Fox News Hourly Update – 2AM ET 10/11/2025 Newscast

Host: Daria Albinger (FOX News Podcasts)
Air Date: October 11, 2025

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This newscast delivers a rapid-fire summary of the key national and international news stories of the hour, focusing on breaking news out of Tennessee, updates on the Middle East peace process, significant weather threats to the East Coast, a high-profile deportation case, humanitarian issues involving Ukrainian children, and federal government upheaval tied to a shutdown.

Episode Breakdown

1. Tennessee Munitions Plant Explosion

Segment Start: 00:03

• Incident Overview:
  • At least 18 people remain missing and are feared dead after a destructive explosion at the Accurate Energix Systems plant in Bucksnort, Tennessee (~1 hour west of Nashville).
  • The facility, which manufactures military-grade explosives and other products used in demolitions and aerospace, was reduced to “smoldering rubble.”
• Eyewitnesses & Local Impact:
  • The explosion was reportedly felt miles away.
  • Madison Scarpino explains the intensity and context:

    “People reportedly felt this explosion from miles away. And this all happened around 7:45 at Accurate Energix Systems in Tennessee… The destroyed building was likely filled with explosives.” (00:23 - Madison Scarpino)

• Authorities’ Perspective:
  • Officials suggest that survival is unlikely for the missing individuals.

2. Middle East Update: Trump’s Visit and Gaza Ceasefire

Segment Start: 00:47

• Upcoming Diplomacy:
  • President Trump is expected to travel to the Middle East following a ceasefire in Gaza.
  • Trump’s outlook on regional rebuilding:

    “I think you’re going to have tremendous success and Gaza is going to be rebuilt and you have some very wealthy countries, as you know, over there. And it would take a small fraction of their wealth to do that. But and I think they want to do it.” (00:54 - Donald Trump)

• Hostage and Prisoner Deal:
  • 20 living hostages and 28 bodies will be swapped for approximately 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is said to be satisfied with the agreement.

3. Nor’easter Threatens East Coast

Segment Start: 01:09

• Weather Warning:
  • A powerful nor’easter is forecasted to affect regions from the Carolinas to New England.
  • New York City expects high winds late Sunday and Monday.
• Emergency Preparedness:
  • New Jersey will declare a state of emergency by Saturday night.
  • Zach Iscol (NYC Emergency Services Commissioner) highlights impact:

    “The biggest concern is those high winds.” (01:29 - paraphrased)

• City Risks Noted:
  • Simon Sandovalt Moshenburg comments on specific vulnerabilities:

    “Downed power lines, issue at construction sites around the city.” (01:37 - Simon Sandovalt Moshenburg)

  • The storm is projected to bring heavy rain, damaging wind, and coastal flooding.

4. Legal Battle: Kilmar Abrego Garcia Deportation Case

Segment Start: 03:12

• Case Background:
  • Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran citizen in Maryland, is fighting deportation.
  • Lawyers argue the Justice Department is unfairly seeking to send him to African nations (Uganda, Eswatini, Ghana), all of which have refused to accept him.
• Defense Argument:
  • Garcia’s counsel, Simon Sandovalt Moshenburg, says the government’s actions are punitive and inappropriate:

    “None of those are permissible purposes.” (03:38 - Daria Albinger paraphrasing defense)

• Legal Context:
  • Garcia was returned to the US to face human smuggling charges in Tennessee, to which he pled not guilty. He remains detained in Pennsylvania.
• Implications:
  • The federal judge will issue a decision soon on whether Garcia could be expelled and where.

5. Humanitarian: Reuniting Ukrainian Children

Segment Start: 04:01

• Diplomatic Effort:
  • First Lady Melania Trump announces efforts with Russian President Vladimir Putin to reunite eight Ukrainian children with their families.
  • Direct communication between Melania Trump and Putin is confirmed:

    “President Putin and I have had an open channel of communication regarding the welfare of these children.” (04:18 - Melania Trump)

• International Criminal Court Context:
  • The ICC has an arrest warrant out for Putin for his role in the abductions.
  • Melania’s letter was personally delivered via President Trump during an August meeting in Alaska.

6. Federal Government Shutdown & CDC Layoffs

Segment Start: 04:44

• The ongoing government shutdown (over a week long) leads to mass layoffs at the CDC, including:
  • Disease detectives,
  • High-ranking scientists,
  • The entire Washington office.
• Further Layoffs Expected

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Explosion’s Reach:

  “People reportedly felt this explosion from miles away.” (00:23 - Madison Scarpino)

• Trump on Gaza & Rebuilding:

  “Gaza is going to be rebuilt and you have some very wealthy countries… it would take a small fraction of their wealth to do that.” (00:54 - Donald Trump)

• Eastern Storm Hazards:

  “Downed power lines, issue at construction sites around the city.” (01:37 - Simon Sandovalt Moshenburg)

• Defense on Deportation:

  “None of those are permissible purposes.” (03:38 - Daria Albinger paraphrasing Sandovalt Moshenburg)

• Melania Trump on Child Reunification:

  “President Putin and I have had an open channel of communication regarding the welfare of these children.” (04:18 - Melania Trump)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Tennessee Munitions Plant Explosion: 00:03 – 00:47
• Middle East / Trump & Gaza: 00:47 – 01:09
• Nor’easter / East Coast: 01:09 – 01:59
• Deportation Case: 03:12 – 04:01
• Ukrainian Children & Melania Trump: 04:01 – 04:44
• CDC Layoffs / Federal Shutdown: 04:44 – 05:08

This newscast delivers a brisk yet comprehensive roundup of urgent national and global developments, mixing breaking news, high-level diplomacy, legal controversy, and public safety warnings.