6PM ET 09/14/2025 Newscast - Fox News Hourly Update

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Fox News Hourly Update – 6PM ET 09/14/2025 Newscast

Date: September 14, 2025
Host: Darielle Olbinger (with correspondents Matt Finn, Katherine Rose, Dana Marie McNicoll, Greg Palko, Jack Callahan)
Podcast: FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This episode provides a rapid-fire rundown of major news events on September 14, 2025. The episode covers updates on the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting, developments in the second Trump assassination attempt trial, diplomatic visits to Israel amid regional tensions, the death of songwriter Bobby Hart, and the Ebola outbreak in Congo.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Parish Service and Memorials for Charlie Kirk

[00:00–00:58]

Charlie Kirk Memorial Service: Hundreds expected to gather at the Kennedy Center to honor the conservative activist Charlie Kirk, recently killed while speaking at Utah Valley University.
Campus Restoration Efforts:
- University officials are removing the infamous "white tent" area where Kirk was shot, replacing grass with new pavement and flowers.
- Intent is to "make it more beautiful again."
  
  “One school official telling us they're trying to make it more beautiful again.” – Matt Finn [00:36]
Vandalism at Turning Point USA Headquarters:
- A man trampled the memorial for Kirk in Phoenix, kicked over flowers, vases, and balloons.
- He was quickly apprehended after being taken to the ground by an onlooker.
  
  “Phoenix police say he has since been arrested. He was taken to the ground by an onlooker and then handcuffed by police.” – Matt Finn [00:51]

2. Federal Trial: The Second Trump Assassination Attempt

[00:58–01:42]

Defendant: Ryan Ruth, charged in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in September 2024.
Trial Update:
- 13 prosecution witnesses have already testified, including agents from the Secret Service, FBI, and local law enforcement.
- FBI Special Agent Katherine Rose presented evidence:
  - Items at the scene included a Chinese-made rifle, two bags, a GoPro-style camera tied to a fence, and heavy metal plates (presumed bulletproof shields).
    
    “a GoPro style camera that was tied to the fence and heavy metal plates which prosecutors said were meant to be bulletproof shielding.” – Dana Marie McNicoll [01:34]

3. Birthday at the Vatican

[01:42–01:59]

Pope Leo's 70th birthday:
- President Trump’s envoy delivers a cake from a Chicago bakery to the Vatican for the Pope.
  
  “President Trump's envoy to the Vatican brought him a cake from a Chicago bakery to mark the event.” – Darielle Olbinger [01:45]

4. Middle East Diplomacy & Airstrikes

[03:09–03:51]

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's Visit to Israel:
- Two-day trip to discuss Israeli airstrikes on Hamas in Qatar.
- Meetings with Prime Minister Netanyahu; ongoing talks about direction forward in the crisis.
  
  “Rubio says he's looking for answers regarding a way forward in the crisis here. Very important talks with Netanyahu.” – Greg Palko [03:34]
- Israel did not succeed in killing key Hamas leadership as initially reported; consensus is growing, and PM Netanyahu has hinted as much.
Regional Political Fallout:
- Gaza summit of Arab and Muslim leaders to be held in Doha to address the consequences.
- President Trump commented he was not warned by Israel prior to the attack on Qatar.
  
  “President Trump says he didn't get a warning from Israel before the attack on Qatar.” – Darielle Olbinger [03:51]
- Hamas says five lower ranking members died in the airstrike.

5. Obituary: Bobby Hart (Songwriter)

[04:03–04:41]

Bobby Hart (1939–2025):
- Renowned for writing hits for Chubby Checker, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Jay and the Americans, and The Monkees.
- Notable for his partnership with Tommy Boyce; together produced top 10 albums and music for Columbia Pictures films.
- Passed away Wednesday at age 86.
  
  “They wrote hit records for ... several of the Monkees hits.” – Jack Callahan [04:09]

6. Ebola Outbreak in Congo

[04:41–05:07]

Frontline Health Workers:
- Workers exposed during the recent Ebola outbreak are now being vaccinated.
- At least 16 reported deaths; 400 vaccine doses dispatched, with more on the way.
  
  “Frontline Health workers who were exposed to an Ebola outbreak in Congo are now being vaccinated.” – Darielle Olbinger [04:41]

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

Restoring the Site of the Shooting:

“One school official telling us they're trying to make it more beautiful again.” – Matt Finn [00:36]
Vandalism at Memorial:

“Phoenix police say he has since been arrested. He was taken to the ground by an onlooker and then handcuffed by police.” – Matt Finn [00:51]
Federal Evidence Details:

“a GoPro style camera that was tied to the fence and heavy metal plates which prosecutors said were meant to be bulletproof shielding.” – Dana Marie McNicoll [01:34]
US Diplomatic Mission in Israel:

