Fox News Hourly Update: 8PM ET – September 14, 2025

Host: Daria Albinger
Correspondents: Lucas Tomlinson, Janice Dean, Greg Palkot, Fox News Reporter, Dana Marie McNicoll
Date: September 15, 2025

Episode Overview

This fast-paced Fox News update covers the national mourning for conservative activist Charlie Kirk following his assassination, developments in the ongoing investigation, updates on President Trump's upcoming state visit to the UK, the latest from the federal trial regarding the second Trump assassination attempt, and key global news involving the Middle East and Ebola outbreak in Africa.

Key Discussion Points

1. Vigils and Memorials for Charlie Kirk

(00:02–01:01)

• A vigil is held at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, honoring Charlie Kirk after his fatal shooting at a college in Utah.
• New activity at the Utah shooting site includes landscaping and beautification efforts:
  “Grass is being ripped up to lay down new pavement and flowers to revive the area. One school official telling us they're trying to make it more beautiful again.” (Fox News Reporter, 00:24)
• In Phoenix, a memorial at Turning Point USA headquarters is disrupted when a man tramples tributes. The individual is apprehended:
  “Our photographer on the scene says the man kicked over flowers, vases, and balloons. Phoenix police say he has since been arrested.” (Fox News Reporter, 00:38)

2. President Trump’s Forthcoming State Visit to the UK

(01:01–01:42)

• This will be Trump’s second state visit during his current term. British PM Keir Starmer extended the invitation, with a special gift from King Charles.
• Anticipation around British ceremonial traditions:
  “It should be quite a spectacle in the UK, of course. Nobody does pomp like the Brits. The flypasses, they call it. That’s the flyover, some 35 jets.” (Lucas Tomlinson, 01:30)
• President Trump plans to lay a wreath at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor, honoring the late Queen, and then return to attend Kirk’s Arizona memorial.

3. Sanctions on Russia and US-NATO Relations

(01:42–01:59)

• Trump emphasizes ongoing pressure on Russia, committing to maintain sanctions:
  “And I’m willing to do sanctions, but—” (Lucas Tomlinson, 01:48) “They’re going to have to toughen up.” (Greg Palkot, 01:50) “Their sanctions commensurate with what I’m doing.” (Daria Albinger, 01:52)

4. Federal Trial: Trump Assassination Attempt

(03:10–03:49)

• Trial resumes for Ryan Ruth, charged in the second Trump assassination attempt in 2024.
• Testimony highlights include 13 prosecution witnesses, mainly Secret Service, FBI, and local law enforcement.
• Evidence previewed in court:
  “On Friday, FBI Special Agent Katherine Rose ... showed the jury several pieces of evidence left behind at the scene, including a Chinese made rifle, two bags, a GoPro style camera ... and heavy metal plates which prosecutors said were meant to be bulletproof shielding.” (Janice Dean, 03:28)

5. Middle East Update: Diplomatic Tensions and Strikes

(03:49–04:33)

• US diplomatic focus is on Israel; Marco Rubio visits amid escalating conflict.
• In Jerusalem, Rubio engages with Israeli PM Netanyahu after recent Israeli airstrikes targeting Hamas in Qatar.
• Ongoing speculation about Hamas leadership:
  “A consensus is growing that Israel did not kill the key Hamas leadership in those strikes. The latest hint coming from Netanyahu himself in a post earlier today.” (Greg Palkot, 04:18)
• Arab and Muslim leaders convene in Doha to discuss the conflict's aftermath.

6. Other Headlines

(04:33–05:07)

• Trump & Israel Coordination: President Trump claims he wasn’t warned by Israel before the strike in Qatar. Hamas acknowledges five of its lower-ranking members died.
• Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo: Frontline health workers begin vaccination after at least 16 deaths. 400 doses already dispatched, with more en route.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Grass is being ripped up to lay down new pavement and flowers to revive the area. One school official telling us they're trying to make it more beautiful again.” (Fox News Reporter, 00:24)
• “It should be quite a spectacle in the UK, of course. Nobody does pomp like the Brits. The flypasses, they call it. That’s the flyover, some 35 jets.” (Lucas Tomlinson, 01:30)
• “On Friday, FBI Special Agent Katherine Rose ... showed the jury several pieces of evidence ... including a Chinese made rifle, two bags, a GoPro style camera ... and heavy metal plates which prosecutors said were meant to be bulletproof shielding.” (Janice Dean, 03:28)
• “A consensus is growing that Israel did not kill the key Hamas leadership in those strikes. The latest hint coming from Netanyahu himself in a post earlier today.” (Greg Palkot, 04:18)

Important Segments & Timestamps

• Memorials for Charlie Kirk & scene updates: 00:02–01:01
• President Trump’s planned UK visit: 01:01–01:42
• Russia sanctions & NATO: 01:42–01:59
• Trump assassination trial updates: 03:10–03:49
• Middle East diplomatic & conflict news: 03:49–04:33
• Ebola outbreak update: 04:33–05:07

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