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Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 12AM ET 09/30/2025 Newscast
Date: September 30, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Summary Timeframe: News segment (skipping ads and promo sections)

Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update provides a brisk, comprehensive snapshot of current top headlines as of September 30, 2025, at midnight Eastern Time. The episode focuses on developments in the Israel-Gaza conflict and new U.S.-led peace negotiations, critical U.S. government funding talks and prospects of a shutdown, federal intervention in Northwest city unrest, and additional federal actions in several U.S. cities. The tone is urgent and news-driven, delivering updates on domestic and international events with direct quotes and attribution.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S.-Brokered Gaza Peace Plan

[00:02 – 00:52]

President Trump's New Peace Initiative:
President Trump unveiled a "comprehensive plan" to end the war in Gaza during a White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Hamas Response:
Hamas leaders are said to be "reviewing in good faith" the terms of the plan.
Key Terms of the Proposal:
- Israel to secure the return of all hostages—dead or alive—within 72 hours.
- Israeli forces to withdraw from Gaza within the same window.
- Amnesty offered to any Hamas member who lays down arms and agrees to peaceful coexistence.
- Safe transit provided for those who do not want to remain in Gaza after laying down arms.

Memorable Moment:

"In addition to getting all of the hostages back, those dead and alive, within 72 hours...any Hamas person who lays down their arms and agrees to a peaceful coexistence will get amnesty."
— Edward Lawrence, Fox Business Network [00:19]

U.S. Position:
The president backs Netanyahu’s plan to continue efforts to eliminate Hamas if they refuse to sign the agreement.

2. Looming U.S. Government Shutdown

[00:52 – 01:48]

Bipartisan Funding Struggle:
Lawmakers from both parties gathered at the White House amid an impasse on government funding with a looming deadline at 11:59 PM Tuesday night.
Dispute Details:
- Republicans: Will not budge from a plan to temporarily renew current funding without add-ons.
- Democrats: Demand extensions to Affordable Care Act tax credits and repeal of health care cuts.
Process & Prospects:
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune accused Democrats of "hijacking the process."
- Some Republicans face accusations of hypocrisy regarding the interim funding plan.
- Notably, House leaders are absent from D.C. this week.
- No bill currently has the support to pass both chambers, making a government shutdown very likely.

Notable Quote:

"No bill can pass both chambers of Congress right now and the House is not around this week. That means a shutdown might be all but certain."
— Unnamed Speaker [01:35]

Attribution:
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune critical of Democrats [01:14]
- Key Democratic priorities: extending ACA credits [01:48]

3. Federal Action and Unrest in the Northwest

[03:10 – 03:45]

Portland Readies for National Guard:
National Guard troops are being prepared for deployment in Portland to "quell rioting."
Regional Pushback:
- Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell strongly opposes National Guard presence in Portland and urges President Trump to "stay out of Seattle."
- Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown sees troop deployments as targeting political opposition.
Local Autonomy Emphasized:
Mayor Harrell plans to sign an executive order to protect "communities and preserve local control."

Key Quote:

"He's attacking the people in places that didn't vote for him or that he views as in opposition to him."
— Washington Attorney General Nick Brown [03:40]

4. Federal Agents in Chicago and State Response

[03:56 – 04:44]

Deployment of ICE and Border Patrol:
Trump administration sends agents to Chicago following threats of National Guard deployment due to rising crime rates.
Illinois Governor's Call to Action:
Governor J.B. Pritzker asks residents to peacefully document agent activities using smartphones and share evidence online.
DHS Requests:
Department of Homeland Security has also asked for 100 troops to protect border agents in Chicago.

Quote Highlight:

"Get out your cell phones, record and narrate what you see. Put it on social media peacefully. Ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors."
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker [04:09]

5. Trump Administration and Voice of America

[04:45 – 05:24]

VOA Layoffs Halted:
A D.C. judge halts administration plans to cut more than 500 jobs at Voice of America (VOA), a federally-funded broadcaster.
VOA’s Mission Affirmed:
The judge orders programs to be restored to serve its foundational role as a reliable source of news.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Peace Talks Urgency:

"Netanyahu has agreed to this peace agreement...hostages back, those dead and alive, within 72 hours..."
— Edward Lawrence [00:19]
Government Shutdown Prediction:

