Fox News Hourly Update – 4PM ET Newscast

Date: October 8, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Main Theme:
A concise roundup of the day's key national and international news stories, including updates on Middle East peace talks, law enforcement developments, Capitol Hill disputes, a notable legal dismissal, and financial markets.

1. Middle East Peace Talks Progress

[00:02–00:21]

• Summary:
  Indirect negotiations are underway between Israelis and Palestinians in Egypt, focusing on a proposed hostages-for-ceasefire deal, which forms the first step of President Trump’s broader peace plan.
• President Trump Remarks:
  • Reports “possible progress on Mid east peace.”
  • After speaking with his team, President Trump expresses optimism:

    “Very close, but it’s something I think that will happen. Got a good chance of happening. I may go there sometime toward the…”
    (President Trump, 00:14)

  • Indicates he might travel to the region toward the weekend (Saturday evening or Sunday).
• Additional Context:
  – His comments were made during a White House roundtable event focused on Antifa, now designated as a domestic terrorist organization.

2. Discussion on Antifa and Domestic Policy

[00:21–01:06]

• Crime Strategy Talking Points:
  • Attorney General Pam Bondi at the roundtable stresses a comprehensive approach to fighting crime:

    “Fighting crime is more than just getting the bad guy off the streets. It’s breaking down the organization brick by brick, just like we did with cartels.”

  • Bondi accuses Democratic city and state leaders of ignoring or covering up left-wing violence; in contrast, Democrats criticize the President for “trying to fuel chaos” via National Guard deployments.

3. Capture of New Orleans Jail Fugitive

[01:06–01:34]

• Breaking News:
  • Derrick Groves, the final escapee from the high-profile New Orleans jail break, has been caught after a five-month manhunt.
• Details by Reporter:
  • Groves, a convicted murderer awaiting life sentence, was apprehended in Atlanta after a brief standoff.
    • His girlfriend, an ex-jail employee, aided the escape and has been charged.
  • All ten escapees from the May 16 jailbreak have now been recaptured.
    (Reporter: 01:06–01:34)

4. Financial Market Update

[01:34–01:59, 03:55]

• Wall Street Close:
  • Dow: Down 1 point.
  • S&P 500: Record close.
  • Nasdaq: Record close, finishing up 255 points and topping 23,000 for the first time.
• Market Recap:

  “The Dow slips a point in the end, but the Nasdaq topping 23,000 for the first time and the S&P also with a record close.”
  (Lisa Brady, 03:55)

5. Congressional Battle Over Swearing-In and Epstein Files Bill

[02:15–02:57]

• Key Players:

  • Arizona Democrats Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson
  • GOP Rep. Mike Lawler
  • Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva

• Summary:

  • Tensions flare as Congresswoman-elect Grijalva has not yet been sworn in, with Democrats alleging the delay is politically motivated.
  • Grijalva’s swearing-in would provide the final signature needed to force a vote on a bill to release the “Epstein files.”
  • House Speaker Johnson has kept the House out of session, pushing for the Senate to first pass a bill to end the government shutdown.
  • Both Republican- and Democrat-backed short-term government funding bills failed in the Senate due to lack of adequate votes.

• Notable Exchange:

  “[Senators] are demanding Congresswoman Elect Adelita Grijalva to be sworn in… Gallego accused the speaker of slow walking because Grijalva would be the last signature needed to force a vote on a bill to compel the release of the Epstein files…” (Reporter, 02:22)

  • On the pedophile files claim:

    “Nobody's covering up for pedophiles.” (Speaker D, 02:49)

6. Dismissal of Disorderly Conduct Case: Alex O’Keefe

[03:15–03:55]

• Storyline:
  • NYC Judge tosses the civil summons against Alex O’Keefe, a Black former TV writer for FX’s “The Bear,” after his arrest on a Metro North train.
  • O’Keefe alleges racial targeting after a white passenger complained about his seating.

    “This white woman said she didn’t like the way I was sitting on the train, so you call the police.”
    (Alex O’Keefe, 03:37)

  • Police said O’Keefe broke MTA rules by occupying more than one seat and refused to leave when asked.
  • The MTA stands by its officers’ actions.

7. Memorable Quotes & Moments

• President Trump, on Mideast negotiations:

  “Very close, but it’s something I think that will happen. Got a good chance of happening.”
  (00:14)

• Attorney General Pam Bondi, on fighting crime:

  “It’s breaking down the organization brick by brick, just like we did with cartels.”
  (00:21)

• Alex O’Keefe, on his arrest:

  “This white woman said she didn’t like the way I was sitting on the train, so you call the police.”
  (03:37)

• Congressional dispute soundbite:

  “Nobody's covering up for pedophiles.”
  (02:49)

8. Additional Notes

• Skip: Advertisements, show promotions, and non-content sections.
• Host sign-off by Lisa Brady:

  “I’m Lisa Brady. This is FOX NEWS.”
  (03:55)

In Summary:
This Fox News Hourly Update delivers a fast-paced briefing on the top stories: cautious optimism on Mideast peace, sustained partisan tension over domestic policy and Congressional procedure, closure on a high-profile fugitive hunt, a legal vindication in a racially charged train incident, and upbeat Wall Street news. The episode blends direct quotes, soundbites, and factual updates in a brisk, news-driven tone characteristic of Fox News radio.