Fox News Hourly Update: 6PM ET 10/10/2025 Newscast

Host: Lisa Lacerra (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: October 10, 2025
Main Theme: Key national news updates, including escalating US-China trade tensions, economic market impact, federal government shutdown developments, a Tennessee plant explosion, and cultural news.

Overview

This episode covers mounting tensions in the ongoing US-China trade war, a major drop in the US stock market, the deepening implications of a prolonged federal government shutdown, and breaking news on a tragic industrial accident in Tennessee. The episode also notes persistent air traffic delays due to staffing shortages and memorializes rocker John Lodge.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. US-China Trade War Escalates

• President Trump Announces Major Tariff Increase
  • President Trump declared an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports, effective November 1, in response to China’s export controls on rare earths.
  • Decision to raise tariffs may come sooner if China takes further actions.
  • President Trump rejected a proposed meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during an upcoming trip to Asia.
• Key Quote:
  • "[The] tariff hike will happen depending on any further actions or changes taken by China, adding there seems to be no reason to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping..." (Lisa Lacerra, 00:02)
• Market Reaction:
  • Stocks fell sharply in response to the new tariff threat.
    • Dow Jones dropped 879 points
    • S&P 500 down 183 points
    • Nasdaq declined 820 points
  • Quote:
    • "Stocks had been heading for a slight gain until the new tariff threat." (Laura Cantor, 00:40)
  • Timestamps:
    • Announcement & Analysis: [00:02], [00:34], [00:40]

2. Federal Government Shutdown: Layoffs and Lawsuits

• Layoffs Begin Amid Shutdown
  • Federal workers are being notified of "reductions in force" as the shutdown approaches its third week.
  • Unlike past shutdowns, the current administration is laying off workers, not just furloughing them.
• Unions Push Back
  • Unions representing federal workers have filed a lawsuit in San Francisco, alleging improper use of the shutdown as grounds for termination.
• Quote:
  • "...The Trump administration has warned of layoffs if the government shutdown continued, a departure from previous shutdowns when federal workers were furloughed but brought back..." (Jared Halpern, 00:50)
• Timestamps:
  • Shutdown & Legal Challenge: [00:50]

3. Tennessee Plant Explosion

• Major Incident at Military Explosives Facility
  • An explosion occurred at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant, about 60 miles southwest of Nashville.
  • Sheriff Chris Davis stated, "we have been able to confirm that we do have 19 souls that we're looking for." (Sheriff Chris Davis, 01:33)
• Context:
  • The plant manufactures military-grade explosives. The event is described as unprecedented in the sheriff's experience.
• Timestamps:
  • Breaking News: [01:22] - [01:47]

4. Prolonged Air Traffic Delays Amid Government Shutdown

• Airlines Request Patience
  • Over 7,000 flights delayed Thursday due to air traffic control and TSA staffing shortages, as these employees work without pay.
  • Airlines for America assures passengers it’s safe to fly but admits strains are causing significant delays.
• Comparison to Past Shutdowns:
  • During the 35-day shutdown in 2019, a large number of air traffic controllers and TSA agents missed work, adding pressure on lawmakers.
• Quote:
  • "...ATC staffing shortages are straining the system...13,000 air traffic controllers and about 50,000 TSA officers are required to work without pay..." (Carmen Roberts, 02:36)
• Timestamps:
  • Airline Delays: [02:30] - [03:16]

5. Other Headlines

• Southern California Edison Wildfire Compensation Dispute
  • Residents from Altadena feel compensation from the utility is insufficient following recent wildfires.
  • [03:16]
• Passing of John Lodge (Moody Blues)
  • John Lodge, bassist and singer for the Moody Blues, died suddenly.
  • Lodge was hailed as a pioneer of progressive rock, joining the Moody Blues in 1966 and remaining through the band's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2018.
  • Quote:
    • "Lodge died suddenly and unexpectedly, surrounded by his loved ones and the sounds of the Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly." (Lisa Lacerra, 03:16)
• Timestamps:
  • Wildfire Compensation: [03:16]
  • John Lodge Obituary: [03:16] - [04:28]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Tariff Threat:

  • "[President Trump] adding there seems to be no reason to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping as part of an upcoming trip to Asia." (Lisa Lacerra, 00:02)

• Tennessee Plant Explosion:

  • "We have been able to confirm that we do have 19 souls that we're looking for." (Sheriff Chris Davis, 01:33)

• Impact of Air Traffic Control Shortages:

  • "...ATC staffing shortages are straining the system, causing flights to be spaced out and slowing down everything..." (Carmen Roberts, 02:36)

Timeline of Key Segments

| Time | Segment | |-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:02 | US-China Trade War escalates; tariffs, stock market reaction | | 00:40 | Market indexes detailed | | 00:50 | Federal government shutdown layoffs & lawsuit | | 01:22 | Tennessee plant explosion; statement from Sheriff Chris Davis | | 02:30 | Airline delays and staffing shortages during shutdown | | 03:16 | SoCal wildfire compensation; John Lodge obituary |

Tone

The episode maintains a brisk, news-driven tone, delivering urgent updates and somber moments (notably the Tennessee explosion and passing of John Lodge) with succinct commentary and direct quotes from officials and correspondents.

For listeners seeking a summary of national headlines, economic impacts, and notable events on October 10, 2025, this episode is a concise, authoritative roundup of the day’s top stories.