Fox News Hourly Update – 8PM ET 09/23/2025

Date: September 24, 2025
Host: Tom Regatti

Episode Overview

This episode delivers the latest top national and international headlines, focusing on President Trump’s response to an attempted assassination verdict, his evolving strategy on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, key moments from his address at the United Nations General Assembly, a major cybersecurity bust in New York City, renewed U.S.-Iran tensions, and political fallout as a potential government shutdown looms.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Trump Reacts to Assassination Verdict

• [00:02–00:40] Tom Regatti and Gernall Scott report on the conviction of Ryan Ruth, who attempted to assassinate President Trump last year on a Florida golf course.
• President Trump, seated with Uzbekistan’s leader at the UN, congratulated Attorney General Pam Bondi and federal prosecutors for securing the guilty verdict.
• Trump underscored the principle that “no one should be targeted politically or otherwise.”

Notable Quote:

"You can't let things like that happen. Nothing to do with me but a president or even a person. You can't allow that to happen."
— President Trump ([00:33])

• Ruth faces a life sentence, with sentencing set for December 18th.

2. Ukraine Negotiation Policy Shift

• [00:47–01:11] President Trump reveals a change in U.S. strategy for resolving the Russia-Ukraine war. He now dismisses the idea of a land swap, expressing belief that Ukraine can eventually reclaim its territory as the Russian economy weakens.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded positively, hopeful for continued commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty.

Notable Quote:

"I really count on this — on continuation of his attitude to the territorial question and the question of our sovereignty."
— President Zelensky (via CB Cotton, [01:05])

3. Highlights from Trump’s UN General Assembly Address

• [01:11–01:48] At the UN, Trump criticized the global body’s ineffectiveness:

  • “It’s empty words and empty words don’t solve war.” ([01:26])

• Key Topics:

  • Call for a Gaza ceasefire
  • Demand to halt development of biological weapons
  • Urged Russian President Putin to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war
  • Threatened new “very strong round of powerful tariffs” on Russia if negotiations stall

• Trump attacked European immigration and climate change policies:

  • “[They are] a double tailed monster ruining the region.” ([01:48])

4. Iran’s Nuclear Standoff

• [03:19–03:49] Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei declines direct nuclear negotiations with the U.S., complicating diplomatic efforts as Iran’s president attends the UN in New York.

5. Cybersecurity Bust in New York City

• [03:49–04:25] Authorities dismantled a major illegal network in NYC, seizing hundreds of servers and 100,000+ SIM cards capable of sending 30 million anonymous texts per minute—enough to text the entire nation in 12 minutes.

Notable Quote:

"Encrypted, anonymous — which means that it could theoretically text the entire Nation in 12 minutes."
— Gernall Scott ([03:57])

• No evidence the UN General Assembly was directly at risk. The Secret Service indicates links to known foreign nationals and criminal groups; no details on arrests provided.

6. Impending Government Shutdown and Washington Gridlock

• [04:25–04:55] President Trump canceled a planned meeting with lawmakers as the deadline to avert a government shutdown nears.
• Democrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, publicly criticize Trump for failing to negotiate.

Notable Quote:

"Sit down and negotiate with the Democratic leaders and come to an agreement, but he just ain't up to it. He runs away before the negotiations even begin."
— Senator Chuck Schumer ([04:34])

• Democrats reject the latest Republican plan, insisting on the restoration of Affordable Care Act tax credits and Medicaid funding in any spending agreement.

7. Markets Pull Back from Highs

• [04:55–05:15] After recently setting record highs, the Dow falls by 89 points, Nasdaq drops 216, and the S&P 500 declines by 37 points.

Memorable Moments & Timestamps

• President Trump on assassination attempt ramifications ([00:33])
• Zelensky hopeful on U.S. support ([01:05])
• Trump at the UN: "Empty words don't solve war." ([01:26])
• NYC SIM card bust: scope and implications ([03:57])
• Chuck Schumer’s rebuke of Trump’s negotiation tactics ([04:34])

Conclusion

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers a rapid, succinct overview of critical U.S. and global developments, with vivid sound bites from key political figures and reporting on events ranging from White House drama and international diplomacy to law enforcement actions and financial markets.

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