Fox News Hourly Update – 8AM ET, September 18, 2025

Host: Dave Anthony (with reporting by Garrett Tenney, Kristen Goodwin, Gary Baumgarten)
Main Theme: Breaking news and key national updates from politics to criminal justice developments

Overview of Episode

This fast-paced Fox News Radio update highlights key stories on the political, legal, and economic fronts. Dominating the hour: the fallout from Jimmy Kimmel’s controversial comments regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk, ongoing immigration battles related to pro-Palestinian activism, a contentious Florida execution, developments from President Trump’s UK trip, and breaking financial news regarding interest rates.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Jimmy Kimmel’s ABC Suspension After Charlie Kirk Comments

• Kimmel Under Fire: The "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" show is suspended following Kimmel's remarks implying a right-wing connection to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Evidence counters Kimmel's claims, suggesting the suspected shooter actually hated Kirk and was not right-wing.
  • Quote: "ABC suspended it indefinitely over things Kimmel said...suggesting the suspected gunman was right wing maga, though evidence shows the opposite and that he hated Kirk." – Dave Anthony [00:02]
• Broader Media Backlash: Other major TV networks distanced themselves, labeling Kimmel’s remarks as offensive and not reflecting community values.
  • Quote: “The president of one of the country's largest TV stations said it would stop airing Kimmel's show, calling the host's comments offensive and insensitive.” – Garrett Tenney [00:20]
• Industry Response: SAG-AFTRA criticized the suspension, framing it as an attack on free speech and union protections.
  • Quote: “SAG Aftra…stating that the decision is the type of suppression and retaliation that endangers everyone's freedoms.” – Garrett Tenney [00:20]
• Trump’s Reaction: From the UK, President Trump praised ABC’s decision.
  • Quote: "A congratulations to ABC for having the courage to take Kimmel off the air." – Dave Anthony [00:52]

2. Details on Suspected Charlie Kirk Assassin

• Surrender and Motivation: The 22-year-old suspect in southern Utah initially planned to take his own life before surrendering with parental support, citing fear of being killed by law enforcement during an arrest.
  • Quote: "The Washington county sheriff says...the 22 year old suspect was driving out to a remote area of southern Utah to take his own life until his parents convinced him not to..." – Garrett Tenney [01:05]
  • Quote: "He was fearful of a SWAT team hit on his house or... being shot by law enforcement." – Dave Anthony [01:23]
• Threats Against Associated Individuals: The suspect’s parents and roommate, allegedly confessed to, are now in hiding after receiving threats.

3. Pennsylvania Shooting of Police Officers

• Incident: A violent clash while serving a warrant in York County, PA results in three police deaths, two critically wounded, and the gunman killed.
• Status: Two officers remain in critical but stable condition.

4. President Trump in the UK

• State Visit Details: Trump dined at Windsor Castle with King Charles and is meeting with the British Prime Minister to discuss trade.
  • Quote (Trump): “The US UK bond is brace, lucid, eternal.” – Dave Anthony [01:56]
  • Quote: “It's irreplaceable and unbreakable.” – Garrett Tenney [01:58]

5. Pro-Palestinian Activist Deportation Case

• Background: Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University grad student and pro-Palestinian activist, is fighting deportation after alleged failures to disclose in a green card application. Accused by the Trump administration of supporting Hamas, his lawyers insist the deportation is politically motivated.
  • Quote: “The former Columbia University graduate student...helping to organize on campus protests over the war in Gaza supporting Palestinians. He was arrested...in March and detained in Louisiana for months, the Trump administration alleging he showed support for Hamas.” – Kristen Goodwin [03:08]
  • Quote: "Khalil's lawyers have denied this, accusing the government of suppressing student activism and free speech." – Kristen Goodwin [03:08]

6. Florida Execution – Protest of Innocence

• Case Details: David Pittman executed for the 1990 murder of his wife’s family. Pittman proclaimed his innocence to witnesses before lethal injection, which marked Florida’s twelfth execution this year.
  • Quote: "A condemned murderer told witnesses...they're going to see an innocent man be murdered by the state, denying to the end he killed his wife's family." – Dave Anthony [03:47]
  • Quote: “His final breaths included a protest that he was innocent, the state going through with it after a last minute appeal...failed.” – Gary Baumgarten [04:02]

7. Economic Developments: Federal Reserve Rate Cut

• Fed Policy: In a move President Trump had demanded, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point and indicated possible further cuts this year amid economic uncertainty.
  • Quote (Powell): "In the near term. Risks to inflation are tilted to the upside and risks to employment to the downside. A challenging situation." – Dave Anthony [04:28]
• Market Reaction: Stock futures rose following the announcement; Dow up over 200 points, Nasdaq mixed.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "ABC suspended it indefinitely over things Kimmel said...suggesting the suspected gunman was right wing maga, though evidence shows the opposite and that he hated Kirk." – Dave Anthony [00:02]
• "SAG Aftra...stating that the decision is the type of suppression and retaliation that endangers everyone's freedoms." – Garrett Tenney [00:20]
• "A congratulations to ABC for having the courage to take Kimmel off the air." – Dave Anthony [00:52]
• "He was fearful of a SWAT team hit on his house or... being shot by law enforcement." – Dave Anthony [01:23]
• "The US UK bond is brace, lucid, eternal." – Dave Anthony [01:56]
• “His final breaths included a protest that he was innocent, the state going through with it after a last minute appeal...failed.” – Gary Baumgarten [04:02]
• "In the near term. Risks to inflation are tilted to the upside and risks to employment to the downside. A challenging situation." – Dave Anthony (quoting Jerome Powell) [04:28]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:02] – Kimmel Suspended over Kirk comments; Fox News and media industry reaction
• [01:05] – Details of Charlie Kirk assassination suspect’s surrender
• [01:23] – Threats to suspect’s associates, update on York County police shooting
• [01:56] – Trump’s state visit to the UK and commentary on US-UK relations
• [02:58] – Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation battle
• [03:47] – Execution of David Pittman and his final statement of innocence
• [04:28] – Federal Reserve interest rate cut and Wall Street reaction

Conclusion

This edition of the Fox News Hourly Update cuts through national headlines, emphasizing charged political tensions (from media suspensions to high-profile deportation and executions), legal battles, and pivot moments in US economic policy. Notable for its direct, urgent reporting, the episode balances matters of justice, politics, and economics, delivering insight in rapid succession.