Fox News Hourly Update — 10AM ET 10/02/2025

Overview

This fast-paced FOX News Radio newscast provides breaking stories on the Manchester synagogue attack, ongoing U.S. government shutdown, economic updates, the U.S.-China trade standoff, a LaGuardia airport incident, and Major League Baseball playoffs. The hosts and reporters deliver concise updates, insight from lawmakers, and reaction from the White House, capturing the urgency and gravity of the day’s major news.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Synagogue Attack on Yom Kippur in Manchester, UK

• Incident:
  • The attack happened outside a synagogue on Yom Kippur, Judaism's holiest day.
  • An attacker drove into a crowd, exited his vehicle with a knife, killed two, injured three, and was shot by responding police.
  • Authorities ramped up security at synagogues across the UK.
• Quotes:
  • Greg Palkot: "A terrible killing at a synagogue on this, as you noted, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar." (00:07)
  • "He left two people killed, three people injured, and eventually he was killed by police." (00:24)

2. U.S. Government Shutdown: Political Blame & Congressional Action

• Current Status:
  • The Senate’s next vote to end the shutdown is delayed due to Yom Kippur.
  • Democrats insist on extending health care subsidies; Republicans push back, claiming this would also benefit illegal immigrants.
• Impacts:
  • Federal workers face furloughs and layoffs, while members of Congress continue to receive paychecks.
  • Senator Bernie Marino proposes a bill to dock lawmakers $500 per day of a shutdown.
• Quotes & Notable Moments:
  • Jessica Rosenthal, on lost health insurance: "People who are going to get pushed out of their health insurance because we're not willing to extend those tax credits are really going to be hurt." (00:54)
  • Jackie Heinrich, reading President Trump’s post: "Of the many Democrat agencies, most of which are a political scam, he recommends to be cut and whether or not those cuts will be temporary or permanent. I can't believe the radical left Democrats gave me this unprecedented opportunity." (01:24)
  • Bernie Marino: "For every day that the government shut down, every member of Congress, House and the Senate would forfeit, lose permanently $500 per day. I think that's the minimum that the American people would..." (01:45)

3. U.S. Economic Update

• Market Performance:
  • Dow up 71 points; NASDAQ at another all-time high, S&P 500 also reaches a record.
  • Oil prices dip, current average for regular gas at $3.16/gallon.
• Quote:
  • Dave Anthony: "It is yet another record morning on Wall Street. The dow is up 71 points. The Nasdaq's gaining 55 hit a new all time high this morning..." (02:30)

4. U.S.-China Trade War Impact on Farmers

• Situation:
  • Ongoing trade tensions force China to buy soybeans from Brazil and Argentina, hurting U.S. farmers.
  • The White House says supporting farmers is a top priority; President Trump plans to address the issue with China’s president in an upcoming meeting.
• Quotes:
  • Chris Foster: "The soybean harvest is happening now and China's been buying from suppliers in Brazil and Argentina instead as retaliation for tariffs imposed by President Trump on Chinese imports..." (03:00)
  • Jessica Rosenthal (quoting Press Secretary Levitt): "Supporting America's farmers and doing what's best for them is at the top of the president's priority list..." (03:12)
  • President Trump (via Truth Social, quoted): "We've made so much money on tariffs that we're going to take a small portion of that money and help our farmers." (03:20)

5. Airport Incident: Colliding Planes at LaGuardia

• Event:
  • Two Delta flights operated by Endeavour Airlines clipped each other while taxiing at LaGuardia Airport in New York. A flight attendant was injured (non-life-threatening); passengers were unharmed.
  • Some travelers received hotel accommodations and were rebooked.
• Quotes:
  • Jessica Rosenthal: "It happened just before 10 Eastern time last night between two regional Delta jets operated by Endeavour airlines. ... None of the 85 passengers were injured." (03:50)

6. Sports Update: MLB Playoffs

• Result:
  • Defending champions LA Dodgers beat Cincinnati; three more wild card series to conclude today.
• Quote:
  • Dave Anthony: "Today in the baseball playoffs, the defending champion LA Dodgers advance, beating Cincinnati. The other three wild card series resume today." (04:15)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Synagogue attack reporting:
  Greg Palkot: "A terrible killing at a synagogue on this, as you noted, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar." (00:07)

• Shutdown consequences:
  Jessica Rosenthal: "People who are going to get pushed out of their health insurance because we're not willing to extend those tax credits are really going to be hurt." (00:54)

• Congressional accountability proposal:
  Bernie Marino: "For every day that the government shut down, every member of Congress ... would forfeit, lose permanently $500 per day." (01:45)

• President Trump on agency cuts:
  Jackie Heinrich (reading): "Of the many Democrat agencies, most of which are a political scam, he recommends to be cut... I can't believe the radical left Democrats gave me this unprecedented opportunity." (01:24)

• Tariff policy on farmers:
  President Trump (via Chris Foster): "We've made so much money on tariffs that we're going to take a small portion of that money and help our farmers." (03:20)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Manchester synagogue attack: 00:02 – 00:40
• U.S. government shutdown update: 00:40 – 01:45
• Congress pay cut proposal during shutdown: 01:45 – 02:03
• Economic/market update: 02:30 – 03:00
• U.S.-China trade & soybean farmers: 03:00 – 03:40
• LaGuardia airport plane incident: 03:40 – 04:15
• MLB playoff update: 04:15 – 04:28

This FOX News Hourly Update delivers a comprehensive scan of top headlines: a tragic attack abroad, the grinding U.S. shutdown, economic highs and lows, global trade repercussions, travel incidents, and sports drama—each segment concisely delivered for a rapid, information-packed briefing.