8AM ET 10/13/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 8AM ET 10/13/2025 Newscast

Host: Dave Anthony

Guests/Contributors: Jonathan Savage, Jill Nadeau, Madison Scarpedo

Date: October 13, 2025

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers rapid-fire coverage of major breaking stories, including a landmark hostage release and ceasefire in Gaza, ongoing domestic crises such as a government shutdown and a mass shooting, a deadly industrial accident, as well as key moments in business and sports. The tone is urgent, factual, and centered on the latest developments.

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Major News Highlights

1. Gaza Hostage Release & Ceasefire Deal

• [00:02] Breaking News:
  • Dave Anthony: Announces that Hamas has released all 20 living hostages to the International Red Cross, who then transferred them to the Israeli military.
• [00:10] Jonathan Savage:
  • Details: Hostages released in two groups after more than two years in captivity.
  • 28 deceased hostages' bodies are still pending release.
  • In exchange, Israel is set to release nearly 2,000 prisoners and detainees.
• [00:32] Ceasefire Framework:
  • Dave Anthony:
    • Clarifies that this marks the first phase of a ceasefire plan brokered by former President Trump, ending the war in Gaza.
• [00:39] Israeli Government Response:
  • Benjamin Netanyahu (recorded remarks):
    • “These monsters take babies as hostages. In response to this barbaric attack on October 7, Israel did what it had to do.” [00:39]
    • Reflects on heavy losses: “The price of these victories has been heavy. Nearly 2,000 of Israel’s finest were lost, nearly half in battle.” [00:57]
• [01:06] Human Cost:
  • Dave Anthony: Notes casualties—67,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza conflict.
• [01:18] U.S.-Israel Relations:
  • Benjamin Netanyahu: Expresses gratitude: “Donald Trump is the greatest friend that the state of Israel has ever had in the White House.” [01:18]
• [01:25] Anticipated Trump Remarks:
  • Dave Anthony: Previews Trump’s upcoming speech to Israeli lawmakers with quotes:
    • “This is a historic dawn of a new Middle east, that peace is not just a hope we can dream about, but a reality we can build upon.”
    • Emphasis on: “Restoring stability, safety and economic development for Gaza to give Palestinians the better life their children deserve.” [01:25]

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2. U.S. Government Shutdown

• [01:36] Domestic Politics Update:
  • Dave Anthony: Day 13 of the government shutdown.
  • Vice President Vance warns more federal worker firings may follow.
  • Next Senate vote to resolve the funding impasse scheduled for tomorrow.

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3. South Carolina Mass Shooting

• [02:16] Update on South Carolina Incident:
  • Dave Anthony: No arrests after more than 24 hours since a mass shooting at Willie’s bar on St. Helena Island.
• [02:35] Scene Report:
  • Jill Nadeau:
    • “The place was packed… When shots rang out, the crowd scrambled for cover. Some ran to nearby businesses and homes trying to escape. The bar’s owner described the scene as screaming and panic and fear.”
    • Circumstances and suspects remain unknown. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities requesting patience. [02:35]

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4. Tennessee Munitions Plant Explosion

• [03:10] Industrial Disaster:
  • Dave Anthony: Investigators are still searching for the cause of a deadly explosion at a plant near Nashville.
• [03:16] Ground Report:
  • Madison Scarpedo:
    • ATF leading investigation, over 300 authorities on scene.
    • “Finding out what caused this will be a long process given the widespread damage—people are reporting debris more than two miles away.” [03:16]

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5. Business & Sports Roundup

• [03:34] Markets:
  • Dave Anthony: Stock futures for the Dow up over 400 points following Friday’s sharp declines (800+ point drop in Dow/Nasdaq).
• Baseball:
  • ALCS Game 1: Mariners beat Blue Jays 3-1, Seattle’s pitchers retire 23 of last 24 batters. [03:34]
• Football:
  • Sunday Night Football: Chiefs defeat Lions 30-17.

