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)

• 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.