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Fox News Hourly Update – 2AM ET Newscast (October 20, 2025)

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This episode delivers a rapid-fire roundup of the latest global and U.S. news headlines as of October 20, 2025. The primary focus centers on geopolitical developments involving the renewed Israel-Hamas ceasefire, ongoing U.S. diplomacy in the Middle East, dramatic art theft at the Louvre, and key domestic news, including President Trump’s policy actions and political updates.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Israel-Hamas Ceasefire and U.S. Diplomacy

(00:02–01:03)

Israel and Hamas both accuse each other of breaking a ceasefire that had been brokered by President Trump.
Israeli airstrikes were launched in response to Hamas firing on Israeli troops, leaving two dead.
Despite tensions, “at this hour, the cease fire is back on track.” (Fox News Correspondent, 00:18)
High-level U.S. engagement:
- President Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, is heading to the region.
- Vice President J.D. Vance is also engaging with stakeholders.
Diplomatic objectives:
- Facilitate the release of hostages’ bodies from Gaza.
- Enter “phase two” of the Trump-crafted peace plan, involving regional negotiators (Qatar, Egypt) and the establishment of a stabilization force and technocratic government in Gaza.

Quote:
“The Americans are going to work to try to get this cease fire back on track and push Hamas to release the remaining bodies of hostages that are still held inside Gaza.”
— Fox News Correspondent (00:26)

2. Daylight Heist at the Louvre

(01:03–01:47)

Thieves executed a bold daytime robbery at the Louvre’s Palo Gallery, where the French crown jewels are displayed.
Thieves were described as “well prepared,” using a truck-mounted basket lift, breaking windows and cases, and stealing nine items—including the crown of Empress Eugenie (Napoleon III’s wife), which was later found broken outside.
The theft occurred while the museum was open to the public and near an active construction site by the River Seine.

Quote:
“The race is on to find these pieces that have been taken. This all happened during daylight hours when the public was inside.”
— Fox News Analyst (01:06)

3. Tariffs on Colombia over Narcotics Production

(01:47)

President Trump announced upcoming major tariffs on Colombia, citing inadequate action by its president to curb narcotics production.

4. Tragic Plane Accident at Hong Kong Airport

(02:31)

A cargo plane skidded off the runway into the sea at Hong Kong International Airport, killing two airport personnel (in a ground vehicle); four crew members were rescued.

5. George Santos Returns to Public Life Post-Commutation

(02:53–03:33)

Former congressman George Santos, whose fraud sentence was commuted by President Trump, has resumed selling personalized videos on Cameo.
Santos claims to have earned at least $600,000 from the platform, now charging $300 per personal message and $5,000+ for business bookings.
He was expelled from Congress in December 2023, convicted for fraud, and began serving a seven-year sentence in August 2024.

Quote:
“Santos, now a free man after his fraud sentence was commuted by President Trump, is active once again on Cameo, the site known for its personalized messages.”
— Fox News Reporter (02:53)

6. U.S.-Venezuela Tensions over Resources and Security

(03:33–04:14)

President Trump confirmed reports that Venezuelan leaders proposed a deal to exchange natural resources (oil, gold) for reduced U.S. pressure, particularly regarding alleged drug trafficking.
On “The Big Weekend,” Rep. Anna Paulina Luna defended Trump’s actions as legal under Article II presidential authorities.
The episode highlights Trump’s recent authorization for CIA operations inside Venezuela, following allegations of President Maduro sending prisoners to the U.S. and facilitating drug trafficking.

Quote:
“He’s more than operating within his presidential authority to defend Americans, especially on issues of national security.”
— Fox News Analyst (03:59)

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

“According to the Israelis, again at this hour, the cease fire is back on track.”
— Fox News Correspondent (00:18)
“The race is on to find these pieces that have been taken.”
— Fox News Analyst (01:06)
“Santos, now a free man after his fraud sentence was commuted by President Trump, is active once again on Cameo…”
— Fox News Reporter (02:53)
“He’s more than operating within his presidential authority to defend Americans, especially on issues of national security.”
— Fox News Analyst (03:59)

Timestamps for Key Segments

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire & U.S. Diplomacy: 00:02–01:03
Louvre Art Theft: 01:03–01:47
Colombia Tariffs Announcement: 01:47
Hong Kong Airport Accident: 02:31
George Santos Update: 02:53–03:33
U.S.-Venezuela Diplomatic Tensions: 03:33–04:14

This summary provides a clear, concise overview of the newscast’s substance, highlighting the latest developments with accurate quote attribution and well-structured bullet points for direct reference.

