Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 2AM ET 10/13/2025 Newscast

Date: October 13, 2025

Host: Sue Guzman and FOX News Team

Episode Overview

This newscast delivers the top stories as reported by FOX News for early October 13, 2025. The update covers the first release of Israeli hostages by Hamas during a ceasefire, the potential impact of a major nor’easter on the US East Coast, recent developments in the Ukraine conflict, a mass shooting in South Carolina, an update on a long-standing South Carolina death row case, and memorial services for victims of a Tennessee plant explosion.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Israel-Hamas Ceasefire & Hostage Release

[00:02–01:06]

• Main Update: Israel confirms the release of the first seven living hostages by Hamas, handed to the Red Cross as a ceasefire takes effect.
• Hostage Exchange Details: Hamas to release 20 living hostages in total in exchange for over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners. Remaining hostages are to be released later the same day.
• Public Reaction: Tens of thousands gather at the Gaza border to celebrate the return of hostages.
• Diplomatic Move: Former President Trump is en route to Israel for the signing of a peace agreement, set to formally bring all hostages home after two years in captivity.

“President says the Gaza peace deal might be the best thing he's ever done.” — Sue Guzman [01:06]

Notable Quote: The Scale of the Event

"This is a very special event that 500,000 people yesterday and today in Israel and also the Muslim and Arab countries are all cheering. Everybody's cheering at one time. That's never happened before." — Unnamed Commentator [00:54]

2. Severe Nor’easter Impacts the East Coast

[01:06–01:53]

• Weather Update: A powerful nor’easter is moving toward New England, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding risks.
• On-the-Ground Report: Mike Sodal, reporting live from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, underscores the severity of winds (gusts near 40 mph), blowing sand, high surf (8–10 foot waves), and ongoing coastal erosion.

Memorable Field Reporting Quote

"Winds are still gusting close to 40 miles an hour. It is a nasty night out here…The surf has been eating away, especially at time of high tide." — Mike Sodal, FOX Weather [01:19]

3. US Foreign Policy: Arms for Ukraine

[03:12–03:30]

• Potential Arms Transfer: President Trump announces the US may provide long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine if there is no move toward settling the ongoing war.
• Significance of Tomahawks: These are described as “very offensive” weapons, with implications for escalating tensions with Russia.
• Recent Diplomatic Contact: Trump spoke by phone with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky the previous day.

Notable Statement

"If this war is not going to get settled, I'm going to send them Tomahawks... The Tomahawk is an incredible weapon, very offensive weapon and honestly, Russia does not need that." — Former President Trump [03:17]

4. Mass Shooting: St. Helena Island, South Carolina

[03:30–03:55]

• Incident Report: A mass shooting at Willy’s Bar and Grill leaves 4 dead and 20 injured; several hundred people were present at the time of the incident.
• Status: No arrest has been made; motive is still unknown.

5. South Carolina Death Row Inmate Dies

[03:55–04:33]

• Background: Fred Singleton, sentenced to death in 1983 for rape and murder, dies of natural causes at 81 after spending more than half his life on death row.
• Legal Limbo: Singleton was deemed mentally incompetent; the death penalty was never carried out.

"He was 81 and spent more than half his life on death row." — Jack Callahan, FOX News [04:33]

6. Tennessee Plant Explosion: Community in Mourning

[04:33–05:05]

• Tragedy: Churches near the Accurate Energetic Systems plant hold memorial services for the 16 lives lost in a recent explosion.
• Ongoing Investigation: DNA testing is underway to identify victims, cause of the explosion still unknown.
• Government Shutdown Impact: Despite the shutdown, ATF agents continue their commitment to the investigation.

Quote on Agency Dedication

"Just because we are impacting a government shutdown, that does not release any of these dedicated professionals from showing up and again providing answers to this community on what happened to their loved ones." — Tyra Cunningham, ATF [04:54]

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• On the Hostage Release:
  "This is a very special event...Everybody's cheering at one time. That's never happened before." — [00:54]
• Weather Report from Delaware:
  "The only thing that could make it worse if the temperature was any colder...the high surf, 8 to 10 footers crashing onto the beaches." — Mike Sodal [01:19]
• On Supplying Tomahawks to Ukraine:
  "The Tomahawk is an incredible weapon, very offensive weapon and honestly, Russia does not need that." — President Trump [03:17]
• On Agency Dedication Despite Shutdown:
  "Just because we are impacting a government shutdown, that does not release any of these dedicated professionals..." — Tyra Cunningham, ATF [04:54]

Conclusion

This rapid-fire FOX News Hourly Update sharply summarizes major world, national, and weather events, with special focus on developments in the Israel-Hamas conflict and significant US news. The newscast features direct field reporting, official statements, and expert commentary, efficiently distilling important updates for listeners.