Fox News Hourly Update — 12PM ET 10/14/2025

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: October 14, 2025
Episode Theme:
This episode provides a concise yet wide-ranging overview of breaking news headlines, with special attention to the ongoing government shutdown in Washington, developments in the Middle East, and significant national and international events. The tone is urgent and crisp, in keeping with fast-paced news delivery.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Government Shutdown: Stalemate in Congress

• The U.S. federal government shutdown continues into day 14, causing disruption and heated political exchanges.
• Senate Majority Leader John Thune blames Democrats and urges them to support the House-passed short-term spending bill.
  • Quote: "Are trying to open up the government. The Democrats are not. They are playing politics. It needs to stop and it needs to stop now." — John Thune [00:09]
• The Senate prepares for a vote on a counter-proposal; each side seeks to assign blame for the deadlock:
  • Democrats demand healthcare funding be discussed, while Republicans insist it should be handled separately.
• Senator Mark Warner (D-VA):
  • Pushes responsibility to Republicans, labeling the shutdown as theirs:
    • Quote: "We know right now the Republicans control the White House, the House and the Senate. This is a Donald Trump Russ vote shutdown. It needs to come to an end." — Mark Warner [00:36]
• Layoffs of federal workers have begun, spurring court challenges.
• Lisa Brady provides important context: 60 Senate votes are required to advance a spending bill, necessitating bipartisan support. [00:47]

2. White House & President Trump’s Schedule

• President Trump returns from visits to Israel and Egypt; meets with Argentina’s president today.
• He is set to posthumously award the Medal of Freedom to the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk on what would have been Kirk’s 32nd birthday. [00:47]

3. Political Violence and Accountability in Pennsylvania

• A man who firebombed the Pennsylvania Governor’s mansion (April) while the governor’s family slept is sentenced to 25–50 years after pleading guilty to attempted homicide and terrorism.
• Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro:
  • Quote: "I think we need accountability for acts of political violence and today is real accountability for the violence that came here." — Gov. Josh Shapiro [01:28]
  • He describes the sentencing as a just outcome, while noting the family’s recovery is ongoing. [01:39]
• Attack was politically motivated, targeting Governor Shapiro over perceptions of injustice toward Palestinians.

4. Israel, Gaza & Hostage Release

• The process of recovery begins for the 20 living hostages released by Hamas, many of whom endured severe conditions in Gaza tunnels. [02:14]
  • "Many were held in the tunnels beneath Gaza and faced severe mental and physical challenges inside the Gaza Strip." — Reporter [02:19]
• Reaction from Palestinian civilians is shared, expressing a desire for lasting peace and an end to destruction:
  • Quote: "We wish from our brothers gathered at the summit to start implementing the process to end of the war completely, along with the conflict in Gaza, fighting, destruction and the siege which has devoured us. It has destroyed us." — Palestinian citizen [02:37]
• 24 bodies remain held by Hamas as part of ongoing agreements; the story is evolving. Four bodies were returned the previous day. [03:00]
• President Trump garners media attention for his response to a Time magazine cover image following the Gaza peace deal:
  • Quote: "In a social media post, the president complains the photograph disappeared his hair and has something floating on top of his head." — Reporter paraphrasing Trump [03:12]
  • Cover proclaims his "triumph" on the war-ending agreement and hostage returns.

5. National Headlines: Notable Death and Markets

• Carrie Elizabeth Romney, sister-in-law of Mitt Romney, is found dead in California under investigation.
  • "Public records revealed the woman found dead near a shopping center is Carrie Elizabeth Romney, the sister in law of Mitt Romney." — Reporter [03:33]
• A brief note on former Senator Romney’s political background is shared.
• Stock Market Update:
  • Dow up 151 points; S&P and Nasdaq are still in the red after a morning selloff. [03:59]

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• John Thune ([00:09]): "Are trying to open up the government. The Democrats are not. They are playing politics. It needs to stop and it needs to stop now."
• Sen. Mark Warner ([00:36]): "This is a Donald Trump Russ vote shutdown. It needs to come to an end."
• Gov. Josh Shapiro ([01:28]): "I think we need accountability for acts of political violence and today is real accountability for the violence that came here."
• Palestinian speaker ([02:37]): "The siege which has devoured us. It has destroyed us."
• Reporter paraphrasing Pres. Trump ([03:12]): "The president complains the photograph disappeared his hair and has something floating on top of his head."

Important Segment Timestamps

• 00:01–01:28: Government shutdown updates, political blame game, and legislative details
• 01:28–01:59: Pennsylvania Governor’s mansion attack, sentencing, and reactions
• 02:14–03:12: Hostages released from Gaza, regional reactions, Trump’s media moment
• 03:26–03:59: Death of Carrie Elizabeth Romney; market brief

Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update captures the critical news and shifting political landscape as the government shutdown persists. Speakers from both parties stake their positions, vividly reflecting the nation’s divisions. International headlines highlight the fragile peace in Gaza and the poignant journey of freed hostages, while at home, coverage of violence, grief, and the economy round out the newscast. For those who missed the broadcast, this summary presents a clear picture of the hour’s most pressing stories and the voices shaping the conversation.