12AM ET 10/06/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 12AM ET 10/06/2025

Host: Sue Guzman
Date: October 6, 2025
Network: FOX News Radio

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Brief Overview

This episode delivers a fast-paced roundup of major national and international news as of October 6, 2025. The key stories include President Trump’s celebration of the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary, updates on ceasefire negotiations in Gaza, continued U.S. government shutdown controversy, a mass shooting in Montgomery, Alabama, and legal fallout from an attempted assassination plot against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Navy

[00:02–00:26]

• President Trump marked the Navy’s 250th anniversary at Naval Station Norfolk, highlighting its scale and importance.
  • Trump: “It’s the largest and I would say more importantly, it’s the best.” [00:17]
• Secretary of War Pete Hegseth praised Trump’s commitment to military readiness.
  • Hegseth: Called Trump “a Commander in Chief who guarantees that you, the war fighters have everything you need…” [00:30]
  • Hegseth promised to restore a “war fighter ethos” to the military. [00:41]

2. Gaza War Ceasefire Negotiations

[00:41–01:09]

• President Trump pushed for urgency in ongoing ceasefire talks intended to end the war in Gaza, referencing proposals for releasing Israeli hostages.
  • Trump commented: “A lot of the countries surrounding Israel, frankly, Muslim, Arab and many others have had great meetings with Hamas and it looks like it’s working.” [01:00]
• He urged negotiators to “move fast or risk massive bloodshed,” warning of dire consequences if talks stall. [01:09]

3. U.S. Government Shutdown Stalemate

[01:09–01:41]

• The government shutdown continues after the Senate fails to reach an agreement.
• Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) argued Democrats are hesitant to support a continuing resolution (CR), citing distrust in the administration’s commitment to uphold agreements.
  • Schiff: “If we agree to a CR or nothing more, they’re telling us we don’t plan to abide by it.” [01:30]
• Republicans contend Democrats are pushing to fund health insurance for illegal immigrants, a claim Democrats deny.

4. Deployment of California National Guard Blocked

[01:41–01:59]

• Federal Judge Karen Immergut blocks Trump administration efforts to deploy the California National Guard to Portland, pending ongoing litigation.

5. Montgomery, Alabama Mass Shooting

[02:31–03:04]

• Two people are dead and at least a dozen injured after rival gunmen opened fire in a busy downtown district during a crowded evening.
  • Victims identified as 17-year-old Jeremiah Morris and 43-year-old Shalonda Williams.
  • Chief James Gray Boyce described chaos as partygoers in the crowd began firing weapons in response.
  • Trump: “When that exchange erupted, multiple people in... the crowd... pulled their own weapons and started discharging.” [02:53]
• A $50,000 reward is offered for information as suspects remain at large.

6. Sentencing Backlash in Kavanaugh Assassination Plot

[03:04–04:11]

• Attorney General Pam Bondi criticizes the lenient sentence handed to the would-be assassin of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
  • DOJ pushed for 30 years to life; the judge issued only an eight-year term.
  • Bondi: “Many people are infuriated, especially because of all of the recent political violence like the assassination of Charlie Kirk.” [03:26]
• Senator Eric Schmidt called the sentence “ridiculous,” saying grounds for appeal were strong. [03:52]
• Details recounted on planning and motives behind the attack: Nicholas Roski (now Sophie), planned for weeks, motivated by the Dobbs decision. [04:02]
• Madison Scarpino provided background on DOJ’s request and the items found on Roski at the crime scene.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump: “It’s a true honor to be here with the thousands of our nation’s finest sailors at the largest naval facility in the entire world. It’s the largest and I would say more importantly, it’s the best.” [00:13]
• Pete Hegseth: “A Commander in Chief who guarantees that you, the war fighters have everything you need on the high seas to deter our enemies and if necessary, win overwhelmingly.” [00:30]
• President Trump (Ceasefire): “A lot of the countries surrounding Israel, frankly, Muslim, Arab and many others have had great meetings with Hamas and it looks like it’s working.” [01:00]
• Senator Adam Schiff: “If we agree to a CR or nothing more, they’re telling us we don’t plan to abide by it.” [01:30]
• Attorney General Pam Bondi: “Many people are infuriated, especially because of all of the recent political violence like the assassination of Charlie Kirk.” [03:26]
• Senator Eric Schmidt: “The idea that you had someone deranged like this trying to take out and murder a Supreme Court justice and this is all that individual gets is ridiculous. I think the grounds for appeal are strong.” [03:52]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Navy 250th Anniversary & Trump’s Address: 00:02–00:26
• Military Readiness Praise by Hegseth: 00:26–00:41
• Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations & Trump’s Comment: 00:41–01:09
• Government Shutdown & Schiff Soundbite: 01:09–01:41
• National Guard Deployment Blocked: 01:41–01:59
• Montgomery, AL Mass Shooting Coverage: 02:31–03:04
• Kavanaugh Assassination Plot Sentencing Reaction: 03:26–04:11

