Fox News Hourly Update – 6PM ET 09/20/2025 Newscast
Host: Daria Albinger (with reporting from Fox correspondents)
Date: September 20, 2025
Episode Overview
This episode delivers concise, up-to-the-minute news on national security, high-profile legal cases, international conflict, immigration unrest, and significant political developments. With firsthand updates from Fox correspondents and official statements, the episode covers a security scare at a planned Charlie Kirk memorial in Arizona, a dramatic legal move in the UnitedHealthcare murder case, ongoing violence and protest in the Middle East, local unrest over immigration enforcement in Chicago, the latest on TikTok negotiations, and a key diplomatic appointment.
Key News Segments & Discussion Points
1. Security Breach Ahead of Charlie Kirk Memorial (00:02–00:51)
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Incident Recap: Authorities in Glendale, Arizona arrested Joshua Runkles for impersonating a law enforcement officer at State Farm Stadium, set to host Charlie Kirk’s memorial.
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Details:
- Runkles was found armed with a gun and a knife.
- Not part of security detail; charged with felony impersonation and a misdemeanor for carrying a weapon into a prohibited space.
- The Secret Service and Arizona Department of Public Safety are investigating his intent and background.
Quote:
"We had a bit of a security scare. The Secret Service confirms they arrested a man who showed up on site here pretending to be law enforcement while armed with a gun and a knife and he was not part of the security plans."
— Bill Melusion, Fox News [00:13]
2. High-Profile Murder Case: Mangione Defense Moves to Bar Death Penalty (00:51–01:37)
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Case Overview: Luigi Mangione, charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in NYC, is seeking to have the death penalty taken off the table.
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Defense Arguments:
- Alleged government misconduct: “Marvel movie spectacle” with a choreographed "perp walk" and prejudicial pretrial comments calling for Mangione’s execution.
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Status:
- Federal prosecutors have until next month to respond.
- Mangione also faces state charges in NY, a state without the death penalty; he has pled not guilty.
Quote:
"[His attorneys] argued the government prejudiced the case by turning his arrest into what they called a Marvel movie spectacle..."
— Jack Callahan, Fox News [01:00]
3. Gaza City Violence and US Political Display (01:37–01:59)
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Current Situation: Reports of at least 14 deaths as Israeli military actions intensify in Gaza City; Israel urges civilians to evacuate.
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Domestic Response: In Tel Aviv, demonstrators unveiled a massive banner appealing for help from President Trump, reading: “Save us”.
Quote:
"...demonstrators in Tel Aviv unfurled a huge banner employing President Trump to help end the war. It said save us in big letters."
— Daria Albinger [01:37]
4. Protests and Clashes at Chicago ICE Facility (02:58–03:43)
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Scene Report: Protests erupted outside a Chicago ICE facility, escalating into confrontations between demonstrators and federal agents.
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Protester Actions:
- Chanted "Shame!" and "Let them go!"
- Used chalk art on streets, some advanced to the facility driveway, and exchanged shouts with agents positioned on the roof.
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Federal Response:
- ICE agents deployed pepper balls; loudspeaker warned that interference would result in arrest.
- At least 10 protesters reportedly arrested; action following President Trump's threat to deploy National Guard for crime crackdowns.
Quote:
"There were several clashes between demonstrators and ICE agents... those ICE agents have fired pepper balls at them several times."
— Casey Cronus, Fox 32 Chicago [03:05]
5. US-China TikTok Deal Approach & White House Update (03:43–04:14)
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Development: Fourth extension signed to ongoing talks over TikTok’s fate in the US.
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Proposed Terms:
- TikTok US to become a new app, 80% owned by Oracle and American investors.
- ByteDance to retain <20%; US government appointee on board.
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Official Optimism:
- White House confident the deal is essentially finalized, pending signature.
Quotes:
"President Trump has signed a fourth extension to keep talks going with China's President Xi as they work toward a deal to allow TikTok to continue to operate here in the U.S."
— Daria Albinger [03:43]
"We are 100% confident that a deal is done."
— Press Secretary Carolyn Levitt (via Casey Cronus) [04:07]
6. Diplomatic Update: Mike Waltz Confirmed as UN Ambassador (04:14–04:55)
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Senate Confirmation: Mike Waltz narrowly confirmed as US ambassador to the United Nations, just before the UN General Assembly.
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Vote Breakdown:
- 47-45 vote, with three Democrats crossing over; Rand Paul (R) votes “no”.
- Waltz’s nomination as US representative to the General Assembly still pending.
Quote:
"Three Democrats joined, all but one Republican to confirm the former congressman and national security advisor. GOP Senator Rand Paul voted against Waltz."
— Daria Albinger [04:14]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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Security at Kirk Memorial:
"He is not law enforcement and he has now been charged with felony impersonation of law enforcement as well as a misdemeanor carrying a weapon into a prohibited space."
— Bill Melusion, Fox News [00:13] -
Chicago ICE Protests:
"They've been yelling at the ICE agents on the roof and in response those ICE agents have fired pepper balls at them several times."
— Casey Cronus [03:05] -
TikTok Deal Confidence:
"We are 100% confident that a deal is done."
— Press Secretary Carolyn Levitt (via Casey Cronus) [04:07]
Timed Segment Breakdown
- 00:02 Security scare at State Farm Stadium
- 00:51 Mangione's legal team moves to bar death penalty
- 01:37 Gaza violence escalates; Tel Aviv protest for Trump intervention
- 02:58 Protest clash at Chicago ICE facility
- 03:43 TikTok deal and White House comments
- 04:14 Mike Waltz confirmed as UN ambassador
Summary
This Fox News Hourly Update delivers rapid-fire coverage of breaking events, including an armed impostor arrested on the eve of a major memorial, controversial developments in a major murder prosecution, parallel civil unrest tied to immigration enforcement, and critical updates on US-China tech negotiations. With the confirmation of a new UN ambassador and ongoing global conflicts, the episode reflects a news cycle dense with legal, security, and political stakes, presented with Fox's signature brisk, fact-driven style.