Fox News Hourly Update: 4PM ET 10/14/2025 Newscast

Date: October 14, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This fast-paced newscast covers critical global and domestic events, including President Trump’s statements on Hamas disarmament, U.S. economic policy toward Argentina, ongoing developments with Israeli hostages, legislative gridlock over military pay during a government shutdown, and political maneuvering in France regarding pensions. Key economic indicators from Wall Street are also reported.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump’s Assurance on Hamas Disarmament

• Topic: Press conference comments from President Trump (00:02–00:21)

  • Trump claims direct communication with Hamas about disarming as part of a peace plan.
  • Reiterates his firm stance: “They will disarm or we will disarm them.”
  • This declaration ties into the ongoing hostage crisis resolution.

  Notable Quote:

  "And I spoke to Hamas and I said you're going to disarm, right? Yes, sir, we're going to disarm. That's what they told me. They will disarm or we will disarm them."
  — President Trump (00:10)

2. Hostage Releases and Aftermath

• Topic: Implementation of peace plan via hostage releases (00:21–00:46)

  • President Trump’s efforts praised by families of freed hostages.
  • Four more bodies of deceased hostages have been handed over to the Red Cross, with 20 believed to remain in Gaza.
  • Emotional testimony from a former hostage’s brother.

  Notable Quote:

  “Because of you, I'm alive. Thanks to you, I'm standing here today, and thanks to you, my little brother is finally home.”
  — Brother of former hostage Yahir Horne (00:33)

3. U.S. Economic Aid to Argentina and Political Implications

• Topic: Announcement of a $20 billion U.S. economic package for Argentina (01:08–01:35)

  • The aid is presented as designed to reverse economic struggles and support conservative President Javier Milei, especially if he loses upcoming elections.
  • Critics argue this is an unjustified “bailout” with limited benefit to U.S. taxpayers.
  • Trump touts Milei’s economic promise.

  Notable Quotes:

  “We are not going to be generous with Argentina.”
  — President Trump (01:19)

  "He's on the verge of a breakthrough, I think. I think he's really on the verge of tremendous economic success."
  — President Trump (01:29)

4. Legislative Stalemate & Military Pay During Shutdown

• Topic: Concerns over military pay amid government shutdown (02:14–03:04)

  • Veterans groups urge Congress to pass the “Pay Our Troops Act” to ensure active duty pay.
  • Many service members reportedly live paycheck-to-paycheck; short-term solutions seen as unsustainable.
  • Law remains stalled, heightening anxiety over soldier and family welfare.
  • Tom Porter (Blue Star Families) stresses the human cost of gridlock.

  Notable Quotes:

  “Even before this current shutdown, nearly half of our active duty service members are living paycheck to paycheck.”
  — Kylan Hunter, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (02:21)

  “We can't let our service members and their families become casualties of this political gridlock.”
  — Tom Porter, Blue Star Families (02:32)

5. Domestic Politics: Budget and Shutdown

• Topic: Congressional friction over funding government and healthcare (03:04–03:14)
  • A Republican short-term spending bill is stalled in the Senate as Democrats push for health care talks.
  • Government continues to operate under threat of shutdown.

6. France’s Retirement Age Reform Suspended

• Topic: French Prime Minister seeks to calm national unrest (03:22–03:54)

  • Prime Minister Sebastian Lecournu announces a pause on raising the retirement age (from 62 to 64), aiming to de-escalate protests and maintain the governing coalition.
  • Reform postponed until after the 2027 presidential election.
  • Lecournu recently returned to office, the sixth PM within two years.

  Notable Moment:

  • Recap of recent mass protests tied to past increases (03:22–03:54).

7. Market Summary

• Topic: Wall Street performance (01:41, 03:54)
  • Dow Jones closes up 202 points after earlier declines.
  • S&P ends 10 points down; Nasdaq drops 172 points.

Memorable Quotes & Timestamps

• President Trump on Hamas Disarmament:
  “They will disarm or we will disarm them.” (00:10)
• Hostage’s Brother on Trump’s Involvement:
  “Because of you, I'm alive...” (00:33)
• President Trump on Aid to Argentina:
  “We are not going to be generous with Argentina.” (01:19) "He's on the verge of a breakthrough, I think..." (01:29)
• Kylan Hunter on Military Finance:
  “Nearly half of our active duty service members are living paycheck to paycheck.” (02:21)
• Tom Porter on Military Families:
  “We can't let our service members and their families become casualties of this political gridlock.” (02:32)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:02 — President Trump on Hamas, peace plan details begin
• 00:21 — Hostage releases, family testimony
• 00:46 — Israeli military updates on hostages and Red Cross
• 01:08 — U.S.-Argentina economic deal, political context
• 01:41 — Wall Street market wrap-up (mid show)
• 02:14 — Veterans’ groups demand action on active duty pay
• 03:04 — Congressional gridlock, spending bill status
• 03:22 — France’s retirement age reform suspension
• 03:54 — Final market numbers and notable headlines

This episode delivers rapid updates on international diplomacy, domestic policy struggles, and market movements, foregrounding the personal and political stakes driving the day’s headlines. The reporting remains brisk and to the point, in keeping with FOX News Radio’s signature style.