“Rubio says he's looking for answers regarding a way forward in the crisis here. Very important talks with Netanyahu.” – Greg Palko [03:34]
President Trump’s Reaction:

“President Trump says he didn't get a warning from Israel before the attack on Qatar.” – Darielle Olbinger [03:51]
On Bobby Hart’s Legacy:

“They wrote hit records for Chubby Checker, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Jay and the Americans and several of the Monkees hits.” – Jack Callahan [04:09]
Ebola Outbreak Response:

“Frontline Health workers who were exposed to an Ebola outbreak in Congo are now being vaccinated.” – Darielle Olbinger [04:41]

Timestamps for Important Segments

Charlie Kirk Memorial / Updates: 00:00–00:58
Second Trump Assassination Attempt Trial: 00:58–01:42
Pope Leo’s 70th Birthday: 01:42–01:59
Middle East Update & US Diplomatic Visit: 03:09–03:51
Songwriter Bobby Hart’s Passing: 04:03–04:41
Ebola Outbreak and Vaccination Efforts: 04:41–05:07

Tone & Language

The tone matches a traditional fast-paced, matter-of-fact newscast with a focus on delivering concise, impactful information. Correspondents speak with urgency and objectivity, punctuated by moments of empathy (e.g., memorial coverage, tribute to Bobby Hart) and gravitas around major current events.

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[00:01]
Darielle Olbinger
The parish service for Charlie Kirk. I'm Darielle Olbinger. FOX News. Hundreds are expected to pack the Kennedy center soon to remember the conservative activist who was killed while speaking at Utah Valley University last week. We're also learning about some new activity at the scene of the shooting and at a memorial at Turning Point USA's headquarters in Phoenix.
[00:22]
Matt Finn
There was digging at the site where the infamous white tent was that Charlie was shot in. You university officials tell Fox grass is being ripped up to lay down new pavement and flowers to revive the area. One school official telling us they're trying to make it more beautiful again. A man trampled a memorial for Charlie Kirk at the Turning Point headquarters in Phoenix. This happened just a few hours ago. Our photographer on the scene says the man kicked over flowers, vases and balloons. Phoenix police say he has since been arrested. He was taken to the ground by an onlooker and then handcuffed by police.
[00:59]
Darielle Olbinger
That's fox's Matt Finn outside Utah County Jail. A federal trial resumes on Monday for Ryan Ruth. He's the man charged in the second Trump assassination attempt in September 2024.
[01:12]
Katherine Rose
This week so far, 13 of the prosecution's witnesses have taken the stand, including Secret Service, FBI agents and local law enforcement. On Friday, FBI Special Agent Katherine Rose she showed the jury several pieces of evidence left behind at the scene, including a Chinese made rifle, two bags, a GoPro style camera that was tied to the fence and heavy metal plates which prosecutors said were meant to be bulletproof shielding.
[01:43]
Darielle Olbinger
That's Fox's Dana Marie McNicoll in Fort Pierce, Florida. Pope Leo is 70 years old. Today, President Trump's envoy to the Vatican brought him a cake from a Chicago bakery to mark the event. America's listening to FOX News.
[01:59]
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[03:10]
Darielle Olbinger
Top diplomat is on a two day visit to Israel after the IDF attack outside Qatar. Fox's Greg Palko in Tel Aviv with more on Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
[03:20]
Greg Palko
Strip earlier made a stop at the Western Wall of Prime Minister Netanyahu in Eastern Jerusale, Jerusalem following the Israeli airstrikes on Hamas and Qatar. Rubio says he's looking for answers regarding a way forward in the crisis here. Very important talks with Netanyahu. This as a consensus is growing that Israel did not kill the key Hamas leadership in those strikes. The latest hint coming from Netanyahu himself in a post earlier today. There will be a summit of Arab and Muslim leaders in Doha tomorrow to discuss the fallout.
[03:52]
Darielle Olbinger
President Trump says he didn't get a warning from Israel before the attack on Qatar. Hamas says five lower ranking members died in that same strike. A prolific 60s songwriter has died.
[04:03]
Jack Callahan
Bobby Hart was one half of the songwriting duo Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart. They wrote hit records for Chubby Checker, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Jay and the Americans and several of the Monkees hits. They also produced the music for several Columbia Pictures films. Boyce and Hart recorded three albums together, one of which produced a top 10 hit in 1968. Tommy Boyce died in 1993 after months of declining health. Bobby Hart died last Wednesday. He was 86. Jack Callahan, Fox News Frontline Health workers.
[04:42]
Darielle Olbinger
Who were exposed to an Ebola outbreak in Congo are now being vaccinated. Cases of the highly contagious disease were an announced earlier this month. At least 16 people are dead. According to the Africa Centers for Disease control and prevention. 400 doses of the vaccine have been dispatched with more to be delivered later on. I'm Daria Aldermer. This is FOX News.
[05:07]
Jack Callahan
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