Fox News Hourly Update – 8PM ET 09/24/2025 Newscast

Host: Lisa Lacera (Fox News)
Air Date: September 25, 2025
Episode Focus: Key national and international news headlines, covering breaking stories, political updates, legal actions, and public health announcements.

Overview

This episode delivers a rapid round-up of the day’s most significant news developments, ranging from a targeted attack at an ICE facility in Dallas, diplomatic moments at the UN General Assembly, and a looming US government shutdown, to legal updates stemming from a deadly crash, DOJ actions over sanctuary policies, and alarming public health statistics. Each segment provides timely facts and direct reactions from involved officials and stakeholders.

Key Discussion Points

1. Targeted Attack at ICE Detention Facility (00:02–00:36)

• Incident Summary:
  A gunman opened fire on ICE vehicles at a detention facility in Dallas, resulting in one detainee dead, two injured, and the suspect—Joshua John—committing suicide.

• Official Statement:

  • Acting ICE Director, Tom Lyons, clarifies the nature and target of the attack:
    • Quote:
      “He was just firing at ICE vehicles. I'm extremely proud of the brave men and women that were on the ground. They went into those vehicles to rescue those detainees by the under fire. So it wasn't directed at the detainees, it wasn't directed at civilians on the street. It was a definite attack on law enforcement.”
      — Tom Lyons (00:19)

• Reactions:

  • Vice President J.D. Vance, at a North Carolina event, expressed prayers for everyone affected (00:36).

2. Iran’s UN Address and Nuclear Deal Tensions (00:47–01:13)

• Iran's President Speaks at UN:

  • Iranian President Mashoud Pajeskian accused the US and Israel of violating international law, while reiterating Iran’s denial of seeking nuclear weapons.
  • Ayatollah Khamenei refuses nuclear talks with the US, continuing them with European powers; a deadline for a deal and threat of renewed UN sanctions looms.

• Quote:
  “His country has just three days to reach a deal or face the reimposition of full UN Snapback sanctions.”
  — Eric Shawn (01:13)

3. U.S. Government Shutdown Stalemate (01:13–01:34)

• Standoff:

  • Looming deadline for a partial government shutdown with Congress deadlocked.
  • House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries blames Republicans for the impasse.

• Quote/Attribution:
  “Republicans control the House, the Senate and the presidency.”
  — Jeff Manaso summarizing Hakeem Jeffries’ stance (01:29)

• Schedule Update:

  • President Trump cancels a meeting with Democrats, calling it unproductive.

4. TikTok to Remain in the U.S. (01:34–01:59)

• Legal Development:
  • President Trump expected to sign a deal allowing TikTok to continue operations, following Congressional requirements for ByteDance to divest or face a ban.

5. Crash Victims’ Families Sue Over Fatal DC Collision (02:59–03:43)

• Lawsuit Filed:

  • Families of victims from the January jet-army helicopter collision in Washington, D.C., file suit against the FAA, the Army, American Airlines, and PSA Airlines.

• Family Statement:

  • Rachel Crafton, widow of victim Casey Crafton, emphasizes safety failures:

    • Quote:
      “His honesty, attention to detail and standard of safety was second to none. Yet because of systemic failures and reckless disregard for safety, his Life, along with 66 others, was taken daily.”
      — Rachel Crafton (03:17)

  • Attorney Bob Clifford details the allegations:

    • Quote:
      “The FAA allowed this environment to exist knowing that there was massive congestion and these number of near misses.”
      — Bob Clifford (03:34)

6. DOJ Sues Minnesota over Sanctuary Policies (03:53–04:31)

• Federal Action:

  • Department of Justice sues Minnesota for “liberal sanctuary policies” shielding undocumented immigrants and preventing law enforcement from cooperating with ICE.
  • DOJ simultaneously addresses other states; notes Nevada’s change in stance toward cooperation with federal deportation efforts.

• Context Quote:
  “The Justice Department is suing Minnesota over what it says are liberal sanctuary policies that shield illegal immigrants, that ban local and state law enforcement from working with ice...”
  — Jeff Manaso (03:59)

7. CDC Warns of Surge in Drug-Resistant 'Nightmare Bacteria' (04:31–04:57)

• Public Health Alert:
  • CDC reports a 70% increase (2019–2023) in infections from drug-resistant bacteria.
  • Misuse, such as unfinished or unnecessary prescriptions, blamed for fostering antibiotic resistance.

Notable Quotes

• Tom Lyons (Acting ICE Director):
  “It was a definite attack on law enforcement.” (00:19)

• Eric Shawn (on Iran):
  “His country has just three days to reach a deal or face the reimposition of full UN Snapback sanctions.” (01:13)

• Rachel Crafton (victim's widow):
  “His honesty, attention to detail and standard of safety was second to none...” (03:17)

• Bob Clifford (lawyer):
  “The FAA allowed this environment to exist knowing that there was massive congestion and these number of near misses.” (03:34)

• Jeff Manaso (on DOJ suit):
  “The Justice Department is suing Minnesota over what it says are liberal sanctuary policies that shield illegal immigrants...” (03:59)

Segment Timestamps

• 00:02 – ICE facility shooting and official response
• 00:47 – Iran at UN and nuclear negotiations deadline
• 01:13 – Congressional budget stalemate, shutdown risk
• 01:34 – TikTok/U.S. legal update
• 02:59 – Lawsuits over January aviation disaster
• 03:53 – DOJ sues Minnesota on sanctuary laws
• 04:31 – CDC alarm on drug-resistant bacteria

Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update provided concise reporting on a violent attack at a Dallas ICE facility, urgent international negotiations involving Iran, the unresolved U.S. government funding crisis, new legal actions from families affected by a fatal aviation disaster, a federal lawsuit over sanctuary state policies, and a significant CDC health warning. The newscast balanced statements from officials, key quotes from those directly impacted, and developments with broad national or international implications.