Fox News Hourly Update – 4PM ET 10/24/2025

Main Theme:
A fast-paced roundup of the day’s key news, including U.S.–Canada trade tensions, DOJ election monitoring, political endorsements, financial market records, severe weather updates, Ireland’s presidential election, and a headline-making art auction.

U.S.–Canada Trade Tensions and Political Advertising

• Context:
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford agrees to suspend a TV ad that criticizes U.S. President Trump's tariffs, following controversy.
• Key Points:
  • The ad, featuring a speech by former President Ronald Reagan, drew objection from the Reagan Presidential Foundation for using Reagan’s words out of context.
  • President Trump labeled the ad “fraudulent,” accusing Canada of trying to influence Supreme Court justices ahead of a tariff case.
  • Ford says the ad will remain up through the weekend (during World Series games in Toronto) and then be suspended on Monday.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “Ontario's leader Doug Ford says he will take down a TV ad critical of President Trump's tariffs after this weekend.” (B, 00:11)
  • “President Trump called the advertisement fraudulent, accusing Canada of trying to influence Supreme Court justices ahead of a tariff case.” (B, 00:23)
• Timestamps:
  • [00:02] – [00:36]

DOJ Election Monitors in Key States

• Context:
  Justice Department announces it will send federal monitors to oversee voting in certain counties ahead of critical upcoming state elections in New Jersey and California.
• Key Points:
  • Observers will be present in Passaic County, NJ, and in several counties in California (Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Riverside, Fresno).
  • Aim: Ensure “transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law.”
  • Republicans in those states requested the DOJ’s intervention due to heightened scrutiny in the gubernatorial and congressional map redrawing elections.
  • Democrats, including California’s Democratic Party head, claim this is “election interference.”
• Notable Quotes:
  • “The DOJ says it's sending election observers to monitor polling places…” (C, 00:54)
  • “The head of California's Democratic Party, suggesting its election interference.” (A, 01:25)
• Timestamps:
  • [00:54] – [01:25]

Political Endorsement in NYC Mayoral Race

• Context:
  Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic House Minority Leader, endorses Democratic socialist candidate for New York City mayor, Oron Momdani.
• Key Points:
  • Jeffries supports the candidate and broader Democratic ticket.
  • Highlights of endorsement focus on campaign promises about public safety and housing.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, pointing to Mamdani's campaign pledges on issues including public safety and housing.” (A, 01:32)
• Timestamps:
  • [01:25] – [01:41]

Financial Markets Hit Record Highs

• Context:
  Wall Street surges after positive inflation report.
• Key Points:
  • The Dow rises by 472 points, closing above 47,000 for the first time (47,207).
  • S&P up 53 points; Nasdaq up 263, both hitting new highs.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “New highs on Wall street after a better than expected inflation report. The Dow up 472 at the bell. That's actually off session highs.” (A, 01:40)
  • “The Dow up 472 points to the first close above 47k 47,207, the S&P up 53. The Nasdaq up to 63 also hitting new high.” (A, 03:47)
• Timestamps:
  • [01:41], [03:47]

Severe Weather: Tropical Storm Melissa

• Context:
  Update on Tropical Storm Melissa near the Caribbean.
• Key Points:
  • Melissa is nearly stationary, expected to intensify into a Category 4 hurricane, with a close call forecasted for Jamaica.
  • Prolonged impact expected due to the storm’s slow movement: heavy rain, strong winds.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “Melissa is in no hurry to leave the Caribbean and it might not exit until the weekend. But as Melissa churns, the forecast is a concerning one.” (E, 02:25)
  • “The storm is expected to brush past Jamaica, but slow movement means days of exposure to heavy rain and strong winds.” (A, 02:36)
• Timestamps:
  • [02:15] – [02:36]

Ireland’s Presidential Election

• Context:
  Irish voters close polls to select their next ceremonial head of state.
• Key Points:
  • Two main candidates: Catherine Conley (Left-wing, independent), and Heather Humphries (Center-right, Fine Gael).
  • Outgoing president, Michael D. Higgins, completing maximum two terms.
  • Irish presidency described as mostly unifying and ceremonial.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “With an hour left until the polls close, one of two women will be Ireland's next president.” (E, 02:53)
  • “The president has more of a unifying role, representing Ireland at home and abroad and making sure its constitution is followed.” (E, 03:08)
• Timestamps:
  • [02:53] – [03:20]

Major Picasso Auction

• Context:
  Rare Picasso painting re-surfaces and sells for $31 million.
• Key Points:
  • “Bust of a Woman with a Flowered Hat” (1943), depicting Picasso’s muse Dora Maar, was sold at a Paris auction after being unseen since 1944.
  • Described as both vibrant and poignantly painted as Picasso’s romance with Maar faded.
  • Context of record-setting Picasso sales: "Women of Algiers" holds the record at $179+ million.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “Painted in 1943, the portrait shows Dora Maher, Picasso's muse and lover, in a playful floral hat, a burst color painted as their love was fading.” (F, 03:29)
• Timestamps:
  • [03:20] – [03:47]

Summary Notes

• The update covered both domestic and international subjects, business news, severe weather, and the arts.
• The tone remained brisk, facts-focused, and grounded in reporting, with selected expert or official commentary for context.
• No ad segments, intros, or outros included per instructions.