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.