Fox News Hourly Update — 6AM ET 10/07/2025 Newscast

Host: Dave Anthony
Date: October 7, 2025
Podcast: FOX News Hourly Update

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of major national and international news headlines as of the morning of October 7, 2025. The newscast focuses on the ongoing impacts of the two-year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, updates on the latest ceasefire talks, escalating U.S. domestic policy conflicts regarding immigration enforcement and National Guard deployments, the effects of a prolonged government shutdown, disruptions in air travel, and key sports results from baseball and football.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Two-Year Anniversary of Hamas Attack in Israel (00:00–01:16)

• The Hostage Situation:

  • Marking two years since the Hamas terror attack in Israel, many hostages remain in Gaza.
  • Personal perspective from Lauren Berman, whose two brothers are among those still held.
    • Quote:

      “When they told us that they were kidnapped, it was the happiest day of my life.”
      — Lauren Berman (00:11)

    • Context: The relief came from learning that her brothers were alive, after 11 days of fearing the worst.
    • Details: The brothers, Ziv and Gali, were captured after their home was set ablaze to force them out.
    • Quote:

      “We know that they burned Ziv apartment and drove a lot of smoke inside. So he had two options, either to be burned and suffocated by the smoke inside his apartment or get out and they waited for him outside.”
      — Lauren Berman (00:26)

  • Ongoing hope for release as negotiations continue in Egypt, with discussions centering on President Trump’s new ceasefire proposal.

• Ceasefire Negotiations:

  • Steve Harrigan reports on attempts at a truce under President Trump’s plan.
  • Key elements of the plan (Phase One):
    • Ceasefire in Gaza (has not taken effect; a rocket was recently fired into Israel).
    • Release of 48 hostages by Hamas (20 believed to be alive).
    • Israel to release 250 Palestinian prisoners with life sentences.
    • Quote:

      “A rocket, according to Israeli military forces, was fired from within Gaza into Israel. No casualties reported from that strike.”
      — Steve Harrigan (00:54)

2. U.S. Immigration, National Guard Deployments, and Federal–State Conflict (01:16–01:42)

• Military Deployment and State Pushback:

  • Texas Governor Greg Abbott sends hundreds of National Guard to support federal crime crackdowns.
  • Ongoing clash between state, local, and federal authorities, particularly regarding immigration enforcement.

• Chicago’s Response:

  • Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson establishes "ICE-free" zones: an executive order barring federal agents from using city property for immigration operations.
    • Quote:

      “The executive order bars federal immigration agents from using any city owned property in their ongoing operations in the city.”
      — Brandon Johnson (01:32)

• Legal and Political Fallout:

  • Illinois' Governor files suit against National Guard deployments.
  • Federal judge blocks troop deployment to Portland, Oregon.

3. Government Shutdown and Its Ripple Effects (01:42–03:15)

• Shutdown Impacts:

  • The U.S. government shutdown continues into its seventh day.
  • Senate remains at an impasse as funding votes fail along partisan lines.

• Air Travel Disruptions:

  • Up to 6,000 flights delayed as air traffic controllers, unpaid during the shutdown, increasingly call out sick.
  • Burbank Airport in California saw severe disruption; controllers in San Diego provided remote assistance.
  • Quote:

    “No controllers at the airport yesterday evening because of staffing shortages causing delays of up to four hours… it’s an indication of how fragile the nation’s aviation system is.”
    — Gary Baumgarten (02:29)

• Military Concerns:

  • Troops working without pay, facing missed paychecks.
    • Quote:

      “Our incredible military service members who risk their lives to preserve and defend our country are now working without pay and will miss their next paychecks.”
      — Brandon Johnson relays White House concerns (03:05)

  • Quote:

    “Eventually you stop paying people, you stop doing things, you stop training. You're less ready. You're less capable of being mission ready. You can't maintain everything.”
    — Secretary of War Pete Hexseth (03:15)

4. Businesses & Sports Headlines (03:33–End)

Wall Street (03:33–03:46)

• Stock futures drop after a mixed previous trading day (Dow down, Nasdaq hits record high).

Sports Updates (03:46–End)

• MLB Playoffs:

  • The Milwaukee Brewers win against the Chicago Cubs, seizing a two-game series lead.
    • Quote:

      “And the brewers have the lead.”
      — Caroline Levitt (03:46)

  • LA Dodgers advance to a 2–0 lead against Philadelphia.

• NFL:

  • Jacksonville Jaguars defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 31–28 with a last-minute touchdown, wrapping up Week 5.

Notable Quotes

• Lauren Berman on hostage situation:

  “When they told us that they were kidnapped, it was the happiest day of my life.” (00:11)

• Steve Harrigan on continued violence:

  “A rocket…was fired from within Gaza into Israel. No casualties reported from that strike.” (00:54)

• Brandon Johnson on ICE-free zones:

  “The executive order bars federal immigration agents from using any city owned property in their ongoing operations in the city.” (01:32)

• Gary Baumgarten on air travel:

  “No controllers at the airport yesterday evening because of staffing shortages causing delays of up to four hours… it’s an indication of how fragile the nation’s aviation system is.” (02:29)

• Brandon Johnson quoting the White House on military pay:

  “Our incredible military service members who risk their lives to preserve and defend our country are now working without pay and will miss their next paychecks.” (03:05)

• Secretary of War Pete Hexseth on military readiness:

  “Eventually you stop paying people, you stop doing things, you stop training. You're less ready. You're less capable of being mission ready. You can't maintain everything.” (03:15)

Segment Timestamps

• Two-Year Anniversary of Hamas Attack / Hostage Updates: 00:00–01:16
• Ceasefire Negotiations: 00:40–01:16
• U.S. Immigration, National Guard, State-Federal Conflicts: 01:16–01:42
• Government Shutdown & Travel Disruptions: 01:42–02:57
• Military and Economic Impacts: 02:57–03:33
• Wall Street Update: 03:33–03:46
• Sports Highlights: 03:46–End

Summary

This edition of the Fox News Hourly Update gives a fast-paced yet comprehensive look at major ongoing stories—from the human impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict and U.S. policy disputes over law enforcement strategy, to the wide-ranging effects of the government shutdown on essential services and American military members. The episode closes with snapshots from financial markets and the latest scores in baseball and football, giving listeners a well-rounded news briefing for the morning.