Fox News Hourly Update: Government Shutdown Expected to Start at Midnight

Date: September 30, 2025
Host: Lisa Lucera | FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This episode provides a rapid-fire roundup of key events and breaking news as the U.S. government approaches an imminent shutdown at midnight. The episode covers the standoff in the Senate, statements from prominent political leaders, presidential remarks, military policy changes, public safety incidents, updates on immigration facility violence, major earthquake news, moves by the Federal Trade Commission, California AI regulation, and a notable celebrity divorce.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Looming Government Shutdown

Timestamps: [00:02]–[01:29]

• With just hours before a federal government funding deadline, the Senate is attempting to break a filibuster on government funding bills.
• Chuck Schumer (Senate Democratic Leader) accuses Republicans of risking serious harm with their refusal to cooperate, saying:

  • “They don’t give a damn about the — harm they will cause with their shutdown.” – Chuck Schumer [00:19]

• Schumer highlights Republicans’ previous support for short-term resolutions under the Biden administration and suggests that having President Trump back in office has prompted their change in tactics:

  • “They, as you all know, have voted during the time they had the majority 13 different times... And so it begs the question is what’s changed? I think what’s changed is President Trump is in the White House.” – Chuck Schumer [00:27]

• John Thune (Senate Majority Leader) questions why Democrats aren’t agreeing to a short-term spending plan (no direct quote provided).
• President Donald Trump warns Democrats of the leverage a shutdown gives Republicans:

  • “Things during the shutdown that are irreversible, that are bad for them and irreversible by them, like cutting vast numbers of people out, cutting things that they like, cutting programs that they like.” – President Donald Trump [00:48]

• Trump asserts the shutdown will force lay-offs (not just furloughs) across the federal government.

Military Changes Under President Trump

Timestamps: [01:12]–[01:29]

• Trump directs military commanders to meet stricter physical standards, reversing policies he associates with “political correctness”:

  • “At my direction, each service will ensure that every requirement for every combat MOS, for every designated combat arms position returns to the highest male standard only because this job is life or death.” – President Donald Trump [01:12]

• The military focus is now on “merit” rather than inclusion or diversity benchmarks.

Security Incident at Utah State University

Timestamps: [01:29]–[01:49]

• The Old Main building at Utah State University was evacuated due to a suspicious package threat just before a Turning Point USA event, the first since the shooting death of founder Charlie Kirk.
• All-clear was given later and no danger was found.

Texas Immigration Facility Shooting Update

Timestamps: [02:30]–[03:06]

• Tonya J. Powers (FOX News): Reports the death of a second detainee, Miguel Angel Garcia Hernandez, following last week's shooting at a Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility.
• Garcia Hernandez, age 32, died after being removed from life support, leaving a pregnant wife and four children.
• The shooter, a 29-year-old Texas man, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Major Earthquake in the Philippines

Timestamps: [03:06]–[03:25]

• A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck near Bobo, Philippines, causing collapsed buildings, at least six deaths, and several injuries.
• The affected coastal city has a population of about 10,000.

FTC Sues Zillow and Redfin

Timestamps: [03:25]–[03:34]

• The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against real estate websites Zillow and Redfin, alleging illegal suppression of competition in rental advertising.

California Passes AI Regulation Law

Timestamps: [03:34]–[04:13]

• Governor Gavin Newsom: Signs a new law requiring top AI companies to disclose risk mitigation strategies for catastrophic scenarios, such as losing control of AI or bioweapon development.

  • “It will establish regulations to protect California’s communities while also ensuring that the growing AI industry continues to thrive… provides a model for federal regulation.” – Governor Gavin Newsom [03:40]

• Applies to firms with over $500M in revenue and imposes up to $1M per violation. Findings must be made public.

Celebrity Divorce: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban

Timestamps: [04:13]–[04:23]

• Lisa Lucera: Reports that Nicole Kidman filed for divorce from Keith Urban in Nashville after 19 years of marriage, just a day after they announced their separation.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “They don’t give a damn about the — harm they will cause with their shutdown.”
  — Chuck Schumer [00:19]
• “Things during the shutdown that are irreversible, that are bad for them and irreversible by them…”
  — President Donald Trump [00:48]
• “At my direction, each service will ensure that every requirement for every combat MOS… returns to the highest male standard only because this job is life or death.”
  — President Donald Trump [01:12]
• “It will establish regulations to protect California’s communities while also ensuring that the growing AI industry continues to thrive… provides a model for federal regulation.”
  — Governor Gavin Newsom [03:40]

Summary Timeline of Major Segments

| Timestamp | Segment/Topic | |-----------|---------------------------------------------| | 00:02–01:29 | Looming Government Shutdown; Senate debate; Trump and Schumer remarks; Military standards announced | | 01:29–01:49 | Utah State University security incident | | 02:30–03:06 | Texas immigration facility shooting update | | 03:06–03:25 | Earthquake in the Philippines | | 03:25–03:34 | FTC lawsuit against Zillow and Redfin | | 03:34–04:13 | California AI regulation law, Newsom's comments | | 04:13–04:23 | Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban divorce |

Episode Tone

• The tone is urgent and brisk, with emphasis on imminent political deadlines, public safety, and major legal and policy developments. Statements from political leaders retain their sharp, partisan edge, particularly on the shutdown and military policy.

This concise, news-packed episode spotlights the high-stakes gridlock in Washington, rapid policy swings under the Trump administration, and major developments in law, tech, and culture—a snapshot of a turbulent national moment.