8AM ET 09/22/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 8AM ET, 09/22/2025

Overview

This Fox News newscast, anchored by Dave Anthony, covers breaking developments across the United States and internationally. Major headlines include the memorial service for Charlie Kirk, updates on related court cases, advances in autism research, evolving international responses to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the ongoing war in Gaza, new moves around a potential TikTok ban, government funding negotiations in Congress, and a roundup of NFL highlights.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

Memorial for Charlie Kirk and National Impact

• President Donald Trump attended and spoke at a massive memorial for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, murdered 11 days prior.
  • Quote – Donald Trump (00:11): "The assassin failed in his quest because Charlie's message has not been silenced. It now is bigger and better and stronger than ever before."
• Tens of thousands gathered in Glendale, Arizona for a day marked by faith and unity.
  • Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erica Kirk, emotionally addressed the crowd, demonstrating forgiveness.
    • Quote – Erica Kirk (00:38): "That man, I forgive him."
  • Erica Kirk now heads Turning Point USA, vowing their campus activism will continue unabated.
• The accused in Kirk’s murder is scheduled back in court the following Monday.

Related Legal Cases and Political Developments

• The suspect in a second Trump assassination attempt is set to begin self-represented defense in federal court in Florida, with three approved witnesses (00:50).
• President Trump announced at the Kirk memorial that he will soon make a “major medical announcement” regarding autism.

Autism Research Updates and Contradictions

• New findings from Mount Sinai researchers warn against acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy unless a high fever is present.
  • Exposure may be linked to a higher risk of autism and ADHD in children.
• Contradictory evidence from a 2024 JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) study found no association between Tylenol use in pregnancy and increased autism risk.
  • Summary – Madeline Rivera (01:10): Presents the scientific debate and advises caution.

Geopolitical Shifts: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

• President Trump is to address the United Nations amid significant international moves: Australia, Britain, and Canada, among other nations, now recognize a Palestinian state.
• French President Emmanuel Macron supports state recognition as part of a political solution.
  • Quote – Emmanuel Macron (01:48): "It's the only way to provide a political solution to a situation which has to stop."
• The Israeli government is firmly opposed to worldwide recognition of a Palestinian state.

Middle East & U.S. Policy Developments

• Fox News learns Hamas will directly reach out to President Trump aiming for a ceasefire in Gaza (02:31).
• Continued violence highlighted, with war ongoing.

TikTok Deal Nears Resolution

• The President is working on a deal to prevent a U.S. ban on TikTok, contingent on severing ties with its Chinese parent company.
• Trump confirms prominent American business leaders are involved:
  • Quote – Donald Trump (02:59): "Larry Ellison's one of them. He's involved. He's a great guy. Michael Dell is involved and so is..."
• Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch and Rupert Murdoch identified as involved in discussions.

U.S. Government Shutdown Looms

• Congress faces a deadline, with funding set to expire September 30th; negotiations are tense and bipartisan proposals have been rejected.
  • Senators Tim Kaine (Democrat) and Roger Marshall (Republican) appeared on Fox News Sunday voicing the need for serious negotiations.
    • Quote – Roger Marshall (03:38): "We want to keep the government open and work towards a balanced, responsible budget."
• Trump has signaled openness to discussions to avert a shutdown.

Stock Market & Sports Updates

• Dow futures down more than 100 points at market open after record highs last week (03:51).
• NFL Sunday wrap-up:
  • Kansas City Chiefs secure first win of the season; Giants remain winless.
  • Several games decided by blocked kicks and last-second field goals:
    • Eagles defeat LA Rams after a second blocked field goal.
      • Quote – Jeff Manasso (04:05): "Joshua Carty has it blocked again."
    • Browns, Buccaneers, Chargers, and 49ers also secure dramatic victories.

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Notable Quotes & Moments by Timestamp

• Donald Trump at Charlie Kirk Memorial (00:11):
  • "The assassin failed in his quest because Charlie's message has not been silenced. It now is bigger and better and stronger than ever before."
• Erica Kirk’s Forgiveness (00:38):
  • "That man, I forgive him."
• Madeline Rivera on Autism Research (01:10):
  • Summarizes conflicting findings and cautions around Tylenol use in pregnancy.
• President Emmanuel Macron on Palestinian State (01:48):
  • "It's the only way to provide a political solution to a situation which has to stop."
• Donald Trump on TikTok Deal Leaders (02:59):
  • "Larry Ellison's one of them. He's involved. He's a great guy. Michael Dell is involved and so is..."
• Roger Marshall on Budget Talks (03:38):
  • "We want to keep the government open and work towards a balanced, responsible budget."
• Jeff Manasso on NFL (04:05):
  • "Joshua Carty has it blocked again."

