Fox News Hourly Update — 8PM ET 10/02/2025 Newscast

Date: October 3, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This newscast delivers a rapid-fire summary of key national and international news stories as of October 2, 2025, focusing on the ongoing government shutdown, an attack in Manchester, rising immigration arrests in Illinois, legal and immigration battles, Elon Musk's record-breaking net worth, and severe weather in Bermuda.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Government Shutdown Deadlock

[00:02–00:42]

• The U.S. government is in its third day of shutdown.
• Speaker of the House Mike Johnson emphasizes the nonpartisan nature of the bill passed by the House:
  • Mike Johnson quote:

    "Gosh, I would have loved to have loaded this up with Republican conservative limited government proposals, but we didn't do that because I needed to maintain the high ground."
    (00:14 – 00:22)

• House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticizes Republicans for repeated shutdowns:
  • Hakeem Jeffries quote:

    "Republicans have repeatedly shut the government down throughout the years. And does any reasonable person think that Donald Trump or J.D. Vance or Mike Johnson or Senate Republicans are behaving like individuals who actually want to reopen the government?"
    (00:27 – 00:42)

• Democrats seek extension of ACA tax credits and repeal of certain healthcare provisions.

2. Attack on Synagogue in Manchester, England

[00:42–01:09]

• At least two dead, four injured in a Yom Kippur attack at a synagogue.
• British police identify the suspect as a British citizen of Syrian descent; suspect killed by officers, three others arrested.
• The attack occurred on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar.

3. Immigration Arrests Surge in Illinois

[01:09–01:34]

• Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reports over 900 ICE arrests in Illinois as part of "Midway Blitz".
• A notable raid targeted a Chicago South Side homeless shelter.
• Shelter spokesman Chris Harris highlights lack of compassion during the operation:
  • Chris Harris quote:

    "They just came to do what they came to do. And what was really heartbreaking for me, there was very little compassion."
    (01:23 – 01:28)

• DHS releases a message on X warning that "darkness is no longer their ally and that they will be found."

4. Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sentencing Appeal

[01:34–01:59]

• On the eve of sentencing for prostitution-related charges, Combs sends a plea for mercy to a federal judge, claiming he's "reborn" after time in prison.

5. Immigration Case Update: Kilmar Abrego Garcia

[02:30–03:11]

• Immigration judge denies Garcia's effort to reopen his deportation case.
• Garcia, of El Salvador, was deported and charged with human smuggling following a 2022 traffic stop.
• He is suing the federal government; next court hearing scheduled.

6. Elon Musk Reaches Historic Wealth Milestone

[03:11–04:00]

• Elon Musk's fortune surpasses $500 billion, making him the richest person in history and nearly matching Austria's GDP.
• Carmen Roberts quote:

  "Billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly the first person in the world to amass $500 billion in net worth. That's half a trillion dollars and almost equal to Austria's entire GDP."
  (03:15 – 03:27)

• Tesla CEO is now $150 billion ahead of Larry Ellison (Oracle).
• Musk's comments on X:
  • Elon Musk (as reported):

    "It's not about compensation, but about me having enough influence over Tesla to ensure safety if we build millions of robots."
    (03:41 – 03:53)

• Forbes projects Musk could become a trillionaire by 2033.

7. Hurricane Imelda Impacts Bermuda

[04:00–04:28]

• Cleanup efforts underway after Hurricane Imelda, which had reached Category 2, passed by Bermuda.
• Schools and government offices closed as storm weakens.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Speaker Mike Johnson:

  "I would have loved to have loaded this up with Republican conservative limited government proposals, but we didn't do that because I needed to maintain the high ground."
  – (00:14)

• Hakeem Jeffries:

  "Republicans have repeatedly shut the government down throughout the years..."
  – (00:27)

• Chris Harris (Homeless Shelter):

  "They just came to do what they came to do. And what was really heartbreaking for me, there was very little compassion."
  – (01:23)

• Carmen Roberts (on Elon Musk):

  "...first person in the world to amass $500 billion in net worth... almost equal to Austria's entire GDP."
  – (03:15)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Government Shutdown Updates: 00:02 – 00:42
• Manchester Synagogue Attack: 00:42 – 01:09
• Illinois Immigration Arrests: 01:09 – 01:34
• Diddy Combs Sentencing Appeal: 01:34 – 01:59
• Kilmar Abrego Garcia Immigration Case: 02:30 – 03:11
• Elon Musk Net Worth: 03:11 – 04:00
• Hurricane Imelda (Bermuda): 04:00 – 04:28

Summary

This tightly packed Fox News Hourly Update offers essential information on the ongoing political gridlock in Washington, tragic violence abroad, intensified immigration enforcement, high-profile legal battles, headline-grabbing wealth achievements, and severe weather. The episode's tone blends urgency in policy and public safety news with factual reporting and pointed quotations, delivering a useful snapshot of the day’s most pressing issues.