Fox News Hourly Update — 6AM ET, October 12, 2025

Main Theme & Purpose

This newscast delivers a rapid overview of the morning’s top stories as of October 12, 2025. The episode covers a breakthrough Gaza ceasefire and peace process led by President Trump, a major nor’easter threatening the U.S. East Coast, legal and political updates on National Guard deployments within the country, and escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. The tone is urgent, concise, and focused on unfolding events with updates from reporters and officials.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Gaza Ceasefire & Middle East Peace Plan

• [00:02] President Trump is traveling to the Middle East for the Gaza ceasefire signing ceremony in Egypt and will also address the Israeli government.

• [00:17] Jackie Ibanez summarizes the peace process:

  • The ceasefire in Gaza is currently holding.
  • Anticipation for Hamas to release remaining Israeli hostages (48 remain, about 20 presumed alive).
  • Hostage release expected to start Monday morning before a noon deadline.
  • This is the first stage of President Trump’s 20-point peace plan: includes releasing all hostages, Israeli military pullback, humanitarian aid, and freeing Palestinian prisoners.
  • Thousands of displaced Palestinians start returning to northern Gaza.
  • In Tel Aviv, rallies continue as families await their loved ones.

  Notable Quote:

  "The ceasefire in Gaza continues to hold as anticipation builds for Hamas to release all remaining Israeli hostages."
  — Jackie Ibanez, [00:17]

2. Severe Nor’easter Strikes U.S. East Coast

• [00:58] Strong nor’easter brings high tides, dangerous winds, and rainfall along the Eastern Seaboard.

• [01:07] Robert Ray reports from Ocean City, MD:

  • Not a blizzard, but severe impacts are widespread from South Carolina up to New England.
  • Recent offshore hurricanes have worsened damage, with homes collapsing along the MD-DE border.
  • Wind gusts expected to exceed 50 mph.

  Notable Quote:

  "When you think of a nor'easter, you think of blizzard conditions, right? Well, that's not the case, but nonetheless, impacts all up and down the Eastern seaboard."
  — Robert Ray, [01:07]

• [01:47] Conditions are set to intensify; New Jersey has declared a state of emergency.

3. Update on National Guard Deployment & Court Ruling

• [03:12] New court ruling affects President Trump’s use of the National Guard on U.S. soil.

• [03:18] Carmen Roberts explains:

  • Appeals court says National Guard troops sent to Illinois can stay but cannot be deployed or put on patrol for now.
  • This is a pause pending further legal arguments after a previous judge blocked deployment, citing lack of evidence for a “danger of rebellion” in the state, linked to the president’s immigration crackdown.
  • About 500 Guard members from Texas and Illinois mainly stationed near Chicago.

  Notable Quote:

  "National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Trump can stay in the state and remain under federal control, but they cannot be deployed or put on patrol."
  — Carmen Roberts, [03:18]

• [03:49] As federal judges limit troop movements, President Trump considers invoking the Insurrection Act.

• [04:15] Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons expresses frustration with local agencies’ lack of cooperation:

  "Until we really get the support of the state and locals, that's really key in this situation."
  — Todd Lyons, [04:15]

4. U.S. Government Shutdown — Troop Pay & China Tariffs

• [04:31] President Trump orders the Defense Department to use all available funds to pay U.S. troops despite the ongoing government shutdown.
  • This temporary measure does not extend to hundreds of thousands of other furloughed federal workers.
• White House is diverting Pentagon research and development funds for this short-term troop payroll measure.
• China formally signals it will not back down in response to President Trump’s newly threatened 100% tariff, urging for negotiations rather than threats.

Notable Quotes & Moments With Timestamps

• Middle East Peace Plan:

  "The ceasefire in Gaza continues to hold as anticipation builds for Hamas to release all remaining Israeli hostages."
  — Jackie Ibanez, [00:17]

• Nor’easter Impact:

  "Not a blizzard, but nonetheless impacts all up and down the Eastern seaboard."
  — Robert Ray, [01:07]

• Court Ruling on National Guard:

  "...can stay in the state and remain under federal control, but they cannot be deployed or put on patrol."
  — Carmen Roberts, [03:18]

• Need for Local Support in Immigration Efforts:

  "Until we really get the support of the state and locals, that's really key in this situation."
  — Todd Lyons, [04:15]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Gaza Peace Update & Hostage Release — [00:02–00:58]
• Nor’easter Coverage & Warnings — [00:58–01:47]
• National Guard Legal Dispute — [03:12–03:49]
• Immigration & Insurrection Act Discussion — [03:49–04:15]
• Government Shutdown, Troop Pay, China Tariffs — [04:31–05:09]

Summary

This edition of the Fox News Hourly Update offers a snapshot of major developing stories: a lasting Gaza ceasefire as part of Trump’s ambitious peace plan, weather emergencies on the East Coast, legal maneuvering over National Guard deployment for immigration operations, and intensifying U.S.-China trade tensions. The reporting includes ground updates, legal context, and administration reactions, delivering a concise, informative briefing for listeners starting their day.