Fox News Hourly Update: 4AM ET 10/27/2025

Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
Host: FOX News Podcasts Team
Date: October 27, 2025
Episode: 4AM ET Newscast

Episode Overview

This fast-paced episode delivers a concise rundown of the major global and national news stories of the morning. Topics covered include significant U.S. military incidents in the South China Sea, President Trump’s diplomatic activities and trade agreements in Asia, heightened tensions with Venezuela, an update on a dramatic jewel heist at the Louvre, the approach of Hurricane Melissa toward Jamaica, and a brief spotlight on economic themes affecting listeners’ finances.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Military Incidents in the South China Sea

(00:02 - 00:37)

• Two separate crashes:
  • An F18 Super Hornet jet and a Seahawk helicopter, both assigned to the USS Nimitz, went down in unrelated incidents.
  • The USS Nimitz is concluding its final deployment before returning to the U.S. West Coast.
  • Positive news: “The Navy says those crews are safe.” — Angelo Bavaro (00:14)

2. President Trump’s Asia Diplomacy Tour

(00:37 - 01:12)

• Visit to Malaysia & peace deal:
  • Trump began his Asia tour in Malaysia, even showcasing his “signature dance moves” before shifting focus to diplomacy.
  • Oversaw a peace agreement ending decades of hostility between Cambodia and Thailand.
• Trade developments:
  • The most anticipated part of Trump’s trip will be an upcoming trade discussion with China’s President Xi Jinping in South Korea.
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant announced a “framework agreement” covering rare earth minerals, “everything from iPhones to cars to fighter jets, as well as TikTok and soybeans.” — FOX News anchor (00:50)

3. U.S.-Venezuela Tensions Escalate

(01:12 - 01:53)

• American military presence:
  • US warship USS Gravely docked in Trinidad and Tobago “putting more pressure on Venezuela and its president, Nicolas Maduro,” who’s accused of complicity in drug smuggling.
  • Aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford also moving closer to Venezuela.
  • Trinidad & Tobago’s prime minister is cited as a "vocal supporter" of the US military’s presence.
• “Another show of force by the US.” — Paul Stevens (01:22)

4. Russia’s New Cruise Missile Test

(03:12 - 03:31)

• “Russia says it's tested a new nuclear capable cruise missile and President Putin says it's moving closer to deploying it. He claims that missile…went 8,700 miles in a test last week.” — Angelo Bavaro (03:14)
• This signals a continued advancement in Russian military capabilities.

5. The Louvre Heist Update

(03:31 - 04:15)

• Suspects arrested:
  • Two out of four identified suspects are in custody, with one apprehended while preparing to leave France.
  • Both men are in their 30s, from a Paris suburb, and are known to police.
  • The heist involved “a basket lift to gain access to the Apollo Gallery,” where the suspects “cut through a window with power tools.” — Stephanie Bennett (04:06)
• Urgency remains to recover the missing French crown jewels.

6. Hurricane Melissa Threatens Jamaica

(04:15 - 05:03)

• Storm status:
  • Hurricane Melissa is now Category 4, winds at 145 mph, could intensify to Category 5.
  • Expected to hit Jamaica with potentially historic impact.
• Precautions & severity:
  • "Stores…boarded up…aid groups on the ground."
  • “What we are going to experience is going to be historic here in Jamaica for modern times. The last time anything even close was 1988 Hurricane Gilbert. This will be more intense.” — Robert Ray (04:36)
  • Anticipated effects: mudslides, landslides, road failures, and massive power outages.

7. Economic Themes Highlighted

(05:12+)

• Mention of “private equity, generative capital gains, [and] Fed rate cuts,” hinting at the complex economic stories shaping news and listeners’ wallets.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On U.S. military incidents:
  “The Navy says those crews are safe.” — Angelo Bavaro (00:14)

• On rare earth minerals trade deal:
  “…those minerals power everything from iPhones to cars to fighter jets, as well as TikTok and soybeans.” — FOX News anchor (00:50)

• On Trump’s peace efforts:
  “President Trump arriving in Malaysia breaking out his signature dance moves before getting serious…presiding over that peace deal ending decades long hostilities...” — (00:59)

• On U.S. show of force:
  “Another show of force by the US as a US warship docked in Trinidad and Tobago's capital city of Port of Spain on Sunday, putting more pressure on Venezuela and its president, Nicolas Maduro.” — Paul Stevens (01:21)

• On the hurricane’s historical comparison:
  “What we are going to experience is going to be historic here in Jamaica for modern times. The last time anything even close was 1988 Hurricane Gilbert. This will be more intense.” — Robert Ray (04:36)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:02 — Military jet and helicopter accidents, South China Sea
• 00:37 — President Trump’s Asia tour and trade framework with China
• 01:12 — U.S.-Venezuela tensions and naval deployments
• 03:12 — Russia’s new nuclear missile test
• 03:31 — Louvre robbery update and arrests
• 04:15 — Hurricane Melissa’s threat to Jamaica
• 05:12 — Economic buzzwords: private equity, generative capital gains

Tone & Style

The episode maintains FOX News’ urgency and matter-of-fact delivery, focusing on rapid, impactful updates on global politics, security, and natural disasters without editorial commentary.

This summary captures all major news elements for listeners seeking a quick yet thorough understanding of the morning’s top global stories.