Fox News Hourly Update – 8PM ET 09/10/2025

Host: Lisa Licera (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: September 11, 2025

Brief Overview

This episode centers on breaking news regarding the shooting death of Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, at an event in Utah. The report provides updates on the investigation, statements from law enforcement and public officials, reactions from political leaders—including Presidents Trump and Biden—and briefly covers other national news, such as the ongoing identification efforts for 9/11 victims and a shooting in Colorado.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University

• Incident Summary:

  • Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
  • Law enforcement has a person of interest in custody.
  • The shooting resulted in a single fatality; the perpetrator's motive is still unclear but not believed to be a mass shooting attempt.
    ([00:01–00:46] Lisa Licera, Bo Mason, Utah Governor Spencer Cox)

• Law Enforcement Response:

  • The FBI is assisting local authorities with the investigation to determine motive and confirm shooter identity.
    ([00:46] Bo Mason)

• Notable Quotes:

  • “There was one shot fired and one [victim].” — Utah Governor Spencer Cox [00:31]
  • “If rhetoric was the reason for this assassination, there is no justifiable reason for Kirk's death.” — Utah Governor Spencer Cox [00:34]

2. Political and National Reaction

• President Donald Trump Response:

  • Ordered flags lowered to half-staff through Sunday in Kirk’s honor.
  • Issued a heartfelt statement praising Kirk’s impact and expressing personal condolences.
  • Notable Quote:
    “Kirk [was] loved and admired by all, especially me.” — President Trump (statement via Lisa Licera) [00:54]
    “No one understood or had the heart of the youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by all, especially me.” — President Trump [03:23]

• Other Political Reactions:

  • House Majority Leader Steve Scalise: Condemned the shooting, referencing his own shooting in 2017.
    • “There are some people that think that political violence is a way to shut other people down. That is not what America is and it can't ever become that.” — Utah Governor Spencer Cox quoting Steve Scalise [01:21]
  • California Governor Gavin Newsom: Called the assault on Kirk “disgusting, vile and reprehensible.”
  • Former President Joe Biden: Posted on X, decrying the violence and offering prayers for Kirk’s family.
    • “There is no place in our country for this kind of violence. It must end now.” — Joe Biden [03:47]
  • Arizona Senator Mark Kelly: Called it “another act of political violence that has no place in our country.” [03:47]

3. Other National News Briefs

• Evergreen High School Shooting:

  • Three teens critically wounded in suburban Denver; the suspected shooter is among the wounded.
    ([01:30] Lisa Licera)

• Counterfeit Vaping Products:

  • Federal agents seized hundreds of thousands of illegal vapes, many smuggled from China.
    ([03:47] Lisa Licera)

• 9/11 Victim Identification Ongoing:

  • Nearly a quarter century after 9/11, advanced DNA is still being used to identify victims.
  • Recently, three more victims identified; 1,100 remain unidentified.
    • “The remains of 40% of those killed in Lower Manhattan are still unidentified.” — Dr. Beth Hillman, 9/11 Memorial and Museum President [04:39]
    • “The office of the chief medical examiner using new forensic techniques and a dogged persistence that they're incredibly proud of and they've been committed to from the start.” — Dr. Beth Hillman [04:45]
    • “More than 2,700 people were killed in New York City on 9/11.” — Utah Governor Spencer Cox [04:59]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Governor Spencer Cox:

  • “I don't care what his politics are. I care that he was an American.” [00:42] (On Kirk’s death)

• President Trump (statement):

  • “Charlie, we love you.” [03:23]

• Dr. Beth Hillman:

  • “1,100 people have not been identified who were killed here at the World Trade center.” [04:39]

Important Timelines and Segments

• Charlie Kirk Shooting - Initial Report: [00:01–00:54]
• Political Leaders React: [00:54–01:30], [03:10–03:47]
• Evergreen High School Shooting: [01:30–01:59]
• 9/11 Identification Efforts: [04:23–05:03]

Tone and Original Language

• The conversation is somber and factual, reflecting the shock and gravity of a high-profile assassination.
• Political leaders’ statements are quoted verbatim for authenticity.
• The reporting is brisk, characteristic of headline-focused hourly news.

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