6PM ET 09/20/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 6PM ET 09/20/2025 Newscast

Host: Daria Albinger (with reporting from Fox correspondents)
Date: September 20, 2025

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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.

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Key News Segments & Discussion Points

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1. Security Breach Ahead of Charlie Kirk Memorial (00:02–00:51)

• 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.

• 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]

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2. High-Profile Murder Case: Mangione Defense Moves to Bar Death Penalty (00:51–01:37)

• 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.

• Defense Arguments:

  • Alleged government misconduct: “Marvel movie spectacle” with a choreographed "perp walk" and prejudicial pretrial comments calling for Mangione’s execution.

• 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]

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3. Gaza City Violence and US Political Display (01:37–01:59)

• Current Situation: Reports of at least 14 deaths as Israeli military actions intensify in Gaza City; Israel urges civilians to evacuate.

• 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]

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4. Protests and Clashes at Chicago ICE Facility (02:58–03:43)

• Scene Report: Protests erupted outside a Chicago ICE facility, escalating into confrontations between demonstrators and federal agents.

• 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.

• 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]

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5. US-China TikTok Deal Approach & White House Update (03:43–04:14)

• Development: Fourth extension signed to ongoing talks over TikTok’s fate in the US.

• 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.

• 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]

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6. Diplomatic Update: Mike Waltz Confirmed as UN Ambassador (04:14–04:55)

• Senate Confirmation: Mike Waltz narrowly confirmed as US ambassador to the United Nations, just before the UN General Assembly.

• 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]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• 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]

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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

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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.

Transcript

[Daria Albinger]

Found him in the next time. I'm Daria Albinger, FOX News. Authorities in Glendale, Arizona, say a man impersonating a law enforcement officer was arrested at State Farm Stadium, where tomorrow's memorial for Charlie Kirk will be held.

[Bill Melusion]

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. We just got an update from the Arizona Department of Public Safety a short time ago confirming they are now charging that man with a felony. His name is Joshua Runkles. They say 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. They say their investigation continues. They're looking into his background to figure out what his intentions were.

[Daria Albinger]

That's fox's Bill Melusion. Attorneys for the accused killer in a high profile murder case when a federal judge to eliminate the death penalty.

[Jack Callahan]

Luigi Mangione is charged with killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City sidewalk last December. His attorneys filed a motion with the federal court Saturday arguing the government prejudiced the case by turning his arrest into what they called a Marvel movie spectacle, including a choreographed perp walk. And with their pretrial comments that if convicted, Mangioni should be executed, federal prosecutors have until the end of next month to respond. Mangione also faces state murder charges, but New York does not have the death penalty. He has pled not guilty to the murder. Jack Callahan, Fox News officials say at.

[Daria Albinger]

Least 14 people were killed overnight in Gaza City as Israel ramps up its offenses and urges Palestinians to leave. Hours later, demonstrators in Tel Aviv unfurled a huge banner employing President Trump to help end the war. It said save us in big letters. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Daria Albinger]

There were more protests last night outside an ICE facility in Chicago. Fox 32's Chicago's Casey Cronus was on the scene.

[Casey Cronus]

There were several clashes between demonstrators and ICE agents who have been coming in and out of the building. Protesters shouting Shame and let them go. They've been drawing in chalk on the street right outside of the facility. Demonstrators have every now and then gone up to the driveway of this facility. 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. There has been a message on the loudspeaker saying that those who disrupt or interfere with the federal operation will be arrested.

[Daria Albinger]

At least 10 people have reportedly been arrested. Deportation efforts have ramped up in Chicago after President Trump threatened to send in National Guard troops to crack down on crime. 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. white House. Press Secretary Carolyn Levitt we are 100%.

[Casey Cronus]

Confident that a deal is done.

[Daria Albinger]

Now that deal just needs to be.

[Casey Cronus]

Signed, and the president's team is working with their Chinese counterparts to do just that.

[Daria Albinger]

TikTok's US arm will spin off into a new app with Oracle and other American investors owning about 80%. ByteDance would keep less than 20%, and the board would include a US government appointee. The Senate has confirmed Mike Waltz as US ambassador to the United nations by a vote 47 to 45, just in time for the UN General assembly meeting next week in New York. Three Democrats joined, all but one Republican to confirm the former congressman and national security advisor. GOP Senator Rand Paul voted against Waltz. The Senate has not yet voted on Waltz's separate nomination to be the U.S. representative to the General Assembly. I'm Darren.

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