Fox News Hourly Update — 8AM ET 09/21/2025 Newscast

Date: September 21, 2025
Host: Jack Callahan, FOX News
Episode Theme:
A roundup of the morning’s top U.S. news stories, including coverage of the massive Charlie Kirk memorial service, a related security incident, breaking news from New Hampshire, heightened security for the UN General Assembly, and other national headlines.

Main Stories and Key Discussion Points

1. Charlie Kirk Memorial Service Draws Global Crowd

[00:02–00:51]

• Overview:
  Tens of thousands are expected to attend Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s memorial service at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The event gathers a global crowd, including high-profile political figures.
• Public Reaction:
  • Jeff Manaso reports that over 100,000 people are anticipated, with many expressing that Kirk’s “message of faith is now stronger than ever before.”
  • One attendee remarks emotionally:
    • “It’s something else.” (Unknown Audience Member, 00:22)
• Turning Point USA Statement:
  • A spokesperson says, “Millions and millions of Charlie Kirk are rising in this moment. This is the turning point.” (Unknown Speaker, 00:26)
  • The organization emphasizes the global impact of the event, stating, “People across the world will hear the gospel of Jesus today.” (Jeff Manaso, 00:31)
• Security Concerns:
  • The Department of Homeland Security is tracking “several threats of unknown credibility” against guests, including President Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Kirk’s family.

2. Security Incident at Memorial Service

[00:51–01:41]

• Arrest Details:
  • Joshua Runkles was detained outside State Farm Stadium for impersonating a law enforcement officer and weapon possession.
• Turning Point USA’s Response:
  • The group clarifies Runkles was part of ‘advanced security’ for a guest but failed to coordinate properly with their main security team.
    • “They don’t believe Runkles was trying to do anything nefarious.” (Joel Naito, 01:09)
• Law Enforcement Background:
  • A federal source describes Runkles as a former officer from another state.
• Security Tightened:
  • Security remains high, with reports reiterating the attendance of President Trump and up to 100,000 attendees.

3. White House Teases Upcoming Announcement on Autism

[01:41–01:59]

• Announcement Preview:
  • President Trump’s administration is set to make a “major announcement about autism” on Monday.
• Wall Street Journal Report:
  • HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may connect Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism, despite current medical guidelines deeming it safe.

4. Wedding Shooting in Nashua, New Hampshire

[03:19–03:52]

• Incident Overview:
  • Multiple people were shot, leaving at least one man dead, at a wedding at Sky Meadow Country Club.
• Investigation Update:
  • Initially believed to involve two suspects, police now confirm only one shooter, who is in custody.
  • Officials state there is no further danger to the public.

5. UN General Assembly and Jewish High Holiday Security

[03:52–04:44]

• Security Brief:
  • Despite “no specific or credible threats,” NYPD and federal agencies are enacting the year’s most robust security measures.
• Measures Detailed:
  • Increased policing of synagogues for Rosh Hashanah, drone and helicopter surveillance, harbor patrols, and armored vehicles for dignitaries.
  • Quote:
    • “Heavily armored teams patrolling the streets, drones and helicopters in the sky, harbor units on the water… synagogues… will have a heightened police presence.” (CB Cotton, 04:04)
• Attention to Gaza War:
  • Additional security cited in connection with escalating violence abroad.

6. Other Noteworthy Headlines

[04:44–05:16]

• UN General Assembly Speeches:
  • Both President Trump and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to address the assembly.
• Secret Service Advisory:
  • Urges public vigilance for suspicious activity.
• Entertainment News:
  • Comedian Steve Martin cancels Virginia shows with Martin Short after contracting COVID-19; posts online that he can’t “do the shows his fans deserve.”

Memorable Quotes & Timestamps

• “Millions and millions of Charlie Kirk are rising in this moment. This is the turning point.”
  — Unknown Speaker, [00:26]
• “People across the world will hear the gospel of Jesus today.”
  — Jeff Manaso reporting, [00:31]
• “They don’t believe Runkles was trying to do anything nefarious.”
  — Joel Naito, [01:09]
• “Heavily armored teams patrolling the streets, drones and helicopters in the sky, harbor units on the water… synagogues will have a heightened police presence.”
  — CB Cotton, [04:04]

Key Segments & Timestamps

• Charlie Kirk Memorial Service Coverage: [00:02–01:41]
• White House Autism Announcement Preview: [01:41–01:59]
• Nashua, NH Wedding Shooting: [03:19–03:52]
• UN & High Holiday Security Brief: [03:52–04:44]
• Headlines (UN, Secret Service, & Steve Martin): [04:44–05:16]

Tone and Style Notes

The reporting is concise, urgent, and factual, with correspondents offering first-person and ground-level updates. Quotes from participants and officials convey both the gravity and emotion of major events. The language remains clear, neutral, and journalistic.

This summary offers an up-to-date briefing on significant national stories covered on the Fox News 8AM ET hourly update, with direct quotes and timestamps for listeners who missed the episode.