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Fox News Hourly Update – 10PM ET 10/25/2025 Newscast

Date: October 26, 2025
Host: Jim Osman, FOX News Podcasts
Duration: Approx. 4:30 minutes (excluding ads, intros & outros)

Overview

This edition provides rapid updates on key national and international events, including President Trump’s Asia tour with high-stakes diplomacy stops, a powerful tropical storm threatening the Caribbean, ongoing protests at a Chicago ICE facility, escalating NYC mayoral elections, and a major drug bust in Philadelphia.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump’s Asia Diplomacy & Trade Efforts

[00:02–01:01]

Asia Tour Objective:
President Trump embarks on a significant multi-nation tour in Asia, starting in Malaysia. Key stops include a meeting with China’s president in South Korea and a possible, but unconfirmed, meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un in Japan.
“President Trump is currently on his way to a multination tour of Asia, which includes a scheduled meeting with the Chinese president at South Korea.” — Jim Osman [00:04]
Trade Tensions:
China’s suspension of soybean purchases from the U.S. (a decline from $13 billion last year to none this year) remains a central issue in U.S.-China relations and trade talks.
“I want our farmers to be taken care of and he wants things.” — President Trump [00:20]
“…America's farmers, specifically soybean farmers, after China has refused to purchase soybeans as part of the ongoing trade war.” — Fox’s Lucas Tomlinson [00:22]
Diplomacy in Southeast Asia:
While in Malaysia, Trump aims to preside over the signing of an accord ending hostilities between Cambodia and Thailand, signaling broader U.S. diplomatic engagement in the region.
"...to officially end hostilities between two of its members, Cambodia and Thailand." — Lucas Tomlinson [00:49]

2. Hurricane Melissa Threatens the Caribbean

[01:01–01:40]

Storm Development:
Tropical Storm Melissa has intensified into a slow-moving hurricane in the northern Caribbean, expected to bring catastrophic rainfall.
Expert Warning:
“20 to 30 inches of rain. So let me say that again. 20 to 30 inches of rain. So much rain that you could almost measure it in feet instead of inches.” — Jamie Rome, National Hurricane Center [01:29]
Early Impact:
The storm has already claimed three lives in the Dominican Republic and could pose serious threats to Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic with “life threatening rainfall.”
“Melissa already claimed three lives in the Dominican Republic earlier this week as the powerful storm stalled…” — Jim Osman [01:40]

3. Protests at Chicago ICE Facility

[02:32–03:14]

Escalating Tensions:
Regular demonstrations at a Chicago ICE processing center have at times turned violent. An incident involving a Border Patrol commander allegedly using tear gas on protesters is under legal scrutiny.
“…video popped up online that appears to show Border Patrol Commander Greg Bevino throwing what looks like tear gas into a crowd of protesters. And some are saying this could be in violation of a court order.” — Carolyn Elliott [02:44]
Court Order & DHS Response:
Federal rules require two warnings before using crowd control measures; DHS claims compliance and cites officer injury.
"DHS says agents repeatedly warned the crowd... Bavino was hit in the head shortly before this video was recorded." — Carolyn Elliott [03:03]
Operation Midway Blitz:
Targeting undocumented migrants with criminal records; city officials challenge federal tactics.
“Chicago's mayor argues ICE operations have gone too far.” — Jim Osman [03:14]

4. NYC Mayoral Election & Political Tensions

[03:14–04:08]

Debate Dynamics:
The final debate features Mamdani, Cuomo, and Sliwa clashing on key issues including Middle East policy and post-9/11 social tensions.
“Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa all traded jabs on qualifications to serve the Israel Hamas war and dealing with President Donald Trump.” — CB Cotton [03:33]
Social Media Controversy:
Vice President J.D. Vance shares and comments on candidate Mamdani’s remarks about Islamophobia post-9/11.
“Vice President J.D. vance writing on X According to Zoran, the real victim of 911 was his auntie who got some allegedly bad looks…” — CB Cotton [03:42]
Polling:
Mamdani remains ahead in recent polls.
“Mamdani continues to hold a lead in the majority of recent polls…” — Jim Osman [04:08]

5. Major Drug Sweep in Philadelphia

[04:08–04:28]

Operation Outcome:
Over two dozen indictments result from a years-long investigation into a Philadelphia gang running drug operations (cocaine, fentanyl, heroin) since 2016.
“…part of a years long investigation into a gang in Philadelphia. Cocaine, fentanyl and heroin were sold from January 2016 until this month.” — Jim Osman [04:10]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

