2PM ET 10/24/2025 Newscast - Fox News Hourly Update

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Fox News Hourly Update (2PM ET 10/24/2025): Episode Summary

Overview

This episode delivers a fast-paced roundup of major U.S. and international news as of October 24th, 2025, focusing on shifting military operations, international trade tensions, the ongoing government shutdown, political developments, and national polling. The tone is direct and news-centric, offering key updates with frequent input from Fox News reporters and relevant quotes from political figures.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S. Military Shifts Focus to Latin America

U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group Deployment
- The U.S. is sending the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to the Caribbean to bolster anti-narcoterrorism efforts in the SOUTHCOM region.
- This move signifies a significant repositioning of military assets away from the Middle East and Pacific since August.
- Insight: It marks the first time in recent history that the U.S. will not have an aircraft carrier in the Middle East.
Notable Quote:
- Jennifer Griffin (00:20):
  
  "The Ford Strike Group right now is currently in the Mediterranean and will take at least two weeks to get there. This is the first time that the US Military will not have a carrier in the Middle East. For U.S. Southern Command, this is a massive buildup of force."

2. U.S.-Venezuela Tensions & Drug Interdiction

Backdrop: Confirmation of a 10th U.S. strike on a suspected drug boat.
Venezuelan Accusations: President Maduro accuses the Trump administration of trying to force him out.
Trade Tensions: Ongoing strain between the Trump administration and Canada, notably with President Trump calling off trade talks following a controversial Ontario government ad.
Intellectual Property Dispute:
- The ad used footage of former President Reagan without permission, as clarified by the Reagan Presidential Foundation.

3. U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Stall

White House Economic Advisor’s Remarks:
- Kevin Hassett speaks to reporters about the stalling negotiations.
- Notable Quote:
  - Kevin Hassett (01:05):
    
    "The fact is that the negotiations with the Canadians have not been very collegial. They've not been going well. I think the president's very frustrated. He wants a great deal with Canada just like he wants a great deal with Mexico."
Canada’s Response: Prime Minister says they're ready to resume talks.
Upcoming Diplomatic Activity: Anticipation of a Trump-Xi meeting during a South Korea summit.

4. Government Shutdown: First Missed Payday

Day 24 of Shutdown:
- Federal workers miss their first paycheck as the shutdown drags on.
- Senate rejects a plan to pay essential workers; only three Democrats supported the bill.
- Democrats hold the line, demanding funds to offset Obamacare costs before ending the shutdown.
- Key Detail: Enrollment deadline for Obamacare is November 1.
Republican Stance: GOP says shutdown must end before tackling policy issues.
Notable Quote:
- Chad Pergram (01:29):
  
  "No paychecks for workers today. It's the first missed federal payday. The Senate rejected a plan to pay essential workers who are on the job during the shutdown. Only three Democrats supported the bill. Democrats are still demanding money to offset the cost of Obamacare, but the deadline for Open enrollment is November 1st."

5. Trump’s Support Drops Among Hispanic Voters

New Poll Results:
- Support among Hispanic adults slips to just 25%, down from 44% in January.
- Key Issues: Economy and immigration drive the decline.
- Recap of Trump's previous Hispanic voter gains in 2018 and 2024 elections.
Notable Quote:
- Jared Halpern (02:31):
  
  "President Trump made big gains in winning Hispanic voters in 2018, 2024, a key constituency critical to his election win. The two issues driving the slip in support, the survey finds, are views on the economy and immigration. Last year, President Trump won 43% of Hispanic voters, up from 35% in the 2020 election."

6. NYC Mayoral Campaign: Knicks vs. Mamdani

Cease and Desist Over Campaign Ad:
- The New York Knicks file a complaint against mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani.
- Issue: Campaign ad used the Knicks' brand imagery and logo, risking public confusion over team endorsement.
- Campaign has pulled the ad from social channels.
Notable Quote:
- Chris Foster (03:00):
  
  "...the ad is likely to mislead the public into thinking the campaign is affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by or in some way connected with the Knicks. The ad has been removed from the campaign's social media pages."

7. Hakeem Jeffries Endorses Mamdani for NYC Mayor

Political Endorsement Dynamics:
- After being pressed about his position, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries publicly endorses Zoran Mamdani, a self-proclaimed democratic socialist.
- Notable Quote:
  - Hakeem Jeffries (03:44):
    
    "I have not refused to endorse. I've refused to articulate my position and I will momentarily."
- Jefferies releases a written statement of endorsement, as first reported by The New York Times.

8. Financial Markets Update

Positive Market Response: Record highs on Wall Street as inflation data comes in cooler than expected.
- The Dow Jones jumps 527 points to 47,259.

