Fox News Hourly Update — 10PM ET 10/05/2025 Newscast

Date: October 6, 2025
Host: Kathleen Maloney (Fox News)
Notable Guests: President Donald Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Sen. Adam Schiff, AG Pam Bondi, Sen. Eric Schmidt, Reporter Madison Scarpino

Main Theme & Purpose

This episode provides a fast-paced roundup of key national and international news, including the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary, developments in the Israel-Gaza conflict, a government shutdown update, recent gun violence in Alabama, and reaction to the sentencing in an assassination plot against a Supreme Court Justice.

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. Celebrating the U.S. Navy's 250th Anniversary

(00:02–00:43)

• President Trump attends a ceremony aboard a warship at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, honoring Navy service members.
• Quote (President Trump, 00:13):
  “It’s a true honor to be here with the thousands of our nation’s finest sailors at the largest naval facility in the entire world. It’s the largest and I would say more importantly, it’s the best.”
• Pete Hegseth (Secretary of War) praises Trump’s leadership, emphasizing a robust, “war fighter ethos” for the military.
• Quote (Pete Hegseth, 00:31):
  “Trump, commander in chief, who guarantees that you, the war fighters, have everything you need on the high seas to deter our enemies and if necessary, win overwhelmingly.”

2. Israel-Gaza Conflict Developments

(00:43–01:10)

• The last 48 Israeli hostages in Gaza may soon be released as Hamas signals partial acceptance of a U.S.-Israeli peace proposal.
• President Trump’s reaction (00:59):
  “A lot of the countries surrounding Israel, frankly, Muslim, Arab and many others, have had great meetings with Hamas and it looks like it’s working.”
• Hamas indicates willingness to cede power to other Palestinians but not to surrender arms.
• Despite President Trump’s call for Israel to halt strikes, Israel’s military operations in Gaza continue.

3. Ongoing U.S. Government Shutdown

(01:10–01:48)

• The government remains shut following a failed Senate vote.
• Sen. Adam Schiff (CA, D), on NBC's Meet the Press, frames the current impasse as unprecedented due to the administration’s stance on funds management.
• Quote (Adam Schiff, 01:37):
  “You have the president and Russell [Vought] saying they’re going to continue to illegally withhold money. So if we agree to a CR and nothing more, they’re telling us we don’t plan to abide by it.”
• Democrats seek a tax credit extension to curb health insurance cost increases.

4. Montgomery, Alabama Mass Shooting

(02:28–02:54)

• Incident: Two rival groups exchange gunfire in a crowded area, leaving 2 dead and 12 wounded.
• Law enforcement update:
  • No arrests yet; $50,000 reward offered.
  • Seven victims were under 20 years of age.
• Quote (Montgomery Police Chief James Gray Boys, 02:43):
  “When that exchange erupted, multiple people in the crowd, because this was a crowded area, pulled their own weapons and started discharging.”

5. Sentencing for Kavanaugh Assassination Plot

(03:19–04:03)

• Brief: AG Pam Bondi will appeal a “lenient” eight-year sentence given to the would-be assassin of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, against DOJ recommendations of 30-plus years.
• Case details:
  • The perpetrator, Nicholas Roski (now Sophie), planned to kill Kavanaugh in response to the Dobbs decision.
  • Planning included cross-country travel, purchasing weapons, and surveillance before calling 911 after noticing security.
• Sen. Eric Schmidt’s reaction (03:45):
  “The idea that you had someone deranged like this trying to take out and murder a Supreme Court justice and this is all that individual gets is ridiculous. I think the grounds for appeal are strong.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Navy's strength:
  President Trump (00:13): “It’s the largest and I would say more importantly, it’s the best.”
• Military support:
  Pete Hegseth (00:31): “[Trump] guarantees that you, the war fighters, have everything you need on the high seas…”
• Middle East talks:
  Trump (00:59): “A lot of countries...have had great meetings with Hamas and it looks like it’s working.”
• On government shutdown negotiations:
  Adam Schiff (01:37): “They’re telling us we don’t plan to abide by it.”
• Montgomery shooting scene:
  Chief Gray Boys (02:43): “Multiple people in the crowd...pulled their own weapons and started discharging.”
• Reaction to sentencing:
  Sen. Eric Schmidt (03:45): “...this is all that individual gets is ridiculous.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:02] — Navy 250th Anniversary, President Trump address
• [00:43] — Hamas proposes Gaza deal, hostages update, Trump comments
• [01:10] — Israel military continues strikes, U.S. government shutdown update
• [02:28] — Montgomery, Alabama shooting
• [03:19] — Controversial sentencing in Kavanaugh assassination plot

Recap

This newscast swiftly covers major political and national security events, ongoing legislative battles, gun violence, and judicial controversies, featuring direct and candid commentary from key political and military figures. The tone maintains Fox News’ signature briskness, direct quotations, and emphasis on governmental, military, and legal developments.