Fox News Hourly Update: 6PM ET 09/13/2025 – Detailed Summary

Episode Overview
The September 13, 2025, 6PM ET Fox News Hourly Update delivers a concise roundup of major national news events, focusing on high-profile crime investigations, court developments in politically charged cases, police-involved incidents, and notable comments from political figures. The broadcast aims to inform listeners on legal proceedings, law enforcement actions, and political statements shaping the current landscape.

1. Charlie Kirk Assassination Investigation

Key Points:

• Suspect and Motive: Tyler Robinson, named as the main suspect in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will appear in court next week. The investigation’s central question is not just who, but why the act occurred.

  • [00:02] Daria Albinger: “But while authorities believe they know who killed the conservative activist, there are still a lot of questions about why he did it.”

• Manhunt and Digital Evidence: The suspect was caught after a two-day manhunt, aided by FBI-distributed surveillance photos from Utah Valley University. Authorities uncovered Robinson's Discord messages regarding the weapon’s whereabouts.

  • [00:17] Reporter: “...FBI blasted out surveillance images... Authorities also say Robinson had a digital trail of Discord messages that detailed how he hid the weapon and needed to retrieve it.”

• Public Reaction: Charlie Kirk’s wife, Erica, made an emotionally charged public statement.

  • [00:45] Erica Kirk: “You have no idea what you just—"
  • [00:46] Daria Albinger (paraphrasing): “[You] have unleashed across this entire country.”

• Ongoing Legal Discussions: The Department of Justice is discussing potential federal charges.

  • [00:49] Reporter: "FOX has learned there are active discussions within the DOJ for a federal charge or charges to be brought in this case."

• Evidence Found: Utah Governor Spencer Cox noted the rifle was discovered in a wooded area near the shooting, tying Robinson to the crime scene.

2. Legal Developments on Immigration Enforcement

Key Points:

• Courthouse Arrests in NYC: A federal judge has ruled that ICE agents can continue making courthouse arrests in New York City, countering an ACLU challenge.
• Blocking DOJ Policy: The same judge blocked Department of Justice encouragement for immigration judges to dismiss cases in favor of quick ICE action.
  • [00:57] Daria Albinger: “A federal judge has ruled that the ICE agents can continue making courthouse arrests... The judge also blocked a Department of Justice policy encouraging immigration judges to dismiss cases so ICE could immediately arrest migrants.”

3. Blue Alert in Georgia – Police Shooting

Key Points:

• The Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued a Blue Alert for Timothy Ramsey, suspected of shooting McKaysville Police Captain Brantley Wormley near the Tennessee border. The officer was responding to a suspicious vehicle call.
  • [01:20] Daria Albinger: “GBI said agents are searching for Timothy Ramsey, who they allege shot Captain Brantley Wormley in the face late Friday...”

4. Illinois Incident – ICE Officer Struck and Shooting

Key Points:

• During a traffic stop in Franklin Park, Illinois, an illegal migrant allegedly attempted to drive into an ICE arrest team, striking and dragging an officer, who then shot and killed the suspect in self-defense.

  • [03:09] Daria Albinger: “In Illinois, an ICE officer was struck and grabbed and dragged by a car during a traffic stop.”
  • [03:20] Chanley Painter: “ICE sources telling Fox News that while the investigation is ongoing, this is likely a case of attempted murder of an ICE officer... The officer, fearing for his life, then shot and killed the suspect... The officer was severely hurt but is in stable condition.”

• Illinois Governor JB Pritzker stated the public deserves a transparent account of what transpired.

  • [03:52] Daria Albinger: “Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker says the public deserves a full factual accounting of what happens.”

5. Trial: Attempted Assassination of President Trump

Key Points:

• The trial of Ryan Ruth, accused of attempting to assassinate then-candidate Trump, continued in Florida.
  • FBI Special Agent Catherine Rose presented evidence: a Chinese-made rifle and action camera from the “sniper nest.”
  • Lt. William Gale noted Vienna sausages found at the scene, which matched defendant’s photos.
  • Ruth, acting as his own attorney, hardly cross-examined witnesses, allowing the trial to proceed rapidly.
    • [04:07] Reporter: “...Lt. William Gale of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office bomb squad also investigated the site and says he noticed Vienna sausages on the ground, a food item seen in a selfie taken by the defendant, Ryan Ruth, acting as his own attorney... Ruth's cross examinations of witnesses have been brief to non existent, allowing the trial to move so quickly.”

6. Trump Comments on Russia-Ukraine War

Key Points:

• Former President Trump posted on Truth Social, suggesting the Russia-Ukraine war could end if NATO halted oil purchases from Russia, replacing them with tariffs.
  • [04:51] Daria Albinger: “President Trump taking to truth social this morning, saying he believes the Russia Ukraine war would end if all NATO countries stopped buying oil from Russia in place of tariffs.”

Notable Quotes

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|---------|-------| | 00:02 | Daria Albinger | “...there are still a lot of questions about why he did it.” | | 00:45 | Erica Kirk | “You have no idea what you just—” | | 00:49 | Fox Reporter | “There are active discussions within the DOJ for a federal charge or charges...” | | 03:20 | Chanley Painter | “Likely a case of attempted murder of an ICE officer... The officer, fearing for his life, then shot and killed the suspect...” | | 03:52 | Daria Albinger | “Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker says the public deserves a full factual accounting of what happens.” | | 04:07 | Fox Reporter | “...noticed Vienna sausages on the ground, a food item seen in a selfie taken by the defendant...” | | 04:51 | Daria Albinger | “President Trump... saying he believes the Russia Ukraine war would end if all NATO countries stopped buying oil from Russia...” |

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:02: Update on Charlie Kirk assassination case and start of headline news
• 00:45: Erica Kirk’s statement
• 00:57: Legal rulings on ICE courthouse arrests and DOJ policy
• 01:20: Blue Alert for Georgia police shooting
• 03:09: Details on Illinois ICE officer incident
• 04:07: Trump assassination attempt trial (Florida)
• 04:51: Trump’s Truth Social statement on Russia-Ukraine war

This episode delivers fast-moving, fact-focused coverage of current high-profile criminal, legal, and political news, including emotional reactions from key figures and ongoing investigations with national implications.