Summary4 min read

Fox News Hourly Update: 12AM ET 10/19/2025 Newscast

Date: October 19, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts

Overview

This episode covers key national and international news headlines including mass protests against President Trump’s administration, key developments in the Israel-Gaza conflict, U.S. support for Ukraine, severe weather threats across several states, and celebrations for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Major Topics & Key Insights

1. Widespread Protests Against President Trump ("No Kings" Rallies)

Scope:
Thousands across the U.S. joined "No Kings" protests against Trump administration policies, with 2,500 rallies in all 50 states—an increase from 1,800 in June protests.
Focus of Protests:
- Perceived threats to democracy
- ICE raids
- Troop deployments to U.S. cities
- Cuts to federal programs
  (00:14–00:42)
All events were reported as peaceful.

Notable Quote

"More than 2,500 no Kings rallies were planned in all 50 states. That's up from roughly 1800 during similar demonstrations in June."
— Jackie Abanez, FOX News (00:16)

2. Political Reaction & Rhetoric

Republican Response:
- Trump supporters labeled the protests as "hate America rallies."
Senator Mark Wayne Mullen (R-OK) Comments:
Criticized the protests, questioning what exactly is being protested beyond anti-Trump sentiment given recent foreign policy moves.
Quote:

"He's ended eight wars, he's brought home the hostages in Israel, and yet you still see signs up there. It says free Palestine. I mean, are you kidding? ... What are you exactly protesting other than your hatred towards President Trump?"
— Sen. Mark Wayne Mullen (00:48)

3. Israel-Gaza Ceasefire & State Department Concerns

Threat of Ceasefire Violation:
- The State Department reports credible threats of an imminent Hamas attack in Gaza, potentially violating the standing ceasefire agreement with Israel.
U.S. Position:
- Warns that measures will be taken to protect Gaza civilians if the attack occurs.
President Trump’s Warning:

"If Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza, which was not the deal, we will have no choice but to go in and kill them."
— President Donald Trump (summarized, 01:36)

4. U.S. Military Support to Ukraine: Tomahawk Missiles

Zelenskyy's Request:
- Ukraine requests U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles for the war against Russia.
U.S. Stance & Challenges:
- No agreement yet; concerns include missile cost ($2 million each), operational intelligence needs, and worries about military readiness.
- These missiles have never been land-fired in combat, and deployment would likely require deep U.S. involvement.
Quote:

"Military experts say sending these intermediate range missiles to Ukraine poses many challenges... The US Military might need those Tomahawks in the future."
— Lucas Tomlinson, FOX News (02:49–03:22)

5. President Trump’s Diplomatic Push

Call for Peace:
- Trump urges an immediate end to the Russia-Ukraine war ahead of a planned meeting with Russia’s president in Budapest.
Context:
Marks ongoing U.S. engagement in efforts to broker peace in Eastern Europe.
(03:25)

6. Severe Weather Watch

Threat Zone:
- Severe weather system moving from the Gulf Coast through northern Louisiana, southeast Arkansas, Mississippi.
- Hazards: Damaging winds, hail, risk of tornadoes (03:41).
- Adjacent affected states: Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky.
- Threat to expire by early Sunday.
Expert Commentary:

"Severe weather threat should be focused from northern Louisiana across southeast Arkansas into Mississippi. That includes the potential for damaging winds, possibly some hail and the possibility of a few tornadoes."
— Jared Guyer, National Weather Service (03:41)

7. U.S. Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Celebrations

Location:
- Camp Pendleton, California
  (04:11)
Official Remarks:
- Vice President J.D. Vance addresses the Marines:
Quote:

"Semper Fidelis Marines. Happy 250th birthday."
— Vice President J.D. Vance (04:11)
The event is part of a series leading up to the November 10th anniversary.

Notable Quotes Summary

"More than 2,500 no Kings rallies were planned in all 50 states..."
— Jackie Abanez (00:16)
"What are you exactly protesting other than your hatred towards President Trump?"
— Sen. Mark Wayne Mullen (00:51)
"Should Hamas proceed with this attack, measures will be taken to protect the people of Gaza..."
— Jill Nader, summarizing State Department (01:24)
"Tomahawks have never been fired from land in combat. Each costs around two million dollars..."
— Lucas Tomlinson (02:58)
"Semper Fidelis Marines. Happy 250th birthday."
— Vice President J.D. Vance (04:11)

Timestamps for Key Segments

No Kings Protests & Overview: 00:03–00:42
Sen. Mullen’s Commentary: 00:42–01:04
State Department/Hamas-Gaza Update: 01:04–01:50
Ukraine Missile Request: 02:31–03:22
Severe Weather Update: 03:25–03:55
Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Remarks: 04:11–04:15

Tone & Style

The reporting is brisk, focused on headline summaries.
Direct quotations from involved officials and reporters add immediacy.
Language is formal, urgent, and sometimes provocative especially in political commentary.

