10PM ET 09/29/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 10PM ET 09/29/2025 Newscast

Date: September 30, 2025
Host: Lisa Lacera, FOX News Podcasts

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Overview

This episode delivers a fast-paced roundup of the day’s key political, national, and international news. Major stories include tense negotiations to avoid a partial government shutdown, updates on the Israel–Hamas ceasefire deal, a scandal involving a school superintendent’s immigration status, crime hearings in North Carolina, a significant data breach at Harrods, and the announcement of Bad Bunny as the next Super Bowl halftime show performer.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Looming Government Shutdown Negotiations (00:02–00:49)

• No Deal in Sight: With just over 24 hours before a partial government shutdown, lawmakers met at the White House.
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson blamed Democrats for "want[ing] to give new benefits to illegal aliens," asserting,

    "We eliminated that in our big beautiful bill. They want to bring it back." (Mike Johnson to Sean Hannity, 00:17)

  • Democrats' Concerns:
    Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries argued that the Republican refusal to extend ACA tax credits puts millions at risk:

    "More than 20 million Americans are on the brink of experiencing dramatically increased premiums, co pays and deductibles." (Hakeem Jeffries, 00:32)

• Stakes: Without a deal, a partial government shutdown starts October 1.

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2. Israel–Hamas Ceasefire Talks (00:49–01:15)

• Deal Awaited: Israel has approved a ceasefire plan, pending Hamas agreement, which would secure the release of all hostages within days.
• Palestinian Self-Governance:
  • U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff described the plan:

    "That will be in large part Palestinians governing Palestinians. And so that new government has a lot to do. They need to get a security force in there." (Steve Witkoff, 01:06)

• Netanyahu’s Warning: If Hamas rejects the deal, Israel will proceed with efforts to eliminate the group.

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3. Des Moines School Superintendent Immigration Case (01:15–01:49)

• Scandal:
  The State of Iowa revoked Superintendent Ian Roberts’ license after arrest over allegations of illegal U.S. residency.
• Board Reaction:
  • School board chair Jackie Norris stated,

    "At no point was any DMPS employee or board member notified that Dr. Roberts was not eligible to work by a Federal Agency or Dr. Roberts." (Jackie Norris, 01:39)

• ICE Detention: Roberts is subject to a final removal order.

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4. Violent Crimes & Repeat Offenders – House Hearing (02:31–03:21)

• High-profile Crime Cases:
  • Testimony about crimes by repeat offenders, including Steven Federico’s account concerning his daughter's shooter.
• Policy Debate:
  • Some victims call for the end of "cashless bail" and lenient sentencing.
• Trigger Event:
  Last month's fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Irina Zarutska by an alleged career criminal.
• Local Coverage: From Charlotte, NC, with reporting from Jonathan Serrie.

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5. Harrods Data Breach (03:21–03:45)

• Details:
  • Harrods warns customers that names and contact info were stolen due to a third-party provider’s compromised system.
  • Passwords were not affected; breach was "contained."

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6. Super Bowl Halftime Show Announcement (03:45–04:21)

• Headliner:
  • Rapper and singer Bad Bunny will perform at the Super Bowl halftime on February 8th, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA.
• Career Highlights:
  • Noted for a record-breaking San Juan residency and multiple Grammy nominations.
• Public Statement on Touring:
  • Bad Bunny previously excluded mainland US dates over ICE concerns, but just before this news he signaled willingness for a US show after all.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Mike Johnson, on spending priorities:

  "They want to take hard earned taxpayer dollars and they want to give new benefits to illegal aliens." (00:17)

• Hakeem Jeffries, on health care:

  "More than 20 million Americans are on the brink of experiencing dramatically increased premiums..." (00:32)

• Steve Witkoff, on Palestinian Authority:

  "They need to get a security force in there." (01:06)

• Jackie Norris, on Superintendent Roberts:

  "At no point was any DMPS employee or board member notified..." (01:39)

