Fox News Hourly Update – 6PM ET 09/21/2025 Newscast

Host: Lisa Brady
Date: September 21, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of major national and international news, focusing on the legacy and memorial for Charlie Kirk, recent developments in severe weather, an update on a shooting in New Hampshire, U.S.–North Korea relations, and a preview of the New Jersey governor’s debate. The broadcast features soundbites from key individuals and offers context around the latest headlines.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Charlie Kirk Memorial in Arizona

[00:02–01:35]

• Main Story:
  Eleven days after his assassination, a mass memorial is held in Arizona for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, turning into a celebration of his life and work rather than a somber funeral.

• Notable Speakers:

  • Erica Kirk (Widow):
    • Emphasizes resilience and the importance of carrying forward Charlie’s legacy.
    • “The evil murderer who took Charlie from us expected us to have a funeral today. And instead, my friends, we have had a revival in celebration of Charlie Kirk and of his Lord Jesus Christ.” [00:16]
    • Adds, “If we're truly going to honor Charlie properly, his loss cannot be the end of the story. His legacy must be that when they took his life, a million more Charlies stepped up to fill the void.” [00:41]
    • Her emotional speech receives a standing ovation as she addresses the crowd as the new leader of Turning Point USA. [01:21]
  • Lisa Brady (Host):
    • Highlights remarks from Vice President J.D. Vance, who praises Kirk’s impact: “Kirk built a movement and changed the course of American history.” [00:30]
    • Quote from Donald Trump Jr., who considered Kirk “like a little brother.” [00:30]

• Scale of Event:

  • Over 60,000 people attend at State Farm Stadium and thousands attend in overflow arenas, underlining Kirk’s broad influence.

• Notable Moment:

  • Erica Kirk wipes away tears while addressing the attendees, marking an emotional highlight. [01:21]

2. Severe Weather Updates

[01:35–01:59]

• Tropical Storm Narda:
  • Newly formed south of Mexico.
• Hurricane Gabrielle:
  • Currently 300 miles southeast of Bermuda, continuing to churn in the Atlantic.

3. Shooting at New Hampshire Country Club

[02:58–03:32]

• Incident Details:
  • Shooting in Nashua left one dead and two injured.
  • Suspect, a 23-year-old local man and former club employee, detained within 30 minutes.
• Law Enforcement Response:
  • Police Chief Kevin Rourke commends the rapid and safe arrest:
    • “Within 30 minutes, these officers were able to find someone and detain them who ended up being the suspect. That is remarkable… to find someone in 30 minutes is pretty effective, pretty efficient and they did it safely.” [03:14]
• Potential Motive:
  • Shooter reportedly shouted “Free Palestine,” but Attorney General states there’s no evidence of a hate-based motive at this point.

4. North Korea–U.S. Relations

[03:32–04:06]

• Kim Jong Un’s Statement:
  • Expresses “fond memories” of President Trump and signals openness to dialogue if the U.S. drops insistence on denuclearization as a precondition.

5. New Jersey Governor’s Debate Preview

[04:06–04:46]

• Candidates:
  • Democratic Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill vs. Republican Jack Cittarelli.
• Debate Details:
  • 90-minute event at Rider University, 7:00 pm ET.
• Campaign Strategies:
  • Sherrill leads Cittarelli by eight points (per Quinnipiac poll).
  • Republican party sees debate as a chance for Cittarelli to address affordability issues; Democrats predict he’ll avoid talking about Trump.
  • “Four percent were undecided and 2% refused to answer.” [04:36]

6. Voting Update for New Jersey

[04:46–04:55]

• Counties begin sending out vote ballots, setting the stage for the upcoming election.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Erica Kirk (on Charlie Kirk’s legacy):
  • “His legacy must be that when they took his life, a million more Charlies stepped up to fill the void.” [00:41]
• Lisa Brady (on scale of memorial):
  • “In addition to the more than 60,000 in the stadium, there are thousands more in an overflow arena…” [01:35]
• Kevin Rourke (on police response):
  • “To find someone in 30 minutes is pretty effective, pretty efficient and they did it safely.” [03:14]
• Kim Jong Un (per state media):
  • “No reason for his country to avoid dialogue with the US if Washington stops insisting that North Korea give up nuclear weapons.” [03:32]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:02] – Charlie Kirk Memorial coverage begins
• [00:16] – Erica Kirk’s first remarks
• [00:41] – Erica Kirk on legacy
• [01:21] – Standing ovation for Erica Kirk
• [01:35] – Weather updates (Tropical Storm Narda, Hurricane Gabrielle)
• [02:58] – Nashua country club shooting update
• [03:14] – Police Chief Rourke statement
• [03:32] – North Korea–U.S. report: Kim Jong Un’s message
• [04:06] – New Jersey governor's debate preview (Jessica Rosenthal)
• [04:46] – Vote ballot update

Summary

This fast-paced newscast spotlights national grieving and determination following Charlie Kirk’s assassination, critical severe weather updates, a breakthrough in a local shooting investigation, diplomatic signals from North Korea, and pivotal developments in the New Jersey governor’s race. The episode balances urgent breaking news with significant political and social trends, featuring key voices and emotional moments that reflect the tone and priorities of Fox News coverage.