Fox News Hourly Update — 8AM ET 09/29/2025 Newscast

Host: Dave Anthony (FOX News)
Date: September 29, 2025

Overview

This episode delivers the latest breaking news and key national updates, including targeted shootings in Michigan and North Carolina, significant developments in U.S. and international politics, weather alerts, major sports headlines, and shifts in electoral races. The tone is urgent, matter-of-fact, and packed with rapid-fire updates.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Michigan Church Attack

[00:02]

• FBI labels the incident a "targeted attack."
• The gunman drove through the entrance of a Grand Blanc, Michigan church, fired into the congregation during a Sunday service, then set the church on fire.
• Casualties: At least 4 killed, 8 injured.
• Police are still searching for missing people (00:16) by digging through church debris.
• Per Fox’s Brook Taylor (00:24):
  • Shooter identified as Thomas Jacob Sanford, 40, a Michigan native and former Marine (served 2004–2008, including Iraq).
  • Sanford was killed in a shootout with officers within minutes.

Notable Quote:
"He was killed in a shootout with officers just minutes later. He was a Marine and served from 2004 to 2008 with deployments to Iraq." — Brook Taylor, [00:24]

2. North Carolina Waterfront Bar Shooting

[00:37]

• Incident at a Southport waterfront bar Saturday night.
• Shooter, reportedly in a boat, opened fire on bar patrons enjoying live music.
• Result: 3 killed, 5 injured.
• Suspect: Nigel Ed, 40, former Marine; arrested shortly after.
• He is scheduled for a court appearance today.

Notable Quote:
"People were just out enjoying their Saturday night... when all of the sudden a man in a boat allegedly starts shooting into the crowd." — Madison Scarpino, [00:45]

3. Other Legal and Political Updates

• Tyler Robinson (accused of attempting to assassinate Charlie Kirk) will attend a Utah court appearance virtually today.
• Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the White House as President Trump pushes a new Gaza ceasefire plan.

4. Middle East: U.S. Push for Gaza Ceasefire

[01:21]

• Ceasefire plan details:
  • Hostage-prisoner exchange
  • U.S.-backed Palestinian Authority temporarily governing Gaza
  • Israel pausing future strikes, with Qatar's involvement
• President Trump expressed optimism:
  • "We have a real chance for greatness in the Middle East. All are on board for something special. First time ever. We will get it done." — Donald Trump (via Alexandria Hoff), [01:21]

5. U.S. Government Shutdown Looms

[01:39]

• After Netanyahu’s meeting, President Trump to meet congressional leaders.
• Deadline: Wednesday
• Republicans want a 7-week funding extension; Democrats push for health care cost reductions.

6. New York City Mayoral Race Update

[02:16]

• Mayor Eric Adams drops out of re-election campaign amid poor polls, job rumors, and federal charges.

[02:33]

• Adams on social media:
  • "Despite the headlines and innuendo I always put you before me." — Eric Adams, [02:33]
• No endorsements made by Adams.
• Frontrunner Zoran Mamdani blames President Trump's influence for Adams and Cuomo’s withdrawal, calls Adams "a disgraced corrupt politician."
• Fox News poll: Mamdani leads; Adams trails Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.

7. Weather Update: Tropical Storm Imelda

[03:04]

• Imelda may become a hurricane but is expected to turn away from the U.S. East Coast.
• Janice Dean warns of:
  • Outer rain bands
  • Wind advisories for Florida and the Southeast

Memorable Moment:
"Some of those outer rain bands, definitely wind advisories for tropical storm force winds from Imelda as it strengthens and parallels the Florida coast..." — Janice Dean, [03:15]

8. Business & Sports Headlines

Stock Market

• Dow futures up over 100 points after a week of slight losses.
  [03:25]

Sports Recap
[03:25-03:51]

• Ryder Cup: Europe defeats Team USA at Bethpage Black.
• NFL:
  • Packers and Cowboys tie at 40 (first tie for Dak Prescott in 10 years).
    • "It's hard to kind of wrap my head around it because I know I'd feel a hell of a lot worse if it was a loss." — Dak Prescott, [03:44]
  • Bills and Eagles win.
  • Tennessee and New Orleans remain winless.
  • Two additional games to close out Week 4.
• MLB:
  • Season concludes, division titles to Blue Jays and Guardians
  • Reds secure last National League wildcard slot.
  • Playoffs begin tomorrow.

Notable Quotes

• Brook Taylor on Michigan shooter:
  "He was killed in a shootout with officers just minutes later. He was a Marine and served from 2004 to 2008 with deployments to Iraq." [00:24]

• Madison Scarpino on NC shooting:
  "People were just out enjoying their Saturday night... when all of the sudden a man in a boat allegedly starts shooting into the crowd." [00:45]

• President Trump on Gaza Ceasefire:
  "We have a real chance for greatness in the Middle East. All are on board for something special. First time ever. We will get it done." [01:21]

• Mayor Eric Adams on withdrawal:
  "Despite the headlines and innuendo I always put you before me." [02:33]

• Janice Dean on Imelda:
  "Some of those outer rain bands, definitely wind advisories for tropical storm force winds from Imelda as it strengthens and parallels the Florida coast..." [03:15]

• Dak Prescott on NFL tie:
  "It's hard to kind of wrap my head around it because I know I'd feel a hell of a lot worse if it was a loss." [03:44]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:02] Michigan church attack report
• [00:24] Shooter details (Brook Taylor)
• [00:37] Waterfront bar shooting in NC (Madison Scarpino)
• [01:21] Netanyahu at White House, Gaza ceasefire, Trump statement (Alexandria Hoff)
• [01:39] U.S. government shutdown risk
• [02:16] NYC Mayor Adams exits re-election (Granal Scott, Eric Adams quote)
• [03:04] Tropical Storm Imelda update (Janice Dean)
• [03:25] Market and major sports recap
• [03:44] NFL tie, Dak Prescott reaction
• [03:51] Baseball season recap

This episode provides a dense, high-speed rundown of major U.S. headlines, blending breaking crime updates, international negotiations, shifting political races, and sports—all with FOX News’ brisk, fact-focused tone.