Fox News Hourly Update – 12AM ET, October 24, 2025

Host: Sue Guzman

Network: FOX News Podcasts

Overview

This newscast provides a concise yet comprehensive update on major news events, with a focus on U.S.-China tensions surrounding drug smuggling allegations, a high-profile sports gambling ring involving NBA figures, the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, and diplomatic developments in U.S.-China trade relations as well as U.S.-Israel relations.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. U.S. Accuses China of Drug Smuggling

(00:02–00:51)

• President Trump publicly accuses China of being complicit in drug trafficking, specifically involving fentanyl being smuggled into the U.S. via Venezuela.

  • Trump highlights this as a top issue for his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi.
  • The President notes that China is currently paying a 20% tariff because of these fentanyl concerns:

    "They are doing that, yes, but they are paying right now a 20% tariff because of fentanyl. That's billions and billions of dollars that they're paying." (President Trump, 00:32)

• Emphasizes ongoing U.S. Navy operations targeting drug boats in the Caribbean and the effectiveness of new Homeland Security task forces.

• National Security Response:
  Narcotics Secretary of War Pete Hegseth declares the U.S. military will pursue drug cartels with the same tenacity as operations against al Qaeda and ISIS.

2. Breaking: Major Sports Gambling and Mob Takedown

(00:51–01:56)

• Over 30 arrests across 11 states in a sweeping FBI investigation of illegal, mob-linked sports betting.
  • Two separate indictments:
    • Rigged poker game involving two former NBA coaches and players.
    • A current NBA player accused of altering performance to fix a game.
      • Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier arrested for allegedly faking an injury to enable a betting scheme.
      • "Rozier is accused of purposely leaving a game with a phantom injury so that he and his co conspirators, including his childhood friend, could make tens of thousands of dollars." (Nate Foy, 01:22)
      • Portland Trailblazers head coach and NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups also arrested for alleged mafia connections related to rigged games.

3. U.S.-Canada Trade Breakdown and Government Shutdown

(03:12–03:53)

• President Trump announces the termination of trade talks with Canada, citing retaliation for television ads protesting American tariffs.
  • Canadian PM Mark Carney plans to expand exports beyond the U.S., citing trade tension.
• The U.S. government shutdown continues into its 24th day.
  • Political gridlock persists; no Senate vote on the House-passed spending bill.
  • Disagreements remain over Affordable Care Act tax credits:
    • "Republicans have zero interest in addressing the health care crisis that they've created." (Nate Foy quoting House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, 03:39)
    • President Trump criticizes Democrats: "The American people to Democrats are considered pawns for leverage to go and make the far left radical base look like they're fighting. Donald Trump." (President Trump, 03:53)
    • House Majority Leader Steve Scalise pushes for a stopgap bill and urges Democrats to negotiate post-reopening.

4. U.S.-China Trade/Diplomatic Developments

(04:16–04:38)

• President Trump to visit several Asian nations, including a pivotal bilateral with China’s leader.
• This follows China's announcement to impose tighter export restrictions on rare earth minerals, a strategic move in ongoing trade disputes.

5. U.S.-Israel Ceasefire Diplomacy

(04:38–05:03)

• U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem amid fragile ceasefire negotiations.
  • "No one's under any illusions this is—we've already done the impossible once and we intend to keep doing that if we can. We have good partners that we're working on, but we feel confident and positive about the progress that's being made." (Marco Rubio, 04:52)
  • Talks will continue as both sides express cautious optimism.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump (on China and fentanyl):

  "The first question I'm going to be asking him about is fentanyl." (00:20)
  "They are doing that, yes, but they are paying right now a 20% tariff because of fentanyl. That's billions and billions of dollars that they're paying." (00:32)

• Narcotics Secretary of War Pete Hegseth:

  The military will pursue drug cartels like al Qaeda and ISIS.

• Nate Foy (on NBA scandal):

  "Rozier is accused of purposely leaving a game with a phantom injury so that he and his co conspirators, including his childhood friend, could make tens of thousands of dollars." (01:22)

• House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (via Nate Foy):

  "Republicans have zero interest in addressing the health care crisis that they've created." (03:39)

• President Trump (on government shutdown):

  "The American people to Democrats are considered pawns for leverage to go and make the far left radical base look like they're fighting. Donald Trump." (03:53)

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio (on US-Israel ceasefire negotiations):

  "We've already done the impossible once and we intend to keep doing that if we can." (04:52)

Timestamps for Major Segments

• China/U.S. Drug Smuggling Accusation: 00:02–00:51
• Mob-linked Sports Betting Scandal (NBA): 00:51–01:56
• U.S.-Canada Trade & Government Shutdown: 03:12–03:53
• U.S.-China Trade Tensions: 04:16–04:38
• U.S.-Israel Ceasefire Diplomacy: 04:38–05:03

Tone and Language

The overall tone is urgent, assertive, and politically focused, characteristic of FOX News broadcasts. Reporting is direct, with strong attributions to specific government figures and clear, succinct summaries of complex geopolitical and legal developments.

This update delivers fast-moving summaries of U.S. government actions, key international meetings, ongoing crises, and dramatic law enforcement actions—giving listeners the essential facts and context they need without editorializing or commentary.