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

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

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.

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.

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]

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

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.