Fox News Hourly Update – 4PM ET, October 26, 2025

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Duration: ~4 minutes
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This episode delivers concise coverage of global and national headlines. Topics include President Trump’s Asia tour, a breakthrough U.S.-China rare earth minerals agreement, a peace deal in Southeast Asia, arrests following the Louvre jewel heist, Hurricane Melissa’s intensification, a major gun smuggling bust at the U.S.-Mexico border, Russia’s announced new nuclear missile, and the Boeing union’s ongoing strike.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump’s Asia Tour & Diplomatic Initiatives

• Location: Malaysia
• Upcoming: Major talks with Chinese President Xi
• Peace Deal Facilitated:
  • President Trump presides over a deal resolving decades-long hostilities between Cambodia & Thailand.
  • Moment of levity with Trump “breaking out his signature dance moves before getting serious.”
  • “President Trump arriving in Malaysia breaking out his signature dance moves before getting serious, providing over that peace deal ending decades long hostilities between Southeast Asian neighbors Cambodia and Thailand.” (B at 00:19)
• U.S.-China Agreement:
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant announces a framework agreement with China on rare earth minerals—materials vital for electronics, vehicles, defense, TikTok, and soybeans.
  • “Some good news from President Trump's Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant, who says a framework agreement has been agreed to with China which covers rare earth minerals.” (B at 00:12)

2. Louvre Jewel Heist Arrests

• Developments:
  • Two of four suspects in custody after last weekend's daring theft.
  • One arrested at Charles de Gaulle Airport before departing for Algeria.
  • Both are known to French police; items still unrecovered.
  • “Two of the four potential suspects are in custody, but the race is on to recover those precious items.” (C at 00:48)

3. Hurricane Melissa Approaches Jamaica

• Current Status: Category 4, could become Category 5.
• Local Response:
  • Widespread boarding up of stores, restaurants, and hotels.
  • Aid groups, NGOs, and U.S. State Department monitoring closely.
  • “What we are going to experience is going to be historic here in Jamaica for modern times. The last time anything even close was 1988.” (D at 01:39)
• Potential Impact: Catastrophic, drawing comparisons to Hurricane Gilbert (1988).

4. Major Firearms Smuggling Bust at U.S.-Mexico Border

• Details:
  • ICE and Border Patrol agents in Laredo, Texas, intercept two vehicles with false compartments.
  • Seizure: Approximately 400 firearms, high-capacity magazines, thousands of rounds.
  • Arrested: Father and son, one a lawful permanent resident, the other a U.S. citizen.
  • Guns allegedly bound for Mexican cartels.
  • “They noticed irregularities in the walls and discovered false compartments packed with... roughly 400 firearms of various calibers, high capacity magazines and thousands of rounds of ammunition.” (F at 02:32)

5. Russia Showcases New Nuclear Missile

• Announcement:
  • President Putin claims successful test of a nuclear-powered cruise missile, "Burevestnik" (NATO: "Skyfall").
  • Alleged range: 8,700 miles; flight duration: 15 hours.
  • Western experts are skeptical of the nuclear propulsion claim.
  • Putin orders infrastructure preparations for deployment.
  • “Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country's tested a new nuclear capable and powered cruise missile... called the Burevestnik. Its NATO code name is Skyfall.” (G at 03:09)

6. Boeing Strike Continues

• Union: International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
• Status: Strike persists as union rejects company’s fourth offer since last summer.
• Contract Offer: 1.5% wage increases; 2.5% lump sum in year four (top paid employees).
• “It's the fourth time the union has struck down company proposals since negotiations began last summer.” (A at 03:50)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On President Trump’s Diplomacy:
  • "President Trump arriving in Malaysia breaking out his signature dance moves before getting serious, providing over that peace deal ending decades long hostilities between Southeast Asian neighbors Cambodia and Thailand.” (B at 00:19)
• On Hurricane Melissa’s Threat:
  • “What we are going to experience is going to be historic here in Jamaica for modern times. The last time anything even close was 1988.” (D at 01:39)
• On Firearms Smuggling:
  • “They noticed irregularities in the walls and discovered false compartments packed with weapons... the guns were headed into Mexico where cartels are fueling violence.” (F at 02:32)
• On Russian Missile Test Claims:
  • “Western experts are doubtful about claims that the new missile's got a nuclear engine, saying such an engine would be highly unreliable.” (G at 03:32)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:02–00:41 – Trump’s trip to Malaysia, China rare earths deal, Cambodia/Thailand peace
• 00:41–01:16 – Louvre jewel heist arrests
• 01:16–01:48 – Hurricane Melissa approaches Jamaica
• 02:16–02:59 – Border firearms bust in Texas
• 02:59–03:45 – Russian nuclear missile announcement
• 03:45–03:59 – Boeing union strike update

This episode covers high-stakes geopolitical shifts, major law enforcement actions, and looming natural disasters with characteristic Fox News urgency and a focus on fast-moving headlines.