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.