Fox News Hourly Update – 6AM ET, October 10, 2025

Host: Dave Anthony, FOX News Podcasts
Date: October 10, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise rundown of the morning’s leading stories, spanning international affairs (the Nobel Peace Prize, Gaza ceasefire), U.S. political developments (President Trump updates, actions against Letitia James), National Guard deployments, and sports headlines. The episode’s tone is brisk and news-focused, maintaining objectivity with an emphasis on recent events.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Nobel Peace Prize 2025 Announcement

• [00:02] Dave Anthony leads with the Nobel Peace Prize, noting that President Trump, despite hopes from his supporters, did not receive the honor.
• [00:11] The award went to Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition activist recognized for her courage contesting Nicolas Maduro’s rule.
  • Machado remains in hiding due to threats on her life after being blocked from running for president.
  • Context: The U.S. does not recognize Maduro’s presidency and has a $50 million reward for his arrest over alleged drug trafficking.
• Memorable quote:
  • "Machado is being honored for being a Venezuelan opposition activist living in hiding after threats on her life." — Dave Anthony [00:22]

2. Middle East Peace Developments & Trump’s Role

• [00:22] Discussion of a public statement from families of hostages held by Hamas, asserting that "no leader has done more for peace than the president" (referring to Trump).
• [00:50] Steve Harrigan (from Tel Aviv) updates:
  • Israeli government approved Trump’s peace plan just after 1:00 AM.
  • Israeli Defense Forces are pulling back in Gaza; 53% of the area remains under Israeli control.
  • A 72-hour window begins for Hamas to release all 48 hostages—dead and alive.
• [01:15] President Trump is scheduled to visit the Middle East, including a planned address to the Israeli parliament.
• Memorable quote:
  • "Israeli Defense Forces are pulling back to a predetermined line. About 53% of... Gaza will still be under the control of Israeli forces. And then the clock will start: the next 72 hours... for Hamas to release all 48 hostages, dead and alive." — Steve Harrigan [00:50]

3. President Trump’s U.S. Activities & Legal Updates

• [01:15] Trump will visit Walter Reed Medical Center for a health checkup and to see U.S. troops.
• [01:15] Legal twist: New York Attorney General Letitia James, who previously won a civil fraud case against Trump, is now herself charged with criminal fraud regarding a mortgage application.
  • James defends herself, calling the charges "baseless" and attributing the prosecution to "political retribution."
  • The substantial fine against Trump from her previous case was overturned on appeal.
• Memorable quote:
  • "These charges are baseless and the president's own public statements make clear that his only goal is political retribution." — Letitia James [01:38]

4. National Guard Deployments & Domestic Security

• [03:12] A federal judge pauses the National Guard deployment to Chicago, citing lack of evidence for rebellion; Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raul supports the ruling.
  • Hundreds of troops, sent by Texas’ Republican governor, had already arrived.
• Memphis: Tennessee’s Republican governor welcomes National Guard to tackle crime.
• Washington, DC:
  • National Guard deployment (from August) is winding down after President Trump’s crime emergency declaration; over 4,000 arrests reported.
  • Metro Police were briefly under federal authority—this lapsed with Congressional inaction.
• Memorable quote:
  • "More than half the states contributing National Guard troops to the law enforcement initiative in Washington have set target dates for their withdrawal later this fall... Over 4,000 arrests have been made since the deployment began." — Tom Rigotti [03:45]

5. Market & Sports Updates

• [04:21]
  • U.S. government shutdown: Wall Street rebounds after previous losses; Nasdaq had dropped from a record high.
  • MLB Playoffs:
    • LA Dodgers eliminate the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 in 11 innings, advancing to the NLCS.
    • Chicago Cubs force a Game 5 against the Brewers with a 6-0 win.
  • NFL Thursday Night Football:
    • New York Giants upset defending Super Bowl champs Philadelphia Eagles, 34-17.
• Memorable quote:
  • "The Dodgers beat and eliminated Philadelphia 2 to 1... advancing to the National League Championship Series to play either the Cubs or the Brew. Chicago forced a final game... with a 6 nothing shutout win." — Dave Anthony [04:21]

Notable Quotes

• "Machado is being honored for being a Venezuelan opposition activist living in hiding after threats on her life."
  — Dave Anthony [00:22]

• "Israeli Defense Forces are pulling back to a predetermined line...then the clock will start: the next 72 hours... for Hamas to release all 48 hostages, dead and alive."
  — Steve Harrigan [00:50]

• "These charges are baseless and the president's own public statements make clear that his only goal is political retribution."
  — Letitia James [01:38]

• "Over 4,000 arrests have been made since the deployment began."
  — Tom Rigotti [03:45]

Timestamps for Major Segments

• Nobel Peace Prize & Venezuela: [00:02–00:22]
• Gaza Ceasefire & Trump’s Peace Plan: [00:22–01:15]
• Trump Schedule & Letitia James Indictment: [01:15–01:46]
• National Guard Deployments (Chicago, Memphis, DC): [03:12–04:21]
• Market & Sports Updates: [04:21–End]

Summary Takeaway

This edition of Fox News Hourly Update delivers fast-moving coverage of significant world and national news: Maria Corina Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize, ongoing Mideast peace negotiations, new legal dynamics for Letitia James and President Trump, shifts in National Guard crime initiatives across major U.S. cities, and dramatic MLB and NFL results. The tone is brisk and updates are concise, making it a practical briefing for listeners starting their day.