Fox News Hourly Update: 8PM ET 09/11/2025 Newscast

Date: September 12, 2025
Host: Lisa Lucera, FOX News Team

Episode Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update brings listeners breaking news and key developments from across the U.S., focusing on a shooting at the U.S. Naval Academy, updates on high-profile legal cases, government funding negotiations, and the latest economic indicators. Special attention is given to commemorations of the September 11 attacks on their 24th anniversary.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Breaking News: Shooting at the U.S. Naval Academy

• Incident Summary (00:01 – 00:47):
  • Reports emerged about a shooting at the Naval Academy. At least one person suffered “serious, potentially life-threatening wounds.”
  • The shooter was a former midshipman expelled from the Academy who allegedly returned with a weapon.
  • The FBI is offering a $100,000 reward for assistance in capturing the suspect.
  • The suspect, described as college-aged and blending in on campus, was seen wearing a long dark shirt, consistent with eyewitness accounts and dispatch audio.
  • Investigators have recovered a high-powered rifle, a palm print, and a shoe impression near the suspect's escape route.

2. Commemoration: 24th Anniversary of 9/11

• National Ceremonies and Presidential Remarks (00:47 – 01:27):
  • Ceremonies were held marking 24 years since the September 11 attacks.
  • President Trump and the First Lady attended memorial events at the Pentagon.
  • Memorable Quote:
    • President Trump: "Every member that still feels a void every day of your lives, the First Lady and I unite with you in sorrow. And today as one nation, we renew our sacred vow that we will never forget. September 11, 2001, in Lower Manhattan." (01:03)
  • FDNY Emerald Society, Pipes and Drums honored victims at the World Trade Center site. Names of nearly 3,000 victims were read aloud.
  • Additional ceremonies took place in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, recalling passengers who thwarted the hijackers of United 93.

3. Political and Legal Developments

• Turning Point USA—Charlie Kirk Update (00:01 – 00:33):
  • Charlie Kirk's body has arrived in Arizona, escorted by Vice President Vance. The manhunt for his suspected killer continues.
• Nadine Menendez Sentencing (03:09 – 03:52):
  • Nadine Menendez, wife of former Senator Bob Menendez, was sentenced to 4.5 years for her role in an influence-peddling scheme involving cash, gold bars, and a luxury car.
  • Notable Quote:
    • Nadine Menendez: "I put my life in his hands and he strung me like a puppet. He's not the man I thought he was." (03:14)
  • Judge held Nadine less responsible than her husband but affirmed her awareness of the conspiracy.
  • Bob Menendez is serving an 11-year sentence; co-conspirators received 7-8 years.

4. Congress and Potential Government Shutdown

• Avoiding a Shutdown (03:52 – 04:34):
  • Senate and House minority leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries met about preventing a government shutdown before the September 30 deadline.
  • Jeffries’ Statement (04:09):
    • "We will not support a partisan spending agreement that continues to rip away health care from the American people."
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Leader John Thune are proposing a short-term spending extension to buy more time for negotiations.

5. Economy: Inflation Trends

• Recent Inflation Data (04:34 – 05:06):
  • Inflation in August rose to 2.9% (from 2.7% in July), the largest monthly jump since January.
  • Core prices (excluding food and energy) increased 3.1%.
  • Both measures remain above the Federal Reserve’s 2% annual target.

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• President Trump at 9/11 Memorial:
  "Every member that still feels a void every day of your lives, the First Lady and I unite with you in sorrow. And today as one nation, we renew our sacred vow that we will never forget. September 11, 2001, in Lower Manhattan." (01:03)

• Nadine Menendez on Her Husband:
  "I put my life in his hands and he strung me like a puppet. He's not the man I thought he was." (03:14)

• Rep. Hakeem Jeffries on Healthcare:
  "We will not support a partisan spending agreement that continues to rip away health care from the American people." (04:09)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:01] Shooting at U.S. Naval Academy – Breaking details
• [00:33] Suspect description and investigation ongoing
• [00:47] Commemorations for 9/11, President Trump’s remarks
• [01:27] Ceremonies at Ground Zero and Shanksville
• [03:09] Nadine Menendez sentencing and courtroom statements
• [03:52] Congress scrambles to avert government shutdown
• [04:34] Inflation data and economic context update

Conclusion

The 8PM ET Fox News Hourly Update episode provides fast-paced coverage of breaking national stories, with special focus on violence at the U.S. Naval Academy, the solemnity of 9/11 anniversary events, a high-profile sentencing in the ongoing Menendez corruption scandal, tense budget negotiations in Congress, and worrisome inflation data. Each segment combines succinct reporting with direct quotes and eye-witness updates, mirroring Fox News’ rapid, detail-driven style.