“I want our farmers to be taken care of and he wants things.” — President Trump [00:20]
“20 to 30 inches of rain. So let me say that again. 20 to 30 inches of rain. So much rain that you could almost measure it in feet instead of inches.” — Jamie Rome [01:29]
“…video popped up online that appears to show Border Patrol Commander Greg Bevino throwing what looks like tear gas into a crowd of protesters. And some are saying this could be in violation of a court order.” — Carolyn Elliott [02:44]
“Vice President J.D. vance writing on X According to Zoran, the real victim of 911 was his auntie who got some allegedly bad looks…” — CB Cotton [03:42]

Important Timestamps

00:02 – President Trump’s Asia trip overview
00:22 – Update on China-U.S. trade tensions
01:01 – Trump’s potential North Korea meeting; Hurricane Melissa forms
01:29 – Hurricane Center’s dire rainfall warning
02:32 – Protests and tear gas incident at Chicago ICE facility
03:14 – NYC mayoral election debate and social tensions
04:08 – Philadelphia gang drug bust

This summary captures the essential news and major developments delivered in the Fox News Hourly Update at 10PM ET, October 25, 2025, with clear attributions, highlights, and timings for listeners seeking a quick yet comprehensive rundown.

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The president is in Asia. I'm Jim Osman, Fox News. President Trump is currently on his way to a multination tour of Asia, which includes a scheduled meeting with the Chinese president at South Korea. Fox's Lucas Tomlinson in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with the latest a complete deal.
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I want our farmers to be taken care of and he wants things.
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Also President Trump mentioning America's farmers, specifically soybean farmers, after China has refused to purchase soybeans as part of the ongoing trade war. Last year, China purchased $13 billion worth of soybeans. This year, zero. Now here in Malaysia, Treasury Secretary Scott Besson and Trump's top trade rep, Jamison Greer, met with Chinese officials hoping to firm up a trade agreement with China by the time Trump and Xi meet in South Korea. One of the reasons President Trump is coming to Malaysia first for the annual meeting of Southeast Asian nations is he plans to preside over the signing of an accord to officially end hostilities between two of its members, Cambodia and Thailand.
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President Trump is set to visit Japan as part of his trip and is reportedly considering a possible meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, though no meeting has been confirmed. Tropical Storm Melissa has strengthened into a hurricane. It's a slow moving storm gathering strength in the northern Caribbean. And National Hurricane Center Deputy Director Jamie Rome says Melissa could slam Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic with life threatening rainfall.
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20 to 30 inches of rain. So let me say that again. 20 to 30 inches of rain. So much rain that you could almost measure it in feet instead of inches.
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Melissa already claimed three lives in the Dominican Republic earlier this week as the powerful storm stalled in the Caribbean. America is listening to Fox News.
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More protests expected at an ICE facility outside of Chicago. The processing center has been the site of regular demonstrations with some becoming violent. Fox's Carolyn Elliott is in Chicago with more.
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Earlier this week, new video popped up online that appears to show Border Patrol Commander Greg Bevino throwing what looks like tear gas into a crowd of protesters. And some are saying this could be in violation of a court order. U.S. district Court Judge Sarah Ellis ordered. Federal agents must give two different warnings before using crowd control measures like tear gas. But DHS says agents repeatedly warned the crowd to back up. In fact, DHS says Bavino was hit in the head shortly before this video was recorded.
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The Department of Homeland Security says Operation Midway Blitz is aimed at undocumented migrants with criminal records. Chicago's mayor argues ICE operations have gone too far. Early voting is underway in New York City as the mayoral race heats up and national political leaders weigh in. Fox's CB Cotton in New York City.
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With more during the final debate, Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa all traded jabs on qualifications to serve the Israel Hamas war and dealing with President Donald Trump. But whether Sliwa and Cuomo altered the race's trajectory has yet to be seen. Vice President J.D. vance writing on X According to Zoran, the real victim of 911 was his auntie who got some allegedly bad looks. End quote in the Post. Vance also reshared a clip of Mamdani talking this week about Islamophobia and about how his aunt was afraid to ride the subway while wearing her hijab after 9 11.
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Mamdani continues to hold a lead in the majority of recent polls and more than two dozen people have been indicted on drug related charges as part of a years long investigation into a gang in Philadelphia. Cocaine, fentanyl and heroin were sold from January 2016 until this month. I'm Jim Ostman and this is Fox News.
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