4AM ET 10/12/2025 Newscast - Fox News Hourly Update

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Fox News Hourly Update – 4AM ET, October 12, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode provides a concise summary of key national and international news stories as of 4AM ET on October 12, 2025. Major topics include the ongoing Gaza ceasefire and U.S. diplomatic efforts, a major nor’easter hitting the East Coast, legal developments around President Trump’s National Guard deployment, the indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James, and the passing of Hollywood legend Diane Keaton.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Gaza Ceasefire and U.S. Diplomatic Involvement

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The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is currently holding. President Trump is scheduled to travel to the Middle East to mark the first phase of the peace deal.
FOX’s Jennifer Griffin details U.S. participation in ongoing negotiations, working alongside Egypt, Turkey, Qatar, and the IDF.
Focuses include:
- Coordinating humanitarian and security aid
- Preparing for Gaza’s reconstruction
- Utilizing aerial surveillance for security
The major unresolved question: Will Hamas disarm? So far, there is no evidence or indication they will.
Notable Quote:
“They will be working with the Egyptians, the Turks, the Qataris, as well as the IDF… But the biggest question is, will Hamas disarm? We've seen no evidence of it as yet. The statements from the Hamas leaders do not suggest that they will disarm.”
—Jennifer Griffin [00:22]
Immediate priority for all parties: Hostage release, which could start as soon as this weekend.

2. Nor’easter Impacting the East Coast

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A powerful nor’easter is moving up the Eastern Seaboard, bringing heavy winds and rain from Charleston, SC, to New England.
Robert Ray in Ocean City, MD, reports that while the storm is not a blizzard, winds could gust above 50 mph.
Recent offshore hurricanes have left the area vulnerable, with homes lost in past storms along state borders.
New Jersey announces a state of emergency as conditions are expected to worsen today and tomorrow.
Notable Quote:
“When you think of a nor’easter, you think of blizzard conditions, right? Well, that’s not the case, but nonetheless, impacts all up and down the Eastern seaboard.... people need to be prepared for heavy winds. We’re talking about wind gusts well above 50 mph.”
—Robert Ray [01:08]

3. Legal Battle Over President Trump’s National Guard Deployment

[02:31 – 03:07]

A federal appeals court rules that National Guard troops sent by President Trump to Illinois can remain under federal control but cannot be deployed or put on patrol for now.
The case is paused pending further arguments; a previous ruling had blocked deployment, citing no evidence of a threat or rebellion to justify the move under the president's immigration crackdown.
Around 500 Guard members are stationed near Chicago, with a few in Broadview, NY.
Notable Quote:
“...they cannot be deployed or put on patrol for now. The panel granted a pause in the case until it can hear further arguments.”
—Carmen Roberts [02:39]

4. Indictment of NY Attorney General Letitia James

[03:07 – 03:51]

AG Letitia James faces federal charges of bank fraud and making false statements tied to a 2020 home purchase in Virginia.
Prosecutors allege she misrepresented mortgage application details for better loan terms.
Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) criticizes James, referencing her investigations of Trump and suggesting hypocrisy.
Notable Quote:
“She ran just to go after President Trump and it’s wrong. It’s a misuse of power, abuse of power. And now we find out that she was not on the up and up with her personal documents and now she wants to feign outrage.”
—Byron Donalds [03:36]
James issues a statement denouncing the indictment as politically motivated retribution by the Trump administration.

