7AM ET 10/25/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 7AM ET 10/25/2025 Newscast

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Aired: October 25, 2025

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Episode Overview

This fast-paced newscast covers major national and international events as of October 25, 2025. Key topics include President Trump’s diplomatic trip to Asia, the continued government shutdown, heightened military activity in South America, a contentious National Guard deployment in Washington D.C., a complex deportation case, and a sharp trade spat with Canada.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump’s Asia Trip

Timestamps: 00:02–00:54

• President Trump embarks on his first trip to Asia of his current term.
• Scheduled visits to Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, with objectives including investment, peace efforts, and economic deals—specifically around minerals and ceasefires.
• The trip’s centerpiece is a face-to-face meeting with China’s President Xi in Seoul, South Korea next Thursday to discuss trade and tariffs.
  • Tensions rise as the Chinese Embassy voices displeasure about a U.S. investigation into China’s adherence to the 2019 trade agreement—potentially paving the way for new tariffs.

Notable Quote:

• “Perhaps the biggest ticket item of the week, that face to face meeting with his Chinese counterpart, President Xi, that'll take place next Thursday in Seoul, South Korea. The two will talk trade and tariffs.” – Will Kane [00:37]

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2. Ongoing U.S. Government Shutdown

Timestamps: 00:54–01:43

• The federal government shutdown continues with no resolution in sight as partisan divisions remain entrenched.
• House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries urges House Republicans to end their recess and reengage in negotiations.
• The House GOP previously passed a stopgap funding bill through November 21, but the Senate repeatedly blocked it, insisting on the extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.
• Republicans offer to negotiate on healthcare only after reopening the government.

Notable Quotes:

• “We need House Republicans to come back to Washington, D.C. end your four week vacation. Enough already.” – Pete Hegseth, quoting Hakeem Jeffries [01:11]
• “Republicans say they will negotiate on health care after the government reopens.” – Kristen Goodwin [01:36]

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3. U.S. Military Deployment in South America

Timestamps: 01:43–01:59

• Secretary of War Pete Hegseth directs the USS Gerald R. Ford strike group to South American waters as part of an initiative against alleged drug traffickers.

Notable Quote:

• “Secretary of War Pete Hegseth sending the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and its strike group to the waters off of South America as part of a military campaign against alleged drug traffickers.” – Paul Stevens [01:43]

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4. National Guard Lawsuit in Washington, D.C.

Timestamps: 02:16–02:58

• Legal challenges to the Trump White House's decision to keep the National Guard in D.C. through next summer go to a hearing.
• D.C.’s Office of Attorney General calls the deployment unlawful and harmful, citing restrictions on military participation in civilian law enforcement.
• Trump’s attorney defends the deployment as effective crime prevention.

Notable Quotes:

• “An attorney for the Office of the Attorney general here in D.C. calls the deployment of the National Guard on the streets of D.C. unlawful and that it's causing irreparable harm in the city.” – Pete Hegseth [02:22]
• “An attorney for President Trump said the city's lawsuit is a political style [sic] and said what the president is doing is trying to reduce crime in the city and says that is actually working.” – Pete Hegseth [02:34]

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5. The Abrego Garcia Deportation Case

Timestamps: 02:58–03:34

• The federal government plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia by Halloween after previously being mistakenly deported to El Salvador.
• Supreme Court involvement led to his return to the U.S.; ICE seeks a country willing to accept him.
• The case draws attention from advocates on both sides of the immigration debate.

Notable Quote:

• “Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in violation of a settlement agreement, then returned to the United States by order of the Supreme Court. ICE has since been looking for another country to accept him.” – Will Kane [03:08]

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6. U.S.-Canada Trade Dispute

Timestamps: 03:34–03:59

• President Trump halts U.S.-Canada trade talks after Ontario airs an ad featuring anti-tariff remarks by former President Ronald Reagan.
• Ontario Premier Doug Ford agrees to remove the ad, but Trump may not reinstate talks.
• The Reagan Presidential Foundation reviews legal action over the use of Reagan’s 1987 radio address in the ad.

