4PM ET 10/05/2025 Newscast - Fox News Hourly Update

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Fox News Hourly Update – 4PM ET 10/05/2025 Newscast

Host: Kathleen Maloney, FOX News Podcasts
Date: October 5, 2025
Duration: ~4 minutes
Main Theme:
A rapid-fire update on major U.S. and international news headlines, focusing on efforts for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release, the ongoing government shutdown, legal controversies involving a Supreme Court Justice, gas prices, and tensions around immigration policy.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Gaza Hostage Release and Peace Plan Developments

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Hamas signals partial acceptance of a U.S. and Israeli peace proposal, raising hope for the release of the 48 remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza.
Hamas hints at willingness to cede governmental power to other Palestinians, but does not mention disarming.
President Trump reacts outside the White House:
- Quote (Donald Trump, 00:16):
  *"They've been fighting for a plan for years. We get the hostages back almost immediately."_
Current U.S. administration calls for Israel to halt attacks in Gaza, but strikes reportedly continue.

2. Government Shutdown and Senate Standoff

[00:21-00:59]

The U.S. government shutdown persists after a failed Senate vote.
Debate centers on funding and compliance:
- Quote (Sen. Adam Schiff, 00:48):
  *"You have the president and Russell votes saying they're going to continue to illegally withhold money. So if we agree to a CR and nothing more, they're telling us we don't plan to abide by it."_
Democrats aim to extend tax credits to prevent health insurance cost hikes.
Trump administration pauses >$2 billion in funds for Chicago; move stirs controversy.

3. Federal Funding Controversy

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Sen. Markwayne Mullin (OK) defends funding pause:
- Quote (Sen. Markwayne Mullin, 01:16):
  *"The Trump administration is working for the entire economy, trying to bring the entire economy up, making sure that we're not picking winners and losers, but the free market makes those decisions."_
Critics accuse the administration of politicizing federal funds.

4. Gas Price Trends

[01:26-01:59]

Gas prices decline for the fourth consecutive day.
- AAA reports national average at $3.13/gallon (down 7¢ from last month).
- Highest state: California at $5.82/gallon.
- Lowest average: Texas at $2.36/gallon.

5. Legal Fallout from Planned Supreme Court Justice Attack

[02:15-03:14]

AG Pam Bondi to appeal a lenient sentence by a Biden-appointed judge:
- Convicted: Nicholas Roski (now known as Sophie), pleaded guilty to plotting to assassinate Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
- DOJ sought at least 30 years; judge sentenced Roski to 8 years, sparking outrage.
- Quote (Sen. Eric Schmitt, 02:56):
  *"That you had someone deranged like this trying to take out and murder a Supreme Court justice, and this is all that individual gets, is ridiculous. I think the grounds for appeal are strong."_
Roski's motive reportedly tied to anger over the Dobbs decision.

6. Anti-ICE Protests and Immigration Enforcement

[03:14-03:57]

Protests against ICE in Democratic-led cities (Chicago, Portland) as Trump administration maintains strict immigration policies.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem warns of organized crime threats:
- Quote (Sec. Kristi Noem, 03:42):
  *"Our intelligence indicates that these people are organized. They're getting more and more people on their team as far as attacking officers. And they're making plans to ambush them and to kill them. We have specific officers and agents that have bounties that have been put out on their heads."_
Planned deployment of troops to Portland is temporarily blocked by a judge; administration is appealing.

Notable Quotes & Moments

President Trump (on the hostage negotiations) [00:16]:
"They've been fighting for a plan for years. We get the hostages back almost immediately."
Senator Adam Schiff (on compliance with funding resolutions) [00:48]:
"You have the president and Russell votes saying they're going to continue to illegally withhold money..."
Senator Markwayne Mullin (on Chicago funds pause) [01:16]:
"Making sure that we're not picking winners and losers, but the free market makes those decisions."
Senator Eric Schmitt (on Kavanaugh attack sentencing) [02:56]:
"This is all that individual gets, is ridiculous. I think the grounds for appeal are strong."
Sec. Kristi Noem (on ICE agent threats) [03:42]:
"They're making plans to ambush them and to kill them. We have specific officers and agents that have bounties that have been put out on their heads."

