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.