Fox News Hourly Update – 8AM ET 09/28/2025: Episode Summary

Date: September 28, 2025
Host: Jack Callahan, FOX News
Duration: ~4.5 minutes

Overview

This episode delivers a rapid summary of overnight and breaking news stories, spanning domestic crises, international developments, extreme weather events, and government decisions. The tone is urgent and factual, focusing on major developments including a mass shooting in North Carolina, deadly storms across the southeastern US and Caribbean, a political rally tragedy in India, and significant moves in US foreign and domestic policy.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Mass Shooting at North Carolina Waterfront

• Incident Summary:
  Three people killed, eight injured at the American Fish Company restaurant in Southport, NC around 9:30 PM. The shooter arrived by boat, fired into a crowd, then fled.

  • Notable Quote:
    [00:22] Southport Police Chief Todd Coring:

    "November will be eight years that I've been the chief and I don't recall a time that we've had an active shooter situation like this. So it's definitely it's a bad night for Southport."

• Suspect Update:
  Suspect was spotted later loading a boat at a nearby marina; US Coast Guard detained a person matching the description, now in custody.

2. Weather Emergencies and Natural Disasters

• Tropical Activity:

  • Hurricane Umberto upgraded to Category 5, impacting northern Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda. Heavy rain, surf, and flooding reported in Bahamas, Cuba, Florida.
  • Tropical Depression Nine expected to hit South Carolina as a hurricane; NC governor declared state of emergency.
  • Local Impact:
    Arizona faces deadly flash floods; at least four dead in Gila County due to Friday's storms.
    • Notable Quote:
      [01:20] Governor Katie Hobbs:

      "My state of emergency declaration directs critical state resources to support ongoing search and rescue operations as well as cleanup and recovery."

• Federal Response:
  FEMA is prepared to assist with ongoing rescue and recovery efforts in Arizona; several people there remain unaccounted for.

3. International Tragedy: Deadly Stampede in India

• Incident:
  At least three dozen people killed and 40+ injured in a stampede at a political rally in southern India, attributed to crowd surge and panic upon a late arrival of a public figure, worsened by heat and overcrowding.

4. Foreign Policy: UN Sanctions on Iran

• Context:
  UN, led by the US and allies, reinstates sweeping sanctions on Iran after failed nuclear talks; focus is on Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
• Diplomatic Fallout:
  Iran recalls its ambassadors to France, Great Britain, and Germany in protest.
  • Notable Quote:
    [02:39] Reporter Marianne Rafferty:

    "The new restrictions target Tehran's nuclear and ballistic missiles program. It comes just three months after Israel and the US bombed Iran's nuclear sites..."

5. Domestic Policy & Security: Troops to Portland

• Announcement:
  President Trump orders troop deployment to Portland, Oregon to address ongoing political violence and protect ICE facilities.
• Local Response:
  Governor Tina Kotak of Oregon disputes the need, stating:
  • There’s no national security threat.
  • The state received no federal information regarding this mission.
• Federal Activity:
  Reports of increased presence of armored vehicles and federal agents in Portland.
  • Notable Quote:
    [03:15] (Fox's Madeleine Rivera reporting, quoting local officials:)

    "...They have been provided no information on the reason or purpose of any military mission. Regardless, state and local officials have already reported seeing armored vehicles and more federal agents..."

6. Air Travel Disruptions: Newark Airport

• Updates:
  Flight restrictions at Newark International Airport (NJ) will continue through October 2026 due to:
  • Equipment issues
  • Air traffic controller shortages
  • Runway construction
  • Lingering disruptions from previous technology outages

Notable Quotes & Moments

• [00:22] Todd Coring, Southport Police Chief:

  "November will be eight years that I've been the chief and I don't recall a time that we've had an active shooter situation like this. So it's definitely it's a bad night for Southport."

• [01:20] Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs:

  "My state of emergency declaration directs critical state resources to support ongoing search and rescue operations as well as cleanup and recovery."

• [02:39] Marianne Rafferty, FOX News:

  "The new restrictions target Tehran's nuclear and ballistic missiles program. It comes just three months after Israel and the US bombed Iran's nuclear sites..."

• [03:15] (Paraphrased) Madeleine Rivera on White House and Oregon reaction:

  "State and local officials have already reported seeing armored vehicles and more federal agents in the city, something they dismissed as merely a show of force."

Segment Timestamps

• [00:02] – Shooting in Southport, NC: details and police reaction
• [00:33] – Suspect updates and weather alerts for the Carolinas
• [00:45] – Hurricane Umberto and region-by-region storm impact
• [01:20] – Arizona floods and emergency response
• [01:29] – FEMA involvement and search & rescue update
• [01:44] – Deadly political rally stampede in India
• [02:32] – UN reinstates sanctions on Iran, diplomatic fallout
• [03:15] – President Trump deploys troops to Portland; Oregon response and situation update
• [03:58] – Extended flight restrictions at Newark International Airport

Summary

This Fox News update delivers rapid coverage of a deadly North Carolina shooting, hurricane threats across the southeast and Caribbean, massive flash floods in Arizona, a stampede disaster in India, new US-led sanctions on Iran and escalating tensions, President Trump’s deployment of troops to Portland amidst ICE facility attacks, and protracted travel disruptions at Newark Airport. The brief but comprehensive format emphasizes key details, official reactions, and immediate governmental responses, reflecting the urgency and complexity of today’s headlines.