8PM ET 09/21/2025 Newscast

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Fox News Hourly Update: 8PM ET September 21, 2025

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This episode delivers the latest breaking news updates, with coverage focused on major national and international events. The lead story is the memorial for Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA founder, following his assassination. Additional segments include geopolitical developments in the Middle East, domestic shootings, efforts to avert a U.S. government shutdown, and emerging weather threats.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Charlie Kirk Memorial & Legacy

• News Recap:
  Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was honored at a memorial held at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona, after being assassinated at Utah Valley University.
  (00:02)
• Speakers & Tributes:
  • Vice President J.D. Vance: Delivered a heartfelt remembrance.
    • Notable Quote:

      “They tried to silence my friend Charlie Kirk. They tried to silence our dear friend Charlie Kirk. And today tonight we speak with Charlie and for Charlie louder than ever.”
      (B, 00:20)

  • Rep. Anna Paulina Loomer (R-FL): Reflected on Kirk’s growth and impact.
    • Notable Quote:

      “I saw Charlie grow from a young man with conferences of a few hundred people to one of the most powerful men in the world walking alongside presidents and titans.”
      (B, 00:41)

  • Family: Charlie is survived by his wife, Erica (now CEO of Turning Point USA), and two children.
  • Emotional Impact:
    • The segment captured both grief and celebration of Kirk’s legacy within American conservative circles.

2. International Affairs: France Recognizes Palestinian State

• France’s Position:
  French President Emmanuel Macron announced France would recognize Palestinian statehood, calling the move essential to ending the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
  (00:51)
  • Notable Quote:

    “Recognizing the Palestinian state today is the only way to provide a political solution to a situation which has to stop.”
    (C, 01:16)

• U.S. & U.N. Response:
  • The Trump administration condemned the move, labeling it a "gift to Hamas."
  • The UN General Assembly’s support was noted as controversial in this context.
    (01:25)

3. Weather Update: Hurricane Gabrielle

• Tropical Threat:
  Tropical Storm Gabrielle strengthens to Category 1 hurricane status, southeast of Bermuda, with potential to become a major hurricane within days.
  (01:25–01:59)

4. Domestic News: Shooting in Nashua, NH

• Incident:
  A shooting at a country club leaves one dead, two injured.
  (02:31)
• Suspect:
  23-year-old Hunter Nadeau is in custody; motive undetermined, though some reports mention “free Palestine” among his statements.
  • Notable Quote from NH Attorney General John Formella:

    “We don't have any evidence at this time that would indicate that Mr. Nadeau was motivated by a hate based motivation.”
    (E, 02:44)

5. U.S. Government: Budget Standoff

• Senate Talks:
  Senators are attempting to avoid a government shutdown as funding is set to expire Sept 30.
  (03:03)
• Partisan Stalemate:
  After both parties rejected one another’s proposals, leaders seek a bipartisan solution.
  • Notable Quotes:
    • Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA):

      “The leadership has reached out to President Trump and said let's sit down this week and figure this out. President Trump last night said he was open to doing that.”
      (G, 03:25)

    • Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS):

      “We want to keep the government open and work towards a balanced, responsible budget.”
      (G, 03:39)

6. Indianapolis Shooting

• Incident:
  At least two dead, five wounded in a parking lot shooting in northwest Indianapolis. At least one suspect detained.
  (03:48)

7. US–China TikTok Deal

• Presidential Disclosure:
  Former President Trump told Fox News that business leaders—including Lachlan Murdoch, Larry Ellison, and Michael Dell—assisted in securing a U.S. TikTok deal with China.
  (04:15)

