Fox News Hourly Update – 8PM ET 10/07/2025 Newscast

Date: October 8, 2025
Host: Lisa Lacera (FOX News)
Episode Theme:
A fast-paced rundown of the day’s leading political, legal, and public safety news stories, focusing on the ongoing government shutdown, national security developments, tech and business regulation, as well as updates on notable criminal and public health cases.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Ongoing Government Shutdown and Political Standoff

[00:02 – 01:04]

• Economic and Family Impact:
  Senate Majority Leader John Thune warns that American families are deeply affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown.
  • Quote: “The White House estimates that it’s costing our economy about $15 billion a week... But it’s not just our economy. It’s American families, the American people who are paying the price.” – John Thune [00:11]
• Partisan Accusations:
  Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer accuses Republicans of recycling ineffective proposals rather than seeking compromise.
  • Quote: “Instead of rolling up their sleeves, working with Democrats and delivering for American families... Yesterday we voted for the fifth time on their failed Republican CR...” – Chuck Schumer [00:29]
• Impending Worker Hardships:
  Military and federal employees are at risk of missing their paychecks if the deadlock continues past October 15th.
• Travel Disruptions:
  Major airport delays are reported in Nashville, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Dallas due to FAA staffing shortages worsened by the shutdown.
  • Quote: “Right now there are ground stops and delays... because of FAA staffing shortages, which officials say were made worse because of the government shutdown.” – Jackie Heinrich [00:49]

2. Texas National Guard Deployment to Illinois

[01:04 – 01:31]

• National Guard Assistance with Immigration Enforcement:
  200 members of the Texas National Guard have been sent to Chicago to support federal immigration agents.
• Legal Challenge:
  Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul sought an emergency court injunction to block the deployment, but Judge April Perry declined. The Trump legal team was ordered to provide specifics regarding the deployment schedule and actions by the next day.
  • Considerations: The broadcast outlines the legal standoff without political commentary, focusing on the immediate developments.

3. Supreme Court Android App Store Ruling

[01:31 – 02:01]

• Google’s Legal Setback:
  The Supreme Court rejected Google’s appeal against an order mandating a major overhaul of the Android Play Store, which has been deemed an illegal monopoly in a jury ruling. Google must comply by October 22nd.
  • Significance: This affects global tech markets and could influence how digital marketplaces operate.

4. Postponement of High-Profile Murder Trial

[03:00 – 03:41]

• Brian Walsh Case Delayed:
  Brian Walsh’s murder trial for allegedly killing and dismembering his wife has been postponed for a competency evaluation at Bridgewater State Hospital.
  • Quote: “Prosecutors say Brian Walsh had made multiple online searches for quote, dismemberment and best ways to dispose of a body.” – Tanya J. Powers [03:26]
• Next Steps:
  Walsh, who pleads not guilty, will undergo a 20-day mental health evaluation, with a competency hearing scheduled later in the month.

5. Helicopter Crash Heroics in California

[03:41 – 04:32]

• Good Samaritans at Scene:
  After a medical helicopter crashed on a Sacramento highway, drivers (about 15 people) rushed to help, lifting part of the wreckage to free a pinned woman.
  • Quote: “It took every ounce of all approximately 15 people to move that aircraft up just enough to get her out.”
    – Captain Justin Sylvia, Sacramento Fire Department [03:57]
• Injuries & Rescue:
  Three on board, including a nurse and paramedic, were hospitalized. No motorists were injured. Cause is under investigation.

6. Public Health Alert (USDA / HelloFresh Recall)

[04:32 – 04:54]

• Listeria Contamination Warning:
  The USDA urges consumers not to eat certain HelloFresh meal kits (cheesy pulled pork pepper pasta and unstuffed peppers with ground turkey) due to potential listeria contamination. Products were shipped directly to households.

Notable Quotes

• John Thune:
  “It’s American families, the American people who are paying the price.” [00:17]
• Chuck Schumer:
  “Instead of rolling up their sleeves, working with Democrats and delivering for American families...” [00:29]
• Jackie Heinrich:
  “Right now there are ground stops and delays at airports... because of FAA staffing shortages, which officials say were made worse because of the government shutdown.” [00:49]
• Tanya J. Powers:
  “Prosecutors say Brian Walsh had made multiple online searches for quote, dismemberment and best ways to dispose of a body.” [03:26]
• Captain Justin Sylvia:
  “It took every ounce of all approximately 15 people to move that aircraft up just enough to get her out.” [03:57]

Segment Timestamps

• [00:02] – Government Shutdown: Political gridlock, economic and family hardship
• [00:49] – Flight Delays: FAA staff impact on air travel
• [01:04] – Texas Guard: Deployment and legal dispute in Illinois
• [01:31] – Supreme Court: Google Play Store monopoly order
• [03:00] – Brian Walsh Murder Case: Trial postponed for mental evaluation
• [03:41] – Helicopter Crash: Good Samaritan rescue in Sacramento
• [04:32] – HelloFresh Recall: USDA warning on contaminated meal kits

This episode delivers a crisp, issue-focused news snapshot, capturing the complex interplay of national politics, legal disputes, public health, and extraordinary moments of citizen heroism—all in the direct, concise style characteristic of Fox News’s newscasts.