Fox News Hourly Update — 2PM ET, October 28, 2025

Overview

This episode features concise, up-to-the-minute coverage of major national and international events. The focus is on Hurricane Melissa's landfall in Jamaica, renewed violence and ceasefire violations in Gaza, U.S. government disputes over SNAP benefits, immigration enforcement controversies, new telecom security measures by the FCC, and a business update from OpenAI.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Hurricane Melissa Makes Historic Landfall in Jamaica

• [00:02] Lisa Brady: Announces Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, hitting Jamaica’s southwest coast near New Hope, calling it "one of the strongest in history."
• [00:12] Robert Ray (Fox Weather): Describes extensive evacuation and preparation efforts in Jamaica. Highlights the extreme danger:

  “There’s not a place on planet earth that can sustain or survive in some areas. 185 mile an hour winds.” — Robert Ray [00:27]

• Storm expected to impact areas east of Montego Bay with a life-threatening storm surge, widespread flooding, and landslides.

2. Israel-Hamas Tensions: Ceasefire Broken, Airstrikes Resume

• [00:36] Lisa Brady: Updates listeners on new airstrikes in Gaza as both sides accuse the other of violating a ceasefire.
• [00:52] Unnamed Fox News Military Correspondent: Reports that Hamas attacked Israeli soldiers near Rafah, prompting Israeli airstrikes.

  "A military official telling Fox News that Hamas violated the ceasefire by shooting at troops beyond the yellow line in an area controlled by Israel." [00:57]

• Prime Minister Netanyahu convenes a high-level security consultation before ordering immediate strikes.
• [01:19] Lisa Brady: Notes that further tensions have led Hamas to delay the release of a hostage’s body; 13 bodies and food aid remain in Gaza.

3. U.S. SNAP Benefits in Limbo amid Government Shutdown

• [01:19] Lisa Brady: Notes the suspension of SNAP benefits (food aid) set for Saturday amid political gridlock.
• [01:23] Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins:

  “Democrats continue to vote over and over and over again to keep this government closed. Now we are right at the cliff.” [01:25]

• Democrats blame Republicans for refusing to negotiate on health care funding.
• Over 20 Democrat-led states file a lawsuit urging a judge to order use of contingency funds for SNAP coverage.

4. Border Enforcement Scrutinized in Federal Court

• [02:14] Lisa Brady: A senior Border Patrol official is being ordered to report daily to a federal judge overseeing enforcement operations.
• [02:22] Unnamed Legal Correspondent: Explains Judge Sarah Ellis’ order for Border Patrol Chief Greg Bevino to report amid lawsuits over use of deterrence measures like tear gas.
• [02:43] Will Kane: Defends the controversial tactics:

  “To keep our officers safe. And not only our officers safe, [but also] the detainees in their custody.” [02:45]

• Judge did not ban tear gas outright, citing agent safety amid confrontations and threats.

5. FCC Tightens National Security Rules on Chinese Tech

• [03:00] Lisa Brady: Announces new FCC actions to close loopholes allowing certain Chinese telecom products into the U.S.
• [03:11] Jessica Rosenthal: Details the expanded restrictions:
  • The FCC’s 'covered list’ now includes products from Huawei, ZTE, Hikvision, Duhua, Hytera, and Kaspersky Lab.
  • Regulatory loopholes for older models or component parts have been closed.
  • The FCC might add more companies to the list:

    "Now the FCC says they've closed some of those loopholes and approved a new process in which they can apply what is covered in a more targeted manner." [03:29]

6. Business Update: OpenAI Restructures Ownership

• [03:49] Lisa Brady: Reports that OpenAI is now a Public Benefit Corporation, retaining nonprofit control while facilitating AI commercialization.

7. Financial Markets

• Wall Street is rallying:
  • Dow up 328 points
  • NASDAQ up 189

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Robert Ray on Hurricane Melissa:

  “There’s not a place on planet earth that can sustain or survive in some areas. 185 mile an hour winds.” [00:27]

• Secretary Brooke Rollins on SNAP Benefits Crisis:

  “Democrats continue to vote over and over and over again to keep this government closed. Now we are right at the cliff.” [01:25]

• Will Kane on Border Enforcement:

  “To keep our officers safe. And not only our officers safe, [but also] the detainees in their custody.” [02:45]

• Jessica Rosenthal on FCC’s crackdown:

  “Now the FCC says they've closed some of those loopholes and approved a new process in which they can apply what is covered in a more targeted manner.” [03:29]

Key Timestamps

| Segment | Time | |-------------------------------|----------| | Hurricane Melissa landfall | 00:02 | | Jamaica storm preparations | 00:12 | | Gaza ceasefire, airstrikes | 00:36 | | Hostages and aid in Gaza | 01:19 | | SNAP benefits, govt. dispute | 01:21 | | Border Patrol court order | 02:14 | | FCC closes China tech loopholes| 03:00 | | OpenAI business update | 03:49 | | Markets summary | 03:55 |

Tone & Style

The episode is urgent, straightforward, and factual, reflecting Fox News' signature breaking-news delivery. Speaker attribution is clear throughout. No non-news banter or advertisements are included in the main content.

For listeners wanting a quick, comprehensive roundup of today’s top headlines—this episode covers severe weather, international crises, U.S. political divides, tech regulation, and finance in under five minutes.