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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]
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.

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Day five of the shutdown. I'm Pam Puso, Fox News. The Senate will vote again tomorrow on a measure to reopen the federal government.
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The government shutdown is entering its fifth day and a deal to reopen it is nowhere in sight. The big sticking point is overextending enhanced Obamacare subsidies. Democrats want to keep them, but the GOP says the issue can wait. Agencies and activities deemed essential are still open, but many employees are working without paying. The White House is also threatening to lay off thousands of federal workers.
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Fox's Ashley Strohmeier. Efforts underway to reach a Middle east ceasefire.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he hopes to announce the release of all hostages from Gaza in the coming days. This after both Israel and Hamas signaled willingness to accept President Trump's 20 point plan to end the war. Delegations from Israel, Hamas and the US all set to meet in Egypt on Monday to try to finalize details. Hamas has stopped short on formally accepting the deal. Now 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.
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That's Fox's Kevin Cork. An annual tradition for Supreme Court justices.
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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. This morning, the mass service led by Cardinal McElroy will invoke God's blessing on those responsible for the administration of justice. Supreme Court justices and other public officials attend in years past, presidents and members of Congress have joined the service at the White House.
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Jared Halpern, FOX News America's Listening to FOX News.
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A federal judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon.
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US Northern Command had said 200 National Guard troops were being sent into Portland. But in response to a lawsuit by Oregon's attorney general, a federal judge is granted a temporary restraining order to keep them out until October 18th President Trump wants those troops in, citing several demonstrations outside the Portland ICE facility and calling the city war ravaged. But Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and other Democrats have been saying there's no need for those troops, that the president and others are misrepresenting the situation. And Portland officials say their police can handle those protests. Jill Nadeau, FOX News.
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Meanwhile, National Guard troops could be deployed in Chicago.
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The White House has confirmed President Trump has authorized sending 300 Guard members to Illinois despite the governor's objections. In a statement, the White House says in part, President Trump will not turn a blind eye to the lawlessness plaguing American cities. The Guard would protect federal officers and assets in Chicago. President Trump has threatened to send the Guard here for the past couple months as part of the administration's so called crackdown on crime. Governor Pritzker released a statement on X opposing the deployment of the National Guard. It says in part, quote, the Trump administration's Department of War gave me an ultimatum. Call up your troops or we will. It is absolutely outrageous and un American to demand a governor send military troops within our own borders and against our will.
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Dane Placo with Fox 32. Rite Aid closed the last of its stores on Friday after the company declared bankruptcy for the second time. 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. I'm Pam and this is FOX News.
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