Fox News Hourly Update – 4PM ET 10/17/2025

Host: Lisa Brady
Date: October 17, 2025

Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers a fast-paced summary of breaking and ongoing national and international news. Key topics include developments in Ukraine-Russia peace talks, the ongoing war in Gaza, U.S.-China trade relations, the domestic government shutdown, a federal case against John Bolton, and fresh controversy surrounding Britain's Prince Andrew. The update also briefly reviews the stock market's performance.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Renewed Diplomatic Efforts in Ukraine-Russia Conflict

• Ukrainian President Zelensky Visits White House
  • Zelensky seeks U.S. approval for purchasing long-range Tomahawk missiles.
  • President Trump expresses optimism for peace:
    • Quote: “I think we have a very good chance of bringing this war to a conclusion.” (President Trump, 00:19)
• Second Peace Summit Planned
  • President Trump and President Putin agree to a second summit in Hungary to discuss a ceasefire.
    • Quote: “We went through a lot of details. He wants to get it ended. I think that President Zelinsky wants to get it ended. Now we have to get it done.” (President Trump, 00:33)
  • Zelensky remains skeptical of Putin’s sincerity (00:40).

2. Hostage Crisis & Ceasefire in Gaza

• Hamas to return remains of another hostage after expanding search efforts in Gaza.
• Nine hostages’ remains have been returned recently, out of 28 presumed dead, including two Americans.
• Hamas affirms commitment to ceasefire terms (00:45).

3. U.S.-China Relations Ahead of South Korea Summit

• President Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of a summit in South Korea, despite tensions over U.S. tariffs and Chinese export controls.
  • Previously, Trump was hesitant to meet due to China’s new limits on rare earth minerals.
  • Now signals optimism: “thinks they're getting along well with China and will be able to make a deal.” (00:59)
• Treasury Secretary Scott Besant Weighs In
  • Quote: “I think that things have de-escalated. We hope that China will show the respect that we have shown them. And I am confident that President Trump, because of his relationship with President Xi, will be able to get things back on a good course.” (Treasury Secretary Scott Besant, 01:34)

4. Stock Market Update

• The Dow closes up 238 points (01:49).

5. U.S. Government Shutdown & Political Fallout

• Impact on Projects and Agencies
  • Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vogt announces immediate pausing of $11 billion in Army Corps of Engineers projects in major Democratic-run cities (New York, Boston, San Francisco, Baltimore).
  • Democratic leaders accuse the administration of politicizing the shutdown.
• National Nuclear Security Administration
  • Chair Mike Rogers reports plans to furlough most of agency staff during the shutdown (02:19).
• Politicians Trade Blame
  • Ongoing partisan dispute:
    • Democrats demand an extension of Obamacare tax credits.
    • Republicans urge addressing these policies after ending the shutdown (02:59).

6. High-Profile Legal and Royal Scandal Updates

• John Bolton Pleads Not Guilty to Mishandling Classified Information
  • Former national security adviser John Bolton calls the federal case against him “an abuse of power” (02:59).
• Prince Andrew Renounces Titles Amid New Allegations
  • Prince Andrew gives up royal titles after renewed allegations in Virginia Giuffre’s forthcoming memoir (03:30).
    • Memoir details claims of trafficking by Jeffrey Epstein to Prince Andrew when Giuffre was a minor.
    • Prince Andrew maintains denial of any wrongdoing.
    • Notable: Existence of a famous photograph of Giuffre and Andrew with Ghislaine Maxwell.

7. Stock Update Recap

• The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq all finished in the green; the Dow rises above 46,000 points (04:03).

Memorable Quotes

• President Trump:
  • “I think we have a very good chance of bringing this war to a conclusion.” (00:19)
  • “We went through a lot of details. He wants to get it ended. I think that President Zelinsky wants to get it ended. Now we have to get it done.” (00:33)
• Treasury Secretary Scott Besant:
  • “I think that things have de-escalated. We hope that China will show the respect that we have shown them. And I am confident that President Trump, because of his relationship with President Xi, will be able to get things back on a good course.” (01:34)
• John Bolton (paraphrased):
  • Calls indictment “an abuse of power” after pleading not guilty (02:59).

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:02: Ukraine president’s White House visit; push for U.S. long-range missiles
• 00:19: Trump expresses hope for end to Ukraine war
• 00:33: Details on peace talks and planned summit in Hungary
• 00:45: Updates from Gaza; ongoing hostage recovery and ceasefire signals
• 01:34: Treasury Secretary on U.S.-China relations
• 01:49: Stock market closes
• 02:19: Ongoing U.S. government shutdown; impact on federal projects and agencies
• 02:59: John Bolton legal update; Prince Andrew renounces titles
• 03:30: Details of renewed allegations against Prince Andrew
• 04:03: Market recap

Tone & Style

The update maintains an urgent, clipped, and neutral tone, typical of network news, with rapid switches between domestic and international issues. The summary above mirrors this concise yet informative style, ensuring listeners are up to speed on top national and global stories.