Fox News Hourly Update – 10AM ET, October 8, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode provides a concise rundown of breaking national news, legal developments, political showdowns, market updates, and a glimpse at the day’s sports action. Topics of focus include the arraignment of former FBI Director James Comey, escalating state and federal conflict over National Guard deployments in Illinois, the ongoing government shutdown, a pivotal Supreme Court case over mail-in ballots, and updates from the baseball playoffs.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. James Comey Arraigned on Federal Charges

[00:02–00:44; 03:37]

• Comey in Court: Former FBI Director James Comey—the official fired by President Trump—is arraigned on two charges relating to alleged false testimony during a 2020 Senate hearing on the 2016 Russian election interference probe.
• Political Overtones: Democrats label the charges as political, while Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche asserts the Justice Department's focus is integrity-driven:
  • “We are not worried about the political blowback if any of us doing our jobs.” — Todd Blanche [00:18]
• Comey’s Legal Stance: Alexandria Hoff reports that Comey pled not guilty to both counts and includes his legal team’s denial:
  • “Jim Comey denies the charges filed today in their entirety. We look forward to vindicating him in the courtroom.” — Comey's attorneys (via Alexandria Hoff) [00:30]
• Status Update: Dave Anthony confirms Comey’s not guilty plea later in the broadcast:
  • “He just pleaded not guilty to the charges.” — Dave Anthony [03:37]

2. National Guard Deployed in Illinois—Political & Legal Clash

[00:44–01:25]

• Trump Weighs In: President Trump, via Truth Social, calls for the jailing of Chicago’s mayor and Illinois' governor for failing to protect ICE officers as Texas-sent National Guard troops arrive in suburban Chicago.
• Operational Objectives: Garrett Henny details the transfer of security responsibilities at an ICE facility to the National Guard, which will allow federal agents to continue “Operation Midway Blitz.”
  • “So far, close to 1500 illegal aliens have been arrested as part of that operation. And we are told that ICE still has several thousand more individuals on its target list.” — Garrett Henny [01:02]
• Legal Challenge: Illinois contests the National Guard’s deployment in court, with the Trump administration under deadline to clarify troop assignments and duties.

3. Government Shutdown—No Resolution in Sight

[01:25–01:55]

• Eight Days and Counting: The federal government shutdown continues with no apparent end.
• Funding Stalemate: Chad Pergam notes continued partisan gridlock in the Senate regarding funding plans and points to the contentious issue of back pay for furloughed workers:
  • “President Trump is now tinkering with not providing back pay to workers who are off the job.” — Chad Pergam [01:41]

4. Market Update—Stocks, Gold, Oil & Gas Prices

[02:16–02:59]

• Mixed Markets: Wall Street reacts to recent losses with a mixed morning:
  • Dow Jones down 11 points
  • Nasdaq up 149
  • S&P 500 up 21
  • Gold surging at an all-time high over $4,050/oz
  • Oil above $62/barrel
  • National average gas: $3.11/gallon

5. Supreme Court Hears Illinois Mail-in Ballot Case

[02:59–03:37]

• Focus Case: The Supreme Court prepares to hear Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections, spotlighting claims by Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL) and two Republican electors challenging Illinois’ practice of counting timely but late-arriving mail-in ballots.
  • “The case is over whether allegations of a possible or future injury to a candidate's campaign gives them the right or standing to sue.” — Tonya J. Powers [02:59]
• Election Law Context: Illinois allows mail-in ballots postmarked before or on Election Day to be counted for up to 14 days after elections.

6. Sports Update—MLB Playoffs

[03:37–End]

• Yankees’ Comeback: Dave Anthony reports on a dramatic MLB playoff moment:
  • “Aaron Judge in a game tying home run drove in four, leading the Yankees back from a 6–1 deficit to beat the Blue Jays 9–6 on FS1.” [03:57]
• Series Overview: Toronto leads 2-1; Seattle is leading Detroit. Both National League series also resume today.

Notable Quotes

• “We are not worried about the political blowback if any of us doing our jobs.”
  — Todd Blanche, Deputy Attorney General [00:18]
• “Jim Comey denies the charges filed today in their entirety. We look forward to vindicating him in the courtroom.”
  — Comey’s attorneys (read by Alexandria Hoff) [00:30]
• “President Trump is now tinkering with not providing back pay to workers who are off the job.”
  — Chad Pergam [01:41]
• “So far, close to 1500 illegal aliens have been arrested as part of that operation. And we are told that ICE still has several thousand more individuals on its target list.”
  — Garrett Henny [01:02]
• “Aaron Judge in a game tying home run drove in four, leading the Yankees back from a 6–1 deficit to beat the Blue Jays 9–6 on FS1.”
  — Dave Anthony [03:57]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• James Comey Court Update: [00:02–00:44], [03:37]
• National Guard/Immigration in Illinois: [00:44–01:25]
• Government Shutdown: [01:25–01:55]
• Market Update: [02:16–02:59]
• Supreme Court Mail-in Ballot Case: [02:59–03:37]
• Baseball Playoffs: [03:37–End]

This summary provides all the critical facts, direct quotes, and context listeners need, with an emphasis on legal, political, and social implications central to the day’s news.