Fox News Hourly Update – 10AM ET 10/20/2025

Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: October 20, 2025
Episode theme: Breaking major news stories from the US and around the globe, including the latest developments in Israel-Gaza, a high-profile museum theft in Paris, the US government shutdown, an unusual aviation scare, Wall Street updates, and baseball playoff action.

Main Theme

This newscast provides succinct updates on the hour’s top news stories, with an emphasis on international affairs (notably the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage developments), US political gridlock and its effects, economic updates, an aviation incident, and sports headlines. The tone is brisk, urgent, and unsparing—hallmarks of the Fox News Radio style.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Israel-Hamas Ceasefire and Gaza Developments

• Return of Key Figures:
  • Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner (Trump’s son-in-law and broker of the ceasefire) return to Israel after renewed fighting threatened the truce.
    • [00:06] “Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son in law Jared Kushner... returned after a deadly flare up in fighting that put in jeopardy this deal...” – Dave Anthony
• Ceasefire’s Fragility:
  • Recent clashes: Israel alleges Hamas violated the ceasefire, resulting in Israeli casualties and subsequent retaliations that killed dozens of Palestinians.
    • [00:31] “Israel says Hamas violated the ceasefire, killing two soldiers and wounding others. Israel's retaliation left dozens of Palestinians dead.” – Dave Anthony
• International Response & Next Steps:
  • Despite violence, Israeli officials announce resumption of the American-led ceasefire. Hamas “committed.”
  • Anticipation for US Vice President J.D. Vance’s visit to Israel.
    • [00:40] “For now, things appear to be back on track ahead of what Israeli media says will be Vice President J.D. Vance’s visit to Israel tomorrow.” – Fox News Correspondent
  • Hamas plans to hand over another hostage’s body; 16 remains still unrecovered.
    • [00:55] “Hamas has a plan today to hand over another hostage body recovered in Gaza. There are 16 hostage remains still not handed over.” – Dave Anthony
• Notable Insight:
  • The political analyst underscores the long-term stakes:
    • [00:20] “The success or failure of this will be if Israel and this international mechanism is able to create a viable alternative. If they are successful, Hamas will fail and Gaza will not be a threat to Israel.” – Political Analyst

2. Louvre Museum Heist Stuns France

• Details of the Theft:
  • A gang, in just seven minutes, used an elevating platform and disc cutter to steal eight pieces of 18th-century jewelry—all while the museum was open.
    • [01:08] “In just seven minutes, the gang used an elevating platform and a disc cutter to enter a room… stealing eight items of jewelry from the 18th century or earlier.” – Fox News Reporter
• Impact and Reaction:
  • The French Justice Minister calls it a national embarrassment, referencing the historic gravity:
    • [01:19] “The French justice minister says the crime casts his country in a deplorable light. It’s the highest profile museum theft in France since the Mona Lisa was stolen...” – Fox News Reporter

3. US Government Shutdown Enters 20th Day

• Blame Game in Congress:
  • Republican Senator Tim Scott blames Democrats:
    • [01:36] “They’re willing to shut the government down so that they can earn and gain more power.” – Sen. Tim Scott (via Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy)
  • Democrats blame Republicans for stalling over healthcare provisions in funding.
    • [01:46] “Democrats blame Republicans for refusing to consider health care provisions in a stalled funding bill.” – Dave Anthony
• Ongoing Effects:
  • Essential federal workers, including air traffic controllers, working without pay—many taking gig jobs to make ends meet.
    • [03:09] “How do I bridge the gap between the truck that’s not coming and putting food on my table? We’ve heard they’re taking Uber jobs… keeping their families afloat.” – Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy
  • Air travel disruptions: 1,400+ flight delays today, atop 13,000 over the weekend.
    • [03:21] “There are another 1400 flights delayed today after 13,000 delays over the weekend.” – Dave Anthony

4. Supreme Court to Hear Gun Rights Case

• Key Issue:
  • Can marijuana users legally own firearms?
    • [01:53] “The Supreme Court’s going to take up a new case considering another gun owners rights issue, whether or not people who are marijuana users can legally own firearms.” – Dave Anthony

5. Business & Market Updates

• Stock Performance:
  • Dow +215, Nasdaq +226, S&P 500 +47 to start the week.
    • [02:34] “Stocks are rising to start the week, adding to last week’s gains.” – Dave Anthony
• Oil and Gas:
  • Oil at $57 per barrel (down half a dollar).
  • Unchanged gas prices: Regular at $3.03/gallon, national average 15 cents down from a month ago.
    • [02:42] “Gas is unchanged today after a recent decline... a nickel less than 15 cents less than a month ago.” – Dave Anthony

6. Aviation Incident: Unidentified Object Strikes Cockpit

• Incident Details:
  • United Flight 1093, cruising at 36,000 feet, diverted to Salt Lake City after something pierced the cockpit. Pilot injured with glass cuts.
    • [03:29] “Photos circulating online show a United Airlines pilot’s arm bleeding and bruised, injuries consistent with glass cuts… What was that unidentified object...? Couldn’t have been a bird or hail...” – Carmen Roberts
• Speculation and Safety:
  • Theories range from space debris to meteors, though the FAA expresses high skepticism (odds: 1 trillion to 1).
    • [03:48] “The FAA says the probability of space debris causing serious injury to a commercial jet are 1 trillion to 1.” – Carmen Roberts

7. Baseball Playoff Drama

• ALCS Update:
  • Toronto Blue Jays tie the series versus the Seattle Mariners, forcing a decisive Game 7 to face the Dodgers in the World Series.
    • [04:15] “It is the Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 6-2... Whoever wins game 7 tonight plays the Dodgers in the World Series.” – Fox News Anchor

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “The success or failure of this will be if Israel and this international mechanism is able to create a viable alternative. If they are successful, Hamas will fail and Gaza will not be a threat to Israel.”
  – Political Analyst, [00:20]

• “They’re willing to shut the government down so that they can earn and gain more power.”
  – Sen. Tim Scott, via Sean Duffy, [01:38]

• “How do I bridge the gap between the truck that’s not coming and putting food on my table?... They’re doing DoorDash, figuring out ways to keep their families afloat.”
  – Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, [03:09]

• “Photos circulating online show a United Airlines pilot’s arm bleeding and bruised, injuries consistent with glass cuts... the FAA says the probability of space debris causing serious injury to a commercial jet are 1 trillion to 1.”
  – Carmen Roberts, [03:32–03:48]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Israel-Hamas Ceasefire & Hostages: 00:02–00:55
• Louvre Museum Heist: 01:00–01:32
• US Government Shutdown: 01:32–03:21
• Supreme Court Gun Rights Case: 01:48–01:57
• Economic & Market Update: 02:31–02:56
• Federal Workers’ Plight / Air Travel Delays: 02:56–03:26
• United Airlines Cockpit Incident: 03:26–04:09
• Baseball Playoff News: 04:09–04:26

Summary

This Fox News hourly update delivers a rapid-fire briefing on major international and US developments, from tenuous Middle East ceasefires and record-breaking art heists to the practical effects of persistent government shutdowns, new legal battlegrounds for the Supreme Court, steady market momentum, aviation anomalies, and high-stakes baseball excitement. Key players and insights are cited throughout, offering listeners a concise yet pointed perspective on the day’s headlines.