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[00:02]
Sue Guzman
The ceasefire resumes. I'm Sue Guzman, Fox News. Israel and Hamas accusing each other of violating a cease fire agreement brokered by President Trump. Israel launching a series of airstrikes after Hamas fired on Israeli troops, leaving two dead. More from Fox's trahinks.
[00:19]
Fox News Correspondent
According to the Israelis, again at this hour, the cease fire is back on track. But we do know US Officials are headed to the region this week and including President Trump's Middle east envoy, Steve Witkoff tomorrow. And then on Tuesday, Vice President J.D. vance the Americans are going to work to try to get this cease fire back on track and push Hamas to release the remaining bodies of hostages that are still held inside Gaza. Now, once that takes place, they will enter into phase two of this agreement and you'll have regional negotiators, including the Qataris and the Egyptians work to try to implement this international stabilization force that will help to lower the tension inside Gaza and and ultimately usher in that technocratic government that is part of this 20 point peace plan crafted by President Trump himself.
[01:03]
Sue Guzman
A manhunt is underway for thieves who broke into the Louvre museum.
[01:07]
Fox News Analyst
The race is on to find these pieces that have been taken. This all happened during daylight hours when the public was inside. The French interior minister said the masked intruders were well prepared, saying they used a basket lift mounted to a truck, broke a window and cut panes with a disc cutter. It's all happening at the Palo Gallery where the French crown jewels are kept and is also right by the River Seine where construction is also taking place now. Once inside, they broke into display cases, stole nine items. One of those items was later found outside. French media outlets say it was the crown of Napoleon III's wife, Empress Eugenie, but it was broken.
[01:47]
Sue Guzman
Fox's Stephanie Bennett and President Trump planning to impose major tariffs on Colombia Monday, says its president does nothing to stem the production of narcotics across the country. America is listening to fo.
[02:02]
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[02:32]
Sue Guzman
Two people were killed when a cargo plane skidded off a Runway at Hong Kong International Airport into the sea. The two were airport personnel who died when their vehicle was struck by the skinning plane. Four crew members aboard the plane were rescued. Disgraced former U.S. congressman George Santos resurfacing on a popular personalized video site after President Trump commuted his sentence.
[02:54]
Fox News Reporter
Santos, now a free man after his fraud sentence was commuted by President Trump, is active once again on Cameo, the site known for its personalized messages. For a hefty cost. The site has been lucrative for Santos in the past. He claims he's taken in at least $600,000 for making the videos. His current page sets a personal message from him at a minimum $300. Businesses can book Santos for marketing purposes at $5,000 and up. Santos was expelled in December 2023 from Congress and later convicted for fraud. In August 2024, he serv of a seven year sentence.
[03:34]
Sue Guzman
Grnal Scott, Fox News President Trump confirming a New York Times report that Venezuela's leaders offered up a deal to extract some of its oil, gold and other natural resources. This is an effort to get the US to turn down its political pressure like military strikes on boats allegedly carrying drugs in the Caribbean. On Fox's the Big Weekend show, Florida Republican Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna said all of the president's actions are legal under.
[04:00]
Fox News Analyst
President's Article 2 authorities. He's more than operating within his presidential authority to defend Americans, especially on issues of national security. So you know how it is in the intel community. Sometimes there's leaky, leaky lips, but I think that this administration knows what they're doing.
[04:14]
Sue Guzman
President Trump announcing this week that he gave the CIA permission to operate inside Venezuela. He's alleging it's President Nicolas Maduro sending prisoners to America and encouraging drug trafficking. I'm Sue Guzman. This is Fox News.
[04:29]
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