Fox News Hourly Update – 8AM ET, October 8, 2025

Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
Host: Dave Anthony, FOX News Podcasts
Date: October 8, 2025
Episode Theme:
A rapid-fire newscast covering the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, major national security and immigration stories, updates on Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks, an impending high-profile court case, and sports highlights.

Government Shutdown: Stalemate Continues

• [00:02] Dave Anthony:
  The U.S. government has now been shut down for an eighth straight day. Efforts continue in the Senate to reach a funding deal, but with little progress.

• [00:12] Peter Doocy (from the White House):

  • Both parties remain entrenched with "no plans for Democratic congressional leaders to come here to the White House to try to negotiate a way out."
  • "It doesn't really feel like President Trump is in much of a hurry to talk to them." (00:20)

• [00:33] Dave Anthony:

  • President Trump has suggested that some furloughed federal workers "may not get back pay" after the shutdown resolves.
  • Essential federal employees (like air traffic controllers) are working unpaid; some have started to call out sick, causing significant air travel disruptions—"nearly 500 flight delays" this morning, adding to "more than 9,000 the past two days."

Immigration Dispute & National Guard Deployment

• [00:54] Jeff Manaso (from Chicago):

  • Illinois National Guard troops, federalized and reinforced by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, are in suburban Chicago to assist immigration enforcement.
  • Democratic leaders, including Governor Pritzker, oppose the deployment and have "filed suit over the use of the National Guard here, calling it illegal."

• [01:13] Dave Anthony:

  • A federal judge has set a deadline for the Trump administration to clarify troop deployments and objectives.
  • "The president is a high profile critic of his illegal immigration crackdown," signaling national attention on the issue.

Vatican and U.S. Immigration

• [01:23] Mark Seitz (Bishop of El Paso):
  • Reports on Pope Leo XIV’s meeting with American bishops at the Vatican, emphasizing a firm stance "in support of migrants who fear deportation from the United States."
  • Pope Leo is "very personally concerned" about U.S. migrant conditions. (01:35)

James Comey’s Federal Arraignment

• [01:41] Dave Anthony:
  • Former FBI Director James Comey is set for arraignment in Virginia today on two charges, including "lying to Congress in 2020 testimony about the 2016 election."
  • [01:53] Cash Patel (Current FBI Director):
    • Criticizes mainstream media for attempting to "take the eye off the [issue] and create theater." (01:57)

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Negotiations

• [02:15] Dave Anthony:

  • Israel and Hamas are engaged in a third day of indirect talks in Egypt about President Trump’s proposed Gaza ceasefire.

• [02:24] Steve Harrigan (Tel Aviv):

  • "The two sides have exchanged names," with Hamas providing a list of "roughly 48 hostages," 20 believed alive.
  • Israel demands Hamas "disarm completely," a condition Hamas rejects.
  • Hamas wants security assurances post-hostage release.
  • "Major challenges ahead on both sides."

Anniversary of Hamas Attack & U.S. Response

• [02:51] Dave Anthony:

  • Yesterday was the two-year anniversary of the Hamas attack that led to Israel’s ongoing war.

• [02:59] Jared Halpern (White House):

  • President Trump welcomes family of Omer Noutrop, a U.S.-Israeli victim "killed in Hamas captivity."
  • Omer's father, Ronan Noutrup:
    • "These are sensitive times, as we all know, and we are hoping to get good news soon." (03:10)
    • "We've been in this place before, this rollercoaster of emotions, so we're trying to protect ourselves." (03:20)

Business and Sports Update

• [03:29] Dave Anthony:

  • Markets: Stock futures rise after The Dow drops 93 points; Nasdaq and S&P 500 fall from record highs.

• [03:42] Sports Highlight:

  • Yankees vs. Blue Jays playoff:
    • "There's a drive to deep right field. New York leads for the first time in the series." (03:42)
    • Jazz Chisholm's homer clinches Yankees' comeback win, 9–6, keeping them alive in the series (Toronto leads 2–1).
  • Mariners defeat Tigers 8–4. Quadruple header and National League series Game Threes ahead.

Notable Quotes

• Peter Doocy (White House):
  "Both sides are still really dug in... It doesn't really feel like President Trump is in much of a hurry to talk to them." (00:12–00:20)
• Mark Seitz (El Paso Bishop, quoting the Pope):
  "The pontiff is very personally concerned." (01:35)
• Ronan Noutrup, father of hostage:
  "These are sensitive times... we are hoping to get good news soon." (03:10)
  "We've been in this place before... so we're trying to protect ourselves." (03:20)
• Cash Patel (FBI Director):
  "The mainstream media wants to take the [eye] off the [issue] and create theater." (01:55)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:02 – Government Shutdown update and Senate deadlock
• 00:54 – National Guard deployment in Chicago/Immigration legal battle
• 01:23 – Pope Leo XIV's message on U.S. migrants
• 01:41 – James Comey’s arraignment in federal court
• 02:15 – Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks in Egypt
• 02:51 – Hamas attack anniversary, response from the White House
• 03:29 – Stock market and MLB playoffs update

This summary highlights major U.S. political developments, immigration tensions, international conflict negotiations, and cultural touchpoints, reflecting the fast-paced, news-focused style of Fox News Hourly Update.