8AM ET 09/17/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 8AM ET Newscast — September 17, 2025

Overview

In this morning’s newscast, the latest on President Trump’s high-profile state visit to the UK is covered, alongside significant updates in ongoing legal cases, new developments surrounding TikTok’s status in the US-China relationship, and breaking financial news. The episode offers concise coverage of major national and international headlines with correspondents reporting from the field and in-studio analysis.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. President Trump’s UK State Visit

• Historic Welcome at Windsor Castle

  • President Trump and the First Lady were formally welcomed by King Charles and Queen Camilla, arriving in a horse-drawn carriage. Plans include lunch and a state dinner with the royal family.
    • "That's at Windsor Castle in Britain where President Trump is now with the first lady standing outside next to King Charles and Queen Camilla arriving in a horse-drawn carriage." — Dave Anthony [00:02]

• A Unique Diplomatic Honor

  • Trump is the first world leader to receive a second UK state visit, typically reserved as a diplomatic gesture — signaling the UK's emphasis on US relations.
    • “This second visit shows just how important the UK believes the US relationship is and that it should use every tool at its disposal to draw President Trump closer.” — Jackie Heinrich [00:27]

• Upcoming Talks

  • President Trump is scheduled to meet with Britain's prime minister for trade discussions.

2. Legal & Crime Updates

• Court Appearances in High-profile Cases

  • Ryan Routh returns to federal court for charges in the second Trump assassination attempt. He is representing himself.
  • Tyler Robinson is set for another court appearance over the murder of Charlie Kirk. Robinson showed no emotion in his first appearance and was described as only confirming his name.
    • “The alleged assassin showed no emotion during his first court appearance as he learned he could face the death penalty. He was wearing a suicide prevention vest and the only time we heard him speak was when he confirmed his name.” — Garrett Tenney [01:09]

• Details from the Utah County Investigation

  • New evidence includes confessions made by Robinson after the shooting, according to the Utah county district attorney.

3. FBI Oversight and Political Clashes

• Senate Oversight of the FBI

  • FBI Director Cash Patel testified on the investigation’s scope (potential involvement of others). Exchanges grew contentious with Democratic senators, including Cory Booker.
    • “I follow you on your social media." — Garrett Tenney, quoting Cory Booker [01:46]
    • “Posts that tear the country apart.” — Jimmy Fallen [01:48]

• Upcoming Congressional Hearings

  • A House hearing for the FBI is scheduled within hours of the newscast.

4. US-China Relations & TikTok’s Future

• State Visit Continuity

  • Trump’s next planned engagement will be with China’s President Xi Jinping.

• TikTok Deadline Extended Again

  • The app avoids an immediate US ban for the fourth time, moving the compliance deadline to December 16. This occurs after Trump announced a preliminary deal with China.

    • “For the fourth time, the deadline to keep TikTok available in the US has been pushed back, this time to December 16, but this extension is in the shadow of a deal which President Trump announced before leaving for the UK.” — Fox News Correspondent [02:52]

  • Ownership Change Requirement

    • The deal mandates US ownership of TikTok; announcements expected soon.
      • “A key requirement in the deal has always been getting the social media app under US ownership. The president said announcements of who may be in line to buy TikTok will come soon.” — Fox News Correspondent [03:15]

  • Presidential Statement

    • “I’ve reached a deal with China. I’m going to speak to President Xi on Friday to confirm everything up. We made a very good trade deal and I hope good for both countries.” — Jimmy Fallen (quoting Trump) [03:05]

5. Publishers Clearinghouse Bankruptcy

• Impact on Past Winners
  • Following its bankruptcy, Publishers Clearinghouse assets were acquired by mobile game company Arb Interactive, who will not honor payouts for winners before July 15, 2025. Many previous winners now face uncertainty about their promised “lifetime” prize money.
    • “That forever money could come to an end. Publishers Clearinghouse filed for bankruptcy in April...Arb will not honor payouts for those who won their life changing prizes before July 15th of this year.” — Jimmy Fallen [03:30]

