Fox News Hourly Update: 4PM ET 10/13/2025 – Episode Summary

Overview

This newscast delivers a broad sweep of the day's most pressing stories, focused on breaking developments in the Middle East, US foreign policy, notable domestic protests, cutting-edge AI industry news, and significant movements on Wall Street. The tone is brisk, fact-driven, and occasionally personal, as reporters offer on-the-ground perspectives and direct quotations from major newsmakers.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Middle East: Hostage Exchange and Peace Efforts

• Hostage Releases:
  • 20 Israeli hostages freed from Hamas captivity, celebrated across Israel.
    • Trey Yingst (00:05): “It was a joyous day across Israel as so many families were celebrating being reunited with their loved ones.”
  • 28 hostages presumed dead; Israeli military recovers and analyzes bodies.
• Peace Plan & Prisoner Swap:
  • Israel releases hundreds of Palestinian prisoners as part of Phase One of a US-brokered peace deal.
  • President Trump envisions “a new dawn” for Israelis and Palestinians, hinting at multilateral rebuilding efforts for Gaza and the return of displaced Palestinians.
    • Lisa Brady (00:16): “President Trump envisions as a new dawn for both Israelis and Palestinians in the region, emphasizing a multination rebuilding effort for Gaza…”
• The Human Toll:
  • Palestinian returnees face destroyed homes.
    • Jessica Rosenthal (00:43): "They're walking back to a house that's demolished...places that are not even recognizable. But when I looked in the faces of those people, I saw good people."
  • Hopeful tone about Palestinians’ ability to remain in Gaza.
    • Trey Yingst (00:54): "Will they be able to stay in Gaza?"
    • Jessica Rosenthal (00:56): "I think so. I hope so, yeah."
• International Peace Summit:
  • President Trump visits Israel and Egypt, where 30+ nations attend a peace summit.

2. US Foreign Policy: Ukraine & Russia

• Pledge to End Ukraine War:
  • Trump promises renewed efforts to end the Ukraine-Russia conflict, with an upcoming White House meeting with Ukraine’s President Zelensky focused on new weapons support.
• Possible Escalation:
  • Zelensky seeks longer-range offensive capabilities; US consideration of sending Tomahawk missiles.
    • Trey Yingst (01:17): “European countries now purchase weapons to be sent to Ukraine, Zelensky's long wanted longer range capabilities.”
    • Jessica Rosenthal (01:31): “Do they want to have Tomahawks going in that direction? I don't think so. I think I might speak to Russia about that. In all fairness, I told that to President Zelensky because Tomahawks are a new step of aggression.”
    • Trey Yingst (01:45): “But he said if the war is not going to be settled, he may send them and that Russia does not want that.”

3. Wall Street Rally & China Trade Tensions

• Market Surge:
  • Dow closes up 588, S&P up 102, NASDAQ up 490.
    • Lisa Brady (01:49 / 04:05): "Wall street rallies the Dow up 588 at the bell... The S&P up 102. The NASDAQ up 490."
• China-US Trade Relations:
  • Trump reassures markets over softer US tone despite new 100% tariffs responding to China’s rare earth mineral export controls.
  • Optimism for next year’s resolution.
    • Edward Lawrence (03:47): “The markets clearly believe that eight to 12 months out, this is going to be resolved. The president saying over the weekend that he wants to help China, not hurt it.”

4. Oregon Protests Against National Guard Deployment

• Naked Bike Ride Protest:
  • Hundreds participate in an “emergency” naked bike ride in Portland, rallying against Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops.
    • Rodney (02:19): “Participants calling this an emergency edition of the city's annual World Naked Bike Ride to rally against President Trump's call to send the National Guard troops to the city."
  • Protesters emphasize the gravity of their cause—human rights beyond mere expression.
    • Trey Yingst (02:36): “This has more impact. We're doing it for something bigger than just like freedom of expression, you know, we're doing it for human rights.”
  • Ongoing legal battle over the federal deployment.

5. Artificial Intelligence Industry: OpenAI/Broadcom Deal

• Major Chip Partnership:
  • OpenAI and Broadcom sign a multibillion-dollar agreement: Broadcom will build OpenAI's first proprietary AI processor, expected to massively accelerate AI infrastructure.
    • Sam Altman (03:01): "OpenAI and Broadcom are partnering up in a multibillion dollar chip development deal... OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the newest partnership is another step toward AI becoming beneficial, to quote all humanity."
  • Broadcom stocks surge on the news.
  • OpenAI is also partnering with Nvidia, Oracle, and AMD.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Hostage Release in Israel:

  • Trey Yingst (00:05): "It was a joyous day across Israel as so many families were celebrating being reunited with their loved ones."

• On the Palestinian Return:

  • Jessica Rosenthal (00:43): "They're walking back to a house that's demolished... But when I looked in the faces of those people, I saw good people."

• On Possibility of Sending Missiles to Ukraine:

  • Jessica Rosenthal (01:31): "Do they want to have Tomahawks going in that direction? I don't think so. I think I might speak to Russia about that. In all fairness, I told that to President Zelensky because Tomahawks are a new step of aggression."

• On Portland Protests:

  • Trey Yingst (02:36): "This has more impact. We're doing it for something bigger than just like freedom of expression, you know, we're doing it for human rights."

• On AI, From OpenAI CEO:

  • Sam Altman (03:01): “OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the newest partnership is another step toward AI becoming beneficial, to quote all humanity.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:02] – [00:57]: Middle East Updates / Hostage Exchange / US Peace Plan
• [00:57] – [01:45]: Ukraine War, US Weapon Support, and Diplomacy
• [01:49] – [01:59]: Wall Street Rally
• [02:15] – [02:51]: Portland Protests Against National Guard Deployment
• [03:01] – [03:34]: AI Industry News, OpenAI & Broadcom Deal
• [03:47] – [04:05]: US-China Trade Tensions, Market Wrap

Summary

This episode encapsulates a momentous day in international affairs and domestic activism, blending urgent updates on conflict, diplomacy, and economics with the fast-paced reporting style listeners expect from FOX News. The voices of correspondents and newsmakers create a vivid snapshot of a world in conflict and transition, from the deeply personal (families reunited in Israel and Gaza) to the globally significant (AI innovation and great-power rivalry).