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Fox News Hourly Update: 2AM ET 10/12/2025 Newscast

Date: October 12, 2025
Host: Angelo Bavaro
Podcast: FOX News Podcasts
Episode Description: The latest overnight news highlights, covering world affairs, storm warnings, major legal updates, immigration, and a Hollywood tribute.

Episode Overview

This news-packed hourly update covers the ongoing Gaza ceasefire and U.S. involvement in Middle East peace negotiations, weather warnings on the U.S. East Coast, legal and immigration news, and the passing of Hollywood icon Diane Keaton. Correspondents and expert guests provide concise insights into each topic.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Gaza Ceasefire & U.S. Diplomacy

[00:02 - 00:54]
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is currently holding.
President Trump is traveling to the Middle East to mark the first phase of the peace deal.
The U.S. is deeply involved in ongoing negotiations for Gaza's future.

Jennifer Griffin reports:

U.S. is collaborating with Egypt, Turkey, Qatar, and the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
Key efforts include aerial surveillance, coordination of humanitarian and security aid, and Gaza's reconstruction plans.
The main uncertainty: Will Hamas actually disarm? No evidence of disarmament yet.
Current priority: Hostage release, which could start as soon as this weekend.

"The biggest question is, will Hamas disarm? We've seen no evidence of it as yet. The statements from the Hamas leaders do not suggest that they will disarm. And if they don't, then you could be back to fighting in a very short period of time. But first, they're focusing on getting the hostages home."
— Jennifer Griffin ([00:36])

2. Nor'easter Storm Threatens the East Coast

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A nor'easter is bringing high tides, dangerous winds, and rain along the Eastern seaboard.

Robert Ray reports from Ocean City, Maryland:

This nor'easter is not a blizzard, but impacts stretch from Charleston, SC to New England.
Recent hurricanes have left areas vulnerable; homes have already been lost along coastal regions.
Residents should be prepared for wind gusts "well above 50 mph."
Conditions are set to intensify through today and tomorrow.
New Jersey has declared a state of emergency.

"People need to be prepared for heavy winds. We're talking about wind gusts well above 50 mph."
— Robert Ray ([01:38])

3. Security and Immigration at the Chicago Marathon

[02:31 - 03:12]
About 3,000 Mexicans are scheduled to run in the Chicago Marathon.
Concerns have surfaced regarding possible actions by federal immigration agents.
43,000 participants and 2 million spectators expected at the event.

Paul Stevens reports:

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has voiced support for Mexican competitors, urging, “demonstrate resistance by not bending the knee to tyranny.”
However, the Chicago Parks District says there’s no info about ICE agents being present.

"Demonstrate resistance by not bending the knee to tyranny."
— Mayor Brandon Johnson, as cited by Paul Stevens ([02:50])

4. Legal: NY Attorney General Indicted

[03:12 - 03:50]
New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted on federal bank fraud and false statement charges tied to a 2020 Virginia home purchase.
Allegations include misrepresenting facts to secure favorable loan terms.

Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) comments:

Accuses James of abusing her office to target President Trump, calling the indictment poetic justice:

"If you live in a glass house, don't, don't throw stones."
— Byron Donalds ([03:46])

Letitia James issues a statement labeling the indictment a "politically motivated attack," accusing the Trump administration of retribution.

5. Hollywood: Diane Keaton Passes Away

[03:50 - 04:28]
Legendary actress Diane Keaton has died at age 79 in California.
Family has not released additional information.
Keaton was an Oscar winner and star of "Annie Hall," "The Godfather," "First Wives Club"; also a noted director, writer, photographer, and singer.

