Fox News Hourly Update – 2PM ET 10/09/2025 Newscast

Episode Theme:
A concise roundup of the most pressing national and international news developments, focusing on the Israel-Gaza ceasefire deal, ongoing U.S. government shutdown, new Texas road sign regulations, a thwarted terror plot in Belgium, and commentary from Pope Leo on poverty and journalism.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Deal

• Israeli Cabinet Considers U.S. Peace Plan (00:02–00:41)

  • Lisa Brady opens with major breaking news: Israel’s cabinet is reviewing “phase one” of a U.S.-backed plan to end the war in Gaza.
  • Celebrations erupt in Tel Aviv as news spreads that all remaining hostages held by Hamas are set for imminent release.
  • President Donald Trump expresses optimism for the deal’s completion and implies hopes for lasting Middle East peace, emphasizing the importance of recovering hostages as an initial step, not an afterthought.
    • Quote:

      “And I think it'll take place and I think you to end up with peace in the Middle East. But we have to get our hostages back. And we weren't going to do it at the end. We're going to do it at the beginning.” — Donald Trump (00:30)

  • Jared Halpern reports on the ceasefire, noting months of U.S. shuttle diplomacy led to an agreement that will include Israel’s gradual military withdrawal from Gaza.

• Trump’s Regional Plans (01:09)

  • Trump indicates intentions to travel to the Middle East soon, highlighting U.S. interest and involvement in facilitating post-conflict restructuring.
    • Quote:

      “But at some point that whole, that whole thing has to stop and we're going to see to it Gaza is going to be slowly redone. You have tremendous wealth in that part of the world.” — Donald Trump (00:54)

2. U.S. Government Shutdown Continues

• Congressional Gridlock (01:13–01:49)
  • Lisa Brady segues into domestic politics: The federal government shutdown persists as bipartisan negotiations stall.
  • Senator Angus King supports a temporary funding measure to reopen the government but votes fall short for the seventh time.
    • Quote:

      “A shutdown gives this administration more license to do harm than they had before.” — Unnamed Senator (01:28)

  • Key sticking point: Democrats demand a permanent extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits; Republicans want this debated separately.
  • Fox’s Reichmail adds: Even a GOP-backed stopgap failed in the Senate.

3. Texas Mandate: No Political Road Markings

• Governor Abbott’s Ultimatum (02:15–02:56)
  • Texas cities are ordered to remove non-traffic decorations (notably rainbow-colored LGBTQ symbols) from public roadways and sidewalks, with threats of losing state funding for non-compliance.
  • Governor Greg Abbott frames these displays as unlawful and hazardous.
    • Quote:

      “…nonstandard markings, signs or signals are not just unlawful [they] pose a danger to motorists.” — Greg Abbott (02:22)

  • Issue centralizes on political/artistic expressions, especially those tied to LGBTQ+ activism.

4. Foiled Terror Plot in Belgium

• Anti-Terror Operation in Antwerp (02:56–03:23)
  • Three men arrested in Belgium suspected of plotting a jihadist attack targeting politicians; a homemade bomb was discovered.
  • Arrests followed targeted home searches ordered by an anti-terror judge.

5. Pope Leo’s Appeal for Justice & Journalism

• Release of “I Have Loved You” (03:23–04:03)
  • The Vatican publishes a 100-page document continuing Pope Francis’ legacy, urging Christians to prioritize the poor.
  • Pope Leo decries wealth inequality, warning about “the illusion of happiness” through material accumulation.
    • Quote:

      “We paradoxically see the growth of a wealthy elite living in a bubble of comfort and luxury almost in another world compared to ordinary people.” — Pope Leo (03:23)

  • In a speech to media leaders, Pope Leo praises journalism as an act of justice and warns against manipulation, emphasizing freedom of the press as “an inalienable common good.”

6. Market Update

• Market Downturn (04:03–End)
  • Brief financial recap: Dow Jones and Nasdaq both trading significantly lower.

Notable Quotes

• President Donald Trump (Middle East peace):

  “But at some point that whole, that whole thing has to stop and we're going to see to it Gaza is going to be slowly redone. You have tremendous wealth in that part of the world.” (00:54)

• Governor Greg Abbott (Political road signs):

  “…nonstandard markings, signs or signals are not just unlawful [they] pose a danger to motorists.” (02:22)

• Pope Leo (On global inequality):

  “…the growth of a wealthy elite living in a bubble of comfort and luxury almost in another world compared to ordinary people.” (03:23)

Key Timestamps

• Israel-Gaza Ceasefire & Hostage News: 00:02–00:54
• U.S. Government Shutdown: 01:13–01:49
• Texas Political Sign Crackdown: 02:15–02:56
• Belgium Attack Plot: 02:56–03:23
• Pope Leo on Poverty & Journalism: 03:23–04:03
• Markets Update: 04:03–End

This FOX News Hourly Update delivers a rapid-fire overview of breaking world and national events with clear focus, direct quotes from leading figures, and succinct contextual reporting.