Fox News Hourly Update — 8PM ET, September 12, 2025

Main Theme & Purpose

This episode centers on major breaking news events, including developments in two high-profile shooting investigations (the fatal shooting of activist Charlie Kirk and the attempted assassination of President Trump), updates on widely covered criminal incidents, public health concerns, and significant legal and labor news. The report aims to keep listeners swiftly informed on pressing national stories.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Shooting of Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk (00:02–01:00)

• FBI Investigation: Federal agents are collecting evidence at the home of Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk during his speech at a Utah college campus.
  • "The FBI combing through evidence at the home of Tyler Robinson, who's accused of shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk to death while he spoke on a college campus in Orem, Utah." — Lisa Licera (00:02)
• Suspect’s Car: A gray Dodge Challenger believed to be used by the shooter remains at the scene.
  • "There's a gray Dodge Challenger still in the driveway...authorities say the Kirk assassin was driving a gray Dodge Challenger on the day of the shooting." — Matt Finn (00:16)
• Arrest & Motive: Robinson was turned in by a family member after confessing; Utah Governor Spencer Cox frames the event as a national turning point.
  • "This is an assault on not just him, but on all of us. It is an assault on the very fabric of our country, of our democratic republic, of our ability to speak freely." — Gov. Spencer Cox (00:50)

2. Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump Trial Update (01:00–01:49)

• Trial Proceedings: FBI evidence specialist testifies regarding items found near the scene (rifle magazine, ammunition, camera), but jurors opt not to inspect the evidence directly.
  • "FBI Special Agent Catherine Rose testified about responding to the scene outside the Trump golf course...finding a camera lens pointed at the sixth hole. The evidence team also found a rifle magazine, ammunition in the magazine and a GoPro type camera." — Jessica Rosenthal (01:13)
• Defendant Self-Representation: Ryan Ruth, accused of attempted assassination, represents himself and aggressively questions the FBI agent.
  • "Ruth, who's representing himself, tried to cross examine Agent Rose, asking if the way the scope was attached to the rifle was correct. And she said she was not a firearms expert and couldn't make that call." — Jessica Rosenthal (01:38)

3. Minneapolis Church Shooting Update (03:09–03:46)

• Victim Recovery: Positive update for 12-year-old Sophia Fortis, shot in the head during a church mass; her father expresses hope.
  • "And Sophia is going to win this fight for all of humanity." — Tom Fortis, Sophia’s father (03:25)
• Incident Recap: Two children died and others injured in the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church, shooter died by suicide.

4. Measles-Related Infant Death Raises Vaccination Issue (03:46–04:34)

• Tragic Fatality: A child died from rare, late complications after contracting measles as an infant.
  • "A school-age child has died of complications from measles contracted when they were a baby and too young to get vaccinated..." — Therese Crowley (03:51)
• Medical Expert Commentary: The critical role of herd immunity and vaccine effectiveness is highlighted.
  • "Infants too young to be vaccinated rely on all of us to help protect them through community immunity. And the MMR vaccine is 97% effective, preventing measles after two doses." — Dr. Mantu Davis (04:20)

5. Tech & Labor Headlines (04:34–05:07)

• Google/Epic Games Lawsuit: Court denies Google's request to delay implementation of app store reforms during ongoing litigation with Epic Games.
• Boeing Strike Continues: Workers in the Midwest reject a fresh contract proposal, prolonging a six-week strike related to defense production.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Political Violence:

  • "This is an assault on not just him, but on all of us. It is an assault on the very fabric of our country..." — Governor Spencer Cox (00:50)

• Family Hope:

  • "And Sophia is going to win this fight for all of humanity." — Tom Fortis, father of shooting victim Sophia Fortis (03:25)

• Vaccination Advocacy:

  • "Infants too young to be vaccinated rely on all of us to help protect them through community immunity." — Dr. Mantu Davis (04:20)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Charlie Kirk Shooting Investigation: 00:02–01:00
• Trump Assassination Attempt Trial: 01:00–01:49
• Minneapolis Church Shooting Victim Update: 03:09–03:46
• Measles Complication Death Report & Vaccine Discussion: 03:46–04:34
• Google App Store Ruling & Boeing Strike: 04:34–05:07

This episode provides concise yet detailed reporting on critical national stories, capturing the heightened concerns about political violence, public health, legal developments, and labor disputes. The tone is urgent, informative, and measured, with firsthand updates from reporters, officials, and those directly affected by these significant events.