8PM ET 09/13/2025 Newscast

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Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 8PM ET 09/13/2025 Newscast
Date: September 14, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts

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Overview

This episode delivers concise, up-to-the-minute reports on major national and international news events of September 13, 2025. The broadcast covers the developing investigation of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination, global reactions to his death, a violent incident involving an ICE officer in Illinois, the ongoing trial of a man accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump, and a police manhunt in Georgia.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Suspect Appears in Court for Charlie Kirk’s Killing

• Suspect Identified: Tyler Robinson, believed to be the shooter at Utah Valley College where Charlie Kirk was speaking ([00:02]).
• Arrest Details: Robinson was taken into custody in St. George, Utah, hundreds of miles from the crime scene and booked at Utah County jail.
  • "The actual crime scene not far from where I'm standing. But the suspect was taken into custody a couple hundred miles south..." – Matt Finn ([00:17])
• Evidence: Utah police towed a gray Dodge Challenger (believed used in the attack) from Robinson’s family home; police observed sealing evidence from the car ([00:17]).
• Formal Charges: To be announced on Tuesday, with Robinson’s first court appearance ([00:17]).
• Governor’s Statement: Utah Governor Spencer Cox confirmed finding “several major clues” near Robinson’s home ([01:01]).
• Charlie Kirk’s Legacy: Founder of Turning Point USA, described as commanding a “large global following” ([01:01]).

2. Global Reaction to Charlie Kirk’s Murder

• World Leaders Respond:
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:

    "Kirk murdered for speaking the truth and defending freedom." ([01:20])

  • Italy's Prime Minister:

    Called it "an atrocious murder, a deep wound for democracy and for those who believe in freedom." ([01:20])

• International Mourning:
  • Memorials and vigils reported from Australia, Berlin, and Africa; more vigils expected over the weekend ([01:20]).
• Presidential Response:
  • President Trump announced he would attend Kirk’s funeral ([01:47]).

3. ICE Officer Dragged and Injured in Illinois During Traffic Stop

• Incident Overview:
  • ICE officer dragged by fleeing vehicle during a “targeted law enforcement activity” in Franklin Park, IL ([03:10]).
  • Suspect identified as an illegal migrant; officer shot and killed the suspect in self-defense ([03:14]).
• Officer’s Condition: Severely injured but stable ([03:14]).
• Official Response:
  • Governor J.B. Pritzker stated the public deserves a “factual accounting” of the incident ([03:49]).
  • FBI involvement confirmed; investigation ongoing.

4. Trial Continues for Attempted Trump Assassination

• Courtroom Update:
  • FBI Special Agent Catherine Rose presented evidence: Chinese rifle and a small camera found at “sniper nest” perimeter of Trump International Golf Club, West Palm Beach ([04:02]).
  • Odd detail: Opened Vienna sausages at the scene, consistent with a selfie found of the defendant ([04:02]).
• Defendant’s Actions:
  • Accused, Ryan Ruth, is acting as his own attorney; “Ruth's cross examinations of witnesses have been briefed non existent, allowing the trial to move quickly.” – Jonathan Serrie ([04:02])
• Trial Location: Fort Pierce, Florida.

5. Officer Shot in Georgia—Manhunt Underway

• Incident Summary:
  • Captain Brantley Worthy (McCaysville, Georgia) shot in the face near the Tennessee state line on Friday ([04:47]).
  • Suspect: Timothy Ramsey; law enforcement actively searching.
• Officer’s Condition: Remains in critical condition ([04:47]).

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Matt Finn on the Utah Investigation:

  “The alleged assassin was booked into the Utah county jail behind me. The actual crime scene not far from where I'm standing. But the suspect was taken into custody a couple hundred miles south in the St. George area.” ([00:17])

• Stephanie Bennett on International Response:

  "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he spoke to Kirk only two weeks ago with an invitation to visit Israel. He wrote on X that Kirk murdered for speaking the truth and defending freedom." ([01:20])
  “Italy's prime minister... called it an atrocious murder, a deep wound for democracy and for those who believe in freedom.” ([01:20])

• Chanley Painter on the Illinois ICE Incident:

  “ICE sources telling Fox News that while the investigation is ongoing, this is likely a case of attempted murder of an ICE officer… The officer, fearing for his life, then shot and killed the suspect, according to officials.” ([03:14])

• Jonathan Serrie on the Trump Assassination Attempt Trial:

