Fox News Hourly Update — 8AM ET 09/26/2025

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: September 26, 2025

Episode Overview

This fast-paced Fox News Radio newscast delivers the morning’s top headlines, focusing on breaking updates in American politics, security, executive actions by President Trump, economic news, and sports. The episode’s main theme orbits around significant legal and political events linked to former FBI Director James Comey and fresh executive actions from the White House, alongside quick hits on crime, tariffs, and sports highlights.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Indictment of Former FBI Director James Comey

• President Trump's Reaction:
  • Trump responds to Comey’s indictment via Truth Social, calling him a “corrupt, dirty cop.”
    • Quote (00:02): “He’s a corrupt, dirty cop.” — Fox News Anchor, quoting President Trump
• Details of the Indictment:
  • Dave Anthony (00:11): In 2017, Comey was fired as FBI Director. Now, following his indictment, Trump claims Comey “told…a very serious and far reaching lie for which a very big price must be paid.”
    • Quote (00:16): “A very serious and far reaching lie for which a very big price must be paid.” — Fox News Anchor, quoting Trump
  • Comey maintains innocence, responding on Instagram:
    • Quote (00:21): “My family and I have known for years that there are costs to standing up to Donald Trump.” — James Comey
  • Comey will surrender and be arraigned next month.
  • The two-count indictment alleges false statements and obstruction tied to Comey’s Senate testimony about the Trump-Russia 2016 probe (00:31).
• Political & Institutional Fallout:
  • Democrats sharply criticize the indictment.
    • Quote (00:56): “A disgraceful attack on the rule of law.” — Fox News Anchor, quoting House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries
  • FBI Director Kash Patel counters, slamming “bankrupt media” for “selling the world on Russiagate” (01:06).

Dallas Immigration Facility Shooting

• Incident Recap:
  • Joshua John, the shooter, targeted ICE agents in Dallas, injuring three detainees (one fatally) before committing suicide.
    • Planned attack for months, tracked agents via apps (01:10–01:22).
• ICE Official Response:
  • Quote (01:22): “The media has been amplifying these apps even as we warned them it would only lead to more attacks on law enforcement.” — ICE Associate Director Marcos Charles
• No ICE agents were shot.

President Trump's New Tariffs & Schedule

• Announces 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals (exempting U.S.-made drugs), and new tariffs on trucks, furniture, and home goods (01:35–01:50).
• Trump plans to head to New York for the Ryder Cup after leaving the White House (01:51).

Executive Orders on Domestic Terror & TikTok

• Targeting “Domestic Terror from the Left”:
  • New executive order focuses on antifa, labeling it a “domestic terror group,” despite legal ambiguity (02:24–02:34).
    • Quote (02:28): “These are professional agitators. These are bad people and they're paid a lot of money by rich people.” — Political Commentator
  • National Joint Terrorism Task Force to lead strategy; some experts question the move’s legality (02:34–02:58).
• Facilitating TikTok Transfer from Chinese Control:
  • Administration supports acquisition by U.S. investors as required by law (02:58–03:10).
  • Quote (03:14): “If I could make it 100% MAGA, I would, but it’s not going to work out that way. Unfortunately. No, everyone's going to be treated fairly.” — Political Commentator

Economic & Sports Updates

• Federal Reserve inflation data expected (03:21).
• Stock futures mixed after recent losses.
• NFL: Seattle beats Arizona 23–20 on last-second field goal, starts Week 4 (03:27).
• MLB: Dodgers clinch NL West for 12th time in 13 years (03:42–03:50).
• Tight American League Central and East division races (03:55–04:08).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Comey’s Indictment:
  • “My family and I have known for years that there are costs to standing up to Donald Trump.” — James Comey (00:21)
• Partisan Criticism:
  • “A disgraceful attack on the rule of law.” — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (00:56)
• Claims of Political Weaponization:
  • “Accusations the FBI is politicizing law enforcement come from the same bankrupt media that sold the world on Russiagate.” — FBI Director Kash Patel (00:56–01:06)
• On Dallas Shooting & Technology:
  • “The media has been amplifying these apps even as we warned them it would only lead to more attacks on law enforcement.” — ICE Associate Director Marcos Charles (01:22)
• Defining Antifa:
  • “These are professional agitators. These are bad people and they're paid a lot of money by rich people.” — Political Commentator (02:28)
• On TikTok’s Future:
  • “If I could make it 100% MAGA, I would, but it’s not going to work out that way. Unfortunately.” — Political Commentator (03:14)

Important Timestamps

• 00:02–00:29: Trump’s reaction and Comey’s response to indictment
• 00:31–01:06: Details and political reaction to the indictment
• 01:08–01:35: Dallas shooting incident and ICE official’s comment
• 01:35–01:56: Trump’s new tariff announcement and schedule
• 02:24–02:58: Executive order labeling Antifa a terror group
• 02:58–03:21: Facilitating TikTok’s U.S. ownership and political/ideological commentary
• 03:27–04:08: Financial/market update and key sports results

In Summary

This episode encapsulates the high-stakes intersection of politics, law enforcement, and executive action as President Trump’s administration pursues new policy and reacts forcefully to challenges. The indictment of James Comey and the response from both sides dominates the early portion, followed by updates on crime, economic policy, and the ongoing culture wars around tech and terrorism designations. Brief but lively, the episode blends headline news with signature Fox News commentary and tone.