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Fox News Hourly Update: 10PM ET 10/19/2025 Newscast

Host: Kathleen Maloney, FOX News
Air Date: October 20, 2025
Length: ~4:30 minutes (excluding ads and promos)
Main Theme: Coverage of major breaking news—Middle East ceasefire developments, international crime, U.S. political clashes, and figures in the news.

Overview

This episode delivers fast-paced updates on critical global and national stories, with a focus on the volatile ceasefire in Gaza, a dramatic jewelry heist at the Louvre, political controversy between California Governor Gavin Newsom and federal authorities, and the return of former Congressman Jorge Santos to the public eye.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Ceasefire Uncertainty in Gaza

Ongoing Violence & Diplomatic Efforts
- The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas faces new threats from renewed violence, but "at this hour, the ceasefire is back on track." (00:08)
- U.S. officials, including President Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Vice President J.D. Vance, are headed to the region for continued negotiations.
Strategic Goals & Peace Plan
- The U.S. is pressuring Hamas to release the bodies of hostages. If achieved, it will start the next phase involving regional negotiators like Qatar and Egypt.
- The ultimate objective is to establish an "international stabilization force" and a "technocratic government" for Gaza, as detailed in President Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
"Once that takes place...you’ll have regional negotiators... work to try to implement this international stabilization force that will help to lower the tension inside Gaza and ultimately usher in that technocratic government that is part of this 20 point peace plan crafted by President Trump himself."
— Fox's Lucas Tomlinson (00:32)

2. President Trump Announces Tariffs on Colombia

Major Policy Announcement
- President Trump confirms new tariffs "because of the country's reliance on the drug trade," and promises to "end payments and subsidies to Colombia." (00:54)
- Suggests a hardline approach toward international narcotics policy.

3. The Louvre Heist: A Bold Daylight Robbery

Details of the Crime
- Thieves used a basket lift, broke windows, and cut panes with a disc cutter, stealing nine items—including the crown of Empress Eugénie.
- The heist took place in the Apollo Gallery during public visiting hours, raising questions about security.
"The race is on to find these pieces that have been taken... it was the crown of Napoleon III’s wife, Empress Eugenie, but it was broken."
— Fox's Stephanie Bennett (01:30)

4. Governor Gavin Newsom vs. The White House: Marines' Anniversary Controversy

Social Media Clash Over Military Display
- Governor Newsom criticizes a Marines display as "dangerous and an absurd show of Force."
- Marine officials respond: artillery firing was routine and not unsafe; Republicans call Newsom’s highway shutdown a "spiteful publicity stunt."
"If Gavin Newsom wants to oppose training exercises that ensure our armed forces are the deadliest and most lethal fighting force in the world, then he can go right ahead."
— Vice President Vance’s team response (03:08)
Escalation With White House
- The White House accuses Newsom of lying, clarifying "he closed the highway when nobody at the White House or the Marine asked him to do so." (03:22)

5. Jorge Santos: From Prison to Cameo

Return to Public Life
- Santos is back on Cameo after fraud conviction and early release, offering personal messages for $300+ and business marketing videos for $5,000+.
- Reminds listeners he was expelled from Congress in December 2023 and served less than three months of a seven-year sentence after a commuted sentence by President Trump.
"He claims he’s taken in at least $600,000 for making the videos."
— Gernall Scott (03:51)

"He says he wants a second chance to prove himself to the president."
— (04:21)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Gaza Ceasefire:

"U.S. officials are headed to the region this week, including President Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff tomorrow. And then on Tuesday, Vice President J.D. Vance."
— Lucas Tomlinson (00:14)
On the Louvre Heist:

"French media outlets say it was the crown of Napoleon III’s wife, Empress Eugenie, but it was broken."
— Stephanie Bennett (01:48)
On Newsom's Actions:

"Republicans, like California Congressman Darrell Issac called Newsom’s highway shutdown a... spiteful publicity stunt."
— Jeff Paul (02:58)
On Jorge Santos:

