Fox News Hourly Update: 10PM ET 10/01/2025 Newscast

Host: Lisa Lacera, with reporting by Chad Pergram, Carmen Roberts, Sean Purnell, Chris Foster
Date: October 2, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode provides a fast-paced summary of the day’s top national and international news stories, ranging from the ongoing U.S. government shutdown negotiations and Middle East developments, to U.S. troop drawdowns in Iraq, a significant Supreme Court decision, and lighter human-interest coverage like Alaska’s Fat Bear Week.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Ongoing Government Shutdown Negotiations

• Stalemate in Congress:
  Lawmakers are grappling with how to end the government shutdown. Proposals focus on a short-term interim spending bill running through the end of October or start of November.
• Obamacare Subsidies:
  Renewing Obamacare subsidies for one year is central to negotiations, with Democrats insisting on their inclusion but agreeing to a wind-down after that period ([00:09], Chad Pergram).
• Senate Votes:
  The Democratic proposal failed; the Republican one received 55 votes but needed 60 to pass. Notably, some senators crossed party lines, including Republican Rand Paul voting with the Democrats ([00:09]).
• Congress Schedule:
  Congress is not in session the following day; Senate to consider the bill on Friday ([00:47]).

Notable Quote

• "There are still three senators who caucus with the Democrats who are voting with the Republicans. And you had Rand Paul, the Republican from Kentucky, voting with the Democrats." – Chad Pergram ([00:09])

2. Middle East Update: Gaza and Israel

• U.S. Diplomacy:
  President Trump extends Hamas's deadline to review a peace proposal previously accepted by Israel, which includes a temporary government in Gaza and the release of all hostages ([00:47]).
• Naval Interception:
  Israel's Navy intercepts the "Global Samud" flotilla carrying activists (including Greta Thunberg and Mandla Mandela) aiming to break the Israeli blockade and deliver aid to Gaza. Activists detained, but reported safe ([01:18]).

Notable Quote

• "The group, which also includes Nelson Mandela's grandson Mandla Mandela, says it won't be deterred in its mission to break the Israeli blockade and deliver aid to the Palestinians." – LegalZoom Announcer ([01:18])

3. Germany Investigates Drone Spying

• Security Concerns:
  German authorities are looking into reports of unidentified drones flying over sensitive infrastructure—power plants, hospitals, shipyards—raising concerns about potential espionage ([01:42]).

4. Supreme Court Decision: Federal Reserve

• Lisa Cook Stays on Board:
  The Supreme Court declines a Trump administration request to immediately remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. She remains in her position for now ([02:30]).

5. U.S. Troop Drawdown in Iraq

• Military Reduction:
  The U.S. begins scaling back its mission against ISIS in Iraq, citing “combined success.” The plan, initiated by the Biden administration, will leave fewer than 2,000 U.S. troops in Iraq—a significant decrease from 20,000 a decade ago ([02:46]).

• Continued Partnership:
  The U.S. will keep coordinating closely with the Iraqi government and regional partners during the transition.

Notable Quote

• "The U.S. will reduce its military mission in Iraq, reflecting what he calls our combined success in fighting ISIS." – Sean Purnell ([02:46])

6. Hurricane Imelda Impacting Bermuda

• Storm Update:
  Hurricane Imelda, a Category 2 hurricane with 100 mph winds, brings heavy rain and wind to Bermuda. The storm is moving east-northeast, with its eye expected to pass near the island overnight ([03:25]).

7. Fat Bear Week: Chunk’s Victory

• Alaska's Annual Tradition:
  "Chunk" (Bear #32) is crowned the winner of Katmai National Park's 11th Fat Bear Week despite overcoming a broken jaw. The contest celebrates brown bears’ preparation for hibernation and is decided via online votes ([03:55], Chris Foster).

Memorable Moment

• "Chunk is designated as bear number 32 at Katmai National Park. He overcame adversity, winning despite a broken but healing jaw. The bears are not given medical care. Nature takes its course." – Chris Foster ([03:55])

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Government Shutdown negotiations: 00:02 – 00:47
• Gaza Flotilla Interception & Peace Proposal: 00:47 – 01:42
• German Drone Incidents: 01:42 – 01:59
• Supreme Court/Lisa Cook decision: 02:30 – 02:46
• U.S. Drawdown in Iraq: 02:46 – 03:25
• Hurricane Imelda in Bermuda: 03:25 – 03:55
• Fat Bear Week/Alaska: 03:55 – 04:23

Tone and Language

The episode maintains the brisk, concise reporting style characteristic of Fox News Radio newscasts—delivering factual information with urgency, clear attributions, and a focus on current events’ significance.

This summary captures the episode’s main news topics and notable moments, providing an at-a-glance understanding for those who did not tune in live.