"No bill can pass both chambers of Congress right now and the House is not around this week. That means a shutdown might be all but certain."
— [01:35]
Local Control Asserted:

"He's attacking the people...in opposition to him."
— Nick Brown [03:40]
Civic Engagement Encouraged:

"Get out your cell phones, record and narrate what you see. Put it on social media peacefully."
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker [04:09]

Important Segment Timestamps

Gaza Peace Plan Announced: [00:02 – 00:52]
Congressional Budget Disputes (Shutdown): [00:52 – 01:48]
National Guard in Portland/Seattle Pushback: [03:10 – 03:45]
Federal Agencies in Chicago & State Response: [03:56 – 04:44]
VOA Layoff Court Decision: [04:45 – 05:24]

Conclusion

This newscast encapsulates a night of high-stakes developments: from U.S. diplomatic maneuvers in the Middle East to fierce domestic standoffs over government funding and city security. Throughout, the tone is brisk and factual, peppered with partisan viewpoints and urgent quotes from officials and politicians. The updates invite listeners to stay alert as the country faces pivotal decisions both at home and abroad.

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Waiting for an answer. I'm Angelo Bavaro, Fox News. Hamas leaders say they are now reviewing in good faith the terms of President Trump's comprehensive plan to end the war in Gaza. The president laying out the details at a meeting at the White House Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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He says that the Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to this peace agreement. But in the points, it says in addition to getting all of the hostages back, those dead and alive, within 72 hours, that was the time frame as well as the withdrawal from the Israeli forces there in Gaza. It also says that any Hamas person who lays down their arms and agrees to a peaceful coexistence will get amnesty. In addition to that, it says that if that person does not want to stay in the Gaza area, then they will get safe transit out of the Gaza area.
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That is FOX Business Network's Edward Lawrence, the president backing Netanyahu's plan to eliminate Hamas if they do not sign. Also at the White House Monday, lawmakers from both parties met amid a struggle to fund the government. The deadline 11:59 Tuesday night.
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Republicans won't budge from their plan to temporarily renew current funding without add ons. And Democrats won't move unless Republicans cave to their demands to make Obamacare cheaper and repeal health care cuts. In the big beautiful bill. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Democrats were, quote, hijacking the process of. But at least one Republican accused his colleagues of hypocrisy with the interim plan. Now, Jeffries and Schumer had never met with the president during his second term. No bill can pass both chambers of Congress right now and the House is not around this week. That means a shutdown might be all but certain.
[01:48]
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Fox's Chad Pergram specifically, Democrats want to extend affordable Health Care act tax credits. America is listening to FOX News.
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[03:10]
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Portland, Oregon preparing for the presence of National Guard troops to quell rioting this as other Northwestern officials are speaking out against their deployment.
[03:19]
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Seattle hasn't officially heard if National Guard troops are headed there, but its mayor, Bruce Harrell, said he's against their presence in nearby Portland, Oregon and is telling the president simply stay out of Seattle. Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown says he's paid attention to troops in Memphis and Washington, D.C. which to him reveals the president's pattern that he indeed is.
[03:41]
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Attacking the people in places that didn't vote for him or that he views as in opposition to him.
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Mayor Harrell says he plans to sign an executive order to protect communities and preserve local control in Seattle. Gernall Scott, Fox News and the Trump.
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Administration also sending ICE and Border Patrol agents to Chicago. Illinois Governor J.B. pritzker asking people in state to catch agents on camera. Get out your cell phones, record and narrate what you see. Put it on social media peacefully. Ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors. That deployment comes after President Trump's threats to deploy the National Guard. Back in August, he claimed the crime rate was too high in the city. Pritzker also says the National Guard got word that the Department of Homeland Security requested 100 troops to protect border agents in Chicago. A D.C. judge is suspending the Trump administration's plan to eliminate over 500 jobs at voice of America. That's the government funded broadcaster founded to counter Nazi propaganda during World War II. The employees at risk represent the majority of the remaining staff at that U.S. agency for Global Media, which owns VOA. The judge previously ruled that VOA programming must be restored to levels in line with its mission to serve as a reliable source of news. I'm Angelo Bavaro and this is Fox News. This is Jimmy Phela inviting you to join me for Fox Across America where we'll discuss every single one of the Democrats Dumb ideas. Just kidding. It's only a three hour show. Listen live at noon Eastern or get the podcast@foxacrossamerica.com.