Fox News Hourly Update – 6AM ET 10/11/2025 Newscast
Date: October 11, 2025
Host: Daria Albinger, FOX News
Episode Overview
This Fox News Hourly Update delivers quick, focused reporting on the morning of October 11th, 2025. The newscast covers major breaking news stories including an emerging nor’easter threatening the East Coast, the aftermath of a deadly munitions plant explosion in Tennessee, updates on U.S. efforts in the Gaza peace deal, high-profile deportation trial developments, Melania Trump’s advocacy for Ukrainian children, and the impact of the ongoing government shutdown.
Key News Highlights
1. Nor’easter Threat to the East Coast
Segment starts: [00:02]
- Summary: Meteorologists are tracking a dangerous nor’easter forming off the southern Atlantic coast, bringing severe weather fears to eastern cities, particularly New York.
- Daria Albinger: “No name, but plenty of punch. ... That isn't what's developing off the southern Atlantic coast. But forecasters are still plenty worried. They expect it to become a nor'easter, which could blast the eastern seaboard with heavy rains, damaging wind and dangerous surf. And in its crosshairs are some big cities, including New York.” [00:02]
- Zach Iscol (NYC Emergency Management): The main concern is not just rain, but ocean water being pushed into low-lying coastal communities:
“...the big concern is that ocean water getting pushed into low lying areas by this storm and impacting those coastal communities around the city.” [00:26]
2. Tennessee Munitions Plant Explosion
Segment starts: [00:38]
- Summary: A deadly explosion at Accurate Energix Systems near Nashville has left at least 18 people missing. The blast was so powerful it was felt for miles, with the plant reduced to rubble.
- Madison Scarpino (FOX News): “People reportedly felt this explosion from miles away. ... It develops and manufactures some explosives for military purposes, but also for things like demolitions and aerospace. So the destroyed building was likely filled with explosives.” [00:56]
- Key point: State of emergency declared in New Jersey due to the storm; explosion response ongoing in Tennessee.
3. Developments in Gaza Peace Deal
Segment starts: [01:20]
- Summary: President Trump is scheduled to visit Israel to support the next phase of the Gaza peace agreement, aiming for reconstruction supported by wealthy regional players.
- Donald Trump:
“I think you're going to have tremendous success and Gaza is going to be rebuilt, and you have some very wealthy countries, as you know, over there and it would take a small fraction of their wealth to do that. But and I think they want to do it.” [01:28] - Hostage and Prisoner Exchange: 20 living hostages and bodies of 28 others will be traded for about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. Israeli PM Netanyahu is reportedly supportive of the deal.
4. Kilmar Abrego Garcia Deportation Trial
Segment starts: [03:11]
- Summary: The deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadorian national facing human smuggling charges, is under scrutiny. His lawyers argue the Justice Department is using illegal tactics by attempting to deport him to African countries that won’t take him, instead of Costa Rica.
- Defense Attorney Simon Sandovalt Moshenburg:
“None of those are permissible purposes.” [03:38]
Noted that Uganda, Eswatini, and Ghana have all refused to accept Garcia. He is in the U.S. due to pending criminal charges in Tennessee and has pleaded not guilty.
5. Melania Trump’s Advocacy for Ukrainian Children
Segment starts: [03:59]
- Summary: First Lady Melania Trump has worked with President Putin to reunite eight Ukrainian children with their families after being taken to Russia.
- Melania Trump:
“President Putin and I have had an open channel of communication regarding the welfare of these children.” [04:12] - International Context: President Trump delivered Melania's letter to Putin at a meeting in Alaska. The International Criminal Court has charged Putin over the abductions.
6. Federal Government Shutdown and CDC Layoffs
Segment starts: [04:39]
- Summary: Federal shutdown enters its second week with no resolution in sight. Layoffs have begun at the CDC, impacting disease detectives, high-ranking scientists, and the entire Washington D.C. office.
- Daria Albinger:
“President Trump has said the longer the government shut down, the more likely there will be layoffs, and they're starting at the cdc. ... The government has been shut down for more than a week and at this point, there are no signs that it is going to end anytime soon.” [04:39]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Daria Albinger (on the storm): “No name, but plenty of punch.” [00:02]
- Zach Iscol (on NYC preparedness): “The big concern is that ocean water getting pushed into low lying areas by this storm and impacting those coastal communities around the city.” [00:26]
- Donald Trump (on Gaza): “You have some very wealthy countries... it would take a small fraction of their wealth to do that. But and I think they want to do it.” [01:28]
- Defense Attorney Moshenburg (on deportation): “None of those are permissible purposes.” [03:38]
- Melania Trump (on Ukrainian children): “President Putin and I have had an open channel of communication regarding the welfare of these children.” [04:12]
Important Timestamps
- [00:02] – Nor’easter threat to Eastern Seaboard
- [00:38] – Tennessee munitions plant disaster
- [01:20] – Trump comments on Gaza peace and upcoming Israel visit
- [03:11] – Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation case details
- [03:59] – Melania Trump’s success in reuniting Ukrainian children
- [04:39] – CDC layoffs amid ongoing federal government shutdown
Overall Takeaway:
This newscast condenses high-stakes developments on weather, national security, geopolitics, and domestic policy—all interspersed with direct sources and reporting from the field. The focused, urgent tone reflects a morning shaped by uncertainty and headline-making events.