Fox News Hourly Update – 12AM ET 10/20/2025 Newscast

Main Theme:
A rapid-fire overview of the top national and international headlines, including Middle East ceasefire developments, new U.S. tariffs on Colombia, a dramatic Louvre museum theft, a political spat over a Marine Corps celebration, and the reemergence of disgraced ex-Congressman George Santos.

Key News Stories and Insights

1. Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Crisis and U.S. Diplomacy

• [00:02] President Trump commented on a recent breach in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire he brokered, citing distrust of Hamas’s intentions.
  • Quote (Sue Guzman): “President Trump weighing in on the apparent breach in the ceasefire he brokered between Israel and Hamas. Israel retaliated after a deadly strike on IDF troops. The president says he doesn't believe Hamas.”
• [00:16 – 01:01] Steve Witkoff, Trump’s Middle East envoy, and Vice President J.D. Vance are heading to the region to stabilize the ceasefire and urge Hamas to release remaining hostage bodies.
  • The agreement is set to move to “phase two” after hostages are released: regional negotiators (Qatar, Egypt) and an international force will aim to stabilize Gaza and establish a new technocratic government, per Trump’s “20 point peace plan.”
  • Quote (Steve Witkoff): “The Americans are going to work to try to get this cease fire back on track and push Hamas to release the remaining bodies of hostages… they will enter into phase two… implement this international stabilization force… usher in that technocratic government that is part of this 20 point peace plan crafted by President Trump…”

2. Major U.S. Tariffs on Colombia

• [01:01] President Trump announces upcoming punitive tariffs on Colombia, blaming the Colombian president for insufficient anti-narcotics efforts.
  • Quote (Sue Guzman): “President Trump says he'll impose major tariffs on Colombia Monday because its president, he says, does nothing to stem the production of narcotics.”

3. Daring Daylight Heist at the Louvre

• [01:15 – 01:55] Masked thieves executed a dramatic robbery at the Louvre’s famed Palo Gallery during public hours, targeting French crown jewels.
  • Thieves used a truck-mounted basket lift and disc cutters to break in; they escaped with nine items. The crown of Empress Eugénie (Napoleon III’s wife) was found outside—damaged.
  • Quote (Unnamed French Correspondent, 01:21): “This all happened during daylight hours when the public was inside… masked intruders were well prepared… used a basket lift mounted to a truck, broke a window and cut panes with a disc cutter… stole nine items. One… was later found outside… the crown of Napoleon III's wife, Empress Eugenie, but it was broken.”

4. Political Clash: US Marine Anniversary and California’s Governor

• [03:12 – 04:04] Governor Gavin Newsom criticizes the display of military power for the Marines’ 250th anniversary, calling it dangerous and absurd. Republican Congressman Darrell Issa and Vice President J.D. Vance defend the exercise, with the White House accusing Newsom of lying.
  • Marines assert the exercise was safe and routine; Newsom is accused of a “spiteful publicity stunt.”
  • Quote (Jeff Paul, 03:40): “Republicans… called Newsom’s highway shutdown a, quote, spiteful publicity stunt.”
  • Quote (Jeff Paul, 03:53): “[If] Gavin Newsom wants to oppose the training exercises that ensure our armed forces are the deadliest… then he can go right ahead.”
  • White House claims Newsom’s explanation for highway closure is false.

5. George Santos Freed and Monetizing Notoriety

• [04:23 – 05:07] Former Congressman George Santos, recently freed from prison after a Trump-commuted sentence, is active on personalized video site Camp, charging $300 per personal message and $5,000+ for businesses. Santos was previously expelled from Congress and convicted of fraud.
  • Quote (Grinnell Scott, 04:30): “Santos, now a free man after his fraud sentence was commuted… is active once again on Camp… He claims he’s taken in at least $600,000 for making the videos.”
  • Quote (Grinnell Scott, 04:52): “Santos was expelled in December 2023… and later convicted for fraud in August 2024. He served months of a seven year sentence.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• [00:02] Sue Guzman: “President Trump says he doesn’t believe Hamas.”
• [01:01] Sue Guzman: “He’ll impose major tariffs on Colombia Monday because its president… does nothing to stem the production of narcotics.”
• [01:21] Unnamed French Correspondent: “Masked intruders were well prepared… they used a basket lift mounted to a truck, broke a window and cut panes with a disc cutter.”
• [03:40] Jeff Paul: “Republicans, like California Congressman Darrell Issa called Newsom’s highway shutdown a, quote, spiteful publicity stunt.”
• [03:53] Jeff Paul: “If Gavin Newsom wants to oppose the training exercises that ensure our armed forces are the deadliest and most lethal fighting force… then he can go right ahead.”
• [04:30] Grinnell Scott: “Santos… is active once again on Camp… He claims he’s taken in at least $600,000 for making the videos.”

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:02] Ceasefire back on track between Israel and Hamas; U.S. diplomatic involvement
• [01:01] Major tariffs announced on Colombia
• [01:15] Details of the Louvre crown jewels theft
• [03:12] Newsom versus the White House over USMC anniversary show of force
• [04:23] George Santos’ return and online monetization

Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update spotlights President Trump’s direct diplomatic re-engagement in the Middle East, escalating trade measures against Colombia, a sensational Paris museum robbery, a heated domestic political row over military rituals, and how political scandal figures can find lucrative new opportunities. The episode delivers a rapid sequence of headline updates, reflecting Fox News Radio’s emphasis on timely and topical coverage.