Fox News Hourly Update – 10AM ET, October 3, 2025

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This episode delivers a concise roundup of key news on October 3, 2025, covering the sentencing of Sean "Diddy" Combs, the ongoing government shutdown, the Supreme Court's new cases, economic updates, a California refinery fire, a major shipwreck treasure discovery, and a baseball playoff update.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Sentencing of Sean "Diddy" Combs

• Federal Sentence Hearing: Sentencing takes place today for Sean "Diddy" Combs, who sent a letter to the judge asking for leniency.
• Prosecutorial Push: Prosecutors seek an 11-year prison sentence tied to two prostitution-related convictions emerging from Combs' sex scandal.
  • Quote (Reading of Combs' letter):
    “I ask you for mercy today not only for my sake, but for the sake of my children.”
    —Dana Perino, reading Combs’ words [00:12]
  • Admissions & Apologies:
    • “In my life, I have made many mistakes, but I am no longer running from them. I am so sorry for the hurt that it caused, but I understand that the mere words 'I’m sorry' will never be good enough as these words alone cannot erase the pain from the past.”
      —Dana Perino [00:28]
    • Combs notes he is “now sober for the first time in 25 years” and working on accountability and positive healing.

2. Government Shutdown Continues

• Day Three: Approximately 750,000 federal employees furloughed; essential employees work unpaid. Economic data—like the September jobs report—is delayed.
• Political Blame Game:
  • Labor Secretary Lori Chavez Darimer:
    “It’s so disappointing that the president has been putting the American worker first for his entire administration to just see the Democrats play games and shut down this government.”
    —Dana Perino, quoting Darimer [01:07]
  • Partisan Accusations:
    • Democrats accuse Republicans of refusing to negotiate, pointing to cuts in "the so-called big beautiful bill."
    • House Speaker Mike Johnson accuses Democrats of seeking health care coverage for illegal immigrants: “Go to speaker.gov... We put right there on the first page, the evidence. I have the receipts.”
      —Mike Johnson [01:32]
• Senate Stalemate: Another vote on a short-term funding plan expected to fail.

3. Supreme Court New Term & Cases

• Upcoming Term: Supreme Court session starts Monday; three new cases accepted.
• Notable Case: Second Amendment challenge from Hawaii regarding regulations on carrying firearms in public and private premises.
  —Dave Anthony [01:40]

4. Wall Street & Economic Updates

• Market Highs:
  • Dow up 227 points, S&P 500 up 9; both following all-time highs set previously.
  • Nasdaq slightly down after a record close.
• Oil & Gas:
  • Oil slightly up after a decline to $60/barrel.
  • AAA national average for gas: $3.15/gallon, down from previous months.
• Memorable Moment:
  “It is yet another record morning on Wall Street.”
  —Dave Anthony [02:10]

5. El Segundo Chevron Refinery Fire

• Incident Details:
  • Explosion and fire at Chevron El Segundo refinery in Los Angeles County.
  • Flames visible for miles; video captured around 9:30pm local time.
  • Fire contained within an hour; no injuries; shelter-in-place orders lifted.
    —Tanya J. Powers [02:52]
  • “All personnel have been accounted for. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.”
    —Tanya J. Powers [03:17]

6. Treasure Discovery off Florida’s Coast

• Historic Find:
  • Divers from 715 Fleet Queens Jewels LLC recover shipwreck treasure off Florida's Treasure Coast: over 1,000 Spanish gold and silver coins, circa 1715, worth ~$1 million.
  • Backstory: The coins were shipped from the Spanish colonies when a hurricane wrecked the fleet. —Tom Rigotti [03:26]
  • “The fortune was being shipped back to Spain in late July 1715 when a hurricane wrecked the fleet’s ships and spilled gold and silver into the sea.”
    —Tom Rigotti [03:52]

7. Baseball Playoff Update

• Playoff Field Set:
  • New York Yankees eliminate Boston.
  • Detroit Tigers and Chicago Cubs also advance.
  • Next round begins Saturday.
    —Dave Anthony [03:57]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|---------|-------| | 00:12 | Dana Perino (reading Diddy) | “I ask you for mercy today not only for my sake, but for the sake of my children.” | | 00:28 | Dana Perino (reading Diddy) | “In my life, I have made many mistakes, but I am no longer running from them. I am so sorry for the hurt that it caused… I am now sober for the first time in 25 years.” | | 01:07 | Dana Perino (quoting Labor Sec. Darimer) | “It’s so disappointing that the president has been putting the American worker first for his entire administration to just see the Democrats play games and shut down this government.” | | 01:32 | Mike Johnson | “Go to speaker.gov... We put right there on the first page, the evidence. I have the receipts.” | | 02:10 | Dave Anthony | “It is yet another record morning on Wall Street.” | | 03:17 | Tanya J. Powers | “All personnel have been accounted for. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.” | | 03:52 | Tom Rigotti | “The fortune was being shipped back to Spain in late July 1715 when a hurricane wrecked the fleet’s ships and spilled gold and silver into the sea.” |

Important Segment Timestamps

• 00:02 – Sentencing for Sean "Diddy" Combs
• 00:50 – Government shutdown update & political reactions
• 01:40 – Supreme Court’s new term & cases
• 02:10 – Wall Street and economic update
• 02:52 – El Segundo Chevron refinery fire coverage
• 03:21 – Florida shipwreck treasure discovered
• 03:57 – Baseball playoffs update

This update provides a rapid-fire briefing on current national events with a focus on high-profile legal cases, government drama, financial news, and major headlines—presented with characteristic FOX News urgency and directness.