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Conclusion

This hourly update provided listeners with concise, high-impact coverage of breaking political, military, and legal news, emphasizing both domestic and international developments with direct pitches from newsmakers themselves. The language remains urgent, reflective of the network's direct style and priority on decisive leadership and law and order. Key moments included not just reporting but also pointed commentary and reaction from lawmakers and officials directly involved in the events.

Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

A day to celebrate the Navy. I'm Sue Guzman. Fox News. President Trump celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. navy Sunday in Norfolk, Virginia.

[President Donald Trump]

It's a true honor to be here with the thousands of our nation's finest sailors at the largest naval facility in the entire world. It's the largest and I would say more importantly, it's the best.

[Sue Guzman]

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth had words of praise for President Trump's leadership.

[President Donald Trump]

Commander in Chief who guarantees that you, the war fighters have everything you need on the high seas to deter our enemies and if necessary, win overwhelmingly.

[Sue Guzman]

Hegseth vowing to restore a war fighter ethos to the military. President Trump warning that time is of the essence in ceasefire talks to end the war in Gaza. A peace proposal from the US And Israel as a move that could result in the release of 48 Israeli hostages. President Trump reacting A lot of the.

[President Donald Trump]

Countries surrounding Israel, frankly, Muslim, Arab and many others have had great meetings with Hamas and it looks like it's working.

[Sue Guzman]

The president saying on Truth Social that those negotiating the ceasefire deal should move fast or risk massive bloodshed. Government shutdown continuing with no end in sight after the Senate failed to end it Friday. Democratic California Senator Adam Schiff telling NBC's Meet the Press that while Democrats have previously supported keeping the government open, this time is different.

[Senator Adam Schiff]

Have the president and Russell votes saying they're going to continue to illegally withhold money. So if we agree to a CR or nothing more, they're telling us we don't plan to abide by it.

[Sue Guzman]

Republicans have accused Democrats of trying to fund health insurance for illegal immigrants, something Democrats deny. And federal Judge Karen Immergut blocking the Trump administration from deploying the California National Guard to Portland, blocking deployment while the case goes through court. America's listening to Fox News.

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[Sue Guzman]

Officials are identifying the two people killed in a mass shooting in Montgomery, Alabama Saturday night left 12 others hurt, several of them with life threatening injuries. Police Chief James Gray Boyce, a 17 year old Jeremiah Morris and 43 year old Shalonda Williams were killed when rival gunmen opened fire, exchanging gunfire with one another in the downtown tourist district that was packed with people.

[President Donald Trump]

When that exchange erupted, multiple people in.

[Senator Adam Schiff]

The crowd, because this was a crowded.

[President Donald Trump]

Area, pulled their own weapons and started discharging.

[Sue Guzman]

Gunmen are still at large. $50,000 rewards being offered for information leading to arrests. Thousands had been in the city because of the football game between Tuskegee University and Morehouse College. Attorney General Pam Bondi vowing to appeal what she says is the woefully insufficient sentence for the man who pled guilty to planning to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

[Attorney General Pam Bondi]

The DOJ wanted to lock up this would be assassin for at least 30 years. But the judge sentenced the 29 year old man who is now transitioning to a female to only eight years. Many people are infuriated, especially because of all of the recent political violence like the the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk. Now on Sunday morning, futures Senator Eric Schmidt, who serves on the Senate Judiciary Committee, had this to say.

[Senator Adam Schiff]

The idea that you had someone deranged like this trying to take out and murder a Supreme Court justice and this is all that individual gets is ridiculous. I think the grounds for appeal are strong.

[Attorney General Pam Bondi]

For weeks leading up to the incident, Nicholas Roski, who now goes by Sophie, did a lot of planning. He wanted to kill Kavanaugh over the Dobbs decision.

[Sue Guzman]

That's Fox's Madison Scarpino. The DOJ had sought a prison term of 30, 30 years to life after he was found outside Kavanaugh's home in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with a gun, ammunition, pepper spray, as well as burglary tools. I'm Sue Guzman. This is FOX News.

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