10AM ET 10/13/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 10AM ET, October 13, 2025

Episode Overview

This FOX News Hourly Update, hosted by Dave Anthony, covers breaking international and domestic news as of October 13, 2025. Top stories include President Trump’s diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas, ongoing aftermath in Gaza, a mass shooting in South Carolina, the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, the stock market rebound, rising tensions between the U.S. and China over rare earth minerals, gas prices, and the latest from the MLB playoffs.

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Main Stories & Key Segments

1. President Trump in the Middle East

Timestamps: 00:01–01:13

• President Trump arrives in Egypt after celebrating with Israeli officials, following the release of the last 20 living hostages held by Hamas.
• An Israeli official expresses gratitude to Arab and Muslim nations for pressuring Hamas:

  "The hostages are back. The hostages are back." (Israeli Official, 00:09)
  "Let me also convey my tremendous appreciation for all of the nations of the Arab and Muslim world that came together to press Hamas to set the hostages." (Israeli Official, 00:20)

• Trump brokered the ceasefire leading to this release.
• The official calls this a turning point for Palestinians in Gaza:

  "Turn forever from the path of terror and violence... exile the wicked forces of hate that are in their midst. And I think that's going to happen." (Israeli Official, 00:42)

Fox Reporting (Steve Harrigan, 00:56–01:13):

• The freed hostages are being transported to hospitals around Tel Aviv, first via the International Red Cross, then handed to the Israeli Defense Forces.
• Disappointment remains as only 4 bodies of hostages have been recovered out of 28 who were unaccounted for.

  "Some disappointment when it comes to hostages not alive. Only four bodies recovered so far out of 28." (Steve Harrigan, 01:13)

2. Aftermath and Prisoner Release

Timestamp: 01:11–01:20

• As part of the ceasefire deal, Israel is releasing nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.

3. Domestic News: South Carolina Mass Shooting

Timestamp: 01:20–01:32

• Police continue searching for a gunman after a mass shooting at a bar on St. Helena Island resulted in four deaths and 20 injuries.

4. Government Shutdown Drags On

Timestamps: 01:32–01:59

• The federal government shutdown enters its 13th day, deepening hardships for federal workers and suspending services.
• Many employees face missed paychecks; Republicans argue the pressure is on Democrats, who insist on health care provisions in funding bills.
• Upcoming Senate vote scheduled for tomorrow.

5. Markets & Economy

Stock Rebound

Timestamps: 02:15–02:31

• The stock market rallies strongly:
  • Dow: +446 pts
  • Nasdaq: +436 pts
  • S&P 500: +92 pts
• This follows a major Friday sell-off tied to new U.S.-China trade tensions.

U.S.–China Trade Friction

Timestamps: 02:31–03:19

• China imposed strict export controls on rare earth minerals, vital for tech manufacturing.
• President Trump announces a 100% tariff on Chinese goods, effective November; reassures the public with a calm message:

  “Don’t worry about China. It will all be fine. Highly respected President Xi just had a bad moment. Trump went on to say the USA wants to help China, not hurt it.” (Dave Anthony quoting Trump, 02:56)

• Vice President J.D. Vance says the embargo threatens global access to critical minerals.

6. Gas Prices

Timestamps: 03:19–03:35

• Gas prices down 5 cents over two weeks, with further drops possible:

  “We may see another decline of that amount or maybe even double that amount in coming days, depending most of all, of course, on the big dominant factor, crude oil prices.” (Joel NATO, 03:23)

• Oil still under $60/barrel, up slightly on the day.

7. Sports: MLB Playoffs Update

Timestamps: 03:55–04:11

• Seattle Mariners defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 3–1 in ALCS Game 1, retiring 23 of the last 24 batters.
• Quote:

  “The 0-2 from Munoz popped up. The Seattle Mariners retired 23 of the last 24 and in 100 pitches shut down the Blue Jays in game one. Seattle beat Toronto 3-1.” (Dave Anthony, 03:55–03:59)

• NLCS: LA Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers starting tonight.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Israeli Official: "The hostages are back. The hostages are back." (00:09)
• Israeli Official: "Let me also convey my tremendous appreciation for all of the nations of the Arab and Muslim world that came together to press Hamas to set the hostages." (00:20)
• Israeli Official: "Turn forever from the path of terror and violence... exile the wicked forces of hate that are in their midst. And I think that's going to happen." (00:42)
• Steve Harrigan: "Some disappointment when it comes to hostages not alive. Only four bodies recovered so far out of 28." (01:13)
• Dave Anthony (quoting Trump): “Don’t worry about China. It will all be fine. Highly respected President Xi just had a bad moment. Trump went on to say the USA wants to help China, not hurt it.” (02:56)

