6PM ET 09/26/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 6PM ET 09/26/2025 Newscast

Host: Lisa La Serra
Date: September 26, 2025

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Overview

This episode delivers rapid updates on the major political, international, and economic developments of September 26, 2025. Key stories include President Trump’s statement on the potential end of the Gaza war, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations, updates on U.S.-Iran relations and the snapback of UN sanctions, media industry news involving Jimmy Kimmel, a major anti-fraud sweep in Africa, and the latest U.S. inflation data.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. U.S. Efforts to End the Gaza War

[00:02] – [01:07]

• President Trump expressed optimism to reporters about an imminent end to the Gaza conflict:

  • “I think it’s a deal that will get the hostages back. It’s going to be a deal that will end the war.”
    (Donald Trump, 00:08)
  • The U.S. has proposed a plan involving gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces, return of hostages, and governance in Gaza excluding Hamas.

• Israeli Perspective:

  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN, highlighting the effort to directly reach Gaza’s population by streaming his speech to all cell phones in the area:
    • “My speech was being force streamed to all cell phones in Gaza so that my message could reach the population directly and without distorting interference by Hamas warlords.”
      (Netanyahu, 00:34)
  • Netanyahu accused Hamas of using Jewish holy days to publicize images of remaining hostages.

• Hostage Advocacy:

  • An advocate made an impassioned plea:
    • “Lay down your arms. Let my people go. Free the hostages. All of them. The whole 48. Free the hostages now.”
      (Hostage Advocate, 00:50)

• UN Reaction:

  • Dozens of delegates walked out during Netanyahu’s speech, signaling ongoing tension and division in international responses.

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2. U.S.-Iran Tensions and UN Sanctions

[01:07] – [01:41]

• Iran’s Response to Sanctions:

  • Iranian President Mahmoud Pozeskian condemned the reinstatement of UN sanctions:
    • “The expected snapback of UN sanctions [on Iran] is unfair, unjust, and illegal.”
  • On nuclear capabilities: “Iran is not producing nuclear weapons.” (Pozeskian, paraphrased, 01:23)

• Verification Offer:

  • Economic Analyst relays Iran’s openness:
    • “We are willing and ready to put everything at their disposal for verification.”
      (Economic Analyst, 01:35 w/ Netanyahu echo, 01:38)

• International Dynamics:

  • Russian and Chinese attempts to delay sanctions failed—only four nations supported the push within the UN Security Council.

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3. Media Industry News – "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Programming

[02:30] – [03:09]

• Sinclair’s Stance:
  • Sinclair Broadcasting resumes airing “Jimmy Kimmel Live” after a short hiatus prompted by controversy over Kimmel’s remarks about the shooting death of Charlie Kirk.
  • Sinclair cites feedback from viewers and advertisers, and proposes additional accountability measures:
    • “Our decision to preempt this program was independent of any government interaction or influence… it is simply inconsistent to champion free speech while demanding that broadcasters air specific content.”
      (Sinclair statement via Michelle Paulino, 02:38)
• Nexstar has also announced it will resume airing the show.

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4. Global Crime: Interpol’s Fraud Sweep

[03:09] – [03:35]

• Anti-Fraud Operation:
  • Interpol arrested 260 individuals across 14 African countries, disrupting extensive online romance scams defrauding 1,400+ victims of nearly $3 million.

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5. U.S. Economic Updates

[03:35] – [04:16]

• Inflation Data:

  • August inflation “mixed”—the PCE price index rose 0.3% for the month, core PCE (excluding food and energy) up 0.2%.
  • Year-over-year: PCE at 2.7%, core remains at 2.9%.

• Income and Spending:

  • Personal incomes up 0.4%, consumer spending up 0.6% for August.

