4AM ET 10/09/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 4AM ET, October 9, 2025

Host: Sue Guzman
Network: Fox News Podcasts
Episode Theme: Top headlines including a historic Israel-Hamas peace deal, government shutdown, and legal action involving former FBI Director James Comey.

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Overview

This episode covers breaking international and domestic news, led by President Trump’s announcement of an Israel-Hamas peace plan, domestic security developments, new legal headlines, and legislative battles over the ongoing government shutdown. Reporting is factual, urgent, and focused on the impact and reactions to these unfolding events.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Israel-Hamas Peace Plan Announced

• [00:02–01:42]

  • President Trump proclaimed a breakthrough in Middle East diplomacy: both Israel and Hamas endorsed the “first phase” of a peace plan aimed at ending the Gaza conflict.
  • The initial phase includes:
    • Release of all hostages ("...all of the hostages will be released very soon" – Joel Nadeau, 00:16)
    • Israeli troop withdrawal to an agreed line.
    • Entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, supported by Qatar.
    • Negotiations involved U.S., Turkey, Qatar, and were brokered in Egypt.
  • President Trump expressed gratitude to mediators and hinted at a personal visit to the Middle East.

  Notable Quote:

  "I'm very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first phase of our peace plan." — Joel Nadeau quoting President Trump, [00:14]

  • Israeli army preparing for the reception of hostages; of the 48 kidnapped, 20 are believed to be alive.
  • The hostage release is expected by Monday; President Trump may address Israel’s Knesset as soon as Sunday.

  Notable Quote:

  "A great day for the Arab and Muslim worlds as well as Israel and all surrounding nations." — Kevin Cork, quoting President Trump, [01:18]

2. National Guard Deployment in Chicago

• [01:42–01:59]
  • In response to unspecified local security concerns, National Guard troops began operations in the Chicago area, aiding law enforcement and securing federal property.
  • A legal challenge regarding the deployment is forthcoming.

3. Legal News: James Comey Pleads Not Guilty

• [03:12–03:55]

  • Former FBI Director James Comey was arraigned in federal court, pleading not guilty to charges of lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding (from a 2020 Senate hearing related to leaks to the media).
  • The trial is scheduled for January 5th.
  • Defense attorneys allege a vindictive prosecution and question the appointment of the acting U.S. attorney.

  Notable Quote:

  "Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to two counts making a false statement to Congress, an obstruction of a congressional proceeding." — Jared Halpern, [03:19]

4. Government Shutdown: Ninth Day

• [03:55–04:39]

  • Senate Democrats blocked a House funding bill, keeping the shutdown ongoing.
  • House Majority Whip Tom Emmer cautioned about looming government layoffs and pushed for votes on a continuing resolution.

  Notable Quote:

  "If you don't want the Trump administration to have to make some very difficult decisions because you shut the government down, then get four more of your members, five more of your members to vote yes on the clean CR and reopen the government." — Tom Emmer, [04:08]

  • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accused President Trump of refusing to negotiate, highlighting partisanship's impact on the deadlock.
  • Democrats demand the inclusion of extended Obamacare subsidies in any agreement.
  • The Senate plans a procedural vote on rival spending plans. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans rejected a measure to limit President Trump’s authority for military action against drug cartels.

  Notable Quote:

  "...nothing’s going to happen on the Republican side unless Donald Trump tells them to do it." — Hakeem Jeffries, [04:25]

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Additional Headlines (Brief)

• [01:59–03:12] Segment omitted: Advertisements (SimpliSafe).

• [05:09+] Promo segment for other Fox News programming.

