1AM ET 10/28/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 1AM ET 10/28/2025 Newscast

Date: October 28, 2025
Host: Ted Lindner (FOX News)
Duration: Approximately 4 minutes (core content)
Main Theme: Up-to-the-minute reports on global and national news including President Trump’s diplomatic trip to Asia, legal news in Utah, the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, and urgent hurricane warnings in the Caribbean.

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Episode Overview

This hourly update from FOX News covers several major stories unfolding around the world and in the U.S. The episode’s main focus is President Trump’s visit to Japan and broader Asia diplomatic efforts, U.S. government shutdown developments, a high-profile Utah court case, and the looming threat of Hurricane Melissa targeting Jamaica.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump's Visit to Japan and Asia (00:03 – 01:53)

• President Trump in Japan:
  President Trump is meeting with newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaishi, emphasizing U.S.-Japan alliance and the continuity of strong diplomatic ties following the tenure of Shinzo Abe.

  • Trump’s Commitment:
    "Anything I can do to help Japan, we will be there. We are an ally at the strongest level and it's a great honor to be with you, especially so early in what will be, I think, one of the greatest prime ministers."
    — President Donald Trump (00:31)

  • Prime Minister Takaishi’s Aspirations:
    "I am determined to restore the dynamic Japan's diplomacy to protect Japan's own national interest. In addition, I am ready to promote further collaboration with you and with the United States toward our shared goal of achieving a free and open Indo Pacific."
    — Sanae Takaishi (00:47)

• Possible Meeting with Kim Jong Un:
  While there are “no plans” for a meeting, President Trump indicates he is open to seeing North Korea’s leader during his Asia trip, going so far as to say he’d extend his trip if Kim agreed.

  • Trump’s Openness:
    "I just had a good relationship with him. I would love to see him if he wants to, if he even gets this message."
    — President Donald Trump (01:25)

  • Background Context:
    The report notes past summits (2018 and 2019) did not achieve denuclearization progress.

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2. Utah Court Ruling in Charlie Kirk Case (02:31 – 02:55)

• Update on High-Profile Murder Case:
  The accused gunman, Tyler Robinson, charged with killing Charlie Kirk, will be allowed to appear in court in street clothes but must remain physically restrained.
  • Defense argues images of Robinson shackled/jail-clad could bias future jurors.

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3. U.S. Government Shutdown, Day 27 (02:55 – 03:36)

• Federal Workers' Union Demands:
  The American Federation of Government Employees’ leadership presses Congress for a “clean continuing resolution,” aiming to end the shutdown and provide full back pay to federal workers.

  • Union President’s Call:
    "No half measures and no gamesmanship, put every single federal worker back on the job with full back pay, today."
    — Union President (02:55)

• Political Context:

  • House Speaker Mike Johnson and Democrats remain at odds, with Democrats demanding inclusion of Affordable Care Act tax credits to protect Americans from increased healthcare costs.

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4. Hurricane Melissa Threatens Jamaica (03:36 – 04:25)

• Record-Breaking Storm:
  Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 with sustained winds of 175 mph, is heading directly for Jamaica with catastrophic potential.

  • Impact Projections:

    • 30–40 inches of rain, severe storm surges, and likely landslides.
    • Nearly 900 shelters open; airports and seaports closed.

  • Warning from Authorities:
    "That is a long duration event where you're going to have to be in a shelter in your home for up to two to three days, possibly longer for communities that could be cut off by the catastrophic flooding."
    — Sanae Takaishi (as referenced in storm context, 04:00)

  • National Hurricane Center:
    Residents warned not to go outside for a 24-hour period as the storm moves over the island.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump's Commitment to Japan:
  "We are an ally at the strongest level and it's a great honor to be with you, especially so early in what will be, I think, one of the greatest prime ministers."
  — President Donald Trump (00:31)

• Prime Minister Takaishi’s Vision for Diplomacy:
  "I am ready to promote further collaboration with you and with the United States toward our shared goal of achieving a free and open Indo Pacific."
  — Sanae Takaishi (00:47)

• Trump on Potential North Korea Visit:
  "I would love to see him if he wants to, if he even gets this message."
  — President Donald Trump (01:25)

• Union President Calls for Swift Action:
  "No half measures and no gamesmanship, put every single federal worker back on the job with full back pay, today."
  — Union President (02:55)

• Warning for Jamaica (Hurricane Melissa): "That is a long duration event where you're going to have to be in a shelter in your home for up to two to three days, possibly longer..."
  — Jamie Rome quoting NHC and referencing Sanae Takaishi (04:00)

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Timeline of Major Segments

• 00:03–01:53 – President Trump’s Asia trip, Japan visit, Kim Jong Un meeting speculations
• 02:31–02:55 – Utah shooting suspect court appearance ruling
• 02:55–03:36 – Status of U.S. government shutdown; union and political responses
• 03:36–04:25 – Hurricane Melissa warnings for Jamaica

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Tone:
Direct, urgent, and focused on delivering current news with clear attributions and straightforward commentary from reporters and public figures.

