Fox News Hourly Update – 4AM ET 09/30/2025 Newscast

Date: September 30, 2025
Host: Angelo Bavaro
Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update

Episode Overview

This newscast rapidly covers major national and international events as of early morning September 30, 2025. Key focus areas include:

• A newly-announced Trump-backed peace deal in Gaza
• The U.S. government’s looming potential shutdown
• An unprecedented Pentagon leadership meeting
• Legal settlements between President Trump and major social media companies
• Political developments concerning Senator John Fetterman’s stance on party divisions and the Israel-Hamas conflict

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Gaza Peace Deal Announced by President Trump

• [00:02] Host Angelo Bavaro introduces breaking news: President Trump has announced a deal that aims to end the war in Gaza, securing Israel's support.
• [00:10] Fox’s Troy Yings elaborates:
  • Hamas has not formally received the plan yet, but it’s circulating publicly.
  • The Gaza war’s toll: tens of thousands of Palestinians killed, most residents displaced, and widespread destruction.
  • Terms of the Trump Plan:
    • Palestinians stay in Gaza without forced displacement.
    • Billions in regional support for rebuilding, contingent on:
      • Hamas laying down arms
      • Releasing hostages
    • Goal: Establish a "peaceful, moderate government" in Gaza.
  • Quote:
    • "President Trump is offering the Palestinian people to stay in Gaza, not be forcefully displaced. On top of that, offering them billions of dollars in regional support to rebuild their homes in the Gaza Strip..."
      (Troy Yings, [00:23])

2. Updates on the War in Gaza

• [00:55] Host reports IDF has killed Hamas commander Hassan Hussein, alleged leader of the October 7 Nova Festival attack.
  • 16 killed, 4 taken hostage; British-Israeli Anir Shapira is highlighted for his heroism:
    • "Threw back seven grenades before being killed by the eighth."

3. U.S. Government Shutdown Looms

• [01:14] Fox's Ryan Schmelz:
  • Non-essential federal workers could be furloughed if a budget deal isn’t reached before midnight.
  • Core programs (Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, law enforcement) keep running, but staff may miss pay.
  • Partisan Standoff:
    • Democrats and Republicans are "still have significant disagreements" (Ryan Schmelz, [01:27])
    • Senator John Fetterman expresses hope for compromise:
      • Quote: "I hope we decide to find a way to keep it open."
        (Senator John Fetterman, [01:38])
  • Senate to vote on a funding extension, with Democrats seeking healthcare provisions.

4. Pentagon Summit Called by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth

• [03:18] Jennifer Griffin reports:
  • Nearly all 1-4 star generals and admirals are ordered to a mandatory Virginia meeting.
  • Topic: Pentagon’s new shift toward homeland and Western Hemisphere priorities.
  • President Trump surprised by the call, expresses willingness to attend:
    • Quote: "Well, I'll be there if they want me, but why is that such a big deal? I mean, he's the fact that we're getting along with the generals and admirals from all remember, I'm the president of peace."
      (President Trump, [03:52])
  • Some Democratic senators question taxpayer costs for logistics and security.

5. Trump Settlements with Social Media Giants

• [04:13] Jared Halpern covers YouTube’s $24.5 million settlement with Trump over his 2021 account suspension post-January 6.
  • This is the latest in a series:
    • Meta (Facebook): $25 million earlier in the year (to fund Trump's future library)
    • X (Twitter): $10 million settlement
  • Quote:
    • "The settlement is the latest in a trio of cases filed by President Trump against online companies in the months following his first term."
      (Jared Halpern, [04:31])

6. Senator Fetterman Pushes Back on Progressive Criticism

• [04:52] Host notes Fetterman's statements in a Fox interview:
  • Reaffirms support for Israel.
  • Opposes government shutdowns.
  • Says he won’t leave the Democratic Party but distances himself from "far left" positions:
    • Summary quote: "… will not follow the far left on key issues."

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Troy Yings on Trump’s Gaza Plan:
  "President Trump is offering the Palestinian people to stay in Gaza, not be forcefully displaced. On top of that, offering them billions of dollars in regional support to rebuild their homes in the Gaza Strip..." ([00:23])

• Sen. John Fetterman on Shutdown:
  "I hope we decide to find a way to keep it open." ([01:38])

• President Trump, on Pentagon Meeting:
  "Well, I'll be there if they want me, but why is that such a big deal? I mean, he's the fact that we're getting along with the generals and admirals from all remember, I'm the president of peace." ([03:52])

• Jared Halpern, on YouTube-Trump Settlement:
  "The settlement is the latest in a trio of cases filed by President Trump against online companies in the months following his first term." ([04:31])

Timeline of Important Segments

• 00:02 – 00:55: Announcement and details of Trump’s Gaza peace plan; IDF operation update.
• 01:14 – 01:54: Government shutdown impacts, party negotiations, and Senate action; key quote from Fetterman.
• 03:18 – 04:01: Pentagon leadership meeting called by Hegseth, Trump’s reaction, security/cost concerns.
• 04:13 – 04:52: YouTube settlement and previous legal actions with Meta and X.
• 04:52 – 05:07: Fetterman’s political positioning and reaction to progressive criticism.

Conclusion

In a brisk update, this newscast delivers major breaking events with a focus on international peace efforts, domestic political conflict, high-level military leadership changes, and legal battles between President Trump and tech giants. The statements from central figures—Trump, Fetterman, and top Pentagon reporters—add context and reveal the high stakes of each issue.