Fox News Hourly Update – 10AM ET 10/06/2025 Newscast

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The October 6, 2025, 10AM ET newscast provides a fast-paced update on key national and international events, political developments, business headlines, Supreme Court news, and cultural highlights. The episode covers the Supreme Court’s new term, federal government shutdown negotiations, U.S. policy challenges, the ongoing Israel-Hamas talks, the Nobel Prize in Medicine, and notable entertainment and sports news.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Supreme Court Returns: Significant Cases and Decisions

• Supreme Court starts a new term:
  • Focus on presidential powers, including the legality of tariffs imposed through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, and presidential authority to dismiss leaders of independent federal agencies.
• Notably refused case:
  • The Court declined to hear Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal to overturn her conviction related to the Jeffrey Epstein trafficking case.
    • "They just announced they won't consider her attempt to get a conviction thrown out in the Jeffrey Epstein case for her role luring underage girls into Epstein's sex trafficking scheme."
      — Dave Anthony [00:37]
• Other legal controversies:
  • The president’s attempt to deploy National Guard troops to Portland in response to protests was blocked by a federal judge.
  • California Governor Gavin Newsom critiqued this presidential move on X, also referenced by a Homeland Security assistant secretary.

Notable Quotes:

• "This is a huge one as the Supreme Court will have to decide whether the president's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers act to invoke those tariffs is is legal."
  — Doug Loozator [00:12]
• "Trump’s subbiotic abuse of power won't stand."
  — (Gov. Gavin Newsom via Dave Anthony) [00:58]
• "These leaders or these lack of leaders are aiding and abetting domestic terrorists who are attacking law enforcement and attacking the public."
  — Trisha McLaughlin, Homeland Security [01:02]

2. Federal Government Shutdown Stalemate

• Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are furloughed due to congressional impasse.
• Senate Democrats steadfast: will not reopen the government unless Obamacare subsidies are extended, which are soon expiring.
  • "Reports another day, another set of votes and likely the same outcome. Democrats insist they will not vote to reopen the government unless there is an extension of Obamacare subsidies."
    — Chad Bergrum [01:15]

3. Middle East: Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Efforts

• Indirect talks in Egypt are focused on President Trump’s proposed ceasefire in Gaza, with the possibility of freeing all remaining hostages.
• The president claims positive diplomatic engagements regionally.
  • "The world, a lot of the countries surrounding Israel, frankly, Muslim, Arab and many others have had great meetings with Hamas."
    — Unnamed Sports Reporter quoting Trump [01:37]
• The president touts achievements on Truth Social: tariff revenue, low inflation, and stock market highs, though the Dow fell this morning.

4. Business & Markets Update

• Stock Market:
  • Dow Jones down more than 260 points from Friday, but the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are slightly up.
    • "The Dow is dropping this morning more than 260 points off of Friday's record high close."
      — Anchor [02:18]
• Oil and Gas:
  • Oil is up, but gas prices remain steady; national average for regular is $3.13/gallon, 4¢ lower than last year.
    • "While the price at the pump is unchanged today, AAA's national average for regular remains $3.13 per gallon…" — Dave Anthony [02:36]

5. Nobel Prize in Medicine and Pop Culture

• Three scientists (two Americans, one Japanese) win the Nobel Prize for Medicine for innovations in immunology and disease treatments.
  • "It is Nobel Prize week and it started with two Americans and a Japanese scientist all sharing the award for medicine."
    — Anchor [02:44]
• Entertainment:
  • Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" film event makes box office history with $33 million in three days—the biggest cinema album debut.
    • "The singer songwriter brought a 90 minute movie to cinemas for one weekend only."
      — Kathleen Maloney [03:04]
    • "I want to invite you to the official release party of a showgirl. See the exclusive world premiere…" — Taylor Swift [03:09]
    • "The three day event tallied $33 million, the biggest album debut ever in cinema history."
      — Kathleen Maloney [03:23]
  • Other openings: DiCaprio’s "One Battle After Another" ($10.3M), Dwayne Johnson’s "The Smash Machine" ($6M).

6. Sports Headlines

• Baseball Playoffs:
  • Toronto Blue Jays lead Yankees 2-0 after Guerrero Jr.’s grand slam.
    • "Guerrero Jr.'s grand slam help power the Blue Jays to a 13-7 win."
      — Anchor [03:59]
  • Seattle ties series with Detroit.
    • "Seattle beat Detroit 3-2 to even that series."
      — Anchor [04:06]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Supreme Court priorities:
  "The president's agenda is on the line here."
  — Doug Loozator [00:12]
• On the government shutdown:
  "Another day, another set of votes and likely the same outcome…" — Chad Bergrum [01:15]
• Pop culture buzz:
  "Taylor Swift isn't just going to dominate the music charts. She's also the queen of the box office."
  — Anchor [03:00]
• Sports:
  "Guerrero Jr.'s grand slam help power the Blue Jays to a 13-7 win."
  — Anchor [03:59]

Timeline Index (Timestamps)

• 00:06-01:10: Supreme Court term begins; key cases and legal commentary
• 01:10-01:29: Federal government shutdown update
• 01:29-01:53: Middle East diplomacy, stock market and economic updates
• 02:17-02:44: Wall Street numbers, oil and gasoline prices
• 02:44-03:23: Nobel Prize and box office news
• 03:46-04:10: Baseball playoffs summaries

This brisk, content-dense episode delivers a comprehensive update on the day’s most critical stories in politics, law, business, science, culture, and sports, with signature Fox News tone and sharp, direct reporting.