12PM ET 10/05/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 12PM ET 10/05/2025 Newscast

Host: Pam Pusoe
Contributors: Chad Pergrim, Chanley Painter
Date: October 5, 2025

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Episode Overview

This news update covers breaking national and international headlines for midday October 5, 2025. The focus is on the ongoing federal government shutdown, intensifying anti-ICE protests, the latest on a proposed Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, and features on international archaeology and local music scenes. The tone is urgent and fact-focused, summarizing political deadlocks and developments in real-time.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Federal Government Shutdown Enters Second Week

• Legislative Stalemate
  • No productive negotiations occurring between Democrats and Republicans.
  • "There are no real talks. In fact, the sides appear to be talking past one another right now."
    • Chad Pergrim [00:13]
  • The House is out of session, with Speaker Mike Johnson declaring a recess until Democrats yield, leading to mounting frustration among Democrats.
  • Anticipation of federal program cancellations and layoffs if no resolution is found.
  • Senate scheduled to vote again Monday on measures that previously failed; lawmakers increasingly anxious about federal workers missing paychecks as of October 15th.
    • “Everyone is now waiting for budget Director Russ vote to begin canceling programs and firing federal workers… Lawmakers are starting to worry about federal workers missing paychecks on October 15th if this is not resolved soon.”
      • Chad Pergrim [00:34-00:53]
• Public Impact
  • Smithsonian museums, research centers, and the National Zoo remain open for now, but could close soon if the shutdown proceeds past Saturday.

2. International Affairs: Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal

• U.S.-Led Mediation Efforts
  • President Trump issues a deadline for Hamas to agree to a ceasefire and release 48 hostages held in Gaza.
  • "You have all these countries, the European countries, all lined up behind a plan and putting a tremendous amount of pressure to make it happen."
    • Chad Pergrim [01:26]
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio features on Fox News Sunday discussing diplomatic pressure.
  • Trump announces on social media that upon Hamas’ confirmation, the ceasefire and prisoner exchange will commence, leading to U.S. troop withdrawal.
    • “When Hamas confirms the ceasefire will be immediately effective, the hostages and prisoner exchange will begin and we will create the conditions for the next phase of withdrawal.”
      • Quoted by Pam Pusoe from President Trump [01:37]
  • Special envoy Steve Witkoff is en route to Cairo for negotiations.

3. Anti-ICE Protests & Civil Unrest

• Portland, Oregon: 100th Night of Clashes
  • "Anti ICE agitators have been wreaking havoc across Portland, Oregon, clashing with police as they demonstrate against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown."
    • Pam Pusoe [02:26]
  • Federal agents respond with tear gas, mace, and multiple arrests.
  • Federal judges block President Trump from deploying the National Guard to Portland, citing overreach of presidential authority.
  • Demonstrations spread to Chicago; a violent confrontation led to Border Patrol agents shooting an armed woman during a mob action. DHS reports that the woman had previously doxxed federal agents.
    • "One such clash leading to Border Patrol agents having to shoot an armed woman as she and an angry mob ambushed officers..."
      • Chanley Painter [02:54]
  • President Trump expected to send 300 National Guard troops to Chicago.

4. Culture & World News

• Egyptian Archaeology
  • Egypt reopens the tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep III after 20+ years of restoration.
  • Renovations were overseen by a Japanese-led team; the reopening coincides with Egypt's push for renewed tourism.
  • The tomb is famed for its long corridor, burial chambers, and preserved wall paintings.
• U.S. Music Scene
  • Burlington's famed Nectar's club, which played a key role in launching Phish's career, announces permanent closure after 50 years due to financial struggles.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “There are no real talks. In fact, the sides appear to be talking past one another right now.”
  — Chad Pergrim on the shutdown stalemate [00:13]
• “Everyone is now waiting for budget Director Russ vote to begin canceling programs and firing federal workers.”
  — Chad Pergrim [00:34]
• “You have all these countries, the European countries, all lined up behind a plan and putting a tremendous amount of pressure to make it happen.”
  — Chad Pergrim on ceasefire negotiations [01:26]
• “When Hamas confirms the ceasefire will be immediately effective, the hostages and prisoner exchange will begin and we will create the conditions for the next phase of withdrawal.”
  — President Trump, quoted by Pam Pusoe [01:37]
• “Anti ICE agitators have been wreaking havoc across Portland, Oregon, clashing with police…”
  — Pam Pusoe [02:26]
• “One such clash leading to Border Patrol agents having to shoot an armed woman as she and an angry mob ambushed officers ramming into law enforcement vehicles while armed with a semiautomatic weapon.”
  — Chanley Painter [02:54]

