Fox News Hourly Update: 2PM ET Newscast – October 13, 2025

Main Theme:
This episode provides immediate updates on a historical Middle East peace summit, a mass shooting in Mississippi, severe weather on the East Coast, the investigation into a Tennessee munitions plant explosion, and a strong rally on Wall Street.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Breakthrough Middle East Peace Deal

• [00:02–01:44]
  • Setting: A global peace summit in Egypt attended by nearly 30 countries.
  • Historic Agreement: President Trump, joined by leaders from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, signs a Gaza peace deal.
    • “But the momentous breakthrough that we're here to celebrate tonight is 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 Trump ([00:15], Speaker B)
  • Vision for the Region:
    • President Trump emphasizes regional stability, prosperity, and an end to terror:
      • “Together, we've achieved what everybody said was impossible. At long last, we have peace in the Middle East.” ([00:32])
      • “And it's a very simple expression, peace in the Middle East. And we've heard it for many years, but nobody thought it could ever get there. And now we're there.” ([00:40])
  • Implementation & Recognition:
    • Uncertainties remain over the full implementation of the US peace plan, but optimism is expressed.
    • The Prime Minister of Pakistan commends Trump's leadership, referencing Nobel Peace Prize nominations:
      • “And I think that you are the man this world needed most at this point in time.” — Pakistani PM ([01:03])
    • President Trump is awarded Egypt’s top civilian honor.
  • Hostage Release in Israel:
    • The peace plan leads to the release of the last living hostages by Hamas, allowing for widespread relief in Israel.
    • “It was a celebration across Israel as residents here for the first time in two years could breathe a sigh of relief. The peace plan ushered in by the Trump administration saw 20 living hostages reunited with their families.” — Trey Yingst, FOX News ([01:30], Speaker C)
    • Recovery efforts for 28 other hostages' remains continue alongside prisoner swaps.

2. Mississippi Mass Shooting During Homecoming

• [02:16–02:54]

  • Incident Overview:
    • Deadly shooting occurs during a high school homecoming in Leland, Mississippi; six people killed and over a dozen injured.
    • FBI releases images of four suspects (three men, one woman).
    • “The FBI has released pictures of four people, three men and a woman it believes to be involved in a Friday shooting that left six dead in the town of Leland.” — Granal Scott ([02:21], Speaker E)
    • Four victims died at the scene; a motive not confirmed, but believed to stem from a disagreement.

• Related Events:

  • Other shooting incidents reported at two universities in the state also during homecoming events.

3. East Coast Nor’easter & Weather Impacts

• [02:54–03:25]
  • Storm Details:
    • A nor'easter brings strong winds (up to 50+ mph), high surf, and flooding from the Carolinas to New England.
    • “In Maryland here in Ocean City, over 50 mile an hour wind gusts with huge swells 10 to 15 ft, even more out at sea, driving rain, blowing sand and even inlet flooding made the entire weekend a very difficult scenario.” — Robert Ray, Fox Weather ([03:08], Speaker C)
  • Casualty:
    • NYC officials confirm a storm-related death — a woman killed by a solar panel detached by high winds.

4. Tennessee Munitions Plant Explosion

• [03:25–03:51]
  • Investigation Update:
    • No survivors have been found after last week's blast at a munitions plant, which killed 16.
    • “And I know there's a lot of questions. I know the families have a lot of questions.” — Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis ([03:46], Speaker B)
    • Cause remains under investigation.

5. Stock Market Rally

• [03:51–end]
  • Financial Update:
    • Strong rally underway: Dow up 595 points, S&P up over 1%, NASDAQ surges more than 2%.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Presidential Triumph:
  • President Trump: “At long last, we have peace in the Middle East.” ([00:32])
• International Recognition:
  • Pakistani PM: “You are the man this world needed most at this point in time.” ([01:03])
• Relief in Israel:
  • Trey Yingst: “Residents here for the first time in two years could breathe a sigh of relief.” ([01:30])
• Weather Extremes:
  • Robert Ray: “Over 50 mile an hour wind gusts with huge swells 10 to 15 ft…” ([03:08])
• Ongoing Investigations:
  • Sheriff Chris Davis: “I know the families have a lot of questions.” ([03:46])

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:02 — Middle East Peace Summit coverage begins
• 00:15 — President Trump remarks
• 01:03 — Pakistani Prime Minister's comments & honors
• 01:30 — Hostage release in Israel
• 02:21 — Mississippi shooting update
• 03:08 — Nor’easter impacts, weather report
• 03:25 — Tennessee explosion update
• 03:51 — Stock market rally report

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