"Santos, now a free man after his fraud sentence was commuted by President Trump, is active once again on Cameo..."
— Gernall Scott (03:39)

Timestamps for Key Segments

Gaza ceasefire, U.S. diplomatic efforts: 00:02 – 00:54
Trump tariffs on Colombia: 00:54 – 01:12
Louvre heist report: 01:12 – 01:52
California/Marines controversy: 02:32 – 03:22
Jorge Santos/Cameo: 03:39 – 04:21

Tone and Delivery

Neutral, urgent, and concise—typical of a fast-paced news roundup
Reporters and correspondents inject brief analysis and on-the-ground perspective

Conclusion

This Fox News Hourly Update offers high-impact headlines on global conflict diplomacy, crime, American political disputes, and scandal, reflecting the day's key developments with brisk clarity and direct reporting.

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Airstrikes in Gaza. I'm Kathleen Maloney, FOX News. Violence between Israel and Hamas threatens the.
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Fragile cease fire, according to the Israelis. Again at this hour, the cease fire is back on track. But we do know US Officials are headed to the region this week, including President Trump's Middle east envoy Steve Witkoff tomorrow. And then on Tuesday, Vice President J.D. vance. The Americans are going to work to try to get this cease fire back on track and push Hamas to release the remaining bodies of hostages that are still held inside Gaza. Now, once that takes place, they will enter into phase two of this agreement and you'll have regional negotiators, including the Qataris and the Egyptians work to try to implement this international stabilization force that will help to lower the tension inside Gaza and ultimately usher in that technocratic government that is part of this 20 point peace plan crafted by President Trump himself.
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Fox's Lucas Tomlinson. President Trump confirms he'll announce major tariffs against Colombia tomorrow because of the country's reliance on the drug trade. President also says he'll end payments and subsidies to Colombia. A manhunt underway for thieves who broke into the Louvre and escaped with precious jewels.
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The race is on to find these pieces that have been taken. This all happened during daylight hours when the public was inside. The French interior minister said the masked intruders were well prepared, saying they used a basket lift mounted to a truck, broke a window and cut panes with a disc cutter. This all happening at the Apollo Gallery where the French crown jewels are kept and is also right by the River Seine where construction is also taking place. Now once inside, they broke into display cases, stole nine items. One of those items was later found outside. French media outlets say it was the crown of Napoleon III's wife, Empress Eugenie, but it was broken.
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Fox's Stephanie Bennett. America is listening to Fox.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom started a heated social media exchange with the White House about the Marines 250th anniversary, expressing that the display of military power is dangerous and an absurd show of Force. Fox's Jeff Paul with details.
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U.S. marine officials have stated there was nothing unsafe about the exercise and firing artillery is a routine occurrence at the base. Republicans, like California Congressman Darrell Issac called Newsom's highway shutdown a quote, unquote, spiteful publicity stunt. While Vice President Vance didn't mention it outright during his remarks, he did call out Democrats regarding the government shutdown. Now we did reach out to the communications folks for Vice President Vance regarding Governor Newsom's comments and the highway shutdown. They tell us if Gavin Newsom wants to oppose the training exercises that ensure our armed forces are the deadliest and most lethal fighting force in the world, then he can go right ahead.
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The White House then responded, calling Governor Newsom a liar and explained that he closed the highway when nobody at the White House or the Marine asked him to do so. Expelled US Congressman Jorge Santos is reestablishing his presence on a popular personalized video site. Fox's Granal Scott has more.
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Santos, now a free man after his fraud sentence was commuted by President Trump, is active once again on Cameo, the site known for its personalized messages for a hefty cost. The site has been lucrative for Santos in the past. He claims he's taken in at least $600,000 for making the videos. His current page sets a personal message from him at a minute minimum, $300. Businesses can book Santos for marketing purposes of $5,000 and up. Santos was expelled in December 2023 from Congress and later convicted for fraud in August 2024. He served less than three months of a seven year sentence. Gernall Scott, Fox News he says he.
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Wants a second chance to prove himself to the president. I'm Kathleen Maloney. This is Fox News.
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