Fox News Hourly Update — 4AM ET Newscast (October 10, 2025)

Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update, anchored by Sue Guzman, delivers the latest headlines on breaking global and U.S. political news for October 10, 2025. Topics include the Gaza ceasefire deal, legal disputes over National Guard deployment in Chicago, a deadly earthquake in the Philippines, the indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James, continued U.S. government shutdown, and political turmoil in Peru.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Ceasefire in Gaza (00:01–00:54)

• Israel’s cabinet approves President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan for Gaza, covering both a cessation of hostilities and the release of remaining hostages held by Hamas.

  • Details of the Plan:
    • Ceasefire to begin within 24 hours.
    • Three days scheduled for hostage returns: 20 living and remains of 28 deceased.
    • Israeli forces to pull back to the "yellow line," demarcating roughly half the Gaza Strip.
  • Diplomatic Announcement:
    • President Trump is expected to travel to the region that weekend, with a possible signing ceremony in Egypt, which brokered the deal.

• Notable Quote:

  • Jonathan Savage (00:24):

    “The clock started ticking when the Israeli government ratified the deal. Within 24 hours, the ceasefire is scheduled to begin.”

  • Sue Guzman (00:54):

    “The IDF says a reserve soldier was killed in a sniper attack right before the ceasefire took effect in Gaza.”

2. National Guard Deployment Controversy in Chicago (01:06–01:42)

• Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Deployment:

  • Judge April M. Perry temporarily bars National Guard troops in Illinois, following a lawsuit from local and state officials who termed it an “unconstitutional invasion.”
  • Federal and Local Arguments:
    • Trump administration: Troops needed for protecting federal law enforcement amid rising violence.
    • Local plaintiffs: Deployment would “only add fuel to the fire.”

• Notable Quote:

  • Judge April M. Perry (01:12):

    “Deploying troops anywhere in the state would, quote, only add fuel to the fire.”

3. Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippines (01:42–01:59)

• Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake:

  • At least two deaths, significant damage to hospitals and schools, power outages, and evacuations following an earlier tsunami warning.

• Notable Summary:

  • Christina Coleman:

    “An earthquake off the southern Philippines leaving at least two people dead. The 7.4 magnitude quake damage to hospital and schools knocked out power and prompted evacuations before an earlier tsunami warning.”

4. Indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James (03:11–03:57)

• Federal Grand Jury Indictment:

  • Letitia James, “Big Tish,” indicted on two counts of mortgage bank fraud: allegedly declared both her Brooklyn townhouse and a Virginia home as primary residences.
  • James denies wrongdoing, accuses the President of retaliation.

• Notable Quotes:

  • Kevin Cork (03:35):

    “She allegedly declared both [homes] to be primary residences on mortgage applications, which you just can't do.”

  • Letitia James (03:49):

    “He's forcing federal law enforcement agencies to do his bidding. All because I did my job.”

• Recent Context:

  • James previously won a civil case against Donald Trump regarding alleged asset inflation.

5. U.S. Government Shutdown: Day Nine (04:11–04:41)

• Stalemate Deepens:

  • President Trump voices concern over damages caused by the nine-day shutdown, warning of worsening consequences, including permanent cuts.
  • Focus on Democrat-led Programs:
    • Administration claims only "Democrat programs" will be permanently cut, though details were not provided.
    • Federal infrastructure funding for Democrat-led states frozen.
    • Warning that layoffs, not just furloughs, could occur for federal workers.

• Notable Quote:

  • President Donald Trump (04:16):

    “We'll be making cuts that will be permanent and we're only going to cut Democrat programs, I hate to tell you. I guess that makes sense, but we're only cutting Democrat programs.”

6. Political Crisis in Peru (04:44–05:09)

• Peru’s President Dina Boluarte Ousted:
  • Amid a national crime wave, Congress votes to remove the president, setting the stage for an impeachment trial.
  • Lawmakers cite Boluarte’s inability to address surging crime rates.

Notable Quotes and Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:24 | Jonathan Savage | “The clock started ticking when the Israeli government ratified the deal.” | | 01:12 | Judge April M. Perry | "Deploying troops anywhere in the state would, quote, only add fuel to the fire." | | 03:35 | Kevin Cork | “She allegedly declared both [homes] to be primary residences on mortgage applications.”| | 03:49 | Letitia James | “He's forcing federal law enforcement agencies to do his bidding. All because I did my job.”| | 04:16 | President Donald Trump | “We'll be making cuts that will be permanent and we're only going to cut Democrat programs, I hate to tell you.”|

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Gaza Ceasefire News: 00:01 – 00:54
• Chicago National Guard Dispute: 01:06 – 01:42
• Philippines Earthquake Report: 01:42 – 01:59
• NY Attorney General Indictment: 03:11 – 03:57
• U.S. Government Shutdown Update: 04:11 – 04:41
• Peru Presidential Crisis: 04:44 – 05:09

Summary

This densely packed Fox News Hourly Update provides a brisk, fact-focused rundown of world-shaping developments: a major breakthrough in the Gaza conflict, legal action halting Chicago troop deployment, an earthquake crisis in the Philippines, charges against New York's attorney general, political and economic maneuvering amid a U.S. government shutdown, and deepening instability in Peru. The episode maintains an urgent, news-driven tone, sticking closely to headline facts and direct statements from key figures.