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Timestamps & Segment Map

• 00:02 – Top story: Israel-Hamas peace plan
• 00:58 – Hostage details; timeline
• 01:11 – Middle East peace context; Trump’s anticipated trip
• 01:42 – National Guard deployed in Chicago
• 03:12 – James Comey courtroom developments
• 03:55 – Government shutdown; legislative standoff
• 04:07 – Tom Emmer comments
• 04:25 – Hakeem Jeffries comments
• 04:39 – Senate vote on military powers

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Memorable Moments

• President Trump's use of social media to break major news on Middle East peace.
• The persistent, unresolved government shutdown with sharp political rhetoric from both parties.
• The rare indictment and arraignment of a former FBI Director, and the defense’s aggressive rebuttal.

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This update captures the major national and international news stories as reported in the 4AM ET newscast, reflecting FOX News’s headline-driven, event-focused style.

Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

A plan for peace. I'm Sue Guzman, Fox News. President Trump says Israel and Hamas have signed off on his plan for an end to the war in Gaza. Details from fox's Jill Nader.

[Joel Nadeau]

President Trump said on Truth Social I'm very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first phase of our peace plan. This means that all of the hostages will be released very soon and Israel will withdraw their troops to an agreed upon line and as the first steps toward a strong, durable and everlasting peace. And Qatar's foreign Ministry also says this stage of the deal will allow the entry of aid into Gaza. Negotiators from both sides as well as the U.S. turkey and Qatar have been negotiating in Egypt. President Trump sent his thanks to the mediators and said he may be going to the Middle east in a matter of days. Joel Nadeau, Fox News.

[Sue Guzman]

The Israeli army says it's preparing to receive the hostages held in Gaza. Of the 48 taken, 20 are believed to still be alive. President giving details on a timeline as to when the release will take place, here's Fox's Kevin Cork.

[Kevin Cork]

The president has routinely said the deal in the Middle east is bigger than Gaza and cult developments. A great day for the Arab and Muslim worlds as well as Israel and all surrounding nations. So much is happening to get the hostages freed and we think they'll all be coming back on Monday. The president making those comments on Hannity. He also signaled he did plan to travel to the Middle east as early as this weekend. According to Israeli sources, the president could address the Knesset in Israel on Sunday.

[Sue Guzman]

National Guard deployments begun in the Chicago area. That's according to the Associated Press. The contingent of troops started enforcing federal property and are assisting law enforcement. A hearing will begin today at a legal challenge to the deployment. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Sue Guzman]

Former FBI Director James Comey pleading not guilty to federal charges of lying to Congress during a brief.

[Jared Halpern]

Arraignment at the federal courthouse in Alexandria, Virginia. Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to two counts making a false statement to Congress, an obstruction of a congressional proceeding. Both charges are tied to a 2020 Senate hearing where prosecut say Comey lied about leaks to the news media. The judge set a trial date for January 5th. Defense attorneys say they will file motions alleging a vindictive prosecution in the unlawful appointment of Acting U.S. attorney Lindsey Halligan. Halligan was appointed following the resignation of the former U.S. attorney who had not secured an indictment of Comey. At the White House, Jared Halpern, Fox.

[Sue Guzman]

News Government shutdown now in its ninth day Senate Democrats blocking a House spending bill that keeps funding at current levels and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer warning about potential government layoffs.

[Tom Emmer]

If you don't want the Trump administration to have to make some very difficult decisions because you shut the government down, then get four more of your members, five more of your members to vote yes on the clean CR and reopen the government.

[Sue Guzman]

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is accusing President Trump of refusing to negotiate.

[Hakeem Jeffries]

In the White House meeting that we had last week, I made clear to the president, with Johnson and Thune sitting right there, that the reason why Leader Schumer and I demanded this meeting is because at the end of the day, nothing's going to happen on the Republican side unless Donald Trump tells them to do it.

[Sue Guzman]

Democrats demanding any package include extended subsidies for Obamacare, Senate planning, a procedural vote on the GOP and Democratic plans. Today, Senate Republicans have voted down legislation that would have put a check on President Trump's ability to use deadly military force against drug cartels. The 48 to 51 vote, mostly along party lines. Republican Senators Rand Paul, Lisa Murkowski voting in favor Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman voting against it. I'm Sue Guzman. This is Fox News.

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