Fox News Hourly Update Summary

10PM ET 10/17/2025 Newscast
Date: October 18, 2025
Host: Lisa Lacera | FOX News Podcasts

Overview

This newscast delivers concise updates on major political, economic, and global developments. Highlights include President Trump's diplomatic maneuvers with Ukraine, Russia, and China, ongoing repercussions from the government shutdown, legal updates in international and domestic incidents, and media rights news from the world of Formula One.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S.-Ukraine-Russia Relations

• President Trump's Meeting with Zelensky

  • President Trump held a "very good," "cordial" meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House.

  • Zelensky sought the sale of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.

  • Trump has also spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone and is scheduled to meet him in Hungary later this month.

  • Trump publicly calls for an immediate end to the war in Ukraine.

    "We had a very good meeting, very cordial meeting. In my opinion they should stop the war immediately."
    — President Trump (00:05)

2. U.S.-China Trade Tensions

• Escalation of Trade War

  • Trump blames China for trade war escalation.

  • Threatens 100% tariffs on Chinese goods, effective next month.

  • China tightens exports of rare earth minerals and halts purchase of U.S. soybeans.

  • Expectation of a Trump-Xi Jinping summit in South Korea later this month.

    "President Trump says he'll slap an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods starting next month."
    — Reporter (00:34)

    "It's not sustainable, but that's what the number is. It's probably not, you know, it could."
    — President Trump to Fox Business (00:46)

• Rare Earths & U.S. Farmers

  • Chinese export restrictions threaten U.S. tech and agricultural sectors.

3. Government Shutdown Update

• Blame Game Continues

  • The government shutdown enters its third week.

  • White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt accuses Democrats of prolonging it with a "poison pill" in their resolution, allegedly undoing Trump’s policy barring illegal immigrants from Medicaid.

    "Their continuing resolution that they proposed...included a poison pill that would have undone what President Trump's one big beautiful bill did, which is to restrict illegal aliens from receiving Medicaid benefits."
    — Caroline Levitt, WH Press Sec. (01:17)

  • Note: Federal law prohibits illegal immigrants from receiving Medicaid, but states sometimes provide benefits using state funds or in emergencies.

4. Presidential Clemency

• Jorge Santos Sentence Commuted
  • President Trump commuted the sentence of former NY Congressman Jorge Santos.

5. Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage Legal Battle

• Polish Court Blocks Extradition

  • A Polish court blocks extradition of a Ukrainian diver accused by German prosecutors of sabotaging Nord Stream pipelines.

  • The diver was released, with his wife providing an alibi.

  • Poland hesitant to collaborate due to its anti-Russian stance and skepticism toward Russian pipelines.

    "Tusk says Europe's problem is not that Nord Stream 2 was blown up, but that it was built."
    — Therese Crowley, FOX News (02:50)

6. Montgomery, Alabama Shooting Arrest

• Third Suspect Charged

  • Djvorik Whiting charged with attempted murder for involvement in a shooting (Oct 4) that killed two and injured twelve.

    "A 43 year old woman and a 17 year old boy were killed."
    — Reporter (03:36)

7. Formula One & Apple TV Partnership

• Media Rights Shift

  • Apple TV becomes exclusive U.S. broadcaster for Formula One races in a five-year deal starting next year.

  • All race sessions and some content will be available for free or through subscription on Apple TV.

  • Apple cements ties to F1 after success with “F1 The Movie.”

    "Just call it an Apple pit stop. Beginning next year, all Formula one races will be seen exclusively in the United States on Apple TV, a five year partnership announced Friday."
    — Reporter (03:43)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump on Ukraine’s war:
  “In my opinion they should stop the war immediately.” (00:08)

• President Trump, on tariffs against China:
  “It's not sustainable, but that's what the number is. It's probably not, you know, it could.” (00:47)

• White House Press Secretary on Medicaid restrictions:
  “…included a poison pill that would have undone what President Trump's one big beautiful bill did, which is to restrict illegal aliens from receiving Medicaid benefits.” (01:18)

• Polish PM Donald Tusk on Nord Stream 2:
  “Europe's problem is not that Nord Stream 2 was blown up, but that it was built.” (02:56)

• Formula One & Apple TV partnership:
  “Just call it an Apple pit stop. Beginning next year, all Formula one races will be seen exclusively in the United States on Apple TV, a five year partnership announced Friday.” (03:43)

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |------------------------------------------------|-----------| | Trump-Zelensky, Ukraine weapons, Russia | 00:05 | | Trump threatens tariffs on China | 00:34 | | Rare earth restrictions, U.S. soybeans | 00:53 | | Gov’t shutdown and Medicaid benefits debate | 01:10 | | Presidential commutation of Jorge Santos | 01:32 | | Nord Stream pipeline, Polish extradition case | 02:30 | | Montgomery, AL, mass shooting arrest | 03:19 | | Formula One shifts to Apple TV | 03:43 |

Tone and Language

The episode uses direct, succinct reporting characteristic of FOX News’ newscasts, combined with sharp political commentary and occasional soundbites from newsmakers. Tone is urgent, pointed, and frequently incorporates quotes from key figures.

Useful For:
Anyone needing a concise, up-to-date overview of major U.S. and global news headlines circa October 17, 2025, with context and direct quotes illuminating fast-evolving stories.