Notable Quotes:

• “Really, I don't think there's much they can do. I just assume leave it the way it is.” – Pete Hegseth [03:52]
• “You leave it the way it is, it's very good for us.” – Pete Hegseth [03:56]

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Memorable Moments

• The sharp rebuke over Congress’s “vacation” during the government shutdown highlights the intensity of partisan frustration.
• Legal wrangling over military deployments in D.C. encapsulates the ongoing debate about the limits of federal power.
• The Reagan audio in the Ontario ad stirs international friction and raises questions about political messaging and intellectual property.

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Important Segment Timestamps

• Trump’s Asia Trip: 00:02–00:54
• Government Shutdown: 00:54–01:43
• Military Deployment in South America: 01:43–01:59
• National Guard Lawsuit: 02:16–02:58
• Deportation Case: 02:58–03:34
• U.S.-Canada Trade Dispute: 03:34–03:59

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This summary encapsulates the top headlines and policy developments discussed in the episode, delivering clarity on the stakes and voices involved in each major story.

Transcript

[Paul Stevens]

Another road trip. I'm Paul Stevens, Fox News. President Trump heading to Asia for the first time this term, a trip where he's expected to work on investment deals and peace efforts before meeting face to face with China's presidents.

[Will Kane]

He'll head to Malaysia, Japan, South Korea with several goals in mind. On Sunday, he'll attend the association of Southeast Asian nations, known as ASEANIs, working on economic deals, which include mineral deals, also ceasefire deals. But perhaps the biggest ticket item of the week, that face to face meeting with his Chinese counterpart, President Xi, that'll take place next Thursday in Seoul, South Korea. The two will talk trade and tariffs. The Chinese Embassy in Washington. Though not happy with an investigation into whether China violated its 2019 trade agreement with the U.S. the outcome of that could open the new path for President Trump to impose tariffs on China.

[Paul Stevens]

Fox's David spun the government shutdown heads into yet another week no end in sight. Republicans and Democrats remain at odds on over a key funding measure.

[Kristen Goodwin]

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries demanding House Republicans return to Washington to negotiate on a bipartisan spending measure to reopen the government.

[Pete Hegseth]

We need House Republicans to come Back to Washington, D.C. end your four week vacation. Enough already.

[Kristen Goodwin]

The House GOP is on recess since passing their clean bill to keep the government open through November 21. But the measure has failed repeatedly in the Senate with Democrats stressing they won't support a bill that does not include extensions for Affordable Care Act. Tax credits set to extend expire at the end of the year. Republicans say they will negotiate on health care after the government reopens. Kristen Goodwin, Fox News and Secretary of.

[Paul Stevens]

War Pete Hegseth sending the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and its strike group to the waters off of South America as part of a military campaign against alleged drug traffickers. America is listening to FOX News.

[Will Kane]

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[Paul Stevens]

A hearing and a lawsuit looking to stop the Trump White House from keeping the National Guard in Washington through next summer.

[Pete Hegseth]

An attorney for the Office of the Attorney general here in D.C. calls the deployment of the National Guard on the streets of D.C. unlawful and that it's causing irreparable harm in the city. An attorney for President Trump said the city's lawsuit is a political style and said what the president is doing is trying to reduce crime in the city and says that is actually working. The current deployment is supposed to end at the end of November, but military officials have told the out of state troops to prepare for winter. The D.C. oAG says federal law prohibits the military from being involved in civilian law enforcement.

[Paul Stevens]

Fox 5 DC reporter Bob Bonar. The federal government now says it plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia as soon as Halloween.

[Will Kane]

Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in violation of a settlement agreement, then returned to the United States by order of the Supreme Court. ICE has since been looking for another country to accept him. The case has become a cause celeb for people on both sides of the immigration issue. Gary Baumgarten, Fox News President Trump saying.

[Paul Stevens]

He was ending trade talks with Canada after the Canadian province of Ontario created an ad that included and anti tariff comments from former President Ronald Reagan. Ontario Premier Doug Ford announcing Friday he would take down the ad. But the president said he may not reverse his decision.

[Pete Hegseth]

Really, I don't think there's much they can do. I just assume leave it the way it is.

[Will Kane]

Will you be with, you know, if.

[Pete Hegseth]

You leave it the way it is, it's very good for us.

[Paul Stevens]

Now, the ad used lines from a Reagan 1987 radio address. The Reagan Presidential foundation and Institute says it's reviewing legal options over the use of Mr. Reagan's address. I'm Paul Stevens and this is FOX.