Fox News Hourly Update – 12PM ET 10/07/2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: October 7, 2025
Episode Overview
This episode delivers a fast-paced roundup of top national and international news for midday October 7, 2025. Key stories include a contentious Senate hearing with the U.S. Attorney General, updates on the Israel-Gaza conflict and hostage releases, high-profile lawsuits against Roblox over child safety, severe weather in the Pacific and Atlantic, and a major building collapse in Madrid.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Senate Hearing: Attorney General Faces Scrutiny
Time: 00:02–00:56
- Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before Congress for the first time since her confirmation.
- Democrats, led by Senator Chris Coons, strongly questioned Bondi on politicization of the Department of Justice.
- Coons referenced concerns over Bondi potentially following presidential orders for politically-motivated prosecutions.
- Quote:
"I am gravely concerned about what is no longer a hypothetical question which you refuse to answer in your confirmation hearing, but is a real question about when or if the president demands you prosecute individuals because he views them as opponents or enemies."
—Lisa Brady quoting Senator Chris Coons (00:14)
- Recent indictment of former FBI Director James Comey was highlighted.
- Bondi reasserted a commitment to impartial justice:
- Quote:
"Senator Coons, as you have stated in the past, no one is above the law."
—Lisa Brady as Pam Bondi (00:34)
- Quote:
- Republican senators, led by Josh Hawley, counter-accused the Biden administration of weaponizing federal investigations.
- They cited the FBI's tracking of phone calls of nine GOP lawmakers during the Capitol riot investigation.
- Hawley called for a new special counsel to investigate political targeting.
- Quote:
"What is happening to this country? What happened under Joe Biden?"
—Fox News Promo Announcer (00:52)
2. Israel-Gaza Update: Hostage Release & Peace Talks
Time: 00:56–01:43
- President Trump scheduled to meet with freed Israeli American hostage Idan Alexander, captured during the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack.
- Alexander was held captive for 584 days, released in May, and considered the last surviving American hostage in Gaza.
- Quote:
"21 year old Idan Alexander was held hostage by Hamas for 584 days before his release in May."
—Jared Halpern (01:12)
- Ongoing negotiations reportedly close to a 20-point peace plan between Israel and Hamas, proposed by Trump.
- The President is optimistic about ending the Gaza war soon.
3. U.S.-Canada Relations: Prime Minister at the White House
Time: 01:43–01:59
- President Trump also meeting with Canada’s Prime Minister for a second White House visit, with trade being a major focus.
4. Gaming Platform Lawsuit: Roblox Faces Child Safety Lawsuit
Time: 02:15–03:02
- Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has filed a civil suit against Roblox for alleged consumer protection violations.
- Main issues: insufficient child protection, exposure to predatory and explicit content.
- Specific mention of problematic "Charlie Kirk assassination simulators" after Kirk's murder in September.
- Roblox claims it has removed over 100 offending games and is “prioritizing safety.”
- The company serves 85 million daily users with $3.6 billion in annual revenue.
- Quote:
"It's the latest in a growing list of legal actions and complaints accusing the gaming platform of prioritizing profits over safety."
—Jeff Manasso (02:57)
5. Weather and International Incidents
Time: 03:02–04:02
Hurricanes & Storms
- Hurricane Priscilla in the Pacific nears Category 3, threatening Baja California Peninsula.
- Tropical Storm Jerry has formed in the Atlantic but is far from land.
Madrid Building Collapse
- Multiple floors of a five-story building under conversion to a hotel have collapsed in central Madrid.
- Three construction workers injured, four people missing.
- Extensive emergency response, including drones and sniffer dogs.
- The building is near Madrid’s opera house and Royal Palace.
- Quote:
"Spanish firefighters say several floors of the five story building in central Madrid have collapsed."
—Jonathan Savage (03:33)
6. Stock Market Update
Time: 04:02–04:08
- Markets are down:
- Dow Jones down by 191 points.
- S&P and Nasdaq retreating from recent highs.
Notable Quotes
- Senator Chris Coons (through Lisa Brady):
"I am gravely concerned about what is no longer a hypothetical question which you refuse to answer in your confirmation hearing..." (00:14)
- Attorney General Bondi (through Lisa Brady):
"Senator Coons, as you have stated in the past, no one is above the law." (00:34)
- Fox News Promo Announcer:
"What is happening to this country? What happened under Joe Biden?" (00:52)
- Jared Halpern:
"21 year old Idan Alexander was held hostage by Hamas for 584 days before his release in May." (01:12)
- Jeff Manasso:
"It's the latest in a growing list of legal actions and complaints accusing the gaming platform of prioritizing profits over safety." (02:57)
- Jonathan Savage:
"Spanish firefighters say several floors of the five story building in central Madrid have collapsed." (03:33)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Senate Hearing—Attorney General: 00:02–00:56
- Israel-Gaza Hostage & Peace Plan: 00:56–01:43
- U.S.-Canada Meeting: 01:43–01:59
- Roblox Lawsuit: 02:15–03:02
- Weather Incidents: 03:02–03:33
- Madrid Building Collapse: 03:33–04:02
- Stock Update: 04:02–04:08
This Fox News Hourly Update delivers a succinct yet comprehensive snapshot of political, international, legal, and weather developments, emphasizing the ongoing themes of justice, international diplomacy, public safety, and emergency response.