This summary captures the episode’s essential news updates, providing context, quotes, and timestamps for quick reference.

Loading summary

Transcript16 lines

[00:03]
A
No Kings protests. I'm Debra Valentine, FOX News. Democrats and critics of President Donald Trump took to the streets in major US Cities today to protest the administration's policies. Fox's Jackie Abanez reports.
[00:15]
B
Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets across the country to protest the Trump administration and its policies. More than 2,500 no Kings rallies were planned in all 50 states. That's up from roughly 1800 during similar demonstrations in June. Protesters voiced outrage over a wide range of issues, including perceived threats to democracy, ICE raids, troop deployment to US Cities and cuts to federal programs. The events have been peaceful.
[00:43]
A
Senator Mark Wayne Mullen of Oklahoma on Fox News Saturday in America, discussing the protests and asking protesters a question.
[00:49]
C
He's ended eight wars, he's brought home the hostages in Israel, and yet you still see signs up there. It says free Palestine. I mean, are you kidding? You can't make this stuff up. What are you exactly protesting other than your hatred towards President Trump?
[01:04]
A
Republicans and supporters of President Trump are referring to the protests as hate America rallies. The State Department says they've gotten word that Hamas is about to commit a cease fire violation with an attack on Gaza. Fox's Jill Nader reports from Washington.
[01:18]
D
State says it's got credible reports of an imminent attack against Palestinian civilians. They say it would constitute a direct and grave violation of the current ceasefire agreement with Israel. No other details were given, but they did say should Hamas proceed with this attack, measures will be taken to protect the people of Gaza. President Trump had previously warned on social media that if Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza, which was not the deal, we will have no choice but to go in and kill them.
[01:51]
A
Jill Nado, FOX NEWS America's listening to FOX News.
[02:01]
E
Life is more legal than you think and LegalZoom is here to help. From setting up a will to secure your family's future to taking the next step with your business and registering as an LLC or sorting the permits to legally run it from home. Or maybe not. When you need a legal hand, turn to LegalZoom. Visit legalzoom.com LegalZoom provides access to independent attorneys and self service tools. LegalZoom is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Visit legalzoom.com.
[02:32]
A
President Trump has not yet agreed to Ukrainian President zelensky's request for U.S. tomahawk missiles to use in Ukraine's war against Russia. Fox's Lucas Tomlinson has more from West Palm Beach, Florida.
[02:44]
F
Big Issue hanging over Zelinsky's visit to Washington was whether Trump would send Tomahawk cruise missiles. Military experts say sending these intermediate range missiles to Ukraine poses many challenges. The flight path the missile takes uses a lot of sensitive and often near real time intelligence from American spy satellites. The US Would have to be involved in any Tomahawk strike potentially deep into Russia. Tomahawks have never been fired from land in combat. Each costs around two million dollars. After his two and a half hour meeting with Trump at the White House, Zelenskyy appeared to confirm no agreement has been made to receive them. And at the White House, President Trump appeared to hint at the inventory issue. The US Military might need those Tomahawks in the future.
[03:25]
A
President Trump is urging both Russia and Ukraine to halt the war immediately ahead of his meeting with Russia's president in Budapest, Hungary within two weeks Severe weather threatening millions of people as the storm system makes its way up from the Gulf Coast. Meteorologist Jared Guyer is with the National Weather Service.
[03:41]
C
That means severe weather threat should be focused from northern Louisiana across southeast Arkansas into Mississippi. That includes the potential for damaging winds, possibly some hail and the possibility of a few tornadoes.
[03:55]
A
Missouri, Illinois and Kentucky may see some dangerous conditions as well. The threat expires early Sunday. Vice President J.D. vance addressing troops at Camp Pendleton, California on Saturday in celebration of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the U.S. marine Corps.
[04:12]
C
Semper Fidelis Marines Happy 250th birthday.
[04:15]
A
God bless you. This event is one of many organized by the Trump administration leading up to the Marines 250th anniversary on November 10th. I'm Deborah Galentine. This is Fox.
[04:29]
G
It's Will Taine Country. Watch it live at noon Eastern Monday through Thursday@foxnews.com or on the Fox News YouTube channel. And don't miss the show. Listen and follow the podcast five days a week at foxnewspodcasts.com or wherever you download your favorite podcasts.