Fox News Hourly Update – 12AM ET 10/09/2025 Newscast

Date: October 9, 2025
Host: Sue Guzman, FOX News Podcasts

Overview

This Fox News newscast delivers a concise update on major breaking news stories from the U.S. and abroad. The episode's central themes include the announcement of a peace deal between Israel and Hamas, domestic law enforcement actions in Chicago, the Trump administration’s classification of Antifa as a terrorist organization, ongoing government shutdown tensions, and the arrest linked to the devastating Palisades fire in California. The episode blends White House announcements, regional crime briefings, and commentary from key political and law enforcement figures.

Key Discussion Points

1. Breakthrough in Gaza: Steps Toward Peace

• President Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first phase" of a peace plan, a notable move toward ending the war in Gaza.
  • Quote (Joel Nadeau, 00:14):

    “President Trump said on Truth Social 'I'm very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first phase of our peace plan. This means that all of the hostages will be released very soon and Israel will withdraw their troops to an agreed upon line and as the first steps toward a strong, durable and everlasting peace.'”

• Qatar’s involvement: The Qatari Foreign Ministry confirmed the deal allows for aid into Gaza.
• Negotiation background: Talks involved negotiators from Israel, Hamas, the U.S., Turkey, and Qatar, and took place in Egypt.
• President Trump thanked mediators and indicated a possible Middle East visit in the coming days.
• Hostage release timeline: On Fox's Sean Hannity show, it was suggested hostages may be released by Monday.
  • Quote (Sean Hannity, 01:07):

    “It's probably our time would be probably Monday.”

• Israeli leadership reaction:
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the plan a “diplomatic success and a national and moral victory for the state of Israel.”
    (Sue Guzman, 01:11)
  • Israeli military is preparing to receive the hostages—of 48 originally taken, 20 are believed to still be alive.

2. Operation Midway Blitz: National Guard in Chicago

• Trump administration touts results in Chicago with National Guard deployment leading to nearly 1,500 arrests, most said to be “criminal illegal aliens.”
  • Quote (Garrett Tenney, 01:32):

    “Administration officials are touting the success of Operation Midway blitz with nearly 1500 arrests, claiming most of them are criminal illegal aliens. With still several thousand to go, federal agents are poised to get a boost. With 200 Texas National Guard troops…preparing to deploy.”

• Additional National Guard troops from Texas are set to augment federal agents, even as state and local leaders try to block deployment efforts.

3. Antifa Declared a Terrorist Organization

• President Trump signed an executive order designating Antifa as a terrorist organization.
• At a White House roundtable, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accused local Democratic leaders of enabling Antifa and “cover[ing] it up.”
  • Quote (Kristi Noem, 03:26):

    “These leaders in these local cities along with Pritzker and Johnson and ignore what's going on or sir, they're helping Antifa cover it up. We have arrested dozens of individuals that are Antifa members or affiliated with them.”

• The administration further alleged Antifa is composed of paid protesters who instigate riots. (Sue Guzman, 03:39)

4. Government Shutdown: Partisan Standoff

• The current government shutdown has entered its eighth day, with Senate Democrats blocking a House spending bill.
• House Majority Whip Tom Emmer warned of difficult decisions and potential layoffs if a compromise isn’t reached.
  • Quote (Garrett Tenney, 03:55):

    “If you don't want the Trump administration to have to make some very difficult decisions because you shut the government, then get four more of your members, five more of your members to vote yes on the clean CR and reopen the government.”

• House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accused President Trump of stalling negotiations, emphasizing that congressional Republicans would not move without Trump’s approval.
  • Quote (Hakeem Jeffries, 04:13):

    “I made clear to the president with Johnson and Thune sitting right there that the reason why Leader Schumer and I demanded this meeting is because at the end of the day, nothing's going to happen on the Republican side unless Donald Trump tells them to do it.”

• Democrats also push for any spending package to include extended subsidies for Obamacare.

5. Arrest in Palisades Fire Case

• Authorities in Southern California arrested a suspect in connection with the major Palisades fire earlier in 2025, which caused mass destruction and loss of life.
  • Quote (Bill Esale, 04:39):

    “We are announcing the arrest of 29 year old Jonathan Rindernacht for igniting a fire that ultimately burned down the Palisades earlier this year, killing 12 people, destroying more than 6,800 structures, both homes and businesses, and damaging over 1,000 more buildings.”

• The arrest was facilitated by AI-powered assistance from “Chachi Pt.” (Sue Guzman, 04:57)

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• On Gaza Peace Plan

  • President Trump (via Joel Nadeau, 00:14):

    "I'm very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first phase of our peace plan..."

  • Sean Hannity (01:07):

    "It's probably our time would be probably Monday."

  • Netanyahu (via Sue Guzman, 01:11):

    "...a diplomatic success and a national and moral victory for the state of Israel."

• On Operation Midway Blitz

  • Garrett Tenney (01:32):

    "...nearly 1500 arrests, claiming most of them are criminal illegal aliens..."

• On Antifa Declaration

  • Kristi Noem (03:26):

    "...they're helping Antifa cover it up. We have arrested dozens of individuals that are Antifa members or affiliated with them."

• On Government Shutdown

  • Tom Emmer (via Garrett Tenney, 03:55):

    "...get four more of your members, five more of your members to vote yes on the clean CR and reopen the government."

  • Hakeem Jeffries (04:13):

    "...nothing's going to happen on the Republican side unless Donald Trump tells them to do it."

• On Palisades Fire Arrest

  • Bill Esale (04:39):

    "...the arrest of 29 year old Jonathan Rindernacht for igniting a fire that ultimately burned down the Palisades..."

Key Timestamps

• 00:02–01:11: Gaza peace plan announcement, hostage negotiations, reactions from Trump and Netanyahu
• 01:32–01:55: Operation Midway Blitz and National Guard deployment in Chicago
• 03:12–03:39: Trump’s Antifa executive order and administration comments
• 03:39–04:27: Government shutdown standoff; statements from Tom Emmer and Hakeem Jeffries
• 04:39–04:57: Arrest in Palisades fire by Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Esale

Memorabilia & Tone

• The tone remains urgent, authoritative, and slightly combative, with administration claims and political sparring featured prominently.
• Key moments include the assertive peace announcement (“strong, durable and everlasting peace”—Joel Nadeau/Trump, 00:14) and heated commentary over the government shutdown (Jeffries, 04:13).
• The news update moves quickly from global crises to domestic policy and emergency response, maintaining Fox News’ signature crisp pacing and direct language.

This summary provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the episode’s major narratives and speakers, enabling listeners and non-listeners alike to understand the scope and significance of the Fox News Hourly Update for October 9, 2025.