Fox News Hourly Update – 2PM ET 10/31/2025 Newscast

Date: October 31, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Episode Theme:
Comprehensive coverage of major national news events, with focused reports on a blocked terror plot, an escalating Senate standoff during the government shutdown, controversial political races, policing strategies in NYC, a high-profile resignation in California education, and market updates.

Key News Highlights

1. ISIS-Inspired Terror Plot Foiled in Michigan (00:02–00:31)

• Story Outline:
  Multiple arrests were made in Michigan as the FBI thwarted a suspected ISIS-inspired terror plot, allegedly planned for Halloween weekend.

• Details:

  • Arrest locations: Dearborn and Inkster, Michigan.
  • FBI Director Kash Patel credits “vigilance and close coordination with local partners” for the successful disruption. (00:31)
  • Unspecified details remain about the number of suspects and exact charges.

• Notable Quote:

  • “A terror plot in the US inspired by ISIS… several people are under arrest accused of plotting an attack.” – Elisa Brady (00:02)
  • “Director Kash Patel credits vigilance and close coordination with local partners for stopping a potential act of terror.” – David Spud (00:31)

2. Alabama Man Charged with Threats Against Religious Figures (00:31–01:12)

• Story Outline:
  Jeremy Wayne Shoemaker faces federal charges for making violent threats to multiple religious leaders and institutions across the South.

• Details:

  • Previous charges included resisting arrest and a gun charge.
  • Threat targets included rabbis in Alabama and Louisiana, an imam in Georgia, and a church in North Carolina.

• Context:

  • Court documents indicate a history of mental illness.

• Quote:

  • “The FBI accusing him of making threatening calls and texts to rabbis in Alabama and Louisiana and an imam in Georgia, a church in North Carolina and others.” – Elisa Brady (00:42)

3. Government Shutdown Tensions & Trump’s Senate Strategy (01:12–01:39)

• Story Outline:
  On day 31 of the government shutdown, former President Trump urges Senate Republicans to abolish the filibuster, pushing for rapid passage of a funding bill.

• Details:

  • Trump refers to the so-called “nuclear option”—using a simple majority (51 votes) to push through legislation.
  • Move considered controversial on Capitol Hill; might sway moderate Democrats toward reopening the government.

• Notable Quote:

  • “He’s told Republicans to play their Trump card and go for what is called the nuclear option here in Washington. Get rid of the filibuster and get rid of it now.” – Capitol Hill correspondent (01:12)
  • “It is, though, very, very unpop[ular] here on Capitol Hill. And it could certainly scare some moderate Democrats into joining Republicans and reopening the government.” – Aisha Hosny (01:28)

• Additional Legal News:

  • Democrats are pushing for an extension of Obamacare tax credits.
  • A federal judge found the suspension of SNAP food benefits during the shutdown “likely unlawful,” demanding answers from the Trump administration by Monday. (01:39)

4. NYC Mayor Adams Announces Massive Police Hiring (02:15–02:56)

• Story Outline:
  Mayor Eric Adams reveals plans to increase NYPD ranks by 5,000 officers, reaching a 20-year personnel high by fiscal 2029.

• Details:

  • Recruiting to phase in, starting July of the following year.
  • Goal: 40,000 officers; largest force since early 2000s.
  • Recent hiring: Nearly 1,100 recruits in August, the highest since 2016.

• Notable Quote:

  • “…bring the total number of New York City police officers to its highest level in two decades.” – Tanya J. Powers (02:19)

5. NYC Mayoral Race Update (02:56–03:14)

• Story Outline:
  After ending his reelection campaign, Mayor Adams remains on upcoming ballots. Current candidates:

  • Zoran Mamdani (Democratic Socialist, frontrunner)
  • Andrew Cuomo (Independent, former NY governor)
  • Curtis Sliwa (Republican)

• Details:

  • Adams’ name will still appear, but the race is focused on Mamdani, Cuomo, and Sliwa.

6. California Principal Resignation Amid Misconduct Allegations (03:14–03:59)

• Story Outline:
  Jonathan Fay, former principal of Amador Valley High, resigns after a district investigation found he used Grindr to communicate with past and present students.

• Details:

  • Fay maintains his innocence, claiming identity theft.
  • Settlement: $254,000, covering legal fees and back pay.
  • Alleged messages included references to a “secret school tryst.”

• Notable Quote:

  • “Part of him would love a secret school tryst… he calls the allegations false and insists his identity had been stolen.” – Lillian Wu (03:42)

7. Market Update: Wall Street Snapshot (03:59–End)

• Stats:
  • Dow down 25 points.
  • S&P up 15.
  • NASDAQ up 141.

Memorable Quotes and Timestamps

| Time | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:02 | Elisa Brady | “A terror plot in the US inspired by ISIS… several people are under arrest accused of plotting an attack.” | | 00:31 | David Spud | “Director Kash Patel credits vigilance and close coordination with local partners for stopping a potential act of terror.” | | 00:42 | Elisa Brady | “The FBI accusing him of making threatening calls and texts to rabbis in Alabama and Louisiana and an imam in Georgia, a church in North Carolina and others.” | | 01:12 | Capitol Hill Corr.| “He’s told Republicans to play their Trump card and go for what is called the nuclear option here in Washington. Get rid of the filibuster and get rid of it now.” | | 01:28 | Aisha Hosny | “It is, though, very, very unpop[ular] here on Capitol Hill. And it could certainly scare some moderate Democrats into joining Republicans and reopening the government.” | | 02:19 | Tanya Powers | “…bring the total number of New York City police officers to its highest level in two decades.” | | 03:42 | Lillian Wu | “Part of him would love a secret school tryst… he calls the allegations false and insists his identity had been stolen.” |

Takeaways

• Federal authorities remain vigilant against domestic terror threats, as illustrated by the foiled Michigan plot.
• The political impasse over the government shutdown intensifies, with Trump urging extreme measures.
• New York City’s approach to crime involves historic increases in police hiring.
• Political races and legal dramas shape the national conversation, from the NYC mayoral candidacy shuffle to misconduct allegations in education.
• Wall Street continues to show mixed signals amid ongoing political and social turbulence.