Fox News Hourly Update – 2PM ET 10/12/2025 Newscast

Date: October 12, 2025
Host: Jack Callaghan
Network: FOX News Radio

Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update covers major breaking national and international stories as they unfold on October 12, 2025. The main focus is on a historic ceasefire deal signing between Israel and Hamas, with President Trump attending in Egypt. Other headlines include a mass shooting in South Carolina, a deadly factory explosion in Tennessee, ongoing government funding negotiations, and severe weather warnings for the East Coast.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Historic Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Signing

• President Trump is set to preside over a landmark signing ceremony in Egypt between Israel and Hamas, aimed at formally cementing a ceasefire and facilitating the release of hostages.
  • [00:01] Jack Callaghan: “President Trump to preside over an historic signing ceremony... to take part in the signing of the deal between Israel and Hamas to cement the historic cease fire agreement and see the last of the Hamas held hostages released.”
• Fox's Steve Harrigan (in Tel Aviv) describes on-the-ground developments:
  • The Trump envoy team, including Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Ivanka Trump, met with hostage families and addressed “Hostages Square” in front of a crowd of over 100,000 people.
  • [00:29] Steve Harrigan: “Witkoff said that this agreement is basically a miracle and an act of courage. ‘You’ve prayed, you’ve persevered and you’ve shown the world that peace is not weakness.’”
  • Release of the final 20 living hostages by Hamas is expected Monday, though the situation is being closely monitored.
• Part of the deal also includes a gradual withdrawal of Israeli military forces from Gaza.
  • Ongoing questions: Who will govern Gaza? Will Hamas actually be disarmed?

2. Severe Weather Update – Nor’easter Impact

• Meteorologist Adam Klotz gives a forecast of severe weather moving up the Eastern Seaboard over Columbus Day.
  • Rainfall totals reaching 2–4 inches in areas, with wind gusts of up to 60 mph.
  • [01:20] Adam Klotz: “Some areas getting 2 to 4 inches of rain... pretty intense winds as well. 45, 60 mile an hour winds... rain ultimately moving up into the New York area, D.C, Boston.”

3. South Carolina Mass Shooting

• St. Helena Island: Mass shooting at Willie's Bar and Grill leaves 4 dead, over 20 injured.
  • [01:54] Jack Callaghan: “A mass shooting on St. Helena island in South Carolina has left four people dead. At least 20 others were injured overnight...”
  • Four remain in critical condition. Authorities call it a "tragic and difficult incident." Investigation ongoing.

4. Tennessee Explosives Factory Explosion

• Accurate Energetic Systems Plant: An explosion at this rural Tennessee facility kills all 16 people on site.
  • The site is “a smoldering ruin of twisted metal and charred vehicles,” and the cause remains unknown.

5. Government Shutdown and Military Pay

• The federal government shutdown continues due to stalled funding legislation.
• President Trump directs the Pentagon to use all possible funds to pay the military.
  • [03:26] Alexandria Hoff: “President Trump now says alternate funding has been identified... He has directed [Secretary Hegseth] to make sure service members don’t have to rely on eventual back pay.”
  • Trump posts on X:

    “I will not allow the Democrats to hold our military and our entire security of our nation hostage with their dangerous government shutdown. The radical left Democrats should open the government and then we can work together to address health care and many other things that they want to destroy.” (03:44)

  • Democrats are demanding health care subsidy extensions as part of funding negotiations, which Republicans oppose until the government reopens.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Steve Witkoff (on the ceasefire, via Steve Harrigan):

  “You’ve prayed, you’ve persevered and you’ve shown the world that peace is not weakness.” (00:39)

• Steve Harrigan (Tel Aviv):

  “More than 100,000 people coming out to hear Witkoff say that this agreement is basically a miracle and an act of courage.” (00:30)

• Adam Klotz (Weather):

  “It’s bringing some pretty intense winds... 45, 60 mile an hour winds. Again, that moves more and more toward the Northeast...” (01:25)

• President Trump (via X, quoted by Alexandria Hoff):

  “I will not allow the Democrats to hold our military and our entire security of our nation hostage with their dangerous government shutdown.” (03:44)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:01-01:00 – Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Trump envoy in Tel Aviv, hostage release update
• 01:00-01:54 – Ceasefire details, weather forecast (Adam Klotz)
• 01:54-03:26 – St. Helena shooting, Tennessee plant explosion
• 03:26-03:59 – Government shutdown, military pay, political standoff

Episode Tone & Language

• The episode maintains urgent, factual newscast reporting, with correspondents giving direct on-the-scene updates and succinct recaps.
• Language reflects both the gravity of unfolding global events and breaking national crises, with several direct quotes from officials and eyewitnesses, reporting, and political statements.

For those seeking the most up-to-date news on world affairs, US tragedy, weather emergencies, and political standoffs, this episode offers a rapid, authoritative summary with key quotes and attributions.