FOX News Hourly Update – 10AM ET 10/09/2025

Overview:
This episode delivers fast-moving updates on critical global and national events, with a central focus on the breakthrough Gaza ceasefire, a government shutdown standoff in Congress, major business shifts, and cultural news highlights.

Key Stories & Discussion Points

1. Gaza Ceasefire Agreement (00:02 - 01:06)

• Ceasefire Implementation:
  Israel’s security cabinet is preparing to implement a ceasefire for Gaza, marking the first phase of a plan brokered by President Trump and agreed upon by Israel and Hamas after two years of war.

  • Dave Anthony: “It’s the first phase in the plan that Israel and Hamas have agreed to, brokered by President Trump, trying to end the two year war.” (00:04)

• Israeli Foreign Minister’s Outlook:
  Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar expresses cautious optimism about the plan's implementation, emphasizing the disarmament of Hamas as a key point.

  • Gideon Saar: “We hope that all the parts of the plan will be implemented.” (00:15)
  • Gideon Saar: “We don’t have any intention to renew the war, but part of the commitment is, for example, the disarmament of Hamas, that they will lay down their arms.” (00:28)

• Public Reaction:
  Celebrations erupt in both Gaza and Israel as hope mounts for an end to hostilities.

  • Dave Anthony: “The agreement has been cheered in Gaza where Palestinians were singing and dancing, hopeful about the end of the fighting.” (00:43)
  • Jonathan Savage: “And in Israel, too, singing, dancing, fireworks in the street.” (00:51)

• Hostage Release:
  Part of the deal includes the release of 48 remaining hostages by Hamas, with 20 believed to be alive.

  • Dave Anthony: “Part of the plan, Hamas would release all the remaining 48 hostages, 20 of them believed to be alive.” (01:06)

• International Recognition:
  President Trump’s role is lauded, with Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu advocating for his recognition.

  • Benjamin Netanyahu (via Dave Anthony): “Give President Trump the Nobel Peace Prize. He deserves it.” (01:14)

Notable Quotes:

• Unnamed Interviewee, Gil Dickman's cousin: “I want to thank President Trump for—” (00:55)
• Dave Anthony: “He posted on Truth Social it’s a great day in the Middle East.” (01:12)

2. Government Shutdown and Congressional Tensions (01:16 - 01:52)

• Capitol Hill Standoff:
  The federal government remains closed for a ninth day amid deepening partisan conflict.
  • Chad Perkin: “House Speaker Mike Johnson challenged Democratic Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego after they protested outside the speaker’s office.” (01:33)
  • Mike Johnson (as reported by Chad Perkin): “[They] had a publicity stunt… They need to go and vote to reopen the government. The House has done its work… Democrats keep demanding that health care provisions be included in any funding bill.” (01:40)

3. Market and Business News (02:17 - 02:37)

• Stock Market Update:

  • Dow Jones down 151 points; NASDAQ down 49 points; S&P off 414 points.
  • Dave Anthony: “Stocks are going down on Wall Street… But one stock taking off is Delta, up almost 7% after the airline told investors when reporting earnings it expects a surge in demand for holiday travel.” (02:17)

• Delta Airlines Performance:
  Delta reports robust demand across both standard and premium seats.

  • Ed Bastian, Delta CEO: “There has been no pullback in demand in both the front of the cabin and the back of the cabin… the premium seats, they’re selling better. Revenue in that division up 9% in the quarter. Corporate travel rebounding up 8%.” (02:37)

4. Air Travel Disruptions & Government Shutdown Impact (02:53 - 03:16)

• Flight Delays:
  Over 15,000 flight delays, partly due to unpaid air traffic controllers calling out sick during the shutdown.
  • Lauren Simonetti: “There continues to be delays in air travel. More than 15,000 flights the past four, in part because some air traffic controllers who have to keep working in the government shutdown without paychecks until there's funding are calling out sick.” (02:53)
  • Sean Duffy, Transportation Secretary: “If we have a continual small subset of controllers that don’t show up to work and they're the problem children… then they'll have to let them go.” (03:10)

5. Oil and Gas Prices Update (03:16 - 03:34)

• Energy Markets:
  Oil remains steady near $62/barrel. Gas averages $3.11/gallon, down 9 cents.
  • Dave Anthony: “The price of oil barely budging... Gas is down a fraction. AAA's national average for regular remains $3.11 a gallon. That is 9 cents cheaper…” (03:16)

6. Nobel Prize in Literature (03:34 - 03:48)

• Award Announcement:
  Hungarian writer Laszlo Krasnohorge (age 71) wins for “a body of work… characterized by absurdism and grotesque excess.”
  • Chris Foster: “Laszlo Krasnohorge, 71 years old, wins for a body of work the Nobel committee calls compelling and visionary, reaffirming the power of art characterized by absurdism and grotesque excess. Several of his books have been made into movies in Hungary.” (03:34)

7. Sports Roundup – MLB Playoffs (03:48 - End)

• Yankees Eliminated:
  The Toronto Blue Jays defeat New York and move to the championship series.
  • Chris Foster: “The Toronto Blue Jays have punched their ticket to the championship series meeting New York 52 to advance…” (03:55)
• Other Results:
  Detroit beats Seattle; Cubs and Phillies stay alive; Milwaukee and LA Dodgers still lead their series.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• “We don’t have any intention to renew the war, but part of the commitment is, for example, the disarmament of Hamas...” — Gideon Saar, Israel’s Foreign Minister (00:28)
• “Give President Trump the Nobel Peace Prize. He deserves it.” — Benjamin Netanyahu, via Dave Anthony (01:14)
• “There has been no pullback in demand in both the front of the cabin and the back of the cabin… the premium seats, they’re selling better.” — Ed Bastian, Delta CEO (02:37)
• “Laszlo Krasnohorge, 71 years old, wins for a body of work the Nobel committee calls compelling and visionary…” — Chris Foster (03:34)

Timeline of Major Segments

• [00:02] Gaza ceasefire and diplomatic updates
• [01:33] Congressional gridlock and government shutdown
• [02:17] Stock market and Delta earnings report
• [02:53] Air travel delays and impact of government shutdown
• [03:16] Oil and gas prices update
• [03:34] Nobel Prize in Literature awarded
• [03:48] Yankees out of MLB playoffs and sports recap

Tone:
The reporting remains brisk and factual, with moments of emotional resonance—especially during the Middle East ceasefire coverage. The show blends gravity in world affairs with lighter sports and culture news, maintaining urgency and clarity throughout.