Fox News Hourly Update – "Israel’s Prime Minister Speaks Out at the UN"

Date: September 26, 2025
Host: Dave Anthony — FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a rapid-fire update on major international and domestic news. The primary focus is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations, addressing Hamas and the recognition of a Palestinian state. The update also covers legal trouble for James Comey, U.S. economic indicators, Amazon’s settlement with the FTC, President Trump’s new tariffs, TikTok’s forced sale, and quick sports recaps.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Netanyahu at the United Nations

• Walkout in Protest: Many UN delegates walked out before Netanyahu spoke, reflecting global tensions around Israel’s operations in Gaza (00:02).
• Netanyahu’s Speech:
  • Declared victory is near over Hamas, whom he calls “monsters.”
  • Repeated Hamas’s threat to continue attacks like those on October 7.
  • Justified ongoing Israeli military action in Gaza.
  • Demanded release of 20 Israeli hostages believed alive, reading all their names (00:31).
  • Denounced UN member states’ recognition of a Palestinian state:

    "It's insane and we won't do it." — Benjamin Netanyahu (00:42)

• Delegation Reaction: Netanyahu received cheers from remaining delegates (00:45).

2. Gaza Ceasefire Prospects

• President Trump hinted at a potential ceasefire deal for Gaza as he departed for the Ryder Cup (00:47).

3. James Comey’s Indictment

• Charges: Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted for making false statements to Congress and obstructing a proceeding related to 2020 testimony on the Trump-Russia investigation.
• Comey Responds:

  "My family and I have known for years that there are costs to standing up to Donald Trump." — James Comey (via Instagram, paraphrased, 00:54)

• Trump Reacts: Called Comey "corrupt" on Truth Social and stated he should "pay a big price" (01:09).

4. U.S. Economic Indicators

• Inflation:
  • PCE Price Index up 0.3% in August (01:26)
  • Year-over-year increase at 2.7%, slightly up from July (01:33)
• Federal Reserve: These figures impact rate-cut decisions.

5. Amazon’s $2.5 Billion FTC Settlement

• Refunds for Prime Members: Millions will get about $50 each as Amazon settles allegations it “duped millions into signing up for its prime membership,” and made cancellations difficult (01:41).

  > "Amazon is paying two and a half billion dollars to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that it duped millions into signing up ... and then making it really difficult for them to cancel." — *Lauren Simonetti, Financial Analyst* (**01:41**)
  

6. U.S. Stock Market & Oil

• Wall Street rebounds: Dow up 348, Nasdaq up 81, S&P 500 up 37 (02:31).
• Oil: Back over $65 a barrel, gas prices slightly down to $3.14/gal average.

7. Trump Announces Major Tariffs

• 100% Tariff: On imported pharmaceuticals unless produced in the U.S.
• 50% Tariff: On imported kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, related goods.
• 30% Tariff: On unupholstered furniture imports.

• Supreme Court Review: The president’s authority to set tariffs will be challenged November 5 (02:57).

  > “The newly announced tariffs concern specific products ... starting October 1st there will be a 100% charge on any pharmaceutical product unless a company is building its pharmaceutical plant in the U.S.” — *News Anchor* (**02:57**)
  

8. TikTok’s U.S. Ownership Deal

• Executive Order: Trump signed off on a sale to American investors—ending Chinese parent company control.

• Intended Outcome: Ensure Americans’ data privacy, let TikTok continue operating.

  > "The fundamental thing that we wanted to accomplish is that we wanted to keep TikTok operating, ... but we also wanted to make sure that we protected Americans’ data privacy as required by law." — *Jason Chaffetz, Vice President Vance’s Commentator* (**03:54**)
  

9. Sports Highlights

• NFL: Thursday Night Football decided by last-second field goal, Seattle beats Arizona 23-20 (04:04).
• MLB: Regular season nearing end; division, wild card races still open.

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• “[Hamas] vow to repeat the atrocities of October 7th again and again and again.” — Benjamin Netanyahu (00:16)
• “Why Israel must finish the job.” — Benjamin Netanyahu (00:29)
• “It’s insane and we won’t do it.” — Benjamin Netanyahu, on recognizing a Palestinian state (00:42)
• "My family and I have known for years that there are costs to standing up to Donald Trump." — James Comey (00:54)
• "The fundamental thing that we wanted to accomplish is that we wanted to keep TikTok operating ... and ... protect Americans' data privacy as required by law." — Vice President Vance, via Jason Chaffetz (03:54)

Timestamps for Major Segments

• 00:02 — Netanyahu’s UN speech and reaction
• 00:45 — Cheers at the UN, Trump on Gaza ceasefire
• 00:54 — James Comey indictment and responses
• 01:26 — U.S. inflation update
• 01:41 — Amazon Prime refund settlement
• 02:31 — Market updates, oil/gas prices
• 02:57 — Trump’s new tariffs; upcoming Supreme Court challenge
• 03:39 — TikTok forced sale to U.S. investors
• 04:04 — Thursday Night Football result, baseball playoff races

Conclusion

In under five minutes, this Fox News Hourly Update briskly covers significant global headlines—most notably Netanyahu’s controversial UN speech and the international fallout—while also addressing domestic political drama, new economic developments, and headline-making business and tech news. The episode is marked by sharp soundbites and quick transitions, providing listeners with a punchy, comprehensive snapshot of the day's most important stories.