Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 6AM ET 10/13/2025 Newscast
Host: Dave Anthony (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: October 13, 2025

Episode Overview

This tightly packed newscast highlights major world events as they unfold on October 13, 2025. The main focus is the release of all 20 living hostages from Gaza under a new ceasefire plan orchestrated by President Trump, ongoing developments surrounding Gaza's future, a government shutdown in the U.S., military housing reform, gas price updates, and key sports results.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Historic Release of Hostages from Gaza

Timestamps: 00:01 – 01:51; 03:11 – 03:33

• Main News: All 20 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have been released alive after two years.

  • Steve Harrigan (Jerusalem, 00:16): "There are no more living hostages in Hamas captivity."
  • The hostages were first transferred from Hamas to the Red Cross, then to the Israeli military (IDF), and finally taken to a military base in Raim, Israel.
  • Seven of the freed hostages are en route to hospitals in Tel Aviv for medical care.

• Exchange Details: As part of the deal, the first of 38 buses carrying Palestinian prisoners crossed into Gaza.

  • The swap is linked to the Trump-brokered ceasefire agreement.

• Remains of Deceased Hostages: Awaiting the handover of remains for the 28 deceased hostages.

• Public Reaction: Major celebrations occurring in Jerusalem’s Freedom Square as news breaks.

• Presidential Visit: President Trump is in Jerusalem, receiving applause before addressing the Israeli Knesset.

  • President Trump is expected to describe this as "a historic dawn of a new Middle East" (00:53), with emphasis on future stability and economic development, while acknowledging remaining uncertainties about reconstructing and governing Gaza after heavy conflict.

• Casualty Report: The war has resulted in 67,000 Palestinian deaths.

Notable Quote

• Steve Harrigan (00:16): "There are no more living hostages in Hamas captivity."
• Dave Anthony (00:53): "[President Trump] will say it's a historic dawn of a new Middle east and the focus must now be on stability and economic development. Though many questions remain about rebuilding and governing Gaza after the destruction of the war that left 67,000 Palestinians dead."
• President Trump (01:37): "We're going to Egypt after Israel and we're going to meet all of the leaders of the very powerful and big countries and very rich countries and others. And they're all into this deal."

2. U.S. Military Housing Reform

Timestamps: 03:33 – 04:18

• Announcement: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth forms a task force to overhaul military barracks nationally.
  • The team will develop a "department wide barracks investment plan" in the coming 30 days.
  • Initiative is a response to Government Accountability Office findings about poor base living conditions impacting troop well-being and readiness.
  • Hegseth underscores that "substandard housing is unacceptable" and improving it leads to "better performance."
  • Troop accommodations are critical for rest, recovery, and preparation.

Notable Quotes

• Pete Hegseth (03:56): "The secretary says substandard housing is unacceptable and adds that better housing will lead to better performance."
• Kevin Uretsky (04:03): "Barracks are where warriors go to rest and recover, a place they go to mentally and physically prepare for winning the next fight."

3. U.S. Government Shutdown Continues

Timestamp: 04:18 – 04:27

• Update: It's day 13 of the government shutdown. The next Senate vote is expected as early as tomorrow in an attempt to break the funding stalemate.

4. Gas Prices Drop

Timestamps: 04:27 – 04:40

• Gas prices have fallen by a nickel in recent weeks.
• Further declines are possible, depending largely on crude oil prices.
• Current stats: Lundberg survey—$3.22/gallon; AAA national average—$3.08/gallon.

5. Wall Street & Sports Updates

Timestamps: 04:40 – 05:09

• Stocks: Futures are rising after a major sell-off on the previous Friday.
• Baseball: Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 in the ALCS opener.
• Football: Kansas City Chiefs defeat Detroit Lions 30-17; Denver Broncos edge the New York Jets 13-11 (Jets remain winless).

Memorable Moments & Quotes

• Celebrations in Jerusalem as the nation welcomes back its long-held citizens:
  "That's the chant in Freedom Square in Jerusalem where the president is about to speak as they all celebrate this." — Dave Anthony (00:01)
• Significance of the Ceasefire Deal:
  "[President Trump] will say it's a historic dawn of a new Middle east and the focus must now be on stability and economic development." — Dave Anthony (00:53)
• Refocusing on the Future:
  "Troops have the very best. Kevin Uretsky, FOX News." — Pete Hegseth (04:11)

Timeline of Important Segments

• 00:01–01:51 — Major breaking news on hostage release, context, and reactions
• 03:11–04:18 — U.S. military barracks reform announcement
• 04:18–04:27 — Government shutdown latest
• 04:27–04:40 — Gas price trends and statistics
• 04:40–05:09 — Financial markets and sports coverage

Summary

This FOX News newscast provides a rapid, detailed overview of one of the year's most significant international developments: the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza as part of a Trump-led ceasefire agreement. The episode also concisely updates on pressing U.S. domestic issues, from military troop welfare to ongoing governmental gridlock, economic indicators, and key sports moments, offering listeners a comprehensive information snapshot for the day.