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.