Key Timestamps

00:02 – U.S. deploys an aircraft carrier to the Caribbean (Lisa Brady)
00:20 – Military context and strategic shift (Jennifer Griffin)
01:05 – U.S.-Canada trade tensions (Kevin Hassett)
01:29 – Shutdown: first missed federal payday (Chad Pergram)
02:15 – Hispanic voter sentiments and polling (Lisa Brady/Jared Halpern)
03:00 – Knicks issue cease and desist to NYC mayoral candidate (Chris Foster)
03:34 – Hakeem Jeffries and Mamdani endorsement (Lisa Brady/Hakeem Jeffries)
03:51 – Wall Street market update (Lisa Brady)

Notable Quotes

Jennifer Griffin (00:20):
"The Ford Strike Group right now is currently in the Mediterranean and will take at least two weeks to get there. This is the first time that the US Military will not have a carrier in the Middle East. For U.S. Southern Command, this is a massive buildup of force."
Kevin Hassett (01:05):
"The fact is that the negotiations with the Canadians have not been very collegial. They've not been going well. I think the president's very frustrated. He wants a great deal with Canada just like he wants a great deal with Mexico."
Chad Pergram (01:29):
"No paychecks for workers today. It's the first missed federal payday. The Senate rejected a plan to pay essential workers who are on the job during the shutdown. Only three Democrats supported the bill. Democrats are still demanding money to offset the cost of Obamacare, but the deadline for Open enrollment is November 1st."
Jared Halpern (02:31):
"President Trump made big gains in winning Hispanic voters in 2018, 2024, a key constituency critical to his election win. The two issues driving the slip in support, the survey finds, are views on the economy and immigration. Last year, President Trump won 43% of Hispanic voters, up from 35% in the 2020 election."
Chris Foster (03:00):
"...the ad is likely to mislead the public into thinking the campaign is affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by or in some way connected with the Knicks. The ad has been removed from the campaign's social media pages."
Hakeem Jeffries (03:44):
"I have not refused to endorse. I've refused to articulate my position and I will momentarily."

This update delivers concise, high-level news and context on several evolving stories crucial to U.S. politics, international relations, and the economy, while capturing agency statements from policymakers and reactions from affected organizations.

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[00:03]
Lisa Brady
A U.S. aircraft carrier is heading to Latin America. Lisa Brady, Fox News, the Pentagon sending the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to the Caribbean to help combat narco terrorism in the southcom region, where military assets have been moving since August from the Middle east and Pacific.
[00:21]
Jennifer Griffin
The Ford Strike Group right now is currently in the Mediterranean and will take at least two weeks to get there. This is the first time that the US Military will not have a carrier in the Middle east. For for U.S. southern Command, this is a massive buildup of force.
[00:36]
Lisa Brady
Fox's Jennifer Griffin. This follows confirmation earlier today of a 10th deadly U.S. strike on a suspected drug boat. Venezuela's leader has accused the Trump administration of trying to force him out of office. President Trump calling off trade talks with Canada after a TV ad critical of tariffs and made by the Ontario government with tape of former President Reagan that the Ronald Reagan Presidential foundation and Institute says he did not have permission to use or edit. Trump National Economic Council President Kevin Hassett.
[01:05]
Kevin Hassett
Tells reporters, the fact is that the negotiations with the Canadians have not been very collegial. They've not been going well. I think the president's very frustrated. He wants a great deal with Canada just like he wants a great deal with Mexico.
[01:18]
Lisa Brady
Canada's prime minister says they stand ready to resume talks. The president's expected to have a trade meeting with China's president on the sidelines of a summit in South Korea. Meantime, it's day 24 of a government shutdown.
[01:30]
Chad Pergram
No paychecks for workers today. It's the first missed federal payday. The Senate rejected a plan to pay essential workers who are on the job during the shutdown. Only three Democrats supported the bill. Democrats are still demanding money to offset the cost of Obamacare, but the deadline for Open enrollment is November 1st.
[01:50]
Lisa Brady
Fox's Chad Pergram Republicans say the shutdown has to end before talks on policy issues. America is listening to Fox News.
[01:59]
Will Kane
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[02:16]
Lisa Brady
President Trump's support with Hispanic voters is slipping in A new AP Northcenter poll, just 1 in 4 Hispanic adults with a somewhat or very favorable view of him, compared to 44% approval just before he took office in January.
[02:32]
Jared Halpern
President Trump made big gains in winning Hispanic voters in 2018, 2024, a key constituency critical to his election win. The two issues driving the slip in support, the survey finds, are views on the economy and immigration. Last year, President Trump won 43% of Hispanic voters, up from 35% in the 2020 election.
[02:53]
Lisa Brady
Fox's Jared Halpern at the White House. The New York Knicks call a foul on the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor.
[03:00]
Chris Foster
The team tells Fox it sent a cease and desist letter to the Zoran Mamdani campaign over a basketball related campaign Adam that's aired on social media and first on TV during the Knicks home opener Wednesday night. It uses the team's orange and blue logo, replacing the word Knicks with zoron. A caption reads, this is our year. This is our time, New York forever. Tagging the location as Madison Square Garden. The letter says the ad is likely to mislead the public into thinking the campaign is affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by or in some way connected with the Knicks. The ad has been removed from the campaign's social media pages. In New York, Chris Foster, Fox News.
[03:34]
Lisa Brady
Just getting word that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is now endorsing Mamdani, a self proclaimed democratic socialist, after facing persistent questions about it.
[03:45]
Hakeem Jeffries
Telling reporters earlier, I have not refused to endorse. I've refused to articulate my position and I will momentarily.
[03:52]
Lisa Brady
The New York Times now reporting Jefferies released a written statement with the Mamdani endorsement. Record highs on Wall street after a cooler than expected report on inflation. Right now, the Dow's up 527 points at 47,259. I'm Lisa Brady, FOX News.