Fox News Hourly Update – 8PM ET 10/09/2025 Newscast

Date: October 10, 2025
Host: Lisa Lacera (FOX News Podcasts)
Theme: Fast-moving updates on international and domestic headlines including U.S.-brokered Israel-Hamas peace, National Guard deployments, government shutdown effects, sanctions, labor issues in air traffic, and First Amendment legal victory in Wyoming.

Episode Overview

This episode delivers concise updates on major news developments, touching on the U.S.-brokered Israel-Hamas peace agreement, legal developments curbing National Guard deployment in Chicago, the ongoing government shutdown, new sanctions targeting the Iran energy trade, air traffic controller disruptions, and a Wyoming librarian's legal victory in a free speech dispute.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Israel-Hamas Peace Deal Moves Forward

• [00:02] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expresses gratitude to President Trump and U.S. officials (Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner) for negotiating a new peace deal with Hamas.
  • Quote:

    “We couldn't have achieved it without the extraordinary help of President Trump and his team, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. They worked tirelessly with Ron and his team, our team.” – Israeli Representative [00:12]

• [00:25] Deal covers release of hostages/Palestinian prisoners, but concerns linger over Hamas disarmament and Gaza governance.
• [00:25] Hostage release expected Monday or Tuesday; U.S. sending 200 troops to Israel to bolster ceasefire monitoring alongside partner nations.

2. Judge Blocks National Guard Deployment in Chicago

• [00:40] Federal Judge April Perry partially blocks Trump administration's National Guard deployment in Chicago.
• [01:00] Perry, a Biden appointee, questions DOJ over mission specifics and necessity for National Guard presence due to protests; DOJ offers few details.
  • Quote:

    “Perry tried to drill down exactly what National Guard troops will be doing... Justice Department attorneys repeatedly could not answer her in any sort of detail.” – Lisa Lacera [01:00]

  • Perry also questions DHS credibility:

    “What if DHS folks are not tethered to reality in their assessment of events.” [01:18]

• [01:24] Fox correspondent Garrett Henney notes President Trump’s tough-on-crime rhetoric conflicts with statistics showing Chicago crime rates falling.

3. Government Shutdown Drags On

• [01:39] Shutdown enters day nine, with President Trump blaming Democrats at a Cabinet meeting.
• [01:39]

  “Republicans have voted repeatedly to pass a clean, nonpartisan bill to reopen government at the same funding level.” – Trump Administration Rep. [01:39]

• [01:46] Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer calls for negotiation and requests extension of ACA subsidies.

4. Air Traffic Controllers & Shutdown Fallout

• [03:00] Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issues a stern warning to absentee air traffic controllers as shutdown creates travel disruptions.
  • Quote:

    “If we have some on our staff that aren't dedicated like we need, we're gonna let them go again. I can't have people not showing up for work.” – Sean Duffy [03:29]

• [03:37] Secretary Duffy blames over half of the week’s flight delays on air traffic control staffing shortages.

5. U.S. Sanctions on Iran-Linked Entities

• [03:47] Trump administration slaps sanctions on 50 entities (companies/ships, mainly in UAE, Hong Kong, China) purportedly facilitating Iranian oil and LPG shipments.

6. Wyoming Librarian Wins First Amendment Case

• [04:06] Librarian Terry Leslie awarded $700k after wrongful dismissal tied to not relocating or banning books on sex education and LGBTQ topics for children and teens.
  • Quote:

    “Says she feels vindicated about standing up for the First Amendment.” – Therese Crowley [04:38]

• [04:40] Campbell County Library Board now no longer requires directors to hold a master’s degree, citing concerns over “ideology from the American Library association.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “We couldn't have achieved it without the extraordinary help of President Trump and his team, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.”
  Israeli Representative, on U.S. orchestrating peace deal [00:12]

• “Perry tried to drill down exactly what National Guard troops will be doing...Justice Department attorneys repeatedly could not answer her in any sort of detail.”
  Lisa Lacera on Judge Perry’s skepticism [01:00]