Fox News Hourly Update – 2AM ET 10/14/2025 Newscast

Host: Sue Guzman
Published: October 14, 2025

Main Theme

This episode centers on major international and domestic developments:

• President Trump's brokering of a historic peace accord between Israel and Hamas at a summit in Egypt and the release of hostages and prisoners
• The ongoing U.S. government shutdown and legislative wrangling in Congress
• Controversies involving airport security messages and political attribution during the shutdown
• President Trump’s remarks on National Guard deployment, immigration policy, and the anticipated posthumous awarding of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. New Peace Accord in the Middle East

• President Trump’s Role in Egypt (00:01):

  • Trump returns to the U.S. after brokering a peace accord between Israel and Hamas at a summit with leaders from over 20 countries.
  • The signing is described as a "momentous breakthrough" and widely applauded.

• Trump's Vision for the Region (00:28, 01:28):

  • Quote: "More than the end of the war in Gaza, it's with God's help, it'll be the new beginning for an entire beautiful Middle East." — Donald Trump (00:28)
  • Trump frames both the accord and the hostage release as transformative, suggesting a "golden age" is possible.

• Hostage Release and Aftermath (00:40-01:04):

  • 20 Israeli hostages released in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
  • Families are celebrating reunions, but the return of victims’ bodies remains pending, creating a mixture of relief and sorrow.

• Local Reaction from Israel, via Troy Yingst (01:04-01:40):

  • Humanizes the events through the story of Omari Mehran's family.
  • Quote: "A day that was also filled with a lot of sadness, understanding that there are many bodies still yet to be returned from Hamas captivity." — Troy Yingst (01:08)
  • Trump’s follow-up comments:
    • Quote: "I think it just means peace for the Middle East and it somehow represents—they become representatives of peace for the Middle East and that's why it's gone like this. Nobody's ever seen anything quite like it." — Donald Trump (01:28)

• Next Steps in Peace Plan (01:47):

  • Trump announces mediators will soon initiate phases two, three, and four of his comprehensive 20-point roadmap.

2. U.S. Government Shutdown Stalemate

• Capitol Hill Update (02:31-03:15):

  • The government shutdown reaches day 14 with both parties entrenched.

  • GOP's proposed stopgap bills have failed to overcome the filibuster.

  • Democrats, led by Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer, demand ACA tax credit extensions.

  • Republicans favor reopening the government prior to engaging on complex issues.

  • Quote: “Unfortunately, they've made the decision to take a my way or the highway approach.”—Ryan Schmelz (02:53)

3. National Guard Cases & Immigration Policy

• Trump Comments on Legal Battles (03:15-03:47):

  • Aboard Air Force One, Trump comments on recent court cases about National Guard deployments in violent cities.

  • Trump expresses concern that losing these cases could trigger surges in illegal immigration, due to pull factors from social program availability.

  • Quote: "If they start winning cases like this, we're going to have a rush on our border because they're going to come up for health care and the other things that they give away. Look at nism education, health care. He gives everything away. People come up for that." — Donald Trump (03:35)

4. TSA Video Controversy

• Airport Refusals (03:47):
  • Several major U.S. airports, including those in New York and Portland, refuse to play a TSA video by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
  • In the video, Noem blames Democrats for the shutdown and urges patience, noting TSA staff are working unpaid.
  • The airports cite the video’s overt political content.

5. Charlie Kirk to be Honored Posthumously

• Presidential Medal of Freedom Announcement (04:09):
  • Trump is set to award conservative activist Charlie Kirk the Medal of Freedom posthumously.
  • Kirk was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10th.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "Momentous breakthrough...More than the end of the war in Gaza, it's with God's help, it'll be the new beginning for an entire beautiful Middle East."
  — President Donald Trump, remarks from Egypt (00:28)

• "A day that was also filled with a lot of sadness, understanding that there are many bodies still yet to be returned from Hamas captivity."
  — Troy Yingst reporting from Israel (01:08)

• "Nobody's ever seen anything quite like it."
  — President Trump on the scope of the hostage release (01:34)

• "If they start winning cases like this, we're going to have a rush on our border because they're going to come up for health care and the other things that they give away."
  — President Trump, Air Force One press gaggle (03:35)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Peace Accord Announcement & Context: 00:01–01:47
• Families and Hostages: 01:04–01:40
• Future of Peace Plan: 01:47
• Congressional Shutdown Battle: 02:31–03:15
• Trump on National Guard Legal Cases/Immigration: 03:15–03:47
• TSA Video Controversy: 03:47–04:09
• Charlie Kirk’s Medal of Freedom: 04:09

Additional Notes

• The episode delivers succinct updates with a focus on high-stakes geopolitics and U.S. partisan disputes.
• The tone remains urgent and news-driven, typical of Fox’s hourly format.
• Segment transitions are brisk, maximizing information and minimizing commentary.
• The hosts and reporters use direct language, echoing source quotes for impact.