10PM ET 10/13/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 10PM ET, 10/13/2025

Host: Lisa Lucera, FOX News Podcasts
Air Date: October 14, 2025
Episode Theme: This newscast provides a concise briefing on major national and international news stories, including Middle East diplomacy, domestic U.S. incidents, weather alerts, legislative actions in California, updates on Ukraine-U.S. discussions, NATO exercises, and international legal news.

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Main Theme

The episode centers on pivotal events shaping global and U.S. affairs: the advancement in a Middle East peace deal, significant domestic incidents, major weather warnings for Los Angeles, California’s reparations study, strategic U.S.-Ukraine discussions, NATO’s nuclear readiness, and French political legal news.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Middle East Peace Deal: Israel-Hamas Agreement

• Summary: President Trump has signed off on the first phase of a peace agreement between Israel and Hamas.
  • 20 Israeli hostages released and reunited.
  • Remains of 4 out of 28 presumed-dead hostages are returned.
  • The next phase involves the Gaza government.
  • As part of the deal, 2,000 Palestinian prisoners freed. (00:02)
• Notable Quote:
  • Donald Trump:

    "I'm talking about something very much different. We're talking about rebuilding Gaza. I'm not talking about single state or double state or two state." (00:27)

2. Mississippi Delta Shooting

• Summary:
  • Four arrests (three for murder, one for attempted murder) after a shooting in Leland, Mississippi.
  • Incident occurred during homecoming celebrations, following a high school football game.
  • Casualties: 6 dead, over 12 injured. (00:35)

3. LA Weather Alert: Rainfall & Mudslide Risks

• Summary:
  • First major rainfall of the season prompts mudslide threats in areas affected by last year's wildfires (specifically, Eaton and Palisades).
  • Residents are advised to monitor official updates, stay vigilant, and be ready to evacuate if needed.
  • Risk of isolated thunderstorms and lightning. (01:03)
• Notable Quote:
  • Weather Reporter:

    "Residents in these areas are urged to stay vigilant, monitor official weather updates and avoid unnecessary travel during the storm." (01:03)

4. California Reparations Study

• Summary:
  • Governor Gavin Newsom signs a law allocating $6 million to California State University to research verifying descent from enslaved persons.
  • Intended as groundwork for potential reparations. (01:43)

5. Ukraine-U.S. Meeting: Weaponry Talks

• Summary:
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet President Trump at the White House to discuss military aid, especially longer-range weaponry.
  • Recent European weapons deliveries to Ukraine are noted.
  • Trump discusses, on Air Force One, the implications of providing Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. (02:27)
• Notable Quote:
  • Donald Trump:

    "Do they want to have Tomahawks going in that direction? I don't think so. I think I might speak to Russia about that. In all fairness, I told that to President Zelensky because Tomahawks are a new step of aggression." (02:49)

  • Jessica Rosenthal (correspondent):

    "But he said if the war is not going to be settled, he may send them and that Russia does not want that." (03:03)

6. NATO Nuclear Exercise

• Summary:
  • NATO launches its annual "Steadfast Noon" exercise.
  • 71 aircraft from 14 nations participate, hosted by the Netherlands.
  • The exercise ensures the credibility of NATO’s nuclear deterrent and focuses on the protection of these weapons. (03:09)
• Notable Quote:
  • Secretary General Mark Rutte:

    "A clear signal to any potential adversary that we will and can protect and defend all allies against all threats." (03:26)

7. France: Sarkozy’s Imprisonment

• Summary:
  • Former President Nicolas Sarkozy is instructed where and when to report to prison, tied to his conviction for criminal conspiracy and illicit Libyan election financing.
  • Details are withheld, and Sarkozy retains the ability to file for release pending appeal. (03:47)

8. Market Update

• Summary:
  • Wall Street closes with strong gains.
    • Dow: +587 points
    • NASDAQ: +490 points (04:19)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Donald Trump on Israeli-Palestinian Peace:

  "I'm not talking about single state or double state or two state." (00:27)

• Weather Warning:

  "Residents in these areas are urged to stay vigilant..." (01:03)

• Trump on Military Aid to Ukraine:

  "Do they want to have Tomahawks going in that direction?... Tomahawks are a new step of aggression." (02:49)

• NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte:

