6PM ET 10/19/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 6PM ET 10/19/2025

Host: Kathleen Maloney
Date: October 19, 2025
Platform: FOX News Radio

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Overview

This episode delivers rapid updates on rising tensions in the Middle East, a major security scare near Palm Beach International Airport, a dramatic jewel heist at the Louvre, the canonization of Venezuelan saints at the Vatican, and President Trump's latest sharp criticism of Colombia's anti-drug policies.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Middle East Tensions & Gaza Aid Pause

• [00:02] - [00:57]
• Summary: Israel announces a pause in humanitarian aid flows to Gaza amid renewed violence with Hamas. President Trump reiterates a hard stance on Hamas needing to disarm.
• Details:
  • Israeli troops were fired on by Hamas in southern Gaza; Israel retaliated with strikes.
  • All new aid shipments into southern Gaza have been halted.
  • President Trump comments on the need for Hamas to "lay down arms."
  • Accusations from Hamas that Israel violated ceasefire terms continue more than a week into the agreement.
• Notable Quote:
  • President Trump: "We're going to find out. So it's not a hard timeline, but it's, it's a line in my own mind. And at a certain point, if they don't do what they're supposed to do, then we'll have to do it for him."
    — [00:39]

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2. Security Scare Near Air Force One in Florida

• [00:57] - [01:41]
• Summary: A suspicious hunting stand is found with a clear view of Palm Beach International Airport, where Air Force One frequently parks during President Trump's visits.
• Details:
  • Secret Service discovers the stand days before the President's arrival.
  • The stand provides a direct line of sight to where the President disembarks.
  • FBI, led by Director Cash Patel, now heads the investigation; no arrests or suspicious items found.
  • The structure is believed to have been set up months earlier.
• Notable Quote:
  • Lucas Tomlinson: "The Secret Service discovered a suspicious hunting stand not far outside the airport. The most troubling part of this report is that the suspected hunting stand had a direct line of sight into Palm Beach International Airport, where Air Force One parks and where President Trump gets off the aircraft."
    — [01:07]

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3. Daring Jewel Heist at the Louvre

• [02:16] - [03:00]
• Summary: Thieves break into the Louvre during daytime hours, stealing several priceless artifacts in dramatic fashion.
• Details:
  • Intruders were masked and used a basket lift and disc cutter to breach museum defenses.
  • The heist occurred in the Palo Gallery where the French crown jewels are displayed.
  • Nine items stolen; one recovered damaged outside — believed to be Empress Eugénie’s crown.
  • Perpetrators took advantage of ongoing construction next to the Seine.
• Notable Quote:
  • Stephanie Bennett: "The French interior minister said the masked intruders were well prepared, saying they used a basket lift mounted to a truck, broke a window and cut panes with a disc cutter."
    — [02:26]

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4. Venezuela's Historic Saints Canonization

• [03:00] - [03:42]
• Summary: Venezuelans celebrate the canonization of their country's first Catholic saints, an event marked with national pride and massive attendance in both Rome and Caracas.
• Details:
  • Pope Leo XIV canonizes seven new saints, including two Venezuelans: José Gregorio Hernández and Mother Carmen Rendiles Martinez.
  • The event drew thousands at the Vatican and was livestreamed for huge crowds in Venezuela.
  • Initiated by the late Pope Francis.
• Notable Quote:
  • Paul Stevens: "Jose Gregorio Hernandez, revered by millions as the doctor of the poor, was declared a saint alongside Mother Carmen Rendiles Martinez, who founded a Venezuelan relig."
    — [03:16]

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5. Trump Threatens Colombia Over Drug Policy

• [03:42] - [End]
• Summary: President Trump threatens to drastically cut U.S. funding to Colombia, condemning President Petro's efforts against drug production.
• Details:
  • Trump labels Colombian President Gustavo Petro as an "illegal drug leader."
  • Warns closure of drug operations, either by Colombia or through U.S. intervention, promising it will "not be done nicely."
  • Comments delivered via social media.
• Notable Quote:
  • Kathleen Maloney: "In a social media post, the president referred to Colombian President Gustavo Petro as an illegal drug leader who is low rated and very unpopular. He warned that Petro better close up drug operations or the United States will close them up for him. And he says it won't be done nicely."
    — [03:42]