• Steven Federico, testifying on crime victims’ experience:
  (In tears) (02:44, paraphrased and reported)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Government Shutdown Negotiations: 00:02–00:49
• Israel–Hamas Ceasefire Deal: 00:49–01:15
• Des Moines Immigration Scandal: 01:15–01:49
• Crime Hearings/North Carolina: 02:31–03:21
• Harrods Data Breach: 03:21–03:45
• Super Bowl Halftime Show/Bad Bunny: 03:45–04:21

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Tone & Language

The language is concise, urgent, and focused, with a mix of partisan rhetoric (notably from Speaker Johnson) and emotional testimony (crime hearings). The reporting remains direct and fact-driven, emblematic of FOX News' newscast style.

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Transcript

[A]

No closer to a deal. I'm Lisa Lacera, FOX News. With just over 24 hours until the deadline for a partial government shutdown, lawmakers headed into a White House meeting to try to reach a deal. But House Speaker Mike Johnson tells fox's Sean Hannity there's no deal in sight.

[B]

They want to take hard earned taxpayer dollars and they want to give new benefits to illegal aliens. We we eliminated that in our big beautiful bill. They want to bring it back.

[A]

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries says they're worried about health care calls for everyday Americans.

[C]

More than 20 million Americans are on the brink of experiencing dramatically increased premiums, co pays and deductibles because of the Republican refusal to extend the Affordable Care act tax credits which benefit working class Americans.

[A]

If there's no deal, the partial government shutdown will go into effect October 1st. The White House says it's waiting for Hamas after Israel signed off on a deal to end the war in Gaza and will allow for for all hostages to be released in a matter of days. Envoy Steve Witkoff says part of the plan will allow Palestinians to self govern.

[D]

That will be in large part Palestinians governing Palestinians. And so that new government has a lot to do. They need to get a security force in there.

[A]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on board but has warned if Hamas rejects the deal, Israel will move forward with his plan to eliminate Hamas. The state of Iowa has revoked the license of Des Moines school Superintendent Ian Roberts days after he was arrested by agents over accusations he was living in the US Illegally. School board chair Jackie Norris says they had no prior knowledge of the allegations.

[E]

At no point was any DMPS employee or board member notified that Dr. Roberts was not eligible to work by a Federal Agency or Dr. Roberts.

[A]

ICE detained Roberts on Friday saying he's subject to a final removal order. America's listening to FOX News.

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[A]

In the deadly shooting of Charlie Kirk in court in Utah today asking the judge for more time to review the case against Tyler Robinson. A House hearing in Charlotte, North Carolina focusing on violent crimes and repeat offenders.

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In tears, Steven Federico told the House subcommittee a man with an extensive criminal history, was out free when he allegedly broke into a South Carolina home in May and shot his 22 year old daughter Logan. Held in Charlotte, North Carolina. The field hearing was prompted by last month's fatal stabbing of irina Zarutska, a 23 year old Ukrainian refugee whose alleged killer also had a lengthy rap sheet. Some crime victims are calling for the elimination of cashless bail and lenient sentences, saying repeat offenders need to be kept behind bars. In Atlanta, Jonathan Siri, Fox News British.

[A]

Department store Harrods is warning some customers about a data breach, saying names and contact details were taken after third party providers system was compromised. Harrod says that account passwords and password details weren't affected. The company stated the incident was isolated and has been contained. The NFL's revealed the performer for next year's super bowl halftime show.

[H]

Rapper and singer Bad Bunny will perform during the big game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on February 8th. He's had a big year, a new album in January and a 30 day residency in San Juan that drew more than half a million fans. The Grammy winner is set to host the Saturday Night Live season opener next weekend and is leading all nominees at the Latin Grammys. Bad Bunny was born in Puerto Rico and recently explained he was not including the mainland US in his latest tour because he was concerned that fans would be targeted by ICE agents. Just minutes before the super bowl announcement was made, he posted on social media that he did plan one US show after all.

[A]

Fox's Tonya J. Powers I'm Lisa Licera.

[B]

This is Fox.

[I]

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