Fox News Hourly Update – 8PM ET 09/17/2025 Newscast

Date: September 18, 2025
Host: Lisa Licera & FOX News Team

Overview

This episode provides a fast-paced roundup of top national news stories, covering a deadly police shooting in Pennsylvania, updates in a high-profile murder case, political maneuvering in Congress, immigration enforcement controversies in Illinois, weather alerts, pop culture updates, and labor news from Amazon. The reporting is urgent, crisp, and focused on the latest developments.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Deadly Shooting in Southern Pennsylvania

• [00:01] Lisa Licera leads with a breaking news alert: “A deadly shooting in Pennsylvania. Multiple police officers shot while trying to serve a warrant in southern Pennsylvania.”
• Governor Tom Wolf provides a gravely detailed update, quoting Governor Shapiro and Pennsylvania State Police Colonel Christopher Paris:
  • [00:10] “Shots were fired at police officers as they served a warrant in North Cadoras Township. Five officers were shot, three of them fatally. Three precious souls who served this county, served this commonwealth and served this country.”
  • Shooter confirmed deceased; authorities assure there's no active threat. Ongoing investigation means details remain limited.
• Federal involvement: US Attorney General Pam Bondi has offered federal resources to assist.

2. Utah Murder Case: Suspect Surrenders

• [00:44] The shooting death of Charlie Kirk comes up, with Sheriff Nate Brooksby (Washington County, Utah) explaining steps taken to secure suspect Tyler Robinson’s surrender:
  • [01:00] “Tyler knew it was just inevitable with all the law enforcement pressure… He was fearful of a SWAT team hit on his house or he was fearful of being shot by law enforcement.”
  • Robinson faces aggravated murder and multiple charges. Potential death penalty if convicted.
• Pop Culture Fallout:
  • [01:15] ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely after remarks made regarding the Kirk killing. Nexstar, a major ABC affiliate owner, will preempt the show.

3. Politics: Looming Government Shutdown

• [01:24] House moves toward a vote on a stopgap funding measure to avoid partial government shutdown in two weeks.
  • Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is quoted, highlighting the divide:
    • Republicans “want the same old status quo while Democrats want to meet people's needs by improving health care and lowering costs.”

4. Immigration Enforcement in Illinois

• [03:17] An ICE operation in Chicago leads to the arrest of Aldo Salazar Behina, convicted murderer, previously released by Illinois officials due to sanctuary policies.
  • Jeff Manasso (FOX News Correspondent):
    • [03:23] “ICE says Illinois prison officials declined to honor a federal immigration detainer allowing him to walk free under the state's sanctuary policies… Illinois Democrats have criticized [these enforcement operations] as a waste of money that stokes fear.”

5. Weather Update: Atlantic Tropical Storm Gabrielle

• [03:55] Tropical Storm Gabrielle forms in the Atlantic — over 1,000 miles from the northern Leeward Islands, 45 mph winds.
  • No watches or warnings in effect.

6. Toy Hall of Fame Finalists Announced

• [04:15] Guy Benson highlights Toy Hall of Fame nominees:
  • “Especially the must-have toy from 1996, the giggling Muppet Tickle Me Elmo... Trivial Pursuit… Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber… and a nominee you won’t find on any toy store shelf: snow.”
• Voting: Public votes count toward three slots; remaining chosen by advisory committee.

7. Amazon Raises Pay, Health Benefits

• [04:48] Amazon pledges $1 billion to hikes in worker pay (now $23+ per hour) and cheaper health care plans for US fulfillment and transportation staff.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Gov. Tom Wolf on Fallen Officers [00:10]:
  “Three precious souls who served this county, served this commonwealth and served this country.”
• Sheriff Nate Brooksby (on suspect’s surrender) [01:00]:
  “He knew it was inevitable that he would be caught. He was fearful of a SWAT team hit on his house or… being shot by law enforcement.”
• Chuck Schumer (on budget negotiations) [01:24]:
  “Republicans want the same old status quo, while Democrats want to meet people's needs by improving health care and lowering costs.”
• Guy Benson (on Toy Hall of Fame) [04:15]:
  “A dozen finalists… could tickle some voters, especially the must-have toy from 1996, the giggling Muppet Tickle Me Elmo… there’s also a nominee you won’t find on any toy store shelf: snow.”

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:01] – Breaking news on Pennsylvania shooting
• [00:44] – Details on Charlie Kirk murder, suspect surrender, Jimmy Kimmel show suspension
• [01:24] – Congress faces possible shutdown; Schumer’s remarks
• [03:17] – Chicago ICE operation and immigration debate
• [03:55] – Tropical Storm Gabrielle update
• [04:15] – Toy Hall of Fame nominations and voting
• [04:48] – Amazon’s wage and healthcare increases

Additional Notes

• The episode provides succinct updates on pressing national issues with minimal commentary, focusing on breaking news, political maneuvers, and human interest angles.
• The tone is urgent, informative, and reflects FOX News’s direct reporting style.
• Excluded: sponsor segment, intros/outros.