Fox News Hourly Update: 2PM ET 10/03/2025 Newscast

Date: October 3, 2025
Host: Lisa Brady, FOX News
Theme: A rapid update on the day's top national and international headlines, featuring government shutdown negotiations, Middle East developments, notable court cases, major financial news, and a tragedy in Yosemite National Park.

Episode Overview

In this brisk midday update, Lisa Brady anchors coverage of the ongoing federal government shutdown and the political maneuvering around it, high-stakes negotiations over peace in Gaza, key criminal sentencing hearings, a Supreme Court case out of Hawaii, a court ruling involving UN relief activities, U.S. financial markets milestones, and a fatal climbing accident in Yosemite. The reporting offers succinct, on-the-ground context and features pivotal remarks from government officials.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Government Shutdown: Escalating Tensions

[00:02 - 00:41]

• The White House is pressuring Democrats to support a "clean continuing resolution" to re-open the government, warning of potential mass layoffs as the shutdown continues into its third day.
• Caroline Levitt (White House Spokesperson): “An opportunity to prevent this if they vote to reopen the government. That is all this administration and the president is asking for: vote for a clean continuing resolution to keep the government open.” (00:13)
• Senate stuck in gridlock, with bipartisan talks stalling and each chamber pushing incompatible plans.
• Democrats remain focused on health care priorities, especially the need to extend Obamacare subsidies scheduled to expire.

Quote:
Fox News Reporter: “Positions are hardening. Informal, bipartisan Senate talks died. In fact, any new Senate plan likely hits a brick wall in the House. Even the Senate chaplain asked for divine intervention to reopen the government.” (00:41)

2. Middle East: U.S. Deadline for Hamas

[00:54 - 01:22]

• President sets a firm deadline for Hamas to agree to a 20-point U.S. Gaza peace plan (already accepted by Israel and backed by several countries), with the deadline set at 6 PM ET, Sunday.
• White House Spokesperson: “The entire world should hear the president of the United States loud and clear. And Hamas has an opportunity to accept this plan and to move forward in a peaceful and prosperous manner in the region. And if they don’t, the consequences unfortunately are going to be very tragic.” (01:08)
• The president’s deadline is described as a "red line".

3. Sentencing Hearings: High Profile Cases

[01:22 - 01:41]

• Sean “Diddy” Combs: Facing sentencing in NYC on two prostitution-related counts.
• Nicholas Rosky (now called Sophie): Sentenced for an assassination attempt on a Supreme Court justice; prosecutors seek at least 30 years.

4. Financial News: Dow on the Rise

[01:41 - 01:59]

• The Dow Jones surpasses 47,000 for the first time, before falling back slightly—demonstrating continued market volatility.
• The Nasdaq moves into the red.

5. Supreme Court to Hear Hawaii Gun Law Case

[03:01 - 03:38]

• Justices agree to take up a legal challenge to a Hawaii law restricting firearms on private and public properties.
• Legal Analyst: “Hawaii lawmakers approved a ban of guns on private property unless the owner specifically allows them. It also prohibits firearms at beaches, parks, bars and restaurants that serve alcohol. Attorneys for the state say the law strikes a reasonable balance between gun rights and public safety. The Trump administration urged the Supreme Court to consider the case, arguing it imposes restrictions that violates a 2022 Supreme Court ruling. In that opinion, the justices said there is a right to carry firearms in public.” (03:08)
• A lower court initially blocked the law; an appeals court allowed it to take effect.

6. International Law: Hamas Funding Lawsuit Dismissed

[03:38 - 04:09]

• Federal judge throws out a New York lawsuit alleging the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees provided funds enabling the October 7 terrorist attack on Israel, citing the agency’s immunity as part of the UN.

7. Yosemite Climbing Tragedy

[04:09 - 04:41]

• Victim: 23-year-old Balin Miller of Alaska, known for the first solo ascent of Mount McKinley Slovak Direct, dies at El Capitan while rope soloing.

• Fans were watching Miller climb on TikTok livestream days before.

• Investigators believe Miller rappelled off the end of his rope after completing the 2,400-foot "Sea of Dreams" route.

• Fox News Correspondent (on Miller): “Fans watching him climb on TikTok live stream just two days before… paid tribute to the orange tent guy... Wednesday, climbing the sheer granite rock face of El Capitan... likely rappelled off the end of his rope.” (04:09)

• Park rangers responded quickly despite the ongoing federal shutdown. Earlier this year, another climber died in Yosemite, having free soloed without a rope.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Caroline Levitt: “An opportunity to prevent this if they vote to reopen the government... vote for a clean continuing resolution to keep the government open.” (00:13)
• Fox News Reporter: “Positions are hardening. Informal, bipartisan Senate talks died.” (00:41)
• White House Spokesperson: “If [Hamas] don't [accept the peace plan], the consequences unfortunately are going to be very tragic.” (01:08)
• Legal Analyst (on Hawaii gun law): “The law strikes a reasonable balance between gun rights and public safety...” (03:08)
• Fox News Correspondent (on Balin Miller): “Fans watching him climb on TikTok live stream just two days before paying tribute to the orange tent guy...” (04:09)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:02 | White House urges Democrats to support government resolution
• 00:41 | Senate gridlock and hardening positions
• 00:54 | U.S. Gaza peace plan and deadline for Hamas
• 01:22 | High-profile sentencing: Sean Diddy Combs & Nicholas Rosky
• 01:41 | Wall Street milestone: Dow hits 47,000
• 03:01 | Supreme Court to hear Hawaii gun law case
• 03:38 | Lawsuit over UN relief agency and Hamas dismissed
• 04:09 | Yosemite climbing tragedy and reaction

Overall Tone and Takeaway

The newscast is urgent, to the point, and indicative of heightened nationwide tension—both political and social. It vividly illustrates gridlock in government, a critical juncture in the Middle East peace process, landmark legal battles over gun rights, continued volatility in the markets, and a stark human story from America’s wild spaces. Each headline packs new information into succinct segments, capturing the gravity of the moment and the voices involved.

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