Fox News Hourly Update — 6AM ET 10/24/2025 Newscast
Date: October 24, 2025
Host: Dave Anthony (FOX News)
Episode Theme: Morning roundup of major national and international news, focused on U.S.-Canada trade relations, President Trump's Asia trip, ongoing legal battles, war on drugs, economic updates, and major sports news.
Main Theme/Purpose
This episode delivers a fast-paced update on top news stories: President Trump’s abrupt halt of U.S.-Canada trade talks following a controversial Canadian ad misusing Ronald Reagan, legal challenges and political scandals, aggressive anti-drug operations, the latest on the government shutdown and inflation, plus highlights from Thursday Night Football and the upcoming World Series.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. U.S.-Canada Trade Fallout Over Reagan Ad
- President Trump Terminates Talks: Trump, angered by a Canadian ad featuring edited remarks from Ronald Reagan, announces a complete halt to trade negotiations with Canada.
- Allegations of Misrepresentation: The Reagan Foundation criticizes the commercial for distorting a presidential radio address without permission.
- Trump’s Response (Truth Social):
“Tariffs are very important to the national security and economy of the usa. Based on their egregious behavior, all trade negotiations with Canada are hereby terminated.”
(Fox News Correspondent quoting Trump, 00:29) - Supreme Court Preview: The ad’s timing seen as a possible bid to sway upcoming Supreme Court deliberations regarding presidential authority on tariffs.
- Asia Trip and Trade: Trump is set to address trade and drug issues during an Asia trip, with a summit scheduled with China's Xi Jinping.
2. President’s Upcoming Asia Trip
- Itinerary: President Trump will meet leaders from Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, culminating in talks with Xi Jinping.
- Top Priorities:
“We have some big issues like with the farmers and various other things, but the first question I'm going to be asking him about is fentanyl.”
(Trade Analyst, 01:12)
3. Legal & Political Turmoil
- Letitia James in Court: NY Attorney General Letitia James faces court on charges described as politically motivated, stemming from a 2020 transaction, after previously winning a major civil suit against Trump.
- Details on Charges:
“James was indicted earlier this month on two felony charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution in connection with a 2020 home purchase in Virginia.”
(Legal Analyst, 01:30)
Execution in Alabama
- Convicted murderer Anthony Todd Boyd executed via nitrogen gas for a 1993 murder, professed innocence in final words, described as a “gruesome” process.
4. U.S. War on Drugs Intensifies
- Major Seizures & Military Action:
- 91 tons of illegal drugs seized in the past month, equivalent to “filling four 18 wheelers.” (Legal Analyst, 02:42)
- U.S. military destroyed 9 “narco-terrorist” boats, killing 37 suspects.
- Record Arrests:
“In a matter of weeks, the task force has made the largest number of arrests of cartel leaders, operatives and gang members in American history, more than 3,000 and counting.”
(Trade Analyst, 03:01) - Tough Language from Officials:
“The aim is to destroy these terrorists that have been killing Americans for years and getting rich off of it.”
(Legal Analyst, 03:14)
“We will find you. We will map your networks. We will hunt you down and we will kill you.”
(Dave Anthony quoting Secretary of War, 03:25)
5. Economic & Sports Updates
- Government Shutdown Day 24:
- First delayed inflation report released, stocks were up modestly the previous day.
- Football:
- Los Angeles Chargers rout the Minnesota Vikings, 37-10.
- Notable call:
“Oh, out in front, Holden Ladd McConkey touchdown.”
(Security Correspondent, 04:02)
- Baseball:
- World Series opener: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays in Toronto. Excitement for local LA fans.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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“Tariffs are very important to the national security and economy of the usa. Based on their egregious behavior, all trade negotiations with Canada are hereby terminated.”
— President Trump’s statement via Truth Social, summarized by Fox News Correspondent (00:29) -
“We have some big issues like with the farmers and various other things, but the first question I'm going to be asking him about is fentanyl.”
— Trade Analyst on topics for Asia trip (01:12) -
“James was indicted earlier this month on two felony charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution in connection with a 2020 home purchase in Virginia.”
— Legal Analyst on NY Attorney General’s case (01:30) -
“In a matter of weeks, the task force has made the largest number of arrests of cartel leaders, operatives and gang members in American history, more than 3,000 and counting.”
— Trade Analyst on anti-drug task force success (03:01) -
“We will find you. We will map your networks. We will hunt you down and we will kill you.”
— Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, relayed by Dave Anthony (03:25) -
“Oh, out in front, Holden Ladd McConkey touchdown.”
— Security Correspondent, NFL highlight (04:02)
Timestamps for Important Segments
- 00:02: Trump ends trade talks with Canada over Reagan TV ad
- 00:49: Supreme Court to consider Trump’s tariff powers
- 01:02: President’s Asia trip: Malaysia, Japan, S. Korea, China
- 01:20: Letitia James legal troubles post-Trump lawsuit victory
- 01:40: Execution of Anthony Todd Boyd in Alabama
- 02:30: U.S. anti-drug crackdown: major seizure, military action
- 03:40: Government shutdown/economic data resumes
- 04:01: Football and World Series highlights
Summary
This episode captures the tense cross-border climate as President Trump halts all U.S.-Canada trade negotiations in response to a contentious ad, sharpens focus on global and domestic challenges—from fentanyl to drug cartels—previews high-stakes international summits, notes political-legal drama, and delivers quick-hit updates from the world of sports and economics. The tone is urgent, factual, and brisk—mirroring Fox’s fast-moving news style while offering listeners a comprehensive morning briefing.