Fox News Hourly Update — 11AM ET, October 27, 2025

Host: Chris Foster, FOX News Podcasts
Date: October 27, 2025
Main Theme:
A quick-fire roundup of the latest headlines in U.S. and global news, politics, extreme weather, crime, and sports.

Top Stories and Discussion Points

1. U.S.-China Trade Deal Progress

• President Trump anticipates a trade deal with China to be finalized this week, signaling optimism for global markets.

  • Market Reaction: Stocks are higher as the news breaks.
  • Upcoming Diplomatic Engagements: Trump to meet with China's President Xi in South Korea on Thursday, and with Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi tomorrow.
  • Trump on President Xi:

    "We're going to have a great talk. I have a lot of respect for President Xi. I like him a lot. He likes me a lot. I believe and respects me. And I think he respects our country a lot. And we're going to have, I think we're going to have a successful transaction for both countries."
    — President Trump (00:14)

• Related International Meetings:

  • Trump has also met with Emperor Naruhito after landing in Tokyo as part of his ongoing Asia trip.

2. Hurricane Melissa Approaches Jamaica

• Meteorologists warn Hurricane Melissa could become the strongest hurricane ever to hit Jamaica.
  • Currently category 5, ~135 miles from the island.
  • Major Concerns:
    • Winds: 160mph
    • Storm surges: "a wall of water 13ft"
    • Rainfall totals: up to 30-40 inches
  • Expert insight:

    "When you talk about winds at 160 miles an hour, that's one of the big concerns...maybe a wall of water 13ft...rainfall totals getting up into the 30 to 40 inch range."
    — FOX meteorologist Adam Klotz (00:48)

3. Government Shutdown Threatens Federal Food Aid

• The ongoing government shutdown has halted federal food assistance, creating nationwide concern.
  • USDA Announcement: Federal food aid like SNAP will not be issued on November 1st.
  • No further contingency funds available: "the well is run dry."
  • Scope: Affects 1 in 8 Americans.
  • Political Deadlock: Health care provisions are the sticking point for Democrats in Congress.
  • Context: Second longest shutdown in U.S. history.
  • Reporting:

    "About 1 in 8Americans use SNAP to buy groceries. Congress remains at a standstill...as Democrats have made health care provisions a key sticking point..."
    — Ryan Schmelz, Fox News Indiana (01:06-01:40)

4. Indiana Gears Up for Redistricting Battle

• Governor Mike Braun calls a special legislative session to redraw congressional maps in favor of Republicans, aligning with President Trump’s push ahead of the midterms.
  • Uncertainty: Doubt about enough GOP support in Indiana's senate for passage.
  • "It's not clear, though, if there's enough support from Republican state senators in Indiana for it to happen there."
    — Chris Foster (01:40)

5. Major Jewelry Heist in Paris: Ongoing Investigation

• Two suspects in last week's $100 million Louvre jewelry heist have been apprehended in Paris; two remain at large.
  • Details:
    • Suspects are from a crime-prone Paris suburb and are known to police.
    • Attempted escape: At least one tried to fly out of the country.
    • Key concern: The missing French crown jewels may be broken up and sold.
    • Reporting from outside the museum:

      "...the search [is] an intensifying race against time. The fear the crooks will break up the jewels and sell them off. The hope they see the value in what they have."
      — Fox’s Greg Palkot (02:16–02:55)

6. International & Political Highlights

• Israel excludes Turkey from Ceasefire Peace Force in Gaza:

  • Israel’s foreign minister declares Turkish troops will not participate due to longstanding hostilities from President Erdogan.

• NYC Mayoral Race: Largest Rally Yet for Zoran Mamdani

  • Massive turnout (~10,000) in Queens to support Democratic candidate Zoran Mamdani, joined by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders.
  • Key Issues: Affordability, free child care, public transport.
  • “They say everything from coffee to your rent is too expensive in the Big Apple. Voters say they want free child care, free buses, and who do they want to pay for it? The rich.”
    — Alexis McAdams (03:19-03:52)
  • The crowd booed NY Governor Kathy Hochul for opposing “tax the rich” plans.

7. Sports: Major Coaching Shakeup

• LSU Football Coach Brian Kelly Fired
  • Dismissed in the fourth year of a 10-year, $100 million contract after the Tigers' third loss in four games (49-25 to Texas A&M).
  • “LSU football coach Brian Kelly is fired in the fourth year...The Tigers lost the third time in four games Saturday at home 49-25 against Texas A&M.”
    — Chris Foster (03:52)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump on U.S.-China Relations:
  "We're going to have a great talk. I have a lot of respect for President Xi. I like him a lot..." (00:14)

• Adam Klotz on Hurricane Melissa:
  "When you talk about winds at 160 miles an hour...maybe a wall of water 13ft...rainfall totals getting up into the 30 to 40 inch range." (00:48)

• Ryan Schmelz on Food Aid:
  "About 1 in 8Americans use SNAP to buy groceries. Congress remains at a standstill..." (01:06)

• Greg Palkot on the Louvre Heist:
  "The fear the crooks will break up the jewels and sell them off. The hope they see the value in what they have." (02:55)

• Alexis McAdams at the Queens Rally:
  "The crowd ... went wild ... when Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders came out on that stage." (03:19)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:02] U.S.-China Trade Deal Update
• [00:29] Trump’s Asia Trip and Japan Visit
• [00:48] Hurricane Melissa Update (Adam Klotz)
• [01:01] Federal Food Assistance Halted (Shutdown)
• [01:40] Indiana Redistricting Political Battle
• [02:16] Louvre Jewelry Heist Developments
• [02:55] Israeli-Turkish Ceasefire Force Dispute
• [03:19] Zoran Mamdani’s NYC Rally, AOC & Sanders Join
• [03:52] LSU Coach Brian Kelly Fired

Summary:
This newscast delivers a swift, broad swath of updates ranging from geopolitics and extreme weather to domestic policy drama, crime investigations, and a major NCAA sports firing. It moves briskly with sharp reports from multiple correspondents, giving listeners a rapid but thorough sense of national and international happenings as of late October 2025.