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Segment Timestamps

• Federal Government Shutdown: 00:02–00:58
• Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal: 00:58–02:00
• Anti-ICE Protests: 02:26–03:20
• Egypt Archaeology News: 03:20–03:54
• Nectar's Music Club Closure: 03:54–04:15

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Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update provides fast-paced coverage of an escalating government shutdown, high-stakes international diplomacy, and major domestic protests—interspersed with quick cultural news. The report’s urgency mirrors the nation’s uncertainty, highlighting the concrete consequences of political gridlock and international crisis, while briefly noting ongoing shifts in American and global culture.

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Transcript

[Pam Pusoe]

Deadlock in D.C. i'm Pam Pusoe, FOX News. Democrats and Republicans are digging in amid a federal government shutdown that's entering its second week.

[Chad Pergrim]

There are no real talks. In fact, the sides appear to be talking past one another right now. There's not a combination anytime soon of votes to reopen the government. The House canceled votes this week. House Speaker Mike Johnson told Republicans yesterday that the House is out until Democrats relent. Democrats are seething that the House is House remains out of session. Everyone is now waiting for budget Director Russ vote to begin canceling programs and firing federal workers. Democrats say vote should tread carefully now. The Senate votes again on Monday on the same things which failed Friday. Nothing has changed since then. But lawmakers are starting to worry about federal workers missing paychecks on October 15th if this is not resolved soon.

[Pam Pusoe]

Fox's Chad Pergrim on Capitol Hill. Despite the government shutdown, Smithsonian museums, research centers and the National Zoo remain open, but perhaps not for long. If the shutdown continues past this coming Saturday, the Smithsonian would close the following day. Tonight marks President Trump's deadline for Hamas to accept a ceasefire deal with Israel and release all 48 hostages still still being held in Gaza.

[Chad Pergrim]

You have all these countries, the European countries, all lined up behind a plan and putting a tremendous amount of pressure to make it happen.

[Pam Pusoe]

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Fox News Sunday. On social media, President Trump wrote, quote, when Hamas confirms the ceasefire will be immediately effective, the hostages and prisoner exchange will begin and we will create the conditions for the next phase of withdrawal. Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff is heading to Cairo. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Pam Pusoe]

For the last 100 nights, Anti Ice agitators have been wreaking havoc across Portland, Oregon, clashing with police as they demonstrate against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Fox's Chanley Painter reports federal agents, they're.

[Chanley Painter]

Pushing back on the agitators, firing tear gas, mace and making multiple arrests overnight in Portland. But judges are blocking President Trump from intervening, holding, halting National Guard deployment to Portland, claiming he is exceeding his presidential authority. And it's not just Portland. With multiple clashes reported between police and anti ICE protesters in Chicago overnight. One such clash leading to Border Patrol agents having to shoot an armed woman as she and an angry mob ambushed officers ramming into law enforcement vehicles while armed with a semiautomatic weapon. DHS revealing that the woman has a history of doxxing agents.

[Pam Pusoe]

That woman has been released from the hospital. President Trump is expected to send 300 National Guard troops to Chicago. Egypt has reopened the tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep III to visitors after more than 20 years of restoration. Situated in Luxor's Valley of the Kings, the tomb, first discovered in 1799, had been looted long ago. A Japanese led team oversaw the renovations, which included preserving wall paintings of the pharaoh and his wife. The tomb features a long corridor and burial chambers. The reopening comes as Egypt prepares to launch the Grand Egyptian Museum, part of a broader push to revive tourism. The iconic Vermont music club that helped launch the band Phish and nurtured countless other musicians has shut down after 50 years. Nectar's in downtown Burlington announced a summer pause back in June, but later confirmed it would not reopen, citing financial struggles. I'm Pam Puso in New York, and this is Fox News.

[Will Kane]

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