Fox News Hourly Update – 10PM ET 10/14/2025 Newscast

Host: Lisa Licera & Fox News Correspondents
Date: October 15, 2025
Duration: ~4:30

Overview

This episode provides a rapid-fire update on major national stories, including LA County’s state of emergency following immigration raids, a tense ICE-migrant encounter in Chicago, a posthumous honor for Charlie Kirk, military standards controversies, upcoming aviation safety reforms, new Instagram settings for teens, and Google’s major investment in India.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. LA County State of Emergency—Immigration Raids

[00:02–00:43]

• State of Emergency:
  The LA County Board of Supervisors declares a state of emergency to assist those financially impacted by federal immigration enforcement raids.
• Aid Measures:
  • Rent relief for those affected
  • Legal aid provision
  • Potential eviction moratorium for those losing income
• Dueling Reactions:
  • Supporters cite fear and business closures due to raids.
  • Critics warn of a likely legal battle with the federal government and note the strain on landlords still recovering from COVID-19 era restrictions.

Notable Quote:

"The move also aims to provide those affected with legal aid and could lead to an eviction moratorium for those who have lost income." — Fox News Reporter [00:16]

2. Chicago ICE Incident Escalates

[00:43–01:10]

• High-Speed Chase:
  A car chase ends on Chicago’s southeast side after Border Patrol agents pursue two Venezuelan migrants alleged to be in the U.S. illegally.
• Confrontation:
  The suspects allegedly rammed a Border Patrol vehicle. An angry crowd formed, throwing objects at agents, leading to the use of crowd control measures like tear gas.
• Homeland Security Reaction:
  Officials claim the incident highlights dangers faced by federal agents.

Notable Quote:

"As an angry mob formed and threw objects at agents, crowd control measures like tear gas were deployed." — Fox News Reporter [00:59]

3. Charlie Kirk’s Posthumous Medal of Freedom

[01:10–01:34]

• Commemoration:
  Charlie Kirk, killed in a campus shooting in Utah, is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would have been his 32nd birthday. His widow, Erica, accepts at the White House.
• Political Fallout:
  President Trump credits Kirk with mobilizing young voters for his re-election. The administration revokes the visas of six foreigners accused of making derogatory remarks about Kirk after his death.

Notable Quote:

"Charlie baby, I know that you're celebrating in heaven today, but gosh, I miss you. We miss you and we love you and we promise we'll make you proud." — Erica Kirk [01:23]

4. Texas National Guard Sent Home for Weight Issues

[02:30–03:11]

• Deployment Fallout:
  About 200 Texas Army National Guard troops deployed to Illinois for immigration missions are sent home due to failing military weight standards.
• New Standards:
  Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s new "warrior ethos" plan calls for stricter compliance with physical fitness and warns military leaders to adopt his vision or "get out."

Notable Quote:

"Last month, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth laid out a 10 point plan aimed at reshaping military standards...to get on board with his vision of the military or get out." — Jeff Manaso [02:53]

5. Senate Considers Aviation Safety After Deadly Crash

[03:11–03:33]

• Upcoming Vote:
  Senate Commerce Committee will vote on an aviation safety bill following a lethal incident involving an American Airlines regional jet and an army helicopter near Reagan National Airport, which resulted in 67 deaths.

6. Instagram Rolls Out Stricter Teen Controls

[03:33–04:18]

• New Settings:
  Meta launches Instagram safeguards for teens in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada, targeting content exposure akin to a PG-13 movie rating.
  • Hiding accounts that share sexualized or adult-themed content (e.g., OnlyFans)
  • Filtering drug- and alcohol-related posts
  • Blocking posts with swear words
  • Teens can’t opt out without parental permission

Notable Quote:

“Teen accounts will be automatically updated and there's no way to opt out without a parent's permission.” — Lillian Wu [04:02]

7. Google’s $15 Billion Investment in India

[04:18–04:28]

• Corporate Expansion:
  Google commits $15 billion to operations and initiatives in India over the next five years.

Memorable Moments & Quotes

• Erica Kirk’s tribute:
  “Charlie baby, I know that you're celebrating in heaven today, but gosh, I miss you. We miss you and we love you and we promise we'll make you proud.” [01:23]
• Controversy on LA aid:
  “Supporters say the raids have sparked fear... Critics say the declaration will lead to legal action from the federal government...” [00:28]
• Instagram safety move:
  “Teen accounts will be automatically updated and there's no way to opt out without a parent's permission.” [04:02]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:02] LA County state of emergency over immigration raids
• [00:43] ICE, migrants, and crowd clash in Chicago
• [01:10] Charlie Kirk receives Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously
• [02:30] Texas National Guard soldiers sent home for not meeting standards
• [03:11] Senate to vote on aviation safety after deadly crash
• [03:33] Instagram rolls out new teen protection features
• [04:18] Google’s $15 billion India investment announcement

This episode captures key U.S. headlines with quick, authoritative news bites and succinct analysis, delivering a comprehensive snapshot of the moment’s most pressing stories.