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

Host: Lisa Brady
Date: October 10, 2025

Overview

This episode provides a concise, high-stakes roundup of national and international news as of 4PM ET. It focuses on the ongoing U.S. government shutdown and its far-reaching effects, major international developments in the Middle East, dramatic market shifts amid U.S.-China trade tensions, and notable headlines on aviation, presidential health, and the passing of a rock legend.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Government Shutdown and Political Stalemate

• Federal Layoffs Begin:
  • The White House Budget Office has notified federal workers of "substantial layoffs" as the government shutdown continues, marking an escalation in pressure (00:02).
• Senate and House Leadership Clash:
  • Senate Majority Leader John Thune urged citizens to call their Democratic representatives:

    "Call your Democrat congressman or woman, your Democrat senator and just ask them to do the right thing here for them and for their families. And that is vote to open up the government." (00:11 – John Thune)

  • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries rejected Thune's strategy, emphasizing repeated failed tactics:

    "John Thune's strategy is to continue to do the same partisan thing over and over and over again and expect different results. That's legislative insanity." (00:31 – Hakeem Jeffries)

• Stalemate Over Health Care Funding:
  • Democrats maintain their demands for talks on health care funding, complicating negotiations and prolonging the shutdown (00:43).

2. Explosive Incident Near Nashville

• Deadly Explosion at Military Supplier:
  • Jennifer Griffin reports:

    "19 people missing and feared dead after an explosion this morning at a company that makes military grade explosives. The cause remains under investigation." (00:51 – Jennifer Griffin)

3. Middle East Ceasefire and U.S. Diplomacy

• Ceasefire in Gaza:
  • A new peace plan brings a ceasefire in Gaza, including the potential release of remaining hostages by Hamas, possibly timed with an imminent visit by President Trump (01:00).
• US & Regional Roles:
  • President Trump is set to address the Israeli parliament and later attend a summit in Egypt to discuss next steps for a broader Middle East peace plan (01:13).
  • Israeli troops have withdrawn to agreed defensive lines, but still occupy 53% of Gaza.
  • The U.S. military is monitoring the ceasefire, effective since noon local time.
• Palestinian Factions Resist Foreign Control:
  • "Three Palestinian groups, including Hamas, just out with a joint statement rejecting any foreign guardianship over Gaza." (01:40)

4. U.S.–China Trade Tensions Slam Wall Street

• Market Sell-Off:
  • The Dow plunged 878 points; the Nasdaq dropped more than 800 points (>3%); the S&P fell more than 2% (01:40, 04:06).
  • The sell-off follows President Trump's threats to dramatically increase tariffs on China, in retaliation for China's export restrictions on rare earth minerals (03:31).
• Diplomatic Fallout:
  • President Trump announced he does not see "any reason to meet" with President Xi, despite an upcoming summit originally planned for South Korea (03:31).
• Notable Quote:

  "The Dow down 878 points at the Bell." (01:40 – Lisa Brady)

5. Ongoing Travel Disruptions Amid Shutdown

• Flight Delays and Staffing Strains:
  • Carmen Roberts details ongoing air travel disruptions:

    "Airline passengers suffered through more than 7,000 flight delays Thursday and are dealing with thousands more... ATC staffing shortages are straining the system, causing flights to be spaced out and slowing down everything." (02:15 – Carmen Roberts)

  • 13,000 air traffic controllers and roughly 50,000 TSA agents are working without pay, exacerbating the crisis (02:45).

6. President Trump's Health Check

• Walter Reed Visit:
  • President Trump visited Walter Reed for his semiannual physical, returning slightly ahead of schedule (02:58, 03:05).
  • The White House has not indicated if or when results will be released.

7. Music World Loses a Legend

• Death of John Lodge (Moody Blues):
  • Lisa Brady and Jennifer Griffin report the sudden passing of John Lodge, longtime bassist, co-lead singer, and songwriter for the Moody Blues:

    "Lodge's family says he died suddenly and unexpectedly surrounded by loved one. He was 82." (03:31 – Jennifer Griffin)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "That's legislative insanity." – Hakeem Jeffries, on repeating Senate tactics, (00:31)
• "19 people missing and feared dead after an explosion this morning at a company that makes military grade explosives." – Jennifer Griffin, (00:51)
• "The Dow down 878 points at the Bell." – Lisa Brady, (01:40)
• "Airline passengers suffered through more than 7,000 flight delays Thursday and are dealing with thousands more..." – Carmen Roberts, (02:19)
• "Lodge's family says he died suddenly and unexpectedly surrounded by loved one. He was 82." – Jennifer Griffin, (03:31)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:02: Government shutdown, federal worker layoffs announced
• 00:11: Senate Majority Leader John Thune urges Democratic lawmakers to act
• 00:31: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticizes legislative tactics
• 00:51: Explosion near Nashville, mass casualties possible
• 01:00: Gaza ceasefire, hostages, President Trump’s upcoming visit
• 01:13: Regional summit plans and Israeli military movements
• 01:40: Wall Street plunges, Palestinian groups reject outside control
• 02:19: Major U.S. flight delays due to government shutdown
• 02:58: President Trump's semiannual physical at Walter Reed
• 03:17: Death of John Lodge of the Moody Blues
• 03:31: Market details, U.S.–China trade escalation

Summary

This Fox News update delivers a rapid-fire account of crisis and change—federal layoffs and political deadlock in Washington, tragedy west of Nashville, cautious hope in a fragile Middle East peace, travel chaos for Americans, health updates on President Trump, the market’s reaction to trade hostilities with China, and reflection on the legacy of John Lodge. The tone is urgent, factual, and direct, reflecting fast-moving developments and deep uncertainty in both national and global affairs.