Fox News Hourly Update – 10PM ET 10/18/2025 Newscast

Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: October 19, 2025
Main Theme:
An overview of the day’s major national and international news stories, including mass political protests, key military and law enforcement developments, updates on gubernatorial races, and new security advisories for Americans abroad.

Key News Segments & Insights

1. Nationwide Protests Against President Trump

• Description:
  Large-scale protests, branded as “No Kings Rallies,” erupted nationwide, with hundreds of thousands participating in opposition to many of President Trump’s policies.

• Crowd Estimates:

  • 200,000 protestors in Washington, D.C. ([00:25])
  • Over 100,000 demonstrators in Manhattan

• Notable Participants:

  • Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders seen at DC rally

• Different Perspectives:

  • Senator Mark Wayne Mullins (Oklahoma):

    "He's ended eight wars, he's brought home the hostages in Israel, and yet you still see signs out there. It says free Palestine. I mean, are you kidding? You can't make this stuff up. What are you exactly protesting other than your hatred towards President Trump?" ([00:38])

  • Some GOP officials are calling these "hate America rallies." ([00:53])

2. U.S. Marines Celebrate 250th Anniversary

• Event:
  Major celebration at Camp Pendleton, California marking the 250th birthday of the Marine Corps.
• Prominent Speakers:
  • Vice President Vance (Marine veteran):

    “I bring greetings today from our commander in chief, Donald J. Trump. And he wanted me to tell each and every single one of you that he's proud of you, that he loves you, and that despite the Schumer shutdown, he is going to do everything he can to make sure you get paid exactly as you deserve.” ([01:10])

  • Secretary of War Pete Hegseth:
    Praised Marines as the “world’s best and most lethal fighting force.” ([01:29])

3. Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Warning

• State Department Alert:
  Reported credible intelligence of an imminent ceasefire violation by Hamas, warning this would be a grave breach of the current Israel-Gaza cessation of hostilities.
  • Statement: “It will not be ignored.” ([01:40])

4. U.S. Strike on Narco Submarine

• Event:
  President Trump announced that U.S. forces had destroyed a submarine transporting drugs toward the U.S.
• Consequences:
  • Four narco-terror suspects on board: two killed, two deported for detention and prosecution (to Ecuador and Colombia)
  • President claimed the vessel was loaded with fentanyl
  • This was reportedly the sixth such strike since September
• Context and Reactions:
  • Congressional questions over legality of such attacks
  • Venezuelan President Maduro accuses U.S. of attempted regime change ([03:06])

5. New Jersey Governor’s Race Update

• Status:
  Extremely close race as Election Day nears
• Campaign Highlights:
  • Democratic candidate Mikey Sherrill brings in high-profile support:
    • Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer: “[Sherrill will] take on anyone who messes with New Jersey.” ([03:51])
    • Recent endorsement from former President Barack Obama
  • Sherrill leads Republican Jack Cittarelli by just 4 points (down from 7)
  • Sherrill highlights affordability and frames race as opposition to the White House
  • Cittarelli touts a strong relationship with President Trump to achieve results for NJ voters ([04:37])
• Historical Note:
  Last time Democrats won three consecutive gubernatorial elections in New Jersey was 1961

6. Security Alerts Abroad

• U.S. Embassy Warning:
  The U.S. embassy in Trinidad and Tobago cautions Americans to avoid government facilities due to heightened tensions after U.S. anti-narco operations in Caribbean waters ([04:50])

Memorable Quotes

• Mark Wayne Mullins (Senator, Oklahoma):

  "What are you exactly protesting other than your hatred towards President Trump?" ([00:38])

• Vice President Vance:

  "Despite the Schumer shutdown, he is going to do everything he can to make sure you get paid exactly as you deserve." ([01:17])

• Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer:

  "[Sherrill will] take on anyone who messes with New Jersey." ([03:51])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Protest Coverage – 00:02 to 00:53
• Marine Corps 250th Anniversary – 00:53 to 01:29
• Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Alert – 01:30 to 01:59
• Narco Submarine Destruction & Reactions – 02:55 to 03:45
• NJ Gubernatorial Race Update – 03:45 to 04:37
• Security Alert in Trinidad and Tobago – 04:37 to 04:58

This episode delivers a rapid-fire update on headline news from politics and international affairs to public safety concerns, highlighting the sharply polarized political climate, current security challenges, and the stakes of upcoming elections. Each segment is punctuated by direct statements and on-the-ground observations, sustaining Fox News’s signature tone of urgency and engagement.