8PM ET 09/10/2025 Newscast

Summary

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

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

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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.

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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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Transcript

[Lisa Licera]

This is a FOX News alert. A person is in custody. I'm Lisa Licera, law enforcement in Utah with more details on the events leading to the shooting death of conservative activists and Turning Point USA co founder Charlie Kirk.

[Bo Mason]

Police say there is a person of interest being questioned as the investigation into Charlie Kirk's killing at Utah Valley University continues. Utah Public Safety Department Commissioner Bo Mason said it's not believed the mass shooting was the gunman's objective. This incident occurred with a large crowd around.

[Utah Governor Spencer Cox]

There was one shot fired and one.

[Bo Mason]

One victim, utah Governor Spencer Cox said. If rhetoric was the reason for this assassination, there is no justifiable reason for Kirk's death.

[Utah Governor Spencer Cox]

I don't care what his politics are. I care that he was an American.

[Bo Mason]

The FBI is working with Utah authorities to gather any information that will identify the shooter and confirm a motive.

[Lisa Licera]

Fox's Colonel Scott President Trump ordering flags lowered to half staff through Sunday in honor of Kirk and he paid tribute to him. In a statement the president wrote, kirk loved and admired by all, especially me. President Trump says he and the first lady send their sympathies to Kirk's beautiful.

[Utah Governor Spencer Cox]

Wife Erica and his family.

[Lisa Licera]

Fox's Jared Halpern @ the White House, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, who was shot in 2017 during a practice with the congressional baseball team, condemned the shooting.

[Utah Governor Spencer Cox]

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.

[Lisa Licera]

On Fox's special report with Bret Baier, California Governor Gavin Newsom writing the on Charlie Kirk is disgusting, vile and reprehensible. Three teens critically wounded in a shooting at a high school in suburban Denver. The shooting happened at about 12:30pm at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, about 30 miles west of Denver. Jefferson County Sheriff's Office spokesman Jackie Kelly said the suspected shooter is among those wounded. America's listening to Fox News.

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[Lisa Licera]

Story, FBI Director Kash Patel says a suspect in the shooting death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk is in custody. Kirk was shot in the neck on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, where he was holding an event with students.

[President Donald Trump]

President Trump ordered American flags across the country lowered to half staff until six Sunday night, calling Kirk an American patriot, adding, quote, 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. And now he is no longer with us. Melania and my sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erica and family. Charlie, we love you.

[Lisa Licera]

Fox's Jackie Heinrich @ the White House. Former President Biden posting on X. There is no place in our country for this kind of violence. It must end now. To Jill and I are praying for Charlie Kirk's family and loved ones. Arizona Senator Mark Kelly called it another act of political violence that has no place in our country. Federal agents have seized hundreds of thousands of illegal vaping products. Attorney General Pam Bondi says many of the vapes were smuggled in from China almost a quarter century after the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. The work to identify the remains of victims continues in New York City last.

[Utah Governor Spencer Cox]

Month, three more victims of the 911 attacks were identified using advanced methods of DNA analysis some 24 years after their deaths. 911 Memorial and Museum President Dr. Beth Hillman says the remains of 40% of those killed in Lower Manhattan are still unidentified.

[Dr. Beth Hillman]

1,100 people have not been identified who were killed here at the World Trade center.

[Utah Governor Spencer Cox]

And that work is ongoing.

[Dr. Beth Hillman]

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. They continue to try to identify persons who were killed from the unclaimed and unidentified remains.

[Utah Governor Spencer Cox]

More than 2,700 people were killed in New York City on 9 11.

[Lisa Licera]

Fox's Tony J. Powers. I'm Lisa Licera. This is Fox News.

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