Fox News Hourly Update – 4PM ET, October 11, 2025

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This episode provides concise updates on the most critical news stories of October 11, 2025. The main topics include progress on the Gaza peace deal, new US-China economic tensions, a historic federal workforce reduction during a government shutdown, a tragic Tennessee factory explosion, health updates on former President Joe Biden, and the passing of actress Diane Keaton.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Gaza Peace Deal & Ceasefire

• Summary:
  The first stage of a Gaza peace plan is underway, marked by a ceasefire and Israeli troops pulling back to pre-agreed positions.
• How the Deal Was Achieved:
  • On-the-ground reporting from Tel Aviv
    • Exclusive photo obtained by Fox News shows US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Gaza, accompanied by IDF’s Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir and Admiral Brad Cooper of CENTCOM.
    • They visited a base where IDF troops are repositioning in line with the agreement.
  • US Role
    • Admiral Cooper’s statement:

      "America's sons and daughters, he writes in uniform, are answering the call to deliver peace in the Middle east in support of the commander in chief's direction in this historic moment, this great effort will be achieved with no US Boots on the ground in Gaza." (Jennifer Griffin, 00:38)

  • Hostages:
    • 48 hostages remain in Gaza; only about 20 are believed alive.
    • Hostage swap expected to begin Monday.

2. US-Chinese Economic Tensions Escalate

• Summary:
  The S&P 500 experiences its worst daily drop since April as the United States responds assertively to China’s export restrictions.
• Key Developments:
  • China restricts rare earth mineral exports, including critical mining equipment, citing military concerns.
  • The US response:
    • President Trump announces on social media a proposed 100% tariff on all Chinese imports, plus export controls on critical software.
    • He signals possible cancellation of his meeting with President Xi.
  • Notable quote:

    "President Trump also suggested the possibility of canceling his planned meeting with President Xi." (Alexandria Hoff, 01:53)

3. Unprecedented Federal Worker Layoffs in Shutdown

• Summary:
  In a historic move, President Trump is firing over 4,000 federal workers during a government shutdown, differing sharply from previous furlough practices.
• Key Points:
  • Federal workers are notified of layoffs (instead of temporary furloughs as in past shutdowns).
  • The White House budget office calls the layoffs “substantial.”
  • Federal worker unions sue in San Francisco to block firings, alleging improper use of shutdown.
  • Notable quote:

    "A departure from previous shutdowns when federal workers were furloughed but brought back to work once the spending bill was passed." (Jared Halpern, 02:39)

4. Tennessee Bomb Factory Explosion

• Summary:
  Authorities have declared the 18 individuals missing from a bomb factory explosion in Humphreys County, Tennessee, as presumed dead.
• Quotes from officials:
  • Sheriff Chris Davis:

    "We always want to keep the good Lord in our hearts and trying to make prayers that we can find some people and recover them. So can I tell you or give you a definite time period?... We're going to make sure we exhaust every asset that we can before we have to do that." (Chris Davis, 03:16–03:31)

  • The factory’s clients include the Department of War and the Department of Homeland Security.

5. Health Update: Former President Joe Biden

• Summary:
  Biden is undergoing a new phase of treatment for aggressive prostate cancer with radiation and hormone therapy.
• Context:
  • Diagnosis occurred after his term ended in January.
  • He had earlier dropped his reelection bid.

6. Remembering Diane Keaton

• Summary:
  Beloved actress Diane Keaton, known for films like "Annie Hall" and "The First Wives Club," has passed away at 79.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On US involvement in Gaza:

  "America's sons and daughters...are answering the call to deliver peace in the Middle east...this great effort will be achieved with no US Boots on the ground in Gaza."
  (Admiral Brad Cooper via Jennifer Griffin, 00:38)

• On federal layoffs during the shutdown:

  "A departure from previous shutdowns when federal workers were furloughed but brought back to work once the spending bill was passed."
  (Jared Halpern, 02:39)

• Tennessee tragedy:

  "We always want to keep the good Lord in our hearts and trying to make prayers that we can find some people and recover them."
  (Sheriff Chris Davis, 03:16)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Gaza Peace Deal & Ceasefire – 00:02–01:04
• US-China Economic Tensions – 01:04–01:55
• Federal Worker Layoffs – 02:16–03:01
• Tennessee Factory Explosion – 03:01–03:31
• Joe Biden Health Update & Diane Keaton Obituary – 03:31–end

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