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Summary Table of Timestamps & Topics

| Timestamp | Segment Title | Main Points | |-----------|----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | 00:01–01:13 | Middle East Hostage Release | Trump in Egypt; hostages freed; gratitude to Arab world | | 01:11–01:20 | Aftermath & Prisoner Release | Israel releases Palestinian prisoners | | 01:20–01:32 | South Carolina Mass Shooting | Four dead, 20 injured; search for gunman ongoing | | 01:32–01:59 | Government Shutdown | Services suspended; Senate vote upcoming | | 02:15–02:31 | Stock Market Rally | Major indices rebound from selloff | | 02:31–03:19 | U.S./China Trade Friction & Tariffs | Rare earths export controls; new 100% tariff | | 03:19–03:35 | Gas Prices | Prices dip; further decreases likely | | 03:55–04:11 | MLB Playoffs | Mariners defeat Blue Jays; ALCS & NLCS updates |

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Overall Tone

The episode maintains FOX News’ brisk, factual delivery, mixing urgent international updates with U.S. politics, economic news, and sports. The reporting is straightforward, with a focus on high-stakes diplomacy, major policy shifts, and their immediate impacts for Americans.

Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

This is a FOX News alert. President Trump is about to land in Egypt after celebrating in Israel. I'm Dave Anthony.

[Israeli Official]

The hostages are back. The hostages are back.

[Dave Anthony]

Addressing Israel's parliament after Hamas released the last 20 living hostages in the ceasefire he brokered.

[Israeli Official]

Let me also convey my tremendous appreciation for all of the nations of the Arab and Muslim world that came together to press Hamas to set the hostages.

[Dave Anthony]

Free will meet with their world leaders and others from around the world at a police summit in Egypt. As for Palestinians living in Gaza left in ruins by the war Hamas's terror attack triggered, this is their chance to.

[Israeli Official]

Turn forever from the path of terror and violence it's been extreme to exile the wicked forces of hate that are in their midst. And I think that's going to happen.

[Dave Anthony]

As for the freed hostages, many of.

[Steve Harrigan]

Them are in hospital around Tel Aviv or on the way to those hospitals by helicopter. Initially, those hostages were under Hamas control. They were transferred from Hamas to members of the International Red Cross and then to Israeli Defense Forces.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Steve Harrigan also reports from Jerusalem.

[Steve Harrigan]

Some disappointment when it comes to hostages not alive. Only four bodies recovered so far out of 28.

[Dave Anthony]

As part of the deal, Israel is also releasing nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. The search for a gunman continues in South Carolina, where a mass shooting early yesterday at a bar on scene Helena island left four people dead, 20 injured. For the 13th day in a row, most of the federal government is closed. The hurt from the government shutdown intensifies this week. Workers off the job, services suspended and now many federal employees will miss paychecks. Republicans believe that turns up the pressure on Democrats decay. Fox's Ted Pergam @ the Capitol, where another Senate vote will be tomorrow. Democrats ever refused to agree to a funding bill unless it includes health care provisions. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Dave Anthony]

Stocks are rising to start the week on Wall street. The Dow up 446 points, the Nasdaq's gaining 436, the S&P 500 adding 92 points, clawing back more than half of of Friday's huge sell off triggered by renewed trade tension with China.

[Joel NATO]

President Trump was outraged this past week when China imposed tight export controls on its rare earth minerals. Rare earths are needed for tech ranging from cell phones to cars. Vice President J.D.

[Dave Anthony]

Vance told Fox they basically not just.

[Steve Harrigan]

With the United States, but with the.

[Dave Anthony]

Entire world, threatened to completely cut off trade for critical resources, critical minerals, things that all of us rely on.

[Joel NATO]

So President Trump said the US would charging a new 100% tariff on China in November. But the president posted on Truth Social Sunday, don't worry about China. It will all be fine. Highly respected President Xi just had a bad moment. Trump went on to say the USA wants to help China, not hurt it. In Washington, Joel NATO, FOX News.

[Dave Anthony]

We've been saving a little at the gas pump lately. Prices down a nickel the last two weeks.

[Joel NATO]

We may see another decline of that amount or maybe even double that amount in coming days, depending most of all, of course, on the big dominant factor, crude oil prices.

[Dave Anthony]

Oils dropped big last week. It's up 70 cents this morning, still under 60 bucks a barrel. Meanwhile, analyst Trevor Lundberg survey of gas stations has regular 322 per gallon. AAA's national average less than.308. In the baseball playoffs, the 02 from Munoz popped up. The Seattle Mariners retired 23 of the.

[Steve Harrigan]

Last 24 and in 100 pitches shut.

[Dave Anthony]

Down the Blue Jays in game one. Seattle be Toronto 3 1. On Fox, the American League Championship Series opening game. They'll play again this afternoon. Tonight the NLCS starts the LA Dodgers versus Milwaukee. I'm Dave Anthony. This is FOX News.