"The Oscar winner, whose glittering career spanned more than half a century, died in California. No further details were released by family."
— Angelo Bavaro ([03:54])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

"The biggest question is, will Hamas disarm? We've seen no evidence...You could be back to fighting in a very short period of time." — Jennifer Griffin ([00:36])
"People need to be prepared for heavy winds. We're talking about wind gusts well above 50 mph." — Robert Ray ([01:38])
"Demonstrate resistance by not bending the knee to tyranny." — Mayor Brandon Johnson, via Paul Stevens ([02:50])
"If you live in a glass house, don't, don't throw stones." — Byron Donalds ([03:46])

Timestamps for Key Segments

Gaza Ceasefire & Hostage Update: [00:02 - 00:54]
Nor’easter East Coast Weather Alert: [00:54 - 01:47]
Chicago Marathon & Immigration Law: [02:31 - 03:12]
NY AG Letitia James Indictment: [03:12 - 03:50]
Diane Keaton’s Passing: [03:50 - 04:28]

This concise update delivers fast-paced coverage of breaking events and major headlines in the U.S. and abroad, mixing on-the-ground reporting, political analysis, and tributes—true to the tone and style of Fox News radio newscasts.

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The Gaza ceasefire is holding. I'm Angelo Bavaro, Fox News. President Trump is heading to the Middle east to mark the first phase of that peace deal between Israel and Hamas now underway. Fox's Jennifer Griffin with the latest on how the US Will take part in the ongoing negotiations for the future of Gaza.
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They will be working with the Egyptians, the Turks, the Qataris, as well as the idf. And they will also have aerial surveillance. They will be coordinating humanitarian aid, security aid, and they will be preparing for the reconstruction of Gaza. But the biggest question is, will Hamas disarm? We've seen no evidence of it as yet. The statements from the Hamas leaders do not suggest that they will disarm. And if they don't, then you could be back to fighting in a very short period of time. But first, they're focusing on getting the hostages home.
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And that hostage release could begin as soon as this weekend. I a nor' easter is delivering high tides and potentially dangerous winds and rain to the East Coast. Fox Weather's Robert Ray is in Ocean City, Maryland.
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When you think of a nor', easter, you think of blizzard conditions, right? Well, that's not the case, but nonetheless impacts all up and down the Eastern seaboard. And here in Ocean City, Maryland, a beautiful place with thousands of tourists still flocking to here as they do up and down these areas. So from Charleston, South Carolina, to the Outer Banks that have been really hit hard by these offshore hurricanes in the past month and a half and homes falling into here along the Maryland, Delaware border, even up into New Jersey, Long island and New England, people need to be prepared for heavy winds. We're talking about wind gusts well above 50 mph.
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Conditions are expected to intensify today and tomorrow. New Jersey has declared a state of emergency. America is listening to FOX News.
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Thousands of big city runners will be watching for federal law enforcement officials this weekend. More from Fox's Paul Stevens.
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About 3, 000 Mexicans are signed up to run in Sunday's Chicago Marathon, setting up a possible showdown with federal immigration agents. Some 43, 000 participants are expected for the race, along with nearly 2 million spectators. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson mentioning the Mexican competitors at a recent news conference, calling for them to, quote the demonstrate resistance by not bending the knee to tyranny. But the Chicago Parks District saying on social media that it did not have any information on ICE agents showing up at the marathon. Paul Stevens, Fox News.
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New York Attorney General Leticia James has been indicted on federal charges of bank fraud and making false statements related to a 2020 home purchase in Virginia. Prosecutors alleged she misrepresented details on her mortgage application to secure better loan terms. Republican Florida Congressman Byron Donalds on fox's Saturday in America.
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She ran just to go after President Trump and it's wrong. It's a misuse of power, abuse of power. And now we find out that she was not on the up and up with her personal documents and now she wants to feign outrage. Well, look, this is very simple. If you live in a glass house, don't, don't throw stones.
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James issued a statement calling that indictment a politically motivated attack, accusing the Trump administration of pursuing retribution at any cost. Hollywood legend Diane Keaton has passed away. Sadly, the Oscar winner, whose glittering career spanned more than half a century, died in California. No further details were released. By family. Keaton starred in hit films including the Godfather, First Wives Club, and won an Oscar for Annie Hall. She was also a writer, a director, photographer and singer. Keaton was 79 years old. I'm Angelo Bavaro and this is Fox.
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