Fox News Hourly Update — 12PM ET Newscast (09/26/2025)

Overview
This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update covers major international and national news stories as of September 26, 2025. The main themes center around potential peace in Gaza, political and legal developments in the US, ongoing recognition for historical military awards, regional crime crackdowns, weather updates on hurricanes, and a quick snapshot of financial markets.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Renewed Hope for Gaza Peace

• US President Trump Announces Potential Deal

  • President Trump expresses optimism about a deal to end fighting in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, aiming for a resolution that addresses hostages, brings withdrawal, and fosters lasting peace.

  • Quote:

    "I think it's a deal that will get the hostages back. It's going to be a deal that will end the war. It's going to be a deal which it's going to be peace. I think we have a deal."
    — President Trump [00:16]

  • Reporter Jared Halpern details that Trump made this statement while heading to Marine One, but did not share further specifics. The American plan involves:

    • Return of hostages
    • Gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza
    • Formation of a new Gaza government excluding Hamas [00:26]

• Israeli PM Netanyahu Addresses UN Amid Protests

  • Prime Minister Netanyahu defends Israeli actions against Hamas in a UN speech, directly challenging genocide accusations. Notably, many delegates walked out amid his remarks.

  • His speech was also broadcast loudly into Gaza, including directly to cell phones, where he addresses Hamas militants:

    • Quote:

      "If you do, you will live. If you don't, Israel will hunt you down."
      — PM Netanyahu [01:02]

  • Concurrently, anti-Israeli, pro-Palestinian rallies occur in New York's Times Square [01:09].

US Legal and Political Developments

• Comey Indictment & DOJ Shuffle
  • President Trump discusses the recent indictment of former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly lying to Congress in 2020 over Russia investigation testimony.
    • Context: House Democrats announce a probe into Trump’s recent appointment of a new US attorney in Virginia, the district where Comey’s indictment took place [01:17].
    • Comey maintains innocence.

Ryder Cup Golf Tournament

• Sports Update

  • President Trump is in Long Island for the Ryder Cup’s first round.

  • Both Team USA and the European team are praised as "great golfers."

    • Quote:

      "Great golfers, both teams."
      — President Trump [01:48]

  • Team USA seeks to reclaim the cup from Europe [01:50].

Historical Military Recognition

• Wounded Knee Medals of Honor Decision
  • A panel concludes no change should be made to the Medals of Honor awarded to soldiers at the 1890 Battle of Wounded Knee, despite modern controversy given the massacre of Lakota tribe members.
  • Secretary of War Pete Hegseth comments:
    • Quote:

      "This decision is now final and their place in our nation's history is no longer up for debate."
      — Pete Hegseth [02:52]

    • Points to former Secretary Lloyd Austin for not making a final decision, labeling the review as "politically correct" over "historically correct." [02:37]
  • Approximately two dozen Army 7th Cavalry soldiers died in the battle [02:56].

Domestic Crime & Law Enforcement

• Federal Crime Crackdown in Memphis
  • Tennessee’s governor announces an upcoming crackdown on Memphis crime involving 13 federal agencies, local police, troopers, and the National Guard.
  • The deployment has sparked concerns from Memphis’ mayor [03:01].

Weather Updates

• Atlantic Hurricane Activity
  • Hurricane Humberto strengthens with 90mph winds, expected to reach Category 3 but forecast to stay well offshore near Bermuda [03:22].
  • A separate low-pressure system over Cuba has a high chance of developing and potentially impacting the Bahamas and US Southeast.
  • Gabrielle now downgraded but bringing heavy rain to Portugal [03:54].

Economic Indicators

• Inflation & Stock Market
  • The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge rose by 2.7% in August (year-over-year) [03:54].
  • Stock market update:
    • Dow: +155 points
    • S&P: In the green
    • NASDAQ: Down 44 points

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump (on Gaza deal):

  "It's going to be a deal which it's going to be peace. I think we have a deal." [00:16]

• Prime Minister Netanyahu (to Hamas):

  "If you do, you will live. If you don't, Israel will hunt you down." [01:02]

• President Trump (on Ryder Cup):

  "Great golfers, both teams." [01:48]

• Secretary Pete Hegseth (on Wounded Knee medals):

  "This decision is now final and their place in our nation's history is no longer up for debate." [02:52]

Important Timestamps

• 00:02–00:42 | Gaza peace deal, US plan, Trump's statement
• 00:42–01:17 | Netanyahu's UN speech, Palestinian protests
• 01:17–01:48 | Comey indictment, DOJ investigation, Ryder Cup
• 02:17–02:56 | Wounded Knee Medal of Honor review, Hegseth statement
• 03:01–03:22 | Memphis federal crime crackdown
• 03:22–03:54 | Hurricane and weather updates
• 03:54–end | Inflation, stock market snapshot

This newscast delivered rapid, top-line coverage across international, political, historical, and local news, blending urgent developments (Gaza peace prospects, hurricanes) with ongoing debates over history, justice, and governance.