Fox News Hourly Update – 8PM ET, October 5, 2025

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Summary Date: October 6, 2025

Overview

This episode provides listeners with concise coverage of major national and international news stories. Key topics include President Trump’s appearance at the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary, ongoing efforts for an Israel-Hamas peace deal and hostage release, updates on the U.S. government shutdown, a deadly mass shooting in Montgomery, Alabama, and controversy over the sentencing in a plot to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S. Navy’s 250th Anniversary Celebration

• President Trump visited Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, to mark the Navy’s 250th anniversary – the world’s largest naval facility.
  • Trump highlighted the scale and excellence of the base and expressed honor for the military:

    “It's a true honor to be here with the thousands of our nation's finest sailors at the largest naval facility in the entire world. It's the largest and I would say more importantly, it's the best.” — President Trump [00:13]

• Secretary of War Pete Hagseth emphasized support for naval personnel:

  “Guarantees that you, the war fighters, have everything you need on the high seas to deter our enemies and if necessary, win overwhelmingly.” — Pete Hagseth [00:32]

  • Promised to reinforce military ethos and ensure military readiness.

2. Israel-Hamas Peace Talks & Hostage Crisis

• Hamas is partially accepting a U.S.- and Israel-led peace proposal, raising hopes for the release of the 48 remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza.
• President Trump reacted optimistically:

  “They've been fighting for a plan for years. We get the hostages back almost immediately.” — President Trump [00:59]

• Hamas also hinted at willingness to cede governance to other Palestinians but didn’t agree to disarm; ongoing Israeli strikes continue despite calls for a ceasefire.

3. U.S. Government Shutdown Continues

• The Senate failed to end the shutdown; partisan divisions harden.
• Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) accused President Trump of planning to ignore continuing resolution agreements:

  “You have the president and Russell votes saying they're going to continue to to illegally withhold money. So if we agree to a CR and nothing more, they're telling us we don't plan to abide by it.” — Adam Schiff [01:31]

• Democrats are pushing for a tax credit extension to prevent health insurance cost hikes, while Republicans allege it would fund insurance for undocumented immigrants—claims Democrats deny.

4. Montgomery, Alabama Mass Shooting

• Incident: Two rival groups exchanged gunfire, escalating as bystanders joined in.
  • Outcome: 2 killed, 12 wounded (7 under age 20); no arrests yet; $50,000 reward for information.
• Police Chief James Gray Boyce described the chaos:

  “When that exchange erupted, multiple people in the crowd, because this was a crowded area, pulled their own weapons and started discharging.” — Chief Boyce [02:47]

5. Controversial Sentencing in Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh Plot

• A Biden-appointed judge sentenced Nicholas Roski (now Sophie, transitioning) to 8 years for plotting to kill Justice Brett Kavanaugh, against DOJ’s 30-year request.
• Attorney General Pam Bondi plans to appeal the sentence.
• Senator Eric Schmidt called the sentencing “ridiculous”:

  “That you had someone deranged like this trying to take out and murder a Supreme Court justice and this is all that individual gets is ridiculous. I think the grounds for appeal are strong.” — Eric Schmidt [03:51]

• Details on Roski’s months-long planning and eventual self-report after seeing security at Kavanaugh’s home were also recounted.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump at Naval Station Norfolk:

  “It's a true honor to be here…it's the largest and I would say more importantly, it's the best.” [00:13]

• Pete Hagseth on Military Readiness:

  “Guarantees that you, the war fighters, have everything you need on the high seas to deter our enemies and if necessary, win overwhelmingly.” [00:32]

• Trump on Israel-Hamas Talks:

  “They've been fighting for a plan for years. We get the hostages back almost immediately.” [00:59]

• Adam Schiff on Shutdown:

  “You have the president and Russell votes saying they're going to continue to to illegally withhold money...” [01:31]

• Montgomery Police Chief on Shooting:

  “Multiple people in the crowd...pulled their own weapons and started discharging.” [02:47]

• Senator Eric Schmidt on Kavanaugh Plot Sentence:

  “This is all that individual gets is ridiculous. I think the grounds for appeal are strong.” [03:51]

Timestamps for Major Segments

• Navy 250th Anniversary & Presidential Remarks: [00:02–00:42]
• Israel-Hamas Hostage & Peace Negotiations: [00:42–01:13]
• U.S. Government Shutdown & Political Debate: [01:13–01:44]
• Montgomery, AL Shooting Details: [02:31–03:00]
• Kavanaugh Assassination Plot Sentencing Reaction: [03:24–04:09]

This update delivers fast-paced, succinct summaries of the day’s top stories, pairing direct quotes from political leaders and eyewitnesses with pointed commentary, ensuring listeners stay informed on major events and controversies.