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Fox News Hourly Update – 4AM ET 10/14/2025 Newscast

Date: October 14, 2025
Host: Ted Lindner (A), with reporting from Jennifer Griffin (C) and Ryan Schmelz (F)
Main Focus: Major breakthrough for peace in Gaza, ongoing U.S. government shutdown, presidential updates, and political controversies.

Episode Overview

This newscast covers a historic day in Middle East diplomacy with President Trump celebrating a landmark peace deal in Egypt, the return of all Israeli hostages held by Hamas, the release of Palestinian prisoners, and complex ongoing negotiations about Gaza's future. The episode then shifts focus to the continuing U.S. government shutdown, debates in Congress over healthcare for undocumented immigrants, controversial Homeland Security messaging, and honors for the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Historic Middle East Peace Deal

[00:02–01:39]

President Trump in Egypt: Attending a summit with leaders from over 20 countries to forge a new peace for Gaza and the wider Middle East.
Celebration of a Landmark Deal: President Trump hailed the deal as more than just an end to the war in Gaza but the dawn of "a new beginning for an entire beautiful Middle East."
- Quote, President Trump [00:26]:
  
  “But the momentous breakthrough that we’re here to celebrate tonight is more than the end of the war in Gaza. It's with God’s help, it'll be the new beginning for an entire beautiful Middle East.”
Unresolved Peace Agreement Points:
- Disarmament of Hamas remains uncertain.
- Control over Gaza during the rebuilding phase is still in negotiation.

2. Details of Hostage and Prisoner Exchange

[01:01–01:39]

Return of Hostages: All 20 remaining Israeli hostages held by Hamas returned home.
Palestinian Prisoners Freed: Nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, including 250 serving life sentences, released and sent to the West Bank or Gaza.
- Quote, Jennifer Griffin [01:01–01:26]:
  
  “Scenes of joy, gut wrenching scenes of reunions. President Trump was greeted as a hero when he landed… nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees, including 250 serving life sentences, were released from Israeli prisons…”
International Support: Thirty-five nations convened for a Gaza rebuilding plan, pending a solution to Hamas disarmament.
Ongoing Challenges: Bodies of remaining hostages need recovery; grim reports of Hamas executing 33 alleged gang members in Gaza.

3. U.S. Political Developments

[03:12–03:54]

Government Shutdown:
- Fourteenth day of U.S. government shutdown; Senate remains at an impasse.
- Republicans have repeatedly failed to pass a stopgap measure.
- Democrats demand an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.
  - Quote, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries [03:32]:
    
    “A my way or the highway approach.”
  - Ryan Schmelz [03:34]:
    
    “Democrats are pushing for an extension of expiring Affordable Care act tax credits. Republicans argue it's a complicated issue that should be dealt with after the government reopens.”

4. Presidential Updates & Controversies

[03:54–04:28]

President Trump’s Comments on National Guard Case:
- On Air Force One, he warned of increased illegal immigration if court cases restricting National Guard deployment are lost.
  - Quote, President Trump [04:16]:
    
    “If they start winning cases like this, we’re going to have a rush on our border because they’re going to come up for health care and the other things that they give away. Look at Nissim. Education, health care. He gives everything away. People come up for that.”
Medicaid Showdown: The President criticized Democrat proposals for trillion-dollar Medicaid expansion, arguing it incentivizes illegal immigration.
TSA Video Controversy:
- Several U.S. airports refused to air a Department of Homeland Security video with Secretary Christy Null that blamed Democrats for the shutdown—citing it was too political for public spaces.

5. Honoring Charlie Kirk

[04:28–05:09]

Presidential Medal of Freedom:
- President Trump to posthumously honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, assassinated September 10th at Utah Valley University.
  - Attribution, Ted Lindner [05:09]:
    
    “President Trump will award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously today. The conservative activist beloved by many in conservative circles assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10th.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

President Trump on Middle East Peace [00:26]:

“...it's with God’s help, it'll be the new beginning for an entire beautiful Middle East.”
Jennifer Griffin, Tel Aviv [01:01]:

“Scenes of joy, gut wrenching scenes of reunions. President Trump was greeted as a hero when he landed...”
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries [03:32]:

“A my way or the highway approach.”
President Trump on Immigration [04:16]:

“If they start winning cases like this, we’re going to have a rush on our border...”