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Timeline of Key Segments

• 00:02–00:50: Charlie Kirk memorial and related developments
• 00:50–01:10: Court updates and anticipated presidential medical announcement
• 01:10–01:35: Autism research, conflicting scientific findings
• 01:35–01:54: UN, international recognition of a Palestinian state, Macron’s comments
• 02:31–03:05: Middle East ceasefire efforts, TikTok deal
• 03:14–03:42: Senate budget negotiations, government shutdown deadline
• 03:51–04:28: Financial markets and NFL highlights

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Conclusion

This update blends national remembrance and resilience, high-stakes political developments, international diplomacy, and cultural news into a rapid-fire overview—a window into key issues shaping the U.S. and global landscape as of September 22, 2025. The newscast maintains a fast-paced, informative tone, serving listeners invested in both politics and current affairs.

Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

Paying tribute to Charlie Kirk 11 days after his murder. I'm Dave Anthony. Fox News.

[Donald Trump]

The assassin failed in his quest because Charlie's message has not been silenced. It now is bigger and better and stronger than ever before.

[Dave Anthony]

President Trump at a massive memorial service in Arizona. Fox's Jeff Manasso was there.

[Jeff Manasso]

Tens of thousands of people from across the country came together Sunday for church and a faith revival here in Glendale, where, in powerful and emotional words, Charlie Kirk's widow, Erica, said of her husband's.

[Erica Kirk]

Killer, that man, I forgive him.

[Jeff Manasso]

She now carries the torch as head of tpusa, vowing that campus tours will continue this month.

[Dave Anthony]

The alleged murderer is due back in court next Monday. This morning, the suspect in the second Trump assassination, a trip last year, returns to a federal court in Florida. Ryan Ruth will start presenting his own defense at trial, representing himself. He only has three approved witnesses to call back to the president. He also announced at the Kirk Memorial he plans a major medical announcement today purporting to detail a cause for autism.

[Madeline Rivera]

Their findings are expected to warn pregnant women against using Tylenol unless they have high fevers. Researchers at Mount Sinai found children exposed to acetaminophen during pregnancy may be more likely to develop neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and adhd. But another study from the Journal of the American Medical association in 2024 concluded the opposite, stating using the drug while pregnant with was not associated with an increased risk of autism.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Madeline Rivera today, President Trump will go to the UN Tomorrow, address world leaders there as Australia, Britain and Canada join other countries recognizing a Palestinian state. As Israel's war rages in Gaza. French President Emmanuel Macron tells CBS Face.

[Emmanuel Macron]

The Nation it's the only way to provide a political solution to a situation which has to stop.

[Dave Anthony]

Israel opposes a Palestinian state recognition. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Dave Anthony]

We mentioned the war in Gaza. Fox has learned Hamas will make a direct offer to President Trump trying to get a ceasefire deal. And the president keeps working out a TikTok deal as well. The Wall Street Journal reports he may sign an executive order this week to declare the agreement still being worked out. That will satisfy the requirements of a law that would have banned TikTok in the US if the social media app doesn't cut its ties to its Chinese parent company. The president tells Fox Business leaders are in on the TikTok deal.

[Donald Trump]

Larry Ellison's one of them. He's involved. He's a great guy. Michael Dell is involved and so is.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch and his father, Rupert. Now Congress is on deadline to approve new government funding to prevent a shutdown in eight days.

[Tim Kaine]

Virginia Democratic Senator Tim Kaine said after each side of the aisle rejected the other's government funding proposal, it's time for a serious discussion to keep the federal government open.

[Roger Marshall]

The leadership has reached out to President Trump and said let's sit down this week and figure this out. President Trump last night said he was open to doing that.

[Tim Kaine]

Kansas Republican Senator Roger Marshall said his party's interest is not in raising the deficit.

[Roger Marshall]

We want to keep the government open and work towards a balanced, responsible budget.

[Tim Kaine]

Both were on Fox News Sunday. The current resolution funding government expires September 30th. Grade Scott, Fox News on Wall street.

[Dave Anthony]

Stocks could fall to start the week. Dow futures down more than 100 points after last week's record highs on Sunday Night Football. The Kansas City Chiefs won their first game beating the New York Giants who are among six NF team still winless. Six others still undefeated including the Eagles.

[Jeff Manasso]

Joshua Carty has it blocked again.

[Dave Anthony]

That second blocked field goal of the game sealed it for Philadelphia beating the LA Rams on Fox. Cleveland also beat Green Bay after a blocked kick that set up the Browns game winning field goal. Tampa Bay survived a block field goal, turned touchdown and beat the New York jets and a last second kick. And the LA Chargers in San Francisco also stayed unbeaten, winning on last second field goals. I'm Dave Anthony. This is Fox News.

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