2AM ET 10/14/2025 Newscast

Summary

---

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.

---

Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

It's on to phase two now. I'm Sue Guzman. Fox News. President Trump heading back to the US after meeting in Egypt Monday with leaders of more than 20 countries for a summit focused on the future of Gaza. He signed the peace accord that he brokered between Israel and Hamas to the applause of those gathered. The president calling it a day that people across the region have anxiously been waiting for.

[Donald Trump]

The momentous breakthrough that we're here to celebrate tonight. 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.

[Sue Guzman]

Earlier in the day, President Trump addressed the Israel Knesset. He also spoke about Monday's release of the Israeli hostages, calling it a herald of a golden age for the Middle East. While all 20 living hostages have been released in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, Israel is currently awaiting the return of the bodies of others. Fox's Troy Yingst has more from Tel Aviv, Israel.

[Troy Yingst]

These families reuniting along the border. Omari Mehran, the father of two young girls. It was 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. They are looking to the words from President Trump that he made at the Israeli Knesset before traveling to Egypt. We caught up with the president following those remarks. He had this to say about the hostages.

[Donald Trump]

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.

[Troy Yingst]

The question now is what phase two of this plan will look like. President Trump says he's confident it will be implemented.

[Sue Guzman]

President Trump has also announced that mediators will begin to work on phases two, three and four of his 20 point peace plan in the coming days. America's listening to FOX News.

[LegalZoom Announcer]

Life is more legal than you think and LegalZoom is here to help. From setting up a will to secure your family's future to taking the next step with your business and registering as an LLC or sorting the permits to legally rent it from home. Or maybe not. When you need a legal hand, turn to LegalZoom. Visit legalzoom.com LegalZoom provides access to independent attorneys and self service tools. LegalZoom is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Visit LegalZoom.

[Sue Guzman]

The Senate is expected to try to reopen the government when it returns to Washington on Tuesday. Tales from Fox's Ryan Schmelz on day.

[Ryan Schmelz]

14 of the government shutdown. Both sides remain dug in. Republicans have put a stopgap measure to reopen the government on the floor several times, but it's failed to get 60 votes to break the Senate filibuster. Unfortunately, they've made the decision to take a my way or the highway approach. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are calling on Republicans to negotiate as Democrats are pushing for an extension of expiring Affordable Care act tax credits. Republicans argue it's a complicated issue that should be dealt with after the government reopens. On Capitol Hill, Ryan Schmell's Fox News.

[Sue Guzman]

Before President Trump left the Middle east to return to the White House following the Israeli hostage release and peace deal signing, he spoke with reporters aboard Air Force One. On the way, he discussed the recent court cases connected to the deployment of National Guard troops in crime ridden cities. Says if administration does not win these cases, the nation will see an uptick in illegal immigration.

[Donald Trump]

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.

[Sue Guzman]

Several US Airports are refusing to play a TSA video featuring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noemi. In the video, she blames Democrats for the government shutdown. Also in the video, she urges travelers to be patient, describes how most TSA employees are now working without pay. Three airports in New York and Oregon's Portland International Airport claim the message crosses into political territory. And President Trump is expected to award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously Tuesday. The conservative activist was assassinated while he was speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10th. I'm Sue Guzman and this is Fox News.

[Will Tane]

It's Will Tane Country Watch it live at noon Eastern Monday through [e-mail] or on the Fox News YouTube channel. And don't miss the show. Listen and follow the podcast five days a week at foxnewspodcasts.com or wherever you download your favorite podcasts.