5. Passing of Diane Keaton

[03:51 – 04:28]

Academy Award-winner Diane Keaton has died in California at age 79.
Keaton was celebrated for roles in "The Godfather," "First Wives Club," "Annie Hall" (for which she won an Oscar), and also as a creative across several artistic fields.
The family has not released further details.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Jennifer Griffin on U.S. Involvement in Gaza Talks [00:22]:
“They will be working with the Egyptians, the Turks, the Qataris, as well as the IDF… But the biggest question is, will Hamas disarm? We've seen no evidence of it as yet.”
Robert Ray on Nor’easter Threat [01:08]:
“When you think of a nor’easter, you think of blizzard conditions, right? Well, that's not the case, but nonetheless, impacts all up and down the Eastern seaboard… people need to be prepared for heavy winds.”
Byron Donalds on Letitia James [03:36]:
“If you live in a glass house, don't, don't throw stones.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

[00:02] – Gaza ceasefire and President Trump’s upcoming travel
[00:22] – U.S. diplomatic efforts in Gaza (Jennifer Griffin)
[00:54] – Nor’easter hits the East Coast (Robert Ray)
[02:31] – Appeals court halts National Guard deployment in Illinois (Carmen Roberts)
[03:07] – Indictment of Letitia James; Republican response (Byron Donalds)
[03:51] – Diane Keaton’s death announced

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The Gaza cease fire holding. Angelo Bavaro, FOX News. President Trump is expected to travel to the Middle east to mark the first phase of that peace deal between Israel and Hamas, now in effect. Fox's Jennifer Griffin with the latest on how the US Will take part in the ongoing negotiations for the future of Gaza.
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They will be working with the Egyptians, the Turks, the Qataris, as well as the idf. And they will also have aerial surveillance. They will be coordinating humanitarian, humanitarian aid, security aid, and they will be preparing for the reconstruction of Gaza. But the biggest question is, will Hamas disarm? We've seen no evidence of it as yet. The statements from the Hamas leaders do not suggest that they will disarm. And if they don't, then you could be back to fighting in a very short period of time. But first, they're focusing on getting the hostages home.
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And that hostage release could begin as soon as this weekend. A nor' easter delivering high tides and potentially dangerous winds and rain to the East Coast. Fox Weather's Robert Ray's in Ocean City, Maryland.
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When you think of a nor', easter, you think of blizzard conditions, right? Well, that's not the case, but nonetheless, impacts all up and down the Eastern seaboard. And here in Ocean City, Maryland, a beautiful place with thousands of tourists still flocking to here as they do up and down these areas. So from Charleston, South Carolina, to the Outer Banks that have been really hit hard by these offshore hurricanes in the past month and a half and homes falling into here along the Maryland, Delaware border, even up into New Jersey, Long island and New England, people need to be prepared for heavy winds. We're talking about wind gusts well above 50 mph.
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Conditions are expected to intensify today and tomorrow. New Jersey has declared a state of emergency. America is listening to FOX News.
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Another court ruling puts President Trump's use of the National Guard on US Soil on hold. Fox's Carmen Roberts an appeals court rules.
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That National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Trump can stay in the state and remain under federal control. But they cannot be deployed or put on patrol for now. The panel granted a pause in the case until it can hear further arguments. This follows a Thursday ruling by a federal judge that temporarily blocked the deployment, citing no evidence of a danger danger of rebellion in the state amid the president's immigration crackdown. Carmen Roberts, fox News.
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About 500 Guard members from Texas and Illinois are mostly stationed at a reserve center near Chicago, with a few at an ICE facility in Broadview, New York. Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted on federal charges of bank fraud and making false statements related to a 2020 home purchase in Virginia. Prosecutors alleged she misrepresented details on her mortgage application to secure better loan terms. Republican Florida Congressman Byron Donalds on fox's Saturday in America.
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She ran just to go after President Trump and it's wrong. It's a misuse of power, abuse of power. And now we find out that she was not on the up and up with her personal documents and now she wants to feign outrage. Well, look, this is very simple. If you live in a glass house, don't, don't throw stones.
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James issued a statement calling the indictment a politically motivated attack, accusing the Trump administration of pursuing retribution at any cost. Hollywood legend Diane Keaton has sadly died. The Oscar winner, whose career spanned more than half a century, died in California. No further details were released by the family. Keaton starred in hit films including the Godfather, First Wives Club and won an Oscar for Annie Hall. She was also a writer, director, photographer and singer. Diane Keaton was 79 years old. I'm Angelo Bavaro and this is Fox.
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