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Memorable Moments

• President Trump draws a personal ‘line’ regarding Hamas disarmament and suggests direct U.S. intervention if demands are unmet.
  — [00:39]
• The FBI takes over a potentially serious security breach near where Air Force One routinely parks in Florida, heightening concerns for presidential safety.
  — [01:07]
• Daring, cinematic jewel theft at the Louvre stuns France, with the damaged royal crown sparking outrage and sorrow.
  — [02:26]
• A historic and emotional canonization ceremony unites Venezuelans at home and abroad.
  — [03:16]
• Trump's aggressive rhetoric on Colombian drug policy signals potential diplomatic strain.
  — [03:42]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Mideast/Gaza Aid & Trump Comments: 00:02 – 00:57
• Florida Hunting Stand Security Threat: 00:57 – 01:41
• Louvre Jewels Heist: 02:16 – 03:00
• Venezuelan Saints Canonized: 03:00 – 03:42
• Trump on Colombia Drug Policy: 03:42 – End

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Transcript

[Kathleen Maloney]

Tension in the Mideast. I'm Kathleen Maloney, Fox News. Israel says the transfer of humanitarian aid in Gaza is paused until further notice. And President Trump has strong words on Hamas laying down arms. Fox's Granal Scott explains.

[Granal Scott]

Israel said its troops were fired on by Hamas forces in Gaza's southern region early Sunday. Israel retaliated by striking Hamas targets also in that region. In addition, Israel said no aid will flow into southern Gaza for now. President Trump told Fox's Maria Bartiromo last week prior to the Sunday clashes he expects Hamas to disarm.

[President Trump]

We're going to find out. So it's not a hard timeline, but it's, it's a line in my own mind. And at a certain point, if they don't do what they're supposed to do, then we'll have to do it for him.

[Granal Scott]

Hamas has also accused Israel of violating cease fire terms over a week into the agreement.

[Kathleen Maloney]

Gernall Scott, FOX News A disturbing find near Palm Beach International Airport in Florida, very close to where Air Force One lands when the president stays at Mar a Lago.

[Lucas Tomlinson]

The Secret Service discovered a suspicious hunting stand not far outside the airport. The most troubling part of this report is that the suspected hunting stand had a direct line of sight into Palm Beach International Airport, where Air Force One parks and where President Trump gets off the aircraft. The Secret Service is saying that no individuals have been arrested, no suspicious activity or things found in the stand. But we have a statement from the FBI director, Cash Patel, who's saying the FBI is now taking the lead, flying in resources to collect all evidence from the scene.

[Kathleen Maloney]

Fox's Lucas Tomlinson. The stand was discovered Friday before President Trump arrived at the airport for this weekend's visit to Palm Beach County. A law enforcement source says it appeared to have been set up months ago. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Kathleen Maloney]

A manhunt is underway for thieves who broke into the Louvre and escaped with precious jewels.

[Stephanie Bennett]

The race is on to find these pieces that have been taken. This all happened to during daylight hours when the public was inside. The French interior minister said the masked intruders were well prepared, saying they used a basket lift mounted to a truck, broke a window and cut panes with a disc cutter. This all happening at the Palo Gallery where the French crown jewels are kept. And it's also right by the River Seine where construction is also taking place. Now. Once inside, they broke into display cases, stole nine items. One of those items was later found outside side French media outlets say it was the crown of Napoleon III's wife, Empress Eugenie, but it was broken.

[Kathleen Maloney]

Fox's Stephanie Bennett. A South American nation is celebrating its first Catholic saint. Fox's Paul Stevens has that Pope Leo.

[Paul Stevens]

XIV has canonized Venezuela's first two Catholic saints in the Vatican City. Mass on Sunday attended by thousands. Jose Gregorio Hernandez, revered by millions as the doctor of the poor, was declared a saint alongside Mother Carmen Rendiles Martinez, who founded a Venezuelan relig. Thousands who couldn't travel to Rome also marked the occasion in Caracas, where the Vatican service was livestreamed before dawn at a downtown plaza. Seven people in all were canonized Sunday in a ceremony that the late Pope Francis put in motion. Paul Stevens, FOX News.

[Kathleen Maloney]

President Trump says he would slash funding to Colombia because the country's leader does nothing to stop drug production. In a social media post, the president referred to Colombian President Gustavo Petro as an illegal drug leader who is low rated and very unpopular. He warned that Petro better close up drug operations or the United States will close them up for him. And he says it won't be done nicely. I'm Kathleen Maloney. This is FOX News.