Summary

The 4PM Fox News Hourly Update delivers concise coverage of urgent national and international stories: Israel and Hamas inch toward a possible ceasefire and hostage release; a fragmented U.S. government faces ongoing shutdown drama and funding disputes; controversy erupts over a lenient sentence for a would-be assassin of a Supreme Court justice; national gas prices decline; and anti-ICE protests escalate as federal immigration policy stiffens. Noteworthy voices from both sides of the aisle reveal growing political tension and public safety concerns as the week begins.

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Working on a peace plan. I'm Kathleen Maloney. FOX news. The remaining 48 Israeli hostages in Gaza could soon be free. Hamas says it's partially accepting a peace proposal from the US And Israel. President Trump reacting outside the White House.
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They've been fighting for a plan for years. We get the hostages back almost immediately.
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Hamas also suggested it was willing to give up its power to other Palestinians, but did not mention it would surrender its weapons. The president called for Israel to halt its attacks in Gaza a Friday. Though Israel has continued its strikes. A government shutdown continues after the Senate failed to end it Friday. California Democratic Senator Adam Schiff tells NBC's Meet the Press while Democrats have previously supported keeping the government open, it's different this time.
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You have the president and Russell votes saying they're going to continue to illegally withhold money. So if we agree to a CR and nothing more, they're telling us we don't plan to abide by it.
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Democrats are pushing for a tax credit extension that would keep health insurance costs from rising. Meanwhile, the Trump administration paused over $2 billion in federal funds for Chicago Friday. Oklahoma Republican Senator Mark Wayne Mullen defends the move on FOX News Sunday.
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The Trump administration is working for the entire economy, trying to bring the entire economy up, making sure that we're not picking winners and losers, but the the free market makes those decisions.
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Officials criticized the move and claimed the Trump administration was weaponizing federal funding. Gas prices drop for a fourth straight day. AAA says the national average is 3,13 a gallon or 7 cents less than a month ago. As usual, drivers in California are paying the most on average, 582A gallon. People buying gas in Texas get the biggest break at 236A gallon. America is listening to FOX News.
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Attorney General Pam Bondi says she plans to appeal after a Biden appointed judge gave a lenient sentence to the person who pled guilty to planning to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brent Kavanaugh. Fox's Madison Scorpiono with the latest.
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The DOJ wanted to lock up this would be assassin for at least 30 years. But the judge sentence the 29 year old man who is now transitioning to a female to only eight years. Many people are infuriated, especially because of all of the recent political violence like the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk. Now on Sunday morning, Futures Senator Eric Schmidt, who serves on the Senate Judiciary Committee, had this to say, the idea.
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That you had someone deranged like this trying to take out and murder a Supreme Court justice, and this is all that individual gets, is ridiculous. I think the grounds for appeal are strong.
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For weeks leading up to the incident, Nicholas Roski, who now goes by Sophie, did a lot of planning. He wanted to kill Kavanaugh over the Dobbs decision.
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He did research, bought multiple weapons that he traveled with cross country before eventually calling 911 on himself after seeing Kavanaugh's protective detail guarding his property. Anti ICE protests happening across Democratic led cities such as Chicago and Portland as the Trump administration continues to enforce its illegal immigration policies. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem tells Fox and Friends weekend organized crime members are targeting ICE agents.
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Our intelligence indicates that these people are organized. They're getting more and more people on their team as far as attacking officers. And they're making plans to ambush them and to kill them. We have specific officers and agents that have bounties that have been put out on their heads.
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This comes as the Trump administration is set on deploying troops to Portland next, but a district judge is temporary blocking that. The Trump administration is appealing that ruling. I'm Kathleen Maloney. This is FOX News.