Fox News Hourly Update: 5AM ET 10/25/2025 Newscast

Host: Chris DiMaio (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: October 25, 2025

Overview

This episode provides a focused roundup of major U.S. and international news as of early morning October 25, 2025. The main highlights include President Trump’s trip to Asia for economic and diplomatic discussions (notably with China), a record-breaking World Series game, ongoing government shutdown negotiations, paused U.S.-Canada trade talks, and an upbeat stock market close.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump’s Asia Trip and Upcoming Talks with China

[00:02 – 01:00]

• President Trump embarks on his first Asia tour since starting his second term, visiting Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea.
• Primary agenda: securing investment deals (with special attention to minerals) and advancing ceasefire agreements.
• The big-ticket encounter: a face-to-face meeting with China’s President Xi, scheduled for next Thursday in Seoul.
  • Key issues: Trade and tariffs.
  • Background tension: The Chinese Embassy in Washington is discontent over a U.S. investigation into possible Chinese violations of the 2019 trade agreement, possibly paving the way for new tariffs by the U.S.
• Quote:

  "We want to take care of our farmers. We have a lot to talk about with President Xi and he has a lot to talk about with us. I think we'll have a good meeting."
  — Chris DiMaio quoting the president [00:09]

Correspondent Analysis

• David Spunt describes the president’s objectives and outlines ASEAN events and related deals.
• Raises the significance of the U.S.-China exchange amidst the investigation friction:

  "Perhaps the biggest ticket item of the week, that face-to-face meeting with his Chinese counterpart, President Xi, that'll take place next Thursday in Seoul, South Korea."
  — David Spunt [00:33]

2. World Series Game One: Blue Jays vs. Dodgers

[01:00 – 01:51]

• Blue Jays won Game One of the World Series, overcoming the Dodgers 11–4, with a stunning nine-run sixth inning.
• Historic moment: Addison Barger hit the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history.
• Dodgers’ ace Blake Snell, who’d been strong all postseason, faltered and was removed during the catastrophic sixth.
• Game Two scheduled for Saturday night in Toronto.
• Quote:

  "Bats exploded in Game one of the World Series... the Blue Jays beat the Dodgers 11 to 4 thanks to a nine run sixth inning..."
  — Joe Morgan [01:07]

• Quote:

  "Kiss it goodbye... Addison Barger hit the first pinch hit grand slam in World Series history to break the game open."
  — Joe Morgan [01:19]

3. Violence at Homecoming Near Howard University

[01:51]

• At least four people were shot during homecoming celebrations near Howard University Friday night.
• Brief mention, indicating a developing story.

4. Government Shutdown: Day 25

[03:12 – 04:00]

• The government shutdown has persisted for 25 days with no signs of compromise.
• House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticizes House Republicans for not returning to Washington for bipartisan budget talks.
  • He emphasizes urgency:

    "We need House Republicans to come Back to Washington D.C. end your four week vacation. Enough already."
    — Hakeem Jeffries [03:28]

• Republicans passed a temporary funding measure, but it's repeatedly failed in the Senate. Disagreement centers over extending Affordable Care Act tax credits.
• Republicans signal willingness to address health care after the shutdown is resolved.

5. US-Canada Trade Negotiations Paused Amid Ad Controversy

[04:00 – 04:42]

• President Trump halts trade negotiations with Canada following an ad campaign in Ontario, which he claims misrepresents Ronald Reagan’s position on tariffs.
• Ontario Premier and Canadian PM Mark Carney respond by pausing the ad campaign so talks can resume.
• Quote:

  "President Trump says that he's terminated all trade talks on Truth Social. The president upset about an ad buy from the government of Ontario, Canada that cut up the words of former President Reagan to make it seem like he was against tariff in a speech about Japan."
  — Edward Lawrence [04:08]

• Canadian PM reiterates commitment to continued negotiation to benefit workers in both countries.

6. Market Update

[04:42]

• Stock markets closed the week positively following a better-than-expected inflation report.
• The Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 all ended in positive territory.

Notable Quotes

• President Trump (via Chris DiMaio):
  “We want to take care of our farmers. We have a lot to talk about with President Xi and he has a lot to talk about with us. I think we'll have a good meeting.” [00:09]
• David Spunt:
  “Perhaps the biggest ticket item of the week, that face-to-face meeting... President Xi, that'll take place next Thursday in Seoul, South Korea.” [00:33]
• Joe Morgan:
  “Bats exploded in Game one of the World Series... thanks to a nine run sixth inning...” [01:07]
  “Addison Barger hit the first pinch hit grand slam in World Series history to break the game open.” [01:19]
• Hakeem Jeffries (via David Spunt):
  “We need House Republicans to come Back to Washington D.C. end your four week vacation. Enough already.” [03:28]
• Edward Lawrence:
  “President Trump says that he's terminated all trade talks on Truth Social. The president upset about an ad buy from the government of Ontario, Canada...” [04:08]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• President’s Asian Trip Preview: 00:02 – 01:00
• World Series Game 1 Recap: 01:00 – 01:51
• Howard University Violence: 01:51
• Government Shutdown Stalemate: 03:12 – 04:00
• US-Canada Trade Talks Paused: 04:00 – 04:42
• Stock Market Update: 04:42

This concise yet detail-packed newscast delivers a snapshot of critical political, economic, and cultural events shaping the day.