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• J.D. Vance on Charlie Kirk:
  “They tried to silence my friend Charlie Kirk… we speak with Charlie and for Charlie louder than ever.” (00:20)
• Anna Paulina Loomer on Kirk’s ascent:
  “I saw Charlie grow from a young man with conferences of a few hundred people to one of the most powerful men in the world walking alongside presidents and titans.” (00:41)
• Emmanuel Macron on Palestine:
  “Recognizing the Palestinian state today is the only way to provide a political solution…” (01:16)
• AG John Formella on Nashua shooting suspect:
  “We don't have any evidence at this time that would indicate that Mr. Nadeau was motivated by a hate based motivation.” (02:44)
• Sen. Tim Kaine on shutdown talks:
  “Let's sit down this week and figure this out. President Trump last night said he was open to doing that.” (03:25)
• Sen. Roger Marshall:
  “We want to keep the government open and work towards a balanced, responsible budget.” (03:39)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Charlie Kirk Memorial: 00:02–01:15
• France Recognizes Palestinian State: 01:15–01:25
• Hurricane Gabrielle Update: 01:25–01:59
• Nashua, NH Shooting: 02:31–03:03
• Senate Budget Negotiations: 03:03–03:43
• Indianapolis Shooting: 03:48–04:15
• Trump on TikTok Deal: 04:15–04:28

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Tone & Style

The episode maintains a brisk, serious tone, focusing on hard news and direct attribution. Content is factual, urgent, and avoids editorializing, in the classic style of Fox News hourly radio updates.

Transcript

[A]

Celebrating Charlie. I'm Kathleen Maloney, FOX News. Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk honored today in a memorial at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. This after he was fatally struck by an assassin's bullet at the Utah Valley University. Vice President J.D. vance Celebrating Kirk's life.

[B]

They tried to silence my friend Charlie Kirk. They tried to silence our dear friend Charlie Kirk. And today tonight we speak with Charlie and for Charlie louder than ever.

[A]

Florida Republican Congresswoman Anna Paulina Loomer remembering her time with Kirk's organization.

[B]

I saw Charlie grow from a young man with conferences of a few hundred people to one of the most powerful men in the world walking alongside presidents and titans.

[A]

Kirk was 31 years old. He is survived by his wife Erica and their two children. Erica Kirk also spoke at his memorial today. She is now CEO of Turning Point usa. France has joined other nations in recognizing Palestinians right to their own state as the war between Israel and Hamas continues. French President Emmanuel Macron joins CBS has faced the nation calling for an end to that war.

[C]

Recognizing the Palestinian state today is the only way to provide a political solution to a situation which has to stop.

[A]

The Trump administration has condemned the announcement for Palestinian statehood. The United nations counselor calling it a gift to Hamas after the UN General assembly voted in favor of it. Tropical Storm Gabrielle has strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane. It is southeast of Bermuda in the Atlantic Ocean. The Miami based National Hurricane center says Gabrielle has the potential to strengthen into a major hurricane in the next couple of days. America is listening to FOX News.

[D]

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[A]

A man is in custody after a shooting at a country club in Nashua, New Hampshire that left one dead, two injured. New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella says a motive has not been determined for the suspect, 23 year old Hunter Nadeau.

[E]

There's been reports that he made certain statements such as free Palestine. But based on the evidence we have gathered, Mr. Nadeau made a number of statements during the event and we don't have any evidence at this time that would indicate that Mr. Nadeau was motivated by a hate based motivation.

[A]

Formella also saying Naito had been a former employee of the club where that shooting took place. Senators continue to look for common ground to avoid a government shutdown at the end of the month.

[F]

Virginia Democratic Senator Tim Kaine said after each side of the aisle rejected the other's government funding proposal, it's time for a serious discussion to keep the federal government open.

[G]

The leadership has reached out to President Trump and said let's sit down this week and figure this out. President Trump last night said he was open to doing that.

[F]

Kansas Republican Senator Roger Marshall said his party's interest is not in raising the deficit.

[G]

We want to keep the government open and work towards a balanced, responsible budget.

[F]

Both were on FOX News Sunday. The current resolution funding government expires September 30th.

[A]

Gernall Scott, Fox News and investigations underway after at least two people were killed, five others injured in a shooting on the northwest side of Indianapolis this morning. Police say it happened in a parking lot with a total of six males and one female shot in the incident. The two individuals who are killed were adult males. At least one person of interest is being detained. President Trump telling Fox News on the Sunday briefing program that business leaders including Lachlan Murdoch, Larry Ellison and Michael Dell helped secure a US TikTok deal with China. I'm Kathleen Maloney.

[H]

This is Jason Chaffetz from the Jason in the House podcast. Join me every Monday to dive deeper into the latest political headlines and chat with remarkable guests. Listen and follow now@fox newspodcast.com or wherever you download podcasts.