  "A clear signal to any potential adversary that we will and can protect and defend all allies against all threats." (03:26)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Middle East Peace Deal Details: (00:02–00:35)
• Mississippi Shooting: (00:35–01:03)
• LA Weather/Mudslide Update: (01:03–01:43)
• California Reparations Study: (01:43–01:59)
• Ukraine Weapons Talks Preview: (02:27–03:09)
• NATO Nuclear Exercise: (03:09–03:47)
• France/Sarkozy Legal News: (03:47–04:19)
• Stocks Update: (04:19)

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Summary

This brisk Fox News Hourly Update immerses listeners in crucial updates from across the globe and the nation—from peace maneuvers in the Middle East and weapon diplomacy with Ukraine, to urgent weather threats in California and evolving reparations policy. With direct commentary from President Trump and NATO's chief, the newscast delivers high-level insight into pressing affairs, offering context, quotes, and key developments for a comprehensive understanding of the day's headlines.

Transcript

[Lisa Lucera]

First phase of the peace deal. I'm Lisa Lucera, Fox News. President Trump on his way back to Washington after signing off on the peace deal between Israel and Hamas earlier today. 20 Israeli hostages were reunited with their families and the bodies of four of the 28 hostages believed to be dead were returned to Israel. Phase two of the deal involves the government of Gaza. The president was asked about the possibility of a two state solution.

[Donald Trump]

I'm talking about something very much different. We're talking about rebuilding Gaza. I'm not talking about single state or double state or two state.

[Lisa Lucera]

As part of the deal, 2,000 Palestinian prisoners were released. Three people have been arrested on murder charges and a fourth on attempted murder in a shooting this weekend that left six dead and more than 12 injured in a small town in the Mississippi Delta. The shooting came as people celebrated homecoming weekend in downtown Leland shortly after a high school football game. Los Angeles preparing for its first significant rainfall of the season with people impacted by last year's fires at risk for mudslides.

[Weather Reporter]

Weather service warning an early season winter storm impacting the Los Angeles region will bring it chances for significant damaging debris flows in and below recent burn scar areas, especially for the Eaton and Palisades areas. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department warning peak rainfall is expected through Tuesday afternoon, noting residents in these areas are urged to stay vigilant, monitor official weather updates and avoid unnecessary travel during the storm. Adding the Office of Emergency Management and law enforcement agencies are alerting residents in areas at risk for potential debris flows to be ready to evacuate if necessary. Forecasters say the storm also carries a slight risk of isolated thunderstorms and lightning.

[Lisa Lucera]

Fox's Kristen Goodwin California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law authorizing $6 million for Cal State University to study how to confirm a person's status as a descendant of an enslaved person as a first step towards potential reparations. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Lisa Lucera]

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[Jessica Rosenthal]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is planning to meet President Trump at the White House this Friday to discuss the possibility of rece new weaponry. European countries now purchase weapons to be sent to Ukraine, Zelensky's long wanted longer range capabilities. On Sunday, President Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One it is appropriate to bring up the possibility of sending Ukraine Tomahawk missiles with Russia.

[Donald Trump]

Do they want to have Tomahawks going in that direction? I don't think so. I think I might speak to Russia about that. In all fairness, I told that to President Zelensky because Tomahawks are a new step of aggression.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

But he said if the war is not going to be settled, he may send them and that Russia does not want that. Jessica Rosenthal, FOX News.

[Lisa Lucera]

NATO began its annual steadfast new nuclear exercise today.

[Jonathan Savage]

71 warplanes from 14 nations will participate in this Netherlands hosted drill. It's meant to ensure that NATO's nuclear deterrent remains credible. Secretary General Mark Rutter it also sends.

[Secretary General Mark Rutte]

A clear signal to any potential adversary that we will and can protect and defend all allies against all threats.

[Jonathan Savage]

While nuclear weapons aren't used in the exercise, it simulates situations in which they would be deployed, with a particular focus on protecting those weapons from being destroyed before they're fired. Jonathan Savage, Fox News.

[Lisa Lucera]

France's financial prosecution office has informed former French President Nicolas Sarkozy which prison to report to and when pending his appeal after being sentenced to five years for criminal conspiracy involving the use of funds from Libya to finance his winning 2007. The details were not immediately made public. Once jailed, Sarkozy will be able to file a release request to the appeals court. Judges will then have two months to process the request. Wall street The Dow added 587. The NASDAQ gained 490. I'm Lisa Licera.

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