Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 12PM ET 10/01/2025 Newscast
Date: October 1, 2025
Host: Lisa Brady (FOX News Podcasts)

Overview

This midday news update focuses primarily on the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, key Supreme Court developments involving the Federal Reserve, national security incidents in Europe, Walmart's new food additive policy, and additional notable national stories. The segment highlights immediate impacts on federal employees, responses from both political parties, international security concerns, significant corporate changes, and a snapshot of the financial markets.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Government Shutdown Stalemate

• Main update: The Senate fails to pass short-term spending bills from both parties, resulting in a government shutdown.
  • Quote [00:02] Lisa Brady: "The Senate tries again. More test votes on both the Republican and Democrat plans for ending a government shutdown. Neither of the short term spending bills got the 60 votes needed to avoid the shutdown yesterday."
• Partisan Positions:
  • Democrats see leverage in the shutdown to negotiate on Obamacare health subsidies.
  • Republicans refuse to negotiate while the government remains closed.
    • Quote [00:15] Griff Jenkins: "Democrats are saying they believe this is their moment to dig their heels into this shutdown and force Republicans to the negotiating table over these Obamacare health subsidies. But GOP leaders say that's not going to happen while the government is shut down."
• Historical Context & Impacts:
  • Reminder of the 2018 shutdown (35 days, longest ever).
  • Effects: Hundreds of thousands of employees furloughed, with some potentially facing permanent layoffs this time.
    • Quote [00:26] Griff Jenkins: "Recall, the last government shutdown began in December of 2018, lasted 35 days, the longest in history. And today on day one of this shutdown again, hundreds of thousands of government employees will be furloughed. This time, some may be let go."
• New Developments:
  • House Republicans to hold a conference call with the White House budget director regarding potential mass firings.
    • Quote [00:47] Lisa Brady: "Multiple sources tell FOX News House Republicans plan a conference call today with the White House budget director who sent out a memo last week about possible mass firings during a shutdown."

2. Supreme Court to Hear Trump’s Federal Reserve Case

• Background: Legal conflict over the President’s power to remove Federal Reserve Board members.
  • Lisa Cook remains as Fed governor for now; Supreme Court sets oral arguments for January.
    • Quote [01:06] Will Cain: "Justices will allow Lisa Cook to remain a Federal Reserve governor for the time being, denying a Trump administration appeal to immediately remove her."
• Allegations: President Trump cites mortgage fraud complaints as cause for attempted removal.
  • Cook’s attorneys contend she hasn’t had a chance to respond and warn of threats to Fed independence.
    • Quote [01:25] Will Cain: "Attorneys for Cook argue she has not been able to respond to those charges and say the president is is eviscerating the Fed's independence because of disagreements over policy."

3. Counterterrorism Arrests in Germany

• Incident: Arrest of three Hamas suspects for possibly plotting attacks on Israeli/Jewish institutions in Germany.
  • Firearms found during the raid; ongoing investigation.
    • Quote [01:37] Lisa Brady: "Three suspected members of Hamas have been arrested today in Germany accused of possibly plotting attacks on Israeli or Jewish institutions there."

4. Walmart Commits to Food Ingredient Overhaul

• Announcement: Walmart is removing synthetic dyes and over 30 other additives from house-brand foods, including preservatives, artificial sweeteners, and fat substitutes.
  • Change affects brands like Great Value, Market Side, and Better Goods.
    • Quote [02:34] Jenny Costola: "Walmart says it's working to remove synthetic dyes and more than 30 other ingredients from its US private label brand foods."
• Company's Justification:
  • The move answers customer demand and aims for greater food system transparency.
  • Rollout expected by January 2027, involving about 1,000 products.
    • Quote [02:57] Jenny Costola: "The company says the new products will be rolling out in coming months, with the changeover expected by January 2027 at the latest."
  • Some ingredients are already banned elsewhere.

5. Major Sports and Crime Reports

• Colorado Rockies’ GM Steps Down:
  • Bill Schmidt resigns after historically poor season (40-119 record).
    • Quote [03:11] Lisa Brady: "The Colorado Rockies just announcing that general manager Bill Schmidt is stepping down after one of the worst seasons in baseball history, finishing 40 and 119."
• Theft of Trained Hawks During NFL Game:
  • Two hawks used for bird control stolen at SoFi Stadium; vehicle recovered but birds missing.
  • Surveillance footage exists of the suspect.
    • Quote [03:44] Matt Murphy: "In the back were Alice and Bubba, two trained hawks kept in containers, and the birds are used during games to scare off nuisance birds from the field. The vehicle was later recovered, but Alice and Bubba were gone."

6. Stock Market Milestones

• Wall Street:
  • All major indexes in record territory.
    • Quote [04:14] Lisa Brady: "The Dow up 59 points right now, extending yesterday's record. The S and P now also in record territory. The NASDAQ's up 30 points."

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "Here we go again." — Griff Jenkins on the repeated cycle of government shutdowns. [00:19]
• "This time, some may be let go." — Griff Jenkins highlighting heightened stakes for federal workers. [00:27]
• "The president is is eviscerating the Fed's independence because of disagreements over policy." — Will Cain, summarizing Cook's attorneys' argument. [01:28]
• "America is listening to FOX News." — Lisa Brady, marking the transition to further segments. [01:54]
• "Walmart's goal is to include about a thousand products, including salty snacks, baked goods, power drinks and salad dressings..." — Lisa Brady, underscoring the company’s sweeping reforms. [03:11]
• "The Rockies third straight 100 loss season." — Lisa Brady, contextualizing Bill Schmidt's resignation. [03:18]
• "Alice and Bubba were gone." — Matt Murphy, personalizing the unusual theft case. [03:52]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Government Shutdown Update: 00:02–00:47
• Federal Reserve/Supreme Court Story: 01:06–01:37
• German Hamas Arrests: 01:37–01:59
• Walmart Ingredient Reform: 02:31–03:11
• Colorado Rockies GM Resigns & Hawk Theft: 03:11–03:52
• Stock Market Update: 04:14–04:28

For listeners seeking concise, up-to-the-minute news, this episode covers legislative gridlock, legal battles at the highest court, international security threats, corporate policy shifts, sports news, crime, and Wall Street’s record-setting day—all in under five minutes.