6. Economic Update

• Federal Reserve Rate Cut Expected
  • With a Fed decision imminent, a quarter percent rate cut is anticipated amid assessments of inflation and job growth.
    • “An interest rate cut might be coming today if the Federal Reserve finishes a two day meeting assessing the economy from inflation to the slowing job market. A quarter percent cut is expected.” — Dave Anthony [04:10]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Regardless, this second visit shows just how important the UK believes the US relationship is…” — Jackie Heinrich [00:27]
• “The alleged assassin showed no emotion during his first court appearance as he learned he could face the death penalty.” — Garrett Tenney [01:09]
• “A key requirement in the deal has always been getting the social media app under US ownership…” — Fox News Correspondent [03:15]
• “That forever money could come to an end.” — Jimmy Fallen [03:30]
• “Just kidding.” — Dave Anthony, after a tongue-in-cheek promo for Fox Across America [04:35]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• State Visit Coverage: [00:02]–[00:52]
• Major Legal Cases: [00:52]–[01:37]
• FBI Oversight Clashes: [01:37]–[01:56]
• TikTok Deal & US–China Relations: [02:31]–[03:26]
• Publishers Clearinghouse Bankruptcy: [03:26]–[04:10]
• Federal Reserve/Economic Outlook: [04:10]–[04:30]

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This newscast provides a fast-paced, information-rich overview of the day’s biggest political, economic, and legal news, marked by on-the-ground correspondence and succinct analysis typical of Fox News Radio.

Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

A royal welcome. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News. That's at Windsor Castle in Britain where President Trump is now with the first lady standing outside next to King Charles and Queen Camilla arriving in a horse drawn carriage. After landing nearby the helicopter, the president will have lunch with the king and later a state dinner.

[Jackie Heinrich]

President Trump is the first world leader to receive the honor of a second state. Typically, those invitations are recommended by the government as a tool for diplomacy. But President Trump says he's been friends with the king and queen for a very long time. Regardless, this second visit shows just how important the UK Believes the US Relationship is and that it should use every tool at its disposal to draw President Trump closer.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Jackie Heinrich in Windsor. Tomorrow the president will meet with Britain's prime minister and talk trade. It's back to federal court this morning for Ryan Routh, charged in the second Trump assassination attempt last year. He's acting as his own lawyer in the trial. Florida Tyler Robinson will make another court appearance in 12 days charged in Charlie Kirk's murder a week ago.

[Garrett Tenney]

The alleged assassin showed no emotion during his first court appearance as he learned he could face the death penalty. He was wearing a suicide prevention vest and the only time we heard him speak was when he confirmed his name. Before that hearing, the Utah county district attorney shared a lot of new details from the investigation, including a series of text messages from after the shooting where the accused killer, Tyler Robinson confessed to his rumor who he was in a relationship with.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Garrett Tenney at the Utah county jail. FBI Director Cash Patel told senators they're investigating if others were involved. And he clashed with Democrats at the FBI oversight hearing, including Senator Cory Booker.

[Garrett Tenney]

I follow you on your social media.

[Jimmy Fallen]

Posts that tear the country apart.

[Dave Anthony]

In this country. There'll be a house hearing for the FBI in two hours. America's listen.

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[Dave Anthony]

After President Trump's state visit to Britain and meetings with the king and the prime minister, he's planning to talk to another world leader, China's Xi Jinping. And TikTok's future is at stake as the social media app gets another lifeline again voiding an American ban mandated by law if TikTok does not cut ties with its Chinese parent company over security and surveillance concerns.

[Unnamed Fox News Correspondent]

For the fourth time, the deadline to keep TikTok available in the US has been pushed back, this time to December 16, but this extension is in the shadow of a deal which President Trump announced before leaving for the UK I've.

[Jimmy Fallen]

Reached a deal with China. I'm going to speak to President Xi on Friday to confirm everything up. We made a very good trade deal and I hope good for both countries.

[Unnamed Fox News Correspondent]

A key requirement in the deal has always been getting the social media app under US Ownership. The president said. Announcements of who may be in line to buy TikTok will come soon.

[Dave Anthony]

Grinhal Scott, FOX News Some winners may.

[Jimmy Fallen]

Soon be losers for years Publishers Clearinghouse ran sweepstakes offering winners hefty checks as Americans were bombarded with advertisements. Clearinghouse Sweepstakes Often the prizes included lifetime payouts, but that forever money could come to an end. Publishers Clearinghouse filed for bankruptcy in April. Arb Interactive, a mobile gaming company, has acquired their assets. However, under the terms of the sales agreement, Arb will not honor payouts for those who won their life changing prizes before July 15th of this year. The decision has left many winners unsure of their financial future.

[Dave Anthony]

Tom Graham, Fox News an interest rate cut might be coming today if the Federal Reserve finishes a two day meeting assessing the economy from inflation to the slowing job market. A quarter percent cut is expected. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell at a news conference after could give guidance on future rate cuts on Wall Street. Stock futures aren't moving much. I'm Dave Anthony, this is Fox News. This is Jimmy Fallen inviting to join.

[Jimmy Fallen]

Me for Fox Across America where we'll discuss every single one of the Democrats dumb ideas.

[Dave Anthony]

Just kidding.

[Jimmy Fallen]

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