Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 4AM ET 10/01/2025 Newscast
Date: October 1, 2025
Host: Angelo Bavaro, Fox News Podcasts

Overview

This episode provides a concise roundup of overnight U.S. and world news, dominated by a government shutdown after a spending deadlock in Congress. The show covers reactions from political leaders, the impact of the shutdown, a major address from the newly renamed War Department, President Trump’s new executive order on AI and childhood cancer, and international efforts to tackle violence in Haiti.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. U.S. Government Shutdown

Timestamps: 00:03 – 01:59

• Reason for Shutdown:

  • The government has shut down after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement by midnight.
  • Core sticking point: Democrats demand any new funding bill extends Obamacare tax credits; Republicans resist.

• Partisan Positions:

  • Democrats (Chuck Schumer):

    "Line is we're not going to negotiate this bill in public. We need to come to a bipartisan solution that protects America's health care." (Chuck Schumer, 00:21)

  • Republicans (John Thune):

    "They can choose to keep the government open by voting for a short term, nonpartisan, clean continuing resolution, 24 pages long, or they can vote to shut the government down." (John Thune, 00:32)

• Escalated Rhetoric & Threats:

  • Democrats accuse Republicans of lying about health care demands.
  • President Trump threatens to cut jobs and programs important to Democrats.
  • Russ Vogt, Budget Director:

    "We can do things during the shutdown that are irreversible, that are bad for them and irreversible by them." (Russ Vogt, 01:08)

  • The White House warns of potentially firing thousands of federal employees; most government workers will be furloughed but national security and military remain active.

• Immediate Effects:

  • Closures: National parks and museums.
  • Services continuing: Mail delivery.
  • No new negotiations currently planned.

• Legislative Next Steps:

  • Senate Republicans’ prior attempt at a short-term extension failed.
  • More Senate votes on the same bill are expected throughout the week.

2. War Department Refocus: New Mission & Standards

Timestamps: 02:31 – 03:23

• Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s Address:

  • The newly renamed War Department announced its single mission: preparing for and winning war.

  • Pete Hegseth:

    "...the newly renamed War Department will have only one main mission, preparing for war and preparing to win, unrelenting and uncompromising in that pursuit." (Pete Hegseth, 02:46)

  • Issued a warning to adversaries:

    "Should our enemies choose foolishly to challenge us. They will be crushed by the violence, precision, and ferocity of the War Department." (Pete Hegseth, 02:56)

  • Announced new qualifications:

    "Qualifications for all combat positions will be set at the highest male standards because this job is life or death." (Pete Hegseth, 03:12)

  • President Trump addresses and supports military commanders.

3. AI Initiative to Fight Childhood Cancer

Timestamps: 03:23 – 04:07

• President Trump’s Executive Order:

  • Directs federal agencies to leverage artificial intelligence to improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric cancer.

  • Collaborations between health and tech agencies to utilize vast data collected on childhood cancer.

  • Russ Vogt, Budget Director:

    "For years, we've been amassing data about childhood cancer, but until now, we've been unable to fully exploit this trove of information and apply it to practical medicine." (Russ Vogt, 03:41)

  • The executive order also increases funding for AI within the Department of Health and Human Services.

  • Noted context: Incidence of childhood cancer has increased, but survival rates have also risen in recent decades.

4. UN Security Council Vote on Haiti

Timestamps: 04:07 – 04:28

• UN Resolution:
  • The Security Council voted to authorize a larger multinational force to combat gangs in Haiti.
  • The US and Panama cosponsored the resolution.
  • The current Kenya-led force will become a "gang suspension oppression force" with the authority to arrest gang suspects.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "We can do things during the shutdown that are irreversible, that are bad for them and irreversible by them."
  — Russ Vogt (01:08)

• "Preparing for war and preparing to win, unrelenting and uncompromising in that pursuit."
  — Pete Hegseth (02:46)

• "For years, we've been amassing data about childhood cancer, but until now, we've been unable to fully exploit this trove of information and apply it to practical medicine."
  — Russ Vogt (03:41)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Government Shutdown Coverage: 00:03 – 01:59
• War Department & Military Commanders: 02:31 – 03:23
• AI & Pediatric Cancer Initiative: 03:23 – 04:07
• UN Haiti Security Council Vote: 04:07 – 04:28

Tone and Language

• The language remains urgent and direct, reflecting the high stakes of the topics (shutdown, military readiness, public health, and international security).
• Speakers employ strong, sometimes combative rhetoric, especially regarding government negotiations and national security.

This Fox News Hourly Update provides a fast-paced, comprehensive snapshot of current major political, military, and international developments, with emphasis on political maneuvering, institutional restructuring, and U.S. policy initiatives at home and abroad.