Fox News Hourly Update – 10PM ET Newscast (October 21, 2025)

Main Theme / Purpose
This episode delivers a fast-paced roundup of breaking news and key developments from across the U.S., focusing on high-profile law enforcement incidents, political responses, legislative investigations, technological launches, and economic highlights.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Los Angeles Immigration Enforcement Shooting

[00:02–00:47]

• Incident Overview:
  During an immigration enforcement operation in South Central Los Angeles, an undocumented immigrant allegedly attempted to flee arrest by ramming an ICE vehicle with his own vehicle.
• Law Enforcement Response:
  ICE officers, "fearing for the safety of the public and law enforcement," fired defensive shots. The suspect was shot in the elbow, and a deputy marshal was injured in the hand by a ricochet. Both were hospitalized.
• Escalating Risks:
  DHS claims there has been a “more than 1,000% increase in assaults against” officers, including incidents like vehicle rammings.
  • Notable Quote:

    "Our law enforcement officers are facing a more than 1,000% increase in assaults against them, including vehicle rammings."
    — Kristin Goodwin reporting for Fox News ([00:40])

• Recent History:
  Reference to a similar fatal ICE shooting last month when a suspect attacked officers with a car.

2. NYC Chinatown Immigration Sweep & Protest

[00:47–01:19]

• Operation Disrupted:
  An immigration sweep targeting street vendors in Chinatown, Manhattan, escalated when protesters surrounded and blocked federal agents.
• Law Enforcement Consequence:
  At least one protester was arrested for assaulting an officer.

3. Threats Against Political Figures

[01:19–01:33]

• Threats Against Hakeem Jeffries:
  After a man, previously pardoned for involvement in the January 6th riot, was arrested for threatening House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, the topic of crime by pardoned individuals resurfaces.
• Democratic Response:
  Hakeem Jeffries underscores the ongoing risk posed by pardoned individuals.
  • Notable Quote:

    “We've seen crimes committed by people who Donald Trump pardoned on the first day he was sworn into office by folks who have been released back into society all across the country.”
    — Hakeem Jeffries ([01:19])

• Legal Proceedings:
  The suspect, Christopher Moynihan, faces terroristic threat charges.

4. Foiled Airport Shooting Plan in Georgia

[01:33–02:01]

• Pre-Emptive Arrest:
  Billy Joe Cagle was arrested after family members warned authorities of his plan to attack Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.
• Charges:
  Attempted violence at an international airport and weapons charges.

5. House Oversight Probe of Biden’s Use of Autopen

[02:30–03:18]

• Investigation Details:
  The House Oversight Committee prepares to release findings on President Biden’s use of an autopen for approvals and signatures.
• Key Revelations:
  • Former chief of staff Jeff Zients testified that President Biden’s “decision making did slow down as he aged,” and that efforts were made to confirm his cognitive state.
  • President Trump raised questions about the validity of pardons/commutations signed with the autopen.
  • President Biden maintains he personally made all decisions:
    • Notable Quote:

      "Any suggestion he did not is ridiculous and false."
      — President Biden (as cited at [03:15])

6. OpenAI Launches “Atlas” Web Browser

[03:18–03:30]

• Product Launch:
  OpenAI debuts its first web browser, “Atlas,” competing directly with Google Chrome. Atlas is available on Apple laptops and a Windows version is forthcoming.

7. Mega Millions Jackpot Soars

[03:30–04:08]

• New Height:
  The Mega Millions jackpot hits about $650 million—the 10th largest in game history.
• Structural Changes:
  Overhaul this year improved odds of smaller prizes and led to faster jackpot growth.

8. Wall Street Update

[04:08–04:29]

• Market Performance:
  • The Dow reaches an all-time high, fueled by better-than-expected earnings from 3M.
  • The NASDAQ closed down thirty-six points.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Law Enforcement Risks:

  "Our law enforcement officers are facing a more than 1,000% increase in assaults against them, including vehicle rammings."
  — Kristin Goodwin ([00:40])

• On Recidivism by Pardoned Individuals:

  “We've seen crimes committed by people who Donald Trump pardoned on the first day he was sworn into office by folks who have been released back into society all across the country.”
  — Hakeem Jeffries ([01:19])

• On Biden Administration’s Use of Autopen:

  "Any suggestion he did not is ridiculous and false."
  — President Biden (statement relayed by Jessica Rosenthal, [03:15])

Timestamps of Important Segments

• 00:02 — LA ICE shooting summary
• 00:47 — NYC Chinatown ICE raid and protest
• 01:19 — Hakeem Jeffries' response to threats
• 01:33 — Atlanta airport attack plot foiled
• 02:30 — Biden autopen investigation details
• 03:18 — OpenAI’s Atlas browser launch
• 03:30 — Mega Millions jackpot update
• 04:08 — Wall Street record highs

The Fox News Hourly Update condenses the day's critical news events into a concise, high-impact summary, blending breaking law enforcement stories, the latest in tech competition, political tensions, and financial headlines.