visit to Ukraine by Britain's Prince Harry.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

The visit to the capital Kyiv, that's been under siege by Russia for more than three years in support of Ukrainian soldiers wounded in Vladimir Putin's war. 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 as they work to overcome battlefield injuries. Ukraine is bidding to host the Games in 2029. The prince's appearance in Ukraine follows a four day trip to the UK where he met his father, King Charles III, for the first time in 19 months. CJ Papa, Fox News Tropical Storm Mario.

[Lisa Lucera]

Was formed off the Pacific coast of Mexico and it's expected to bring wind, rain and possible flash flooding. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 40 miles per hour. I'm Lisa Licera. This is FOX News.

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