Fox News Hourly Update – 6AM ET 10/02/2025 Newscast

Host: Dave Anthony, FOX News
Date: October 2, 2025

Overview

This episode provides the latest updates on the ongoing government shutdown, political clashes in Washington, major national and international news, and sports highlights. The focus is on partisan tensions over federal funding, a presidential directive impacting New York infrastructure projects, updates from international crises, military shifts in the Middle East, a Supreme Court legal battle involving the Federal Reserve, and results from the baseball playoffs.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Government Shutdown: Day 2

• Republican vs. Democrat Blame Game:

  • Republicans, led by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, accuse Democrats of intransigence, attributing the deadlock to opposition against President Trump.
    • John Thune (00:11):

      “They've lost all rationale when it comes to their hatred for President Trump.”

  • Thune urges the House to pass a seven-week government funding extension to end the shutdown.

• Democratic Position & Legislative Demands:

  • Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer stresses Republicans lack the votes and must negotiate, emphasizing key Democratic priorities:
    • Restoring Obamacare health subsidies, which are set to expire.
    • Critique of Republican tactics and call for bipartisan cooperation.
    • Chuck Schumer (00:21):

      “Republicans tried to bully us and it's clear they can't. They don't have the votes. The way out of this is for Republicans to finally roll up their sleeves and get to work.”

2. Presidential Actions and Political Retaliation

• Trump’s Response & Infrastructure Funding Freeze
  • President Trump uses the shutdown as an opportunity to push for cuts to what he calls "deadwood, waste and fraud," encouraging Republicans to take action.
  • On the heels of his statement, the White House freezes $18 billion in funding designated for major transportation projects in New York (Chuck Schumer’s home state).
    • John Thune quoting Trump (00:40):

      “Republicans must use this opportunity of Democratic forced closure to clear out deadwood, waste and fraud. Billions of dollars can be saved. Make America great again.”

3. LaGuardia Airport Collision

• Incident Report:
  • Two Canada Air regional jets operated by Endeavor Air collide at LaGuardia; one flight attendant sustains a minor injury.
  • Lucas Tomlinson (01:05):

    “A departing plane's wing made contact with the fuselage of an arriving plane... One flight attendant was hurt with a minor injury and transported to a local hospital as a precaution.”

4. School Building Collapse in Indonesia

• Humanitarian Crisis:
  • Reports indicate five confirmed deaths from the collapse, with nearly 60 students still missing; hopes for additional survivors are diminishing.
  • Chanley Painter (01:35):

    “Nearly 60 students remain unaccounted for, but rescuers say there's very little hope that any of them have survived... The students were mostly boys aged between 12 and 19.”

5. Middle East & US Military Shifts

• Gaza Ceasefire Update:

  • Hamas considers President Trump’s ceasefire proposal, already accepted by Israel and supported by Arab leaders. The plan would:
    • Require Hamas to release all remaining hostages.
    • Have Israel halt ongoing military operations.
  • Israeli defense minister commands evacuation of all Palestinians from Gaza City.

• US Troop Reduction in Iraq:

  • Pentagon announces further reductions in the US military presence in Iraq, in line with a prior agreement with Iraq, aiming for a 20% troop reduction.
    • Sean Purnell (02:37):

      “The US will reduce its military mission in Iraq, reflecting what he calls our combined success in fighting ISIS... Less than 2,000 service members are expected to remain, a small fraction of the roughly 20,000 troops... a decade ago.”

    • Reported by Kristin Goodwin.

6. Federal Reserve Legal Battle

• Supreme Court Involvement:
  • Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, whom President Trump attempted to remove over fraud allegations, remains in her post pending Supreme Court review. Lower courts have so far sided with Cook, citing threats to Fed independence.
    • Jared Halpern (03:15):

      “The Supreme Court will consider the case early next year, setting oral arguments for January. President Trump attempted to remove Cook for cause following allegations of mortgage fraud... Attorneys for Cook argue she has not been able to respond to those charges and say the president is eviscerating the Fed's independence because of disagreements over policy.”

7. Business & Sports

• Stock Market Update:

  • Surveys indicate mixed futures after gains for the Dow and Nasdaq.

• Baseball Playoffs:

  • The Dodgers advance by defeating Cincinnati 8-4.
  • The Yankees edge Boston 4-3; San Diego shuts out Chicago Cubs; Cleveland beats Detroit.
  • Deciding games for the remaining series set for today.
  • Baseball highlight (03:44):

    “Wells and he lines went into right field, fair ball, Chish into third... he came in to score what ended up the game winning run for the Yankees.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• John Thune (00:11): “They’ve lost all rationale when it comes to their hatred for President Trump.”
• Chuck Schumer (00:21): “Republicans tried to bully us and it’s clear they can’t. They don’t have the votes. The way out of this is for Republicans to finally roll up their sleeves and get to work.”
• Trump via John Thune (00:40): “Republicans must use this opportunity of Democratic forced closure to clear out deadwood, waste and fraud. Billions of dollars can be saved. Make America great again.”
• Chanley Painter (01:35): “Nearly 60 students remain unaccounted for, but rescuers say there’s very little hope that any of them have survived.”
• Sean Purnell (02:37): “The US will reduce its military mission in Iraq, reflecting what he calls our combined success in fighting ISIS...”
• Jared Halpern (03:15): “President Trump attempted to remove Cook for cause following allegations of mortgage fraud from a housing regulator. Attorneys for Cook argue she has not been able to respond to those charges and say the president is eviscerating the Fed’s independence because of disagreements over policy.”

Important Timestamps

| Segment | Timestamp | |------------------------------------------|-----------| | Government Shutdown & Political Clash | 00:02–00:40| | Infrastructure Funding Freeze | 00:40–01:01| | LaGuardia Airport Plane Collision | 01:01–01:26| | Indonesia School Collapse | 01:26–01:55| | Gaza & US Military in Iraq | 02:16–03:08| | Federal Reserve Supreme Court Case | 03:08–03:44| | Stock Market & MLB Playoff Results | 03:44–04:13|

Overall Tone and Style

The newscast is brisk, fact-driven, and urgency-laden, emphasizing ongoing crises and urgent political standoffs while weaving in sporting updates and international stories.

This episode offers a succinct yet comprehensive view of the current political, international, and cultural climate, balancing Capitol Hill drama with global events and lighter sports news for a well-rounded update.