• Wall Street Snapshot:

  • Dow +2
  • NASDAQ +99
  • S&P +38

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump:
  “I think it’s a deal that will get the hostages back. It’s going to be a deal that will end the war.” (00:08)

• Prime Minister Netanyahu:
  “My speech was being force streamed to all cell phones in Gaza so that my message could reach the population directly and without distorting interference by Hamas warlords.” (00:34)

• Hostage Advocate:
  “Lay down your arms. Let my people go. Free the hostages. All of them. The whole 48. Free the hostages now.” (00:50)

• Sinclair Broadcasting Statement:
  “Our decision to preempt this program was independent of any government interaction or influence… it is simply inconsistent to champion free speech while demanding that broadcasters air specific content.” (02:38, via Michelle Paulino)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:02 — President Trump on potential Gaza deal
• 00:34 — Netanyahu’s UN speech and message to Gaza
• 00:50 — Hostage advocate’s plea
• 01:07 — Walkouts at the UN; Iran sanctions update
• 02:30 — “Jimmy Kimmel Live” returned to air
• 03:09 — Interpol’s Africa fraud operation
• 03:35 — August inflation and economic update

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This concise update distills the day's top political crises, media industry developments, global crime efforts, and economic signals, reflecting Fox News Radio’s rapid-fire headline format with direct attributions and timestamps for the most critical moments.

Transcript

[Lisa La Serra]

He sees an end to the war in Gaza. I'm Lisa La Serra, Fox News. President Trump with that message to reporters this morning. I think it's a deal that will get the hostages back. It's going to be a deal that will end the war. The president did not give specifics, but the US has pitched a plan that would return the remaining hostages, gradually withdraw Israeli forces from Gaza and establish a government there that does not include Hamas. At the United nations this morning, Israel's prime minister called on the world to hold terror and their funders accountable.

[Benjamin Netanyahu]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed to the UN's General assembly that his speech was being forced streamed to all cell phones in Gaza so that his message could reach the population directly and without distorting interference by Hamas warlords.

[Hostage Advocate]

Lay down your arms. Let my people go. Free the hostages. All of them. The whole 48. Free the hostages now.

[Benjamin Netanyahu]

Hamas has been publishing images of the remaining hostages over the Jewish holy days of Rosh Hashanah this past week.

[Lisa La Serra]

Fox's Evan Brown Dozens of UN delegates and representatives walked out of the chamber in protest as Netanyahu began speaking this as Iran says the United States and three European powers bear full responsibility for the failure to delay the return of sanctions on Iran. President Mahmoud Pozeskian calling the expected snapback of UN sanctions unfair, unjust and illegal. Before the UN decision, he spoke with Fox News saying Iran is not producing nuclear weapons.

[Economic Analyst]

We are willing and ready to put.

[Benjamin Netanyahu]

Everything at their disposal for verification.

[Lisa La Serra]

Speaking there through a translator, a Russian and Chinese push to delay the revival of sanctions failed at the 15 member UN Security Council after only four countries supported it. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Lisa La Serra]

Sinclair is putting Jimmy Kimmel live back on its station starting tonight after a four day hiatus over comments Kimmel made related to the shooting death of Charlie Kirk.

[Michelle Paulino]

Sinclair in a statement said in part it heard feedback from viewers, advertisers and community leaders and even proposed new accountability measures to abc, including a network wide independent ombudsman, adding our decision to preempt this program was independent of any government interaction or influence, stating free speech provides broadcasters with the right to exercise judgment as to the content on their local stations, adding, it is simply inconsistent to champion free speech while demanding that broadcasters air specific content. Michelle Paulino, Fox News A Short time.

[Lisa La Serra]

Ago, Nexstar announced it will also air Kimmel's show. 260 people across Africa arrested by Interpol accused in online romance scams that affected more than 1400 people who were defrauded of nearly $3 million. Interpol says the operation took place between July and August in 14 African countries where social media was being used to victimize people. There were no big surprises in the latest readings on inflation.

[Economic Analyst]

Inflation numbers for August are mixed. The numbers aren't showing much improvement, but any increases remained modest. The PCE price index for August rose 0.3%, up slightly from July, though excluding food and energy, core PCE declined to a 0.2% increase. For the year ending in August, it nudged up to 2.7%, though core PCE for the year remained at 2.9%. The Federal Reserve looks at inflation and the job market as it decides whether to lower interest rates. Americans made more last month. Incomes rose 4. 10 of a percent and they were spending more. It increased 6/10 of a percent.

[Lisa La Serra]

Fox's Shinika solo Wall street, the Dow gained 2. 99 the NASDAQ up 99. The S&P plus 38. I'm Lisa Licera. This is Fox News.

[Janice Dean]

I'm Janice Dean. Join me every Sunday as I focus on stories of hope and people who are trul rays of sunshine in their community and across the world.

[Lisa La Serra]

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[Hostage Advocate]

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