Note:
Advertisements and promos (LegalZoom, Will Kane) have been excluded as per guidelines.

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Transcript

[Ted Lindner]

The president in Japan. I'm Ted Lindner, FOX News. President Trump's Asian trip continues with the president meeting with the country's newly elected ultra conservative leader as he begins one of the busiest days of his Asia trip, which will include speaking to the U.S. troops aboard an aircraft carrier and also a big business meeting with business leaders. Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaishi discussing President Trump's friendship with former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Trump offering his support to the new prime minister.

[President Donald Trump]

Anything I can do to help Japan, we will be there. We are an ally at the strongest level and it's a great honor to be with you, especially so early in what will be, I think, one of the greatest prime ministers.

[Ted Lindner]

The new prime minister welcoming President Trump.

[Sanae Takaishi]

To Japan on diplomacy. I am determined to restore the dynamic Japan's diplomacy to protect Japan's own national interest. In addition, I am ready to promote further collaboration with you and with the United States toward our shared goal of achieving a free and open Indo Pacific.

[Ted Lindner]

Meantime, as the Trump trip continues, the president says he's open to meeting with North Korea's leader while he's in Asia. Fox's Jared Halpern with more on that.

[Jared Halpern]

There are no plans for President Trump to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, but the president says he's open to it while in South Korea.

[President Donald Trump]

I just had a good relationship with him. I would love to see him if he wants to, if he even gets this message.

[Jared Halpern]

President Trump says he'd even extend his trip to Asia in order to meet with Kim. The two leaders met three times in 2018 and 2019, including at the DMZ where President Trump became the first American president to enter North Korea. But those talks ultimately failed to get Kim to end his country's nuclear weapons program.

[Ted Lindner]

Jared Halpern, FOX NEWS America's listening to FOX News.

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[Ted Lindner]

A Utah judge has ruled that the accused gunman charged with killing Charlie Kirk back on September 10th can appear in court wearing street clothes, but the 22 year old must be physically restrained. Attorneys for Tyler Robinson said images of him shackled and in jail clothing could prejudice Future jurors. Day 27 of the government shutdown has come and just about gone as a top union representing federal workers is calling for an end to the government shutdown.

[Union President]

The president of the American Federation of Government Employees was, which represents over 800,000 federal workers, is calling for Congress to pass a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government saying, quote, no half measures and no gamesmanship, put every single federal worker back on the job with full back pay. Today. House Speaker Mike Johnson hopes this will put pressure on Democrats.

[Ted Lindner]

They're tired of the distraction and it's hurting their families and people are suffering real hardships.

[Union President]

Democrats have refused to support an extension of funding until late November, arguing over 20 million Americans could see health care costs increase if the Affordable Care act taxes credits aren't included in the bill. On Capitol Hill, Ryan Schmell's FOX News.

[Ted Lindner]

Hurricane Melissa is packed with winds of 175 miles an hour. It's a monster Category 5 storm barreling towards Jamaica.

[Jamie Rome]

The roar of Hurricane Melissa already offshore. Airports and seaports shut down in Jamaica for what may be the strongest storm ever to slam the island. Tuesday, a direct hit with 30 to 40 inches of rain. And the National Hurricane center warning, do not go outside for the 24 hour slow motion sea.

[Sanae Takaishi]

That is a long duration event where you're going to have to be in a shelter in your home for up to two to three days, possibly longer for communities that could be cut off by the catastrophic flooding.

[Jamie Rome]

NHC Deputy Director Jamie Rome forecasting landslides and extensive power outages. Nearly 900 shelters open in Jamaica. The storm barrels across Cuba Tuesday night onto the southeast Bahamas Wednesday.

[Ted Lindner]

Theresa Crouch and I'm Ted Lindner. This is FOX News.

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