Fox News Hourly Update — 12AM ET 10/06/2025
Host: Sue Guzman
Date: October 6, 2025
Network: FOX News Radio
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.
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.
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]
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
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.