12AM ET 10/05/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 12AM ET 10/05/2025 Newscast
Date: October 5, 2025
Host: Debra Valentine (FOX News Podcasts)

Episode Overview

This newscast provides a succinct roundup of significant national and international news from late October 4th, 2025. Key topics include a judicial block on National Guard deployment in Portland, breaking developments in Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage negotiations, mass arrests at London protests following a synagogue attack, and controversy in the Virginia Attorney General’s race.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Temporary Block on National Guard Deployment to Portland

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  • A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing the Trump administration from sending 200 National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon.
    • This order is active until October 18th.
  • The move comes after a lawsuit by Oregon's attorney general.
  • President Trump cites ongoing demonstrations outside the Portland ICE facility as "war ravaged," insisting on federal intervention.
  • Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and local officials argue the situation is being exaggerated and that the Portland police are equipped to manage protests.
  • Notable Quote:
    • Jill Nadeau (00:28): "Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and other Democrats have been saying there's no need for those troops, that the president and others are misrepresenting the situation."

2. Israel-Hamas Ceasefire & Hostage Negotiations

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  • President Trump announced via Truth Social that Israel has agreed to an initial withdrawal line in Gaza, pending Hamas' confirmation of a ceasefire.
  • He urged Hamas to quickly release hostages, warning against any delays or outcomes where Gaza remains a threat.
    • Notable Quote:
      • President Trump (quoted by correspondent, 01:14): "Hamas must move quickly or else all bets will be off. I will not tolerate delay which many think will happen or any outcome where Gaza poses a threat. Again, let's get this done fast. Everyone will be treated fairly."
  • Israel paused bombing in Gaza temporarily to allow the peace deal and hostage release to proceed.
  • About 20 living hostages are believed to remain in Gaza.
  • Hamas indicated a willingness to release hostages and transfer governance to other Palestinians.
  • Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas are slated for Egypt in the coming days.

3. Pro-Palestinian Protests and Synagogue Attack in the UK

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  • In London, nearly 500 people were arrested during pro-Palestinian protests after a fatal attack at a Manchester synagogue.
    • The police cited concerns for resource drain and possible compromise in protecting Jewish communities.
    • Many arrests were for showing support for Palestine Action, which was banned in July under terrorism laws.
    • Notable Quote:
      • Stephanie Bennett (02:58): "Despite demonstrations being largely peaceful, police say many people committed an offense just by holding signs saying they support the Palestine Action Group."
  • Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for calm, urging protesters to respect the Jewish community's grief.
    • Notable Quote:
      • (03:29, paraphrased): "It is not a time to stoke tension and cause further pain."
  • The UK's ban on Palestine Action is due to its involvement in aggressive attacks, as defined in the Terrorism Act 2000.

4. Virginia Attorney General Race Controversy

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  • Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin called for Democratic AG candidate Jay Jones to withdraw after controversial texts resurfaced.
  • The texts from 2022—which criticized then House Speaker Todd Gilbert following a delegate’s death—have drawn bipartisan condemnation.
  • Jones issued a statement taking full responsibility for his remarks.
  • Notable Quote:
    • Madison Scarpino (03:59): "Jones is trying to be Virginia's top legal officer, but his resurfaced text messages from 2022 are alarming people on both sides of the aisle."

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Memorable Moments & Quotes

• Jill Nadeau on federal-state friction in Portland:
  "Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and other Democrats have been saying there's no need for those troops, that the president and others are misrepresenting the situation." (00:28)

• President Trump’s warning to Hamas:
  "Hamas must move quickly or else all bets will be off. I will not tolerate delay which many think will happen or any outcome where Gaza poses a threat. Again, let's get this done fast. Everyone will be treated fairly." (01:14)

• Stephanie Bennett on protest policing in the UK:
  "Despite demonstrations being largely peaceful, police say many people committed an offense just by holding signs saying they support the Palestine Action Group." (02:58)

• Madison Scarpino on the Virginia AG race:
  "Jones is trying to be Virginia's top legal officer, but his resurfaced text messages from 2022 are alarming people on both sides of the aisle." (03:59)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:03 — Portland National Guard legal block
• 00:58 — Israel-Gaza ceasefire and hostages
• 02:32 — London protests & synagogue attack
• 03:23 — Virginia AG race controversy

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This episode delivers a fast-paced overview of pressing news items, maintaining Fox News’ signature direct and urgent tone, with quick transitions and reporter-driven context.

Transcript

[A]

A setback. I'm Debra Valentine, FOX News. A judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon. Fox's Jill Nadeau has the latest from Washington.

[B]

U.S. northern Command had said 200 National Guard troops were being sent into Portland. But in response to a lawsuit by Oregon's attorney general, a federal judge is granted a temporary restraining order to keep them out until October 18th. President Trump wants his troops in, citing several demonstrations outside the Portland ICE facility, calling the city war ravaged. But Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and other Democrats have been saying there's no need for those troops, that the president and others are misrepresenting the situation. And Portland officials say their police can handle those protests. Jill NATO, Fox News President Trump posting.

[A]

On Truth Social that Israel has agreed to an initial withdrawal line in Gaza and when Hamas confirms a ceasefire will be in effect. Here's Fox's rich President Trump is urging.

[C]

Hamas to follow through and start releasing those hostages. He posted, quote, hamas must move quickly or else all bets will be off. I will not tolerate delay which many think will happen or any outcome where Gaza poses a threat. Again, let's get this done fast. Everyone will be treated fairly. The president also says he appreciates that Israel has temporarily stopped bombing Gaza to give the hostage release and peace deal a chance to succeed. Israel says it believes there are around 20 living hostages in Gaza. Hamas says it's willing to release the hostages and transition Gaza's government to other Palestinians.

[A]

Israel's prime minister says he hopes to announce the release of all hostages from Gaza in the coming days. Israel and Hamas are preparing for indirect talks in Egypt on the peace plan America's list. Listening to Fox News.

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[A]

Hundreds arrested in pro Palestinian protests in London after a Yom Kippur attack on a Manchester synagogue killed two. Fox's Stephanie Bennett reports from London.

[E]

The Metropolitan Police say 493 people have been arrested in London despite requests from organizers to call off these demonstrations. Organizers defend our juries said hundreds took part in demonstrations backing the group Palestine Action, who was proscribed by the in July, making it illegal to show any support or affiliation to them after its members broke into an air base and damaged military planes. Now, despite demonstrations being largely peaceful, police say many people committed an offense just by holding signs saying they support the Palestine Action Group. Police also say it's a drain on resources, as extra officers were already stationed at synagogues and the ability to protect Jewish communities would be compromised.

[A]

Prime Minister Keir Starmer asked protesters to respect the Jewish community's grief, writing on X It is not a time to stoke tension and cause further pain. UK's parliament moved to ban Palestine Action in July, saying the group's orchestration and inaction of aggressive and intimidatory attacks pass the thresholds established in the terrorism act of 2000. Virginia's Governor Glenn Youngkin is calling on Democratic Attorney General candidate Jay Jones to bow out of the race for AG after a recent leak of controversial texts.

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Jones is trying to be Virginia's top legal officer, but his resurfaced text messages from 2022 are alarming people on both sides of the aisle. Some background A virgin delegate had recently passed away and people were pouring in tributes, including then Virginia House Speaker Todd Gilbert. Well, that led to the attorney General candidate Jones texting another Republican delegate, Harry Coiner, saying some pretty foul things about Gilbert.

[A]

So that's Fox's Madison Scarpino with those details. Jones releasing a statement taking full responsibility for what he said. I'm Debra Valentine.

[G]

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