  “Lt. William Gale… also investigated the site and says he noticed Vienna sausages on the ground, a food item seen in a selfie taken by the defendant, Ryan Ruth, acting as his own attorney.” ([04:02])

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:02 – Breaking news: Suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing appears in court
• 00:17 – Matt Finn’s live report from Utah
• 01:01 – Governor Cox and details from the crime scene; Kirk’s impact
• 01:20 – Stephanie Bennett: global reactions and tributes
• 01:47 – President Trump plans to attend Kirk’s funeral
• 03:10 – ICE officer dragged by car in Illinois, details by Chanley Painter
• 03:49 – Governor Pritzker calls for transparency
• 04:02 – Jonathan Serrie: Trial of alleged Trump assassination attempt
• 04:47 – Police manhunt after Georgia officer shot

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Summary

This tightly edited newscast keeps listeners abreast of headline developments, focusing on acts of political violence, their ripple effects both in the US and abroad, and law enforcement’s ongoing responses. The reporting is brisk and somber, with regular attributions and brief, vivid descriptions capturing the fast-moving nature of the stories.

Transcript

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Court appearance for the suspect in Charlie Kirk's killing. I'm Daria Albinger, Fox News. His name is Tyler Robinson and authorities believe he is the man who opened fire at an event at Utah Valley College where the conservative activist was speaking. Fox's Matt Finn is there.

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The alleged assassin was booked into the Utah county jail behind me. Our understanding is that he is still here. The actual crime scene not far from where I'm standing. But the suspect was taken into custody a couple hundred miles south in the St. George area. He was arrested on suspicion of capital murder. The formal charges are expected to be announced on Tuesday when Robinson is scheduled to make his first appearance. Now, yesterday we watched a gray Dodge Challenger being towed away from the family home of the alleged killer in the St. George, Utah area. Authorities say Robinson drove a gray Challenger on and off the property of Utah Valley University when he assassinated Charlie Kirk. Now prior to the car getting towed, we saw Utah police tape the hood of the car appearing to seal it.

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Utah Governor Spencer Cox says they found several major clues in and near Robinson's home. Kirk founded Turning Point usa, a conservative organization which commanded a large global following. And now people around the world are mourning his loss. Fox's Stephanie Bennett's in London with global reaction.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he spoke to Kirk only two weeks ago with an invitation to visit Israel. He wrote on X that Kirk murdered for speaking the truth and defending freedom. Now Italy's prime minister, she also spoke out, calling it an atrocious murder, a deep wound for democracy and for those who believe in freedom. Other memorials have popped up from Australia, Berlin to Africa. For now, more vigils are expected this weekend.

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Stephanie Bennett in London. President Trump says he will attend Kirk's funeral. America's listening to FOX News.

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An ICE officer dragged by a car during a traffic stop in Illinois.

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Here's fox's Chanley Painter, ICE sources telling Fox News that while the investigation is ongoing, this is likely a case of attempted murder of an ICE officer. It all comes as agents were conducting, quote, targeted law enforcement activity in Franklin Park, Illinois. According to police, during a vehicle stop, an illegal migrant allegedly tried to drive his vehicle into the arrest team in an attempt to flee. One officer was hit and then dragged by the car. That officer, fearing for his life, then shot and killed the suspect, according to officials. The officer was severely hurt but is in stable condition.

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Illinois Governor J.B. pritzker says the public deserves a factual accounting of what happened. The trial continues for a man accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump last year in Florida.

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FBI Special Agent Catherine Rose showed the jury several pieces of evidence, including the Chinese made rifle and a small action camera recovered from the alleged sniper nest on the perimeter of Trump International Golf Club in West Palm beach, where then candidate Trump had been playing. Lt. William Gale of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office bomb squad also investigated the site and says he noticed Vienna sausages on the ground, a food item seen in a selfie taken by the defendant, Ryan Ruth, acting as his own attorney. Ruth's cross examinations of witnesses have been briefed non existent, allowing the trial to move so quickly. Friday's session adjourned early in Fort Pierce, Florida. JONATHAN siri, FOX NEWS A manhunt is.

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Underway after a police officer from McCaysville, Georgia, was injured near the Tennessee state line. Agents are searching for Timothy Ramsey, who they allege shot Captain Brantley Worthy in the face on Friday. The officer remains in critical condition. I'm Daria Alde. This is FOX news.

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