Fox News Hourly Update – 8AM ET 10/05/2025 Newscast
Date: October 5, 2025
Host: Pam Puso, FOX News Team
Overview
This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update provides a concise roundup of the day's top national and international news headlines. The broadcast focuses on the ongoing federal government shutdown, high-stakes negotiations in the Middle East, significant legal and political developments around the deployment of National Guard troops in U.S. cities, and a notable retail bankruptcy. Listeners also hear about a Supreme Court tradition ahead of the new term.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Federal Government Shutdown – Day Five
- Main story: The U.S. government shutdown enters its fifth day with no clear end in sight.
- Senate is scheduled to vote on a measure to reopen the government tomorrow.
"The Senate will vote again tomorrow on a measure to reopen the federal government."
– Pam Puso [00:01] - Major issue: Whether to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies.
- Democrats want to keep the subsidies.
- GOP claims this issue can wait.
- Many federal employees are working without pay; White House threatens layoffs.
- Quote:
"The big sticking point is overextending enhanced Obamacare subsidies. Democrats want to keep them, but the GOP says the issue can wait."
– Reporter [00:10]
- Senate is scheduled to vote on a measure to reopen the government tomorrow.
- Status: Only essential agencies remain open, but with a skeleton staff.
2. Middle East Ceasefire Efforts
- Ceasefire negotiations: Renewed efforts underway to secure a ceasefire and hostage release between Israel and Hamas.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expresses hope for imminent hostage releases.
- Both Israel and Hamas signal willingness to accept President Trump's "20-point plan" to end the war.
- Delegations from Israel, Hamas, and the U.S. will meet in Egypt to finalize details.
- Plan details:
- Immediate ceasefire and release of remaining 48 hostages (approx. 20 expected to be found alive).
- Creation of an international governing board for Gaza.
- Full disarmament and dismantling of Hamas.
- Quote:
"The multi phase plan calls for the immediate cease fire and release of all remaining 48 hostages. About 20 or so are expected to be found alive. It also establishes an international governing board to oversee Gaza and for Hamas to fully disarm and dismantle."
– Kevin Cork [00:39] - Memorable moment: Hints of progress but with significant skepticism as Hamas has “stopped short” of formally accepting the deal.
3. Supreme Court Tradition – The Red Mass
- Annual event: Supreme Court justices and other officials attend the Red Mass in Washington, D.C.
- Red Mass dates to the 1950s; held at St. Matthew the Apostle Cathedral.
- Invokes God's blessing on those administering justice; occurs before the start of each Supreme Court term.
- This year’s service is led by Cardinal McElroy.
- Historical note: Presidents and Congress members have attended the service.
- Quote:
"The Red Mass dates back to the 1950s. A church service at Washington's Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle the Sunday before the first Monday in October. The Supreme Court's term begins tomorrow."
– Jared Halpern [01:23]
4. National Guard Deployments – Portland and Chicago
Portland, Oregon
- Legal intervention: Federal judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from deploying National Guard to Portland.
- U.S. Northern Command planned to send 200 troops.
- Judge's temporary restraining order holds until October 18.
- President Trump cited local demonstrations (especially at ICE facility) and called Portland “war ravaged.”
- Oregon officials strongly oppose the deployment, insisting their police can manage.
- Quote:
"A federal judge is granted a temporary restraining order to keep them out until October 18th."
– Jill Nadeau [02:32]
Chicago, Illinois
- Deployment authorized: President Trump authorizes sending 300 Guard members to Illinois amid governor’s objections.
- Guard will protect federal officers and assets in Chicago.
- Tied to administration's “crackdown on crime.”
- Governor Pritzker objects, calls federal demand “outrageous and un-American.”
- Quote:
"It is absolutely outrageous and un American to demand a governor send military troops within our own borders and against our will."
– Gov. Pritzker (statement read by Dane Placo) [03:13]
5. Rite Aid Bankruptcy
- Business news: Rite Aid closes its last stores on Friday after declaring bankruptcy for the second time.
- 89 stores shut down; company struggled vs. larger rivals CVS and Walgreens.
- Rite Aid’s first store opened in 1964.
- Quote:
"A total of 89 stores have shut down after struggling to compete with larger chains like CVS and Walgreens. Rite Aid opened its first store in 1964."
– Pam Puso [04:01]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “The big sticking point is overextending enhanced Obamacare subsidies. Democrats want to keep them, but the GOP says the issue can wait.” – Reporter [00:10]
- “The multi phase plan calls for the immediate cease fire and release of all remaining 48 hostages. About 20 or so are expected to be found alive.” – Kevin Cork [00:39]
- “A federal judge is granted a temporary restraining order to keep them out until October 18th.” – Jill Nadeau [02:32]
- “It is absolutely outrageous and un American to demand a governor send military troops within our own borders and against our will.” – Gov. Pritzker (statement read by Dane Placo) [03:13]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- [00:01] Government shutdown update
- [00:33] Middle East ceasefire negotiations
- [01:18] Supreme Court’s Red Mass tradition
- [02:26] National Guard blocked in Portland, Oregon
- [03:13] National Guard authorized in Chicago, governor’s response
- [04:01] Rite Aid bankruptcy and closures
This episode delivers a rapid, fact-focused overview with primary attention on developing stories in U.S. politics, international crises, law enforcement, and business, retaining the brisk, matter-of-fact tone and urgency characteristic of Fox News radio updates.