Fox News Hourly Update – 6AM ET 10/20/2025 Newscast
Date: October 20, 2025
Host: Dave Anthony
Network: FOX News Podcasts
Episode Overview
This fast-paced newscast delivers the morning’s top national and international headlines, including updates on the Israel-Gaza ceasefire, U.S. Middle East policy, President Trump’s latest moves on tariffs and domestic security, the continued government shutdown, major tech outages, and the latest in sports and markets. The episode features direct quotes from key political figures and timely reporting from FOX News correspondents.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Israel-Gaza Ceasefire and U.S. Involvement
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(00:02–00:49)
- The ceasefire between Israel and Gaza remains "in place" after recent skirmishes blamed on Hamas.
- Israeli airstrikes were launched in retaliation for the death of two Israeli soldiers, resulting in 36 reported Palestinian casualties.
- U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Israel to advance the peace deal; Vice President J.D. Vance may visit soon.
- The next phase of the deal focuses on establishing an international force in Gaza and disarming Hamas—a notably difficult step.
Notable quote:
"Quite rambunctious. They've been doing some shooting and we think maybe the leadership isn't involved in that. You know, some rebels within this."
—Unnamed Commentator [00:12]
2. President Trump’s New Tariffs and Drug War Policy
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(00:49–01:06)
- President Trump hints at major tariffs against Colombia over failing to curb cocaine production.
- The U.S. has recently conducted military strikes against suspected drug traffickers off the Venezuelan coast.
Notable quote:
"They make drugs, they refine drugs. They make cocaine. They have cocaine factories they have no fight against. And I'm stopping all payments to Colombia."
—Unnamed Commentator quoting Trump [00:56]
3. Continued U.S. Government Shutdown
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(01:06–01:43)
- The government shutdown enters its 20th day, with ongoing disagreement over funding.
- Arizona Democratic Senator Mark Kelly urges bipartisan negotiation, emphasizing healthcare issues.
- Alabama Republican Senator Katie Britt insists government should reopen before broader negotiations.
Notable quotes:
"We should be able to wrap this up this week if they will sit down and have a negotiation with us."
—Sen. Mark Kelly [01:26]"They need to come to the table, open the government back up, and then we're happy to have a conversation about the broken system that they created."
—Sen. Katie Britt [01:37]
4. Major Tech Outage
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- Widespread early-morning issues with Amazon Workspaces affected a swath of websites, including Amazon and Snapchat.
- Amazon reports progress toward recovery.
5. Domestic Security and FBI Updates
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(02:31–03:10)
- President Trump again threatens to deploy the National Guard to San Francisco, invoking the Insurrection Act if necessary.
- FBI Director Kash Patel emphasizes results in fighting violent crime, noting 28,000 arrests and a record-low homicide rate projected for 2025.
Notable quote:
"The homicide rate in America is on track to be the lowest in the United States. Modern history by double digit digits."
—Kash Patel [02:53]
6. Markets and Sports Highlights
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- Markets: Wall Street stock futures are up; the Dow and Nasdaq performed strongly last week.
- Baseball: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s sixth postseason home run ties the Blue Jays-Mariners series, forcing Game 7.
"Forget about it. ... Gone."
—Sports Commentators [03:22–03:24] - NASCAR: Kyle Larson loses the lead after running out of gas; Chase Briscoe wins and advances to the championship four.
- NFL: San Francisco beats Atlanta; Kansas City shuts out Las Vegas; Denver achieves a fourth-straight win with a dramatic comeback; Chicago and New England also on four-game win streaks; New York Jets remain winless.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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Ceasefire Commentary:
"Quite rambunctious. They've been doing some shooting and we think maybe the leadership isn't involved in that."
—Unnamed Commentator [00:12] -
Trump on Colombia:
"They make drugs, they refine drugs. ... I'm stopping all payments to Colombia."
—Unnamed Commentator quoting Trump [00:56] -
Shutdown Negotiations:
"We should be able to wrap this up this week if they will sit down and have a negotiation with us."
—Sen. Mark Kelly [01:26] -
FBI Crime Stats:
"The homicide rate in America is on track to be the lowest..."
—Kash Patel [02:53] -
Sports Excitement:
"Forget about it. ... Gone." (on Guerrero Jr.'s HR)
—Sports Commentators [03:22–03:24]
Timestamps for Important Segments
| Segment | Time | |-------------------------------------------------|------------| | Israel-Gaza Ceasefire & U.S. Diplomacy | 00:02–00:49| | Trump on Colombia & Drug Trafficking | 00:49–01:06| | Government Shutdown Debate (Kelly vs. Britt) | 01:16–01:43| | Amazon Workspaces Tech Outage | 01:46–01:59| | Trump Threatens National Guard; FBI Statistics | 02:31–03:10| | Market & Sports Recap | 03:10–04:28|
Tone: The episode is brisk, direct, and news-driven, maintaining FOX News’s signature urgency and focus on political and security matters. The sports segment adds brief, energetic commentary.
This summary covers all major news updates, quotes, and notable moments while skipping non-content sections such as advertisements and show promotions.