Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 4PM ET 10/20/2025 Newscast
Date: October 20, 2025
Host: Lisa Brady
Source: FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This newscast delivers a rapid update on key national and international events as of October 20, 2025. Main themes include federal deployment disputes in Oregon, congressional reactions to immigration enforcement, U.S.–Israel relations, a new U.S.–Australia minerals deal, a daring art heist in France, pharmaceutical manufacturing expansion, and the day's stock market rally.

Key Discussion Points

1. Federal Deployment to Portland, Oregon

• [00:02] Lisa Brady details a federal court ruling granting President Trump authority to send National Guard troops to Portland, despite objections from state and local officials.

  • Ongoing friction between federal government and Democratic officials regarding “federal crime crackdown” and immigration operations.

• [00:28] Representative Karen Bass and Congressman Robert Garcia allege misconduct by ICE, including detentions of undocumented individuals and U.S. citizens.

  • Garcia: “There is evidence of over 170 US citizens who have been detained.” ([00:34])
  • The House Oversight Committee Democrats announce the creation of an investigative unit to look into ICE operations, focusing on alleged brutality.
  • Karen Bass: “Today I want to announce that the House Oversight Committee Democrats are going to record and create an investigative unit here to...look into every single brutal misconduct that ICE is committing.” ([00:45])

• [01:00] Democrats also plan Senate hearings in Los Angeles regarding ICE actions: “Fellow Democrats in the Senate are also demanding information...noting lawmakers will launch hearings in LA.” (Karen Bass, [01:00])

2. Homeland Security and Migration Enforcement

• [01:07] Lisa Brady and report by Fox’s Kristin Goodwin highlight comments from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem:
  • Noem defends federal operations: “We will continue to bring murderers and rapists, those who perpetuate violence, pedophiles, gang...members in our communities. We will go after them, bring them to justice.” ([01:12]–[01:20])
  • Brady: “She says 70% of the more than 480,000 migrants arrested since January have criminal charges or convictions.” ([01:22])

3. U.S. Posture amid Israel–Hamas Ceasefire

• [01:25] President Trump warns Hamas of eradication if it fails to comply with ceasefire, but assures “no American boots on the ground.”
  • Kristi Noem: “No, it won’t be on the ground at all. We don’t need to because we have many countries...signed on to this deal.” ([01:38])
  • Ongoing hostage situation: one more body returned, with 15 hostages still outstanding. ([01:45])

4. Economic Update

• [01:52] Market rally: “The Dow up 515 at the bell.” (Lisa Brady)

5. U.S.–Australia Critical Minerals Partnership

• [02:30] Lisa Brady reports on the joint deal:
  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Trump sign a major rare earths and critical minerals agreement, including an $8.5 billion pipeline in Australia.
    • Albanese: “The agreement was negotiated over the past several months and comes as the US is looking to reduce reliance on China for materials needed for electronics and defense systems.” ([02:53])
  • Trump touts abundance: “About a year from now, we’ll have so much critical mineral and rare earths that you won’t know what to do with them. They’ll be worth about $2.” ([02:44])
  • Announcement includes deeper ties via the AUKUS security pact allowing for nuclear-powered submarines in Australia.

6. Noteworthy International Story: Louvre Heist

• [03:14] Jared Halpern reports: French authorities reassessing security after “daring daylight heist” at the Louvre, with thieves using a basket lift to steal Napoleon-era jewels. The crime took under eight minutes, with motorcycles found at the scene.

7. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Expansion

• [03:43] Robert Garcia and Jenny Cosola on Merck’s U.S. investments:
  • Merck breaks ground on a $3 billion plant in Elkton, Virginia, part of broader $70 billion investment.
  • Additional projects include a $1 billion facility in NC (opened March) and new plants in NJ and Delaware.
  • Expansion aims to avoid tariffs, boost domestic manufacturing and R&D.

8. Closing Market Recap

• [04:17] Jenny Cosola: “The Dow, the S and P, the Nasdaq, all gaining more than 1%, close to record territory.”
  • Lisa Brady signs off: “America is listening to FOX News.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “There is evidence of over 170 US citizens who have been detained.”
  – Rep. Robert Garcia ([00:34])
• “Today I want to announce that the House Oversight Committee Democrats are going to ... look into every single brutal misconduct that ICE is committing.”
  – Rep. Karen Bass ([00:45])
• “We will continue to bring murderers and rapists, those who perpetuate violence, pedophiles, gang...members in our communities. We will go after them, bring them to justice.”
  – DHS Secretary Kristi Noem ([01:12]–[01:20])
• “About a year from now, we’ll have so much critical mineral and rare earths that you won’t know what to do with them. They’ll be worth about $2.”
  – President Trump ([02:44])
• “A daring daylight heist in the Louvre museum ... smashing display cases, getting away with historic jewels from the Napoleon era in less than eight minutes.”
  – Jared Halpern ([03:14])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Federal troops to Portland, ICE detentions: 00:02–01:07
• DHS and immigration enforcement response: 01:07–01:22
• Israel–Hamas ceasefire, U.S. position: 01:25–01:45
• Stock market update: 01:52
• U.S.–Australia minerals agreement: 02:30–03:14
• Louvre museum heist: 03:14–03:43
• Merck’s U.S. expansion: 03:43–04:17
• Market recap and closing: 04:17–04:30

Summary Tone and Style

The update is fast-paced, direct, and concise, mirroring a typical hourly radio newscast. Sources are attributed clearly, with a focus on official statements and up-to-the-minute facts.