Timestamps for Important Segments

00:02–01:39: Middle East peace deal coverage, details on summit, prisoner/hostage exchange
03:12–03:54: U.S. government shutdown update, Congressional negotiations
03:54–04:28: President Trump’s remarks on border, healthcare, and National Guard court cases
04:28–05:09: TSA video controversy, Charlie Kirk’s posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom

Fox News’ October 14th, 2025 4AM update delivers a comprehensive rundown of a momentous day for the Middle East and highlights new political and policy battlegrounds back in the U.S., capturing the drama and significance of these latest developments with clarity and urgency.

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[00:03]
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President Trump celebrates a deal. I'm Ted Lindner, Fox News. The president was in Egypt on Monday meeting with leaders from more than 20 countries for a summit focused on Gaza's future as he tries to advance peace in the Middle East. A happy group celebrating a deal to end the war in Gaza. The president says it's a day that people across the region have been waiting for.
[00:26]
B
But the momentous breakthrough that we're here to celebrate tonight is more than the end of the war in Gaza. It's with God's help, it'll be the new beginning for an entire beautiful Middle East.
[00:38]
A
President Trump also spoke to the Israeli Knesset Monday and heralded a golden age of the Middle East. Many aspects of the overall peace deal, though, remain unresolved, including whether Hamas will agree to disarm and who would be in charge of Gaza during rebuilding. All 20 of the remaining living Israelis held hostage by Hamas were returned to Israel on Monday. Fox's Jennifer Griffin with more from Tel Aviv.
[01:02]
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Scenes of joy, gut wrenching scenes of reunions. President Trump was greeted as a hero when he landed, traveling to Jerusalem to meet hostage families and address the Knesset. Nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees, including 250 serving life sentences, were released from Israeli prisons and bused back to the west bank and Gaza. Gaza as part of the deal in Egypt, another signing ceremony for the Gaza plan in front of 35 nations who will pay for the rebuilding of an area that is now mostly rubble if they can figure out how to get Hamas to disarm.
[01:39]
A
The bodies of the remaining hostages in Gaza still need to be recovered and returned. One grim development on Monday, Hamas reportedly killed at least 33 people in Gaza they claim were gang members. This afternoon, Monday's ceasefire was signed. America's listening to Fox News.
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[03:12]
A
The Senate will once again try to reopen the government today. Fox's Ryan Schmelz with the story.
[03:18]
F
On day 14 of the government shutdown, both sides remain dug in. Republicans have put a stopgap measure to reopen the government on the floor several times, but it's failed to get 60 votes to break the Senate filibuster. Unfortunately, they've made the decision to take.
[03:32]
A
A my way or the highway approach.
[03:34]
F
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are calling on Republicans to negotiate as Democrats are pushing for an extension of expiring Affordable Care act tax credits. Republicans argue it's a complicated issue that should be dealt with after the government reopens. On Capitol Hill, Ryan Schmelz, FOX News.
[03:54]
A
President Trump back to D.C. from a trip to the Middle east after Israel and Hamas signed that part one of the historic peace deal to return all hostages and prisoners and end the war in Gaza. Aboard Air Force One on the way home, the president spoke to reporters and talked about court cases connected to the deployment of the National Guard in crime ridden cities. He says if the administration doesn't win these cases, the nation will see an uptick in illegal immigration.
[04:17]
B
If they start winning cases like this, we're going to have a rush on our border because they're going to come up for health care and the other things that they give away. Look at Nissim. Education, health care. He gives everything away. People come up for that.
[04:29]
A
The president referencing the Democrats trillion dollar Medicaid proposals amid the government funding showdown with Republicans. The GOP accusing their opponents of wanting to fund health care for illegal immigrants. Several US Airports refusing to play a TSA video featuring Homeland Security Secretary Christy Null blaming Democrats for the government shutdown. Officials say the message crosses the line into political territory, violating federal and state rules on non partisan communication in public spaces. And President Trump will award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously today. The conservative activist beloved by many in conservative circles assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10th. The co founder of Turning Point USA. I'm Ted Lindner. This is FOX News.
[05:09]
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