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• Benjamin Netanyahu:
  • “These monsters take babies as hostages. In response to this barbaric attack on October 7, Israel did what it had to do.” [00:39]
  • “The price of these victories has been heavy. Nearly 2,000 of Israel’s finest were lost, nearly half in battle.” [00:57]
  • “Donald Trump is the greatest friend that the state of Israel has ever had in the White House.” [01:18]
• Dave Anthony:
  • “Hamas has released all 20 living hostages as part of the Trump brokered ceasefire plan.” [02:16]
• Jill Nadeau:
  • “The place was packed with hundreds of people. When shots rang out, the crowd scrambled for cover… screaming and panic and fear.” [02:35]
• Madison Scarpedo:
  • “Finding out what caused this will be a long process given the widespread damage—people are reporting debris more than two miles away.” [03:16]
• President Trump (expected remarks previewed by Dave Anthony):
  • “This is a historic dawn of a new Middle east, that peace is not just a hope we can dream about, but a reality we can build upon… restoring stability, safety and economic development for Gaza to give Palestinians the better life their children deserve.” [01:25]

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Timeline / Key Timestamps

• 00:02: Gaza hostage release breaking news
• 00:39 - 01:18: Netanyahu’s remarks and praise for Trump
• 01:25: Trump speech preview
• 01:36: Government shutdown update
• 02:16 - 02:35: South Carolina shooting report
• 03:10 - 03:16: Tennessee plant explosion update
• 03:34: Business and sports news

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Summary

This newscast delivers a fast-paced overview of urgent national and global stories, led by the landmark release of hostages in Gaza under a Trump-brokered ceasefire, with lasting ramifications for the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy. Domestically, the standoffs in Congress and tragedies in South Carolina and Tennessee reflect continued instability and public safety concerns. The episode also provides quick updates on financial markets and major sporting events, offering listeners a snapshot of key developments as of October 13, 2025.

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Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

This is a FOX News alert. Hamas has released all 20 living hostages. I'm Dave Anthony.

[Jonathan Savage]

The 20 men were handed over to the International Red Cross in two separate groups before being transferred to the Israeli military back home. After more than two years of detention in a war zone, the bodies of 28 hostages who died are still to be handed over. Israel has begun the process of releasing nearly 2,000 prisoners and detainees in return.

[Dave Anthony]

That's Fox's Jonathan Savage. This is the first phase of the Trump brokered cease fire plan that stopped the war in Gaza.

[Benjamin Netanyahu]

These monsters take babies as hostages. In response to this barbaric attack on October 7, Israel did what it had to do.

[Dave Anthony]

That's Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Israeli parliament a few minutes ago.

[Benjamin Netanyahu]

The price of these victories has been heavy. Nearly 2,000 of Israel's finest were lost, nearly half in battle.

[Dave Anthony]

Now the war in Gaza also left 67,000 Palestinians dead. And Netanyahu was sitting right next to President Trump when he made his speech.

[Benjamin Netanyahu]

Donald Trump is the greatest friend that the state of Israel has ever had in the White House.

[Dave Anthony]

And in a few minutes, President Trump will address the Israeli lawmakers in the Knesset. We're told he will say this is a historic dawn of a new Middle east, that peace is not just a hope we can dream about, but a reality we can build upon. And he'll say the focus now is on restoring stability, safety and economic development for Gaza to give Palestinians the better life their children deserve. It's day 13 of the government shutdown and Vice President Vance is warning that more federal workers could be fired. The next Senate vote trying to end a Republican Democrat standoff over new funding will be tomorrow. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Dave Anthony]

Again, our top FOX story. Hamas has released all 20 living hostages as part of the Trump brokered ceasefire plan. The president is going to address Israel. Israeli lawmakers at the parliament in a few minutes. Still no arrests more than 24 hours after a mass shooting in South Carolina.

[Jill Nadeau]

It happened on St. Helena island at a bar called Willie's. The place was packed with hundreds of people. When shots rang out, the crowd scrambled for cover. Some ran to nearby businesses and homes trying to escape. The bar's owner described the scene as screaming and panic and fear. The circumstances leading up to the shooting as well as persons of interest are still unknown. The Beaufort County Sheriff's office said in a press release. We ask for your patience as we continue to investigate this incident. Jill Nadeau, FOX News in Tennessee, they're.

[Dave Anthony]

Still trying to determine what caused a munitions plant to explode Friday, killing 16 people. Federal investigators are on the scene.

[Madison Scarpedo]

The ATF is combing through every square inch of where the destroyed building once stood. More than 300 authorities have been working the scene so far, and investigators say finding out what caused this will be a long process given the widespread damage people are reporting. Debris more than two miles away.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Madison Scarpedo in McEwen, which is west of Nashville. On Wall street, more than 400 points on the rise for stock futures. For the Dow coming off Friday's much bigger sell off that drag the Dow and the nasdaq down more than 800. In the baseball playoffs, the 02 from Munoz popped up. The Seattle Mariners retired 23 of the last 24 and in 100 pitches shut down the Blue Jays in game one. The final out on Fox Seattle be Toronto 3 1. In the American League Championship Series opener on Sunday Night Football, the Kansas City Chiefs beat The Detroit Lions 30 to 17. I'm Dave Anthony. This is FOX NEWS.