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Fox News Hourly Update – 4AM ET 10/26/2025 Newscast

Host: Debra Valentine (FOX News)
Date: October 26, 2025

Overview

This newscast brought listeners up to date on several major breaking news stories from around the world, with a focus on international peace developments, a shooting at Lincoln University, the ongoing U.S. government shutdown and its impacts, updates on Israel-bound flights, and a notable criminal case tied to illegal immigration. The episode concludes with a weather update on Hurricane Melissa.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Historic Cambodia-Thailand Peace Deal (00:03–00:31)

Summary:
A peace agreement was signed in Malaysia between Cambodia and Thailand, with former President Donald Trump brokering the deal. This formally ends their longstanding border conflict.
Key Details:
- Trump used the leverage of possible higher tariffs to push both countries to agreement.
- The conflict had previously resulted in dozens of deaths and forced hundreds of thousands to flee into Malaysia.
- President Trump will head next to Japan and South Korea for the APEC summit.
Notable Quotes:
- President Trump:
  
  "This is so exciting because we did something that a lot of people said couldn't be done and we saved maybe millions of lives on this one peace deal." (00:20)
- Debra Valentine (narration):
  
  "The president used the threat of higher tariffs against both countries to help them to agree to end the fighting that's killed dozens of people and forced hundreds of thousands to flee from Malaysia." (00:31)

2. Lincoln University Shooting (00:32–01:26)

Summary:
Multiple people were shot during a homecoming weekend event at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania. The shooter has not been identified or apprehended.
Key Details:
- Oxford Borough police confirm at least four victims, all hospitalized.
- No confirmation yet on the number of injuries or possible fatalities.
- A witness, Mariah Hacksaw (not a student), described the panic as gunfire was heard inside the student center.
Notable Quotes:
- Mariah Hacksaw:
  
  "The gunshots, everybody thought they were safe in a student center. And then we all ran out because we heard shots in the student center." (00:55)

3. Fourth Week of U.S. Government Shutdown: Air Traffic Disruptions (01:26–01:48)

Summary:
The government shutdown has stretched into its fourth week, causing severe implications for air travel.
Key Details:
- 13,000 air traffic controllers are set to miss their first paycheck on Tuesday.
- Anticipated "more significant delays and cancellations" for travelers.
- Recruiting efforts for new air traffic controllers are being hampered.
Notable Quotes:
- Secretary Duffy:
  
  "I'm less concerned about you getting there on time. I want you to be safe." (01:38)

4. International Flights Resume to Israel Amid Ceasefire (03:12–04:02)

Summary:
Major international airlines are restoring flights to Israel following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Key Details:
- British Airways and Iberia resume flights today (BA from London Heathrow, Iberia from Madrid).
- Scandinavian Airways to begin flights from Copenhagen after a nine-year hiatus.
- United Airlines resumes Tel Aviv service Nov 1; American Airlines returns in March.
- U.S. carriers halted service after the October 7th attacks.
Notable Quotes:
- Eben Brown (FOX News):
  
  "Their service had been on and off throughout the many phases of Israel’s war with Hamas and other terrorist entities." (03:24)

5. Colorado Highway Shooting by Previously Deported Man (04:02–04:48)

Summary:
A Honduran national with multiple prior deportations now faces attempted murder charges after a highway shooting.
Key Details:
- Suspect: Celin Viejo Orellana, previously deported three times (2007, 2018, and five years ago).
- Victim suffered two gunshot wounds to the neck and one to the arm, currently clinging to life.
- Shooting took place on Interstate 225 in Aurora; police recovered the weapon.
Notable Quotes:
- Christina Coleman (FOX News):
  
  "Police say he's a violent offender who is not intimidated by crossing the border illegally over and over." (04:20)

6. Hurricane Melissa Threatens Caribbean (04:48–05:09)

Summary:
Hurricane Melissa is intensifying, with extreme rainfall predicted that could lead to significant flooding in the northern Caribbean.
Key Details:
- 20 to 30 inches (up to 2.5 feet) of rain expected.
- National Hurricane Center Deputy Director Jamie Rome emphasized risk.
Notable Quotes:
- Jamie Rome:
  
  "Let me say that again. 20 to 30 inches of rain. So much rain that you could almost measure it at feet." (04:54)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|---------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:20 | President Trump | "This is so exciting because we did something that a lot of people said couldn't be done and we saved maybe millions of lives on this one piece deal."| | 00:55 | Mariah Hacksaw | "The gunshots, everybody thought they were safe in a student center. And then we all ran out because we heard shots in the student center."| | 01:38 | Secretary Duffy | "I'm less concerned about you getting there on time. I want you to be safe." | | 03:24 | Eben Brown | "Their service had been on and off throughout the many phases of Israel’s war with Hamas and other terrorist entities."| | 04:20 | Christina Coleman | "Police say he's a violent offender who is not intimidated by crossing the border illegally over and over." | | 04:54 | Jamie Rome | "Let me say that again. 20 to 30 inches of rain. So much rain that you could almost measure it at feet." |

Timestamps for Key Segments

00:03 – Cambodia-Thailand peace deal & President Trump remarks
00:32 – Lincoln University shooting coverage
01:26 – Government shutdown impacts on air travel
03:12 – Resumption of international flights to Israel
04:02 – Aurora, Colorado highway shooting
04:48 – Hurricane Melissa update

This episode concisely covered significant developments both in the U.S. and abroad, highlighting the intersection of diplomacy, domestic security, travel disruption, and extreme weather, all with the direct and urgent tone characteristic of FOX News reporting.

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Another peace deal signed. I'm Debra Valentine, Fox News. The leaders of Cambodia and Thailand meet in Malaysia with President Donald Trump to sign a peace deal brokered by President Trump. It officially ends the border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand. Speaking early today, President Trump says the deal proves his critics wrong.
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Well, this is so exciting because we did something that a lot of people said couldn't be done and we saved maybe millions of lives on this one piece deal.
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The president used the threat of higher tariffs against both countries to help them to agree to end the fighting that's killed dozens of people and forced hundreds of thousands to flee from Malaysia. President Trump heads to Japan and then South Korea for the APEC summit. A shooting at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania. Officials say multiple people were shot after a gunman opened fire. The Chester County DA's office confirmed the shooting, but not confirming the number of injuries or possib fatalities. Oxford Borough police say no suspects are in custody. Mariah Hacksaw, not a student at the university, describe what she saw. The gunshots, everybody thought they were safe in a student center. And then we all ran out because we heard shots in the student center. Police also said at least four victims were shot and taken to a local hospital. The shooting occurring during the university's homecoming weekend. Lincoln, a historically black school as a government shutdown enters its fourth week. Travelers should expect continuing flight delays.
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Roughly 13,000 air traffic controls are set to miss their first paycheck on Tuesday. And Secretary Duffy is warning travelers more significant delays and cancellations will likely become inevitable.
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I'm less concerned about you getting there on time. I want you to be safe.
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Duffy says the shutdown is also hurting his department's efforts to recruit more air traffic controllers.
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Fox's Rebecca Castor with that report. This is the second longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history. America is listening to Fox News.
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More airlines around the world are restarting their flights to Israel amid the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Fox's Eben Brown has the details.
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Both British Airways and Iberia are due to resume flying to Israel today. Their service had been on and off throughout the many phases of Israel's war with Hamas and other terrorist entities. BA's flights to Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv originate at London Heathrow. Iberia's service starts at Madrid. Scandinavian Airways will resume their service to Tel Aviv from Copenhagen next week following a nine year long hiatus in the U.S. american Airlines is set to resume flights in March. They stopped flying to Israel after the October 7th attacks. United Airlines will resume Tel Aviv service on November 1st. Eben Brown, Fox News A Honduran man.
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Who has been deported three times from the U.S. has now been charged in a shooting in Colorado. Fox's Christina Coleman with the details.
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The victim in this case is clinging to life right now after suffering two gunshot wounds to the neck and one in the arm. Police identified the alleged shooter as 38 year old Celine Viejo Orellana, a 38 year old Honduran national in the US illegally. Police say he's a violent offender who is not intimidated by crossing the border illegally over and over. Orellana was deported in 2007, 2018 and again five years ago. Investigators say Ortellana shot the victim while they were in their cars on Interstate 225 in Aurora. Police say they recovered Orellana's gun and that he shot at the victim at least five times.
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The suspect facing attempted first degree murder. Hurricane Melissa continues to gain strength in the Northern Caribbean. National Hurricane Center Deputy Director Jamie Rome. 20 to 3030 inches of rain. So let me say that again. 20 to 30 inches of rain. So much rain that you could almost measure it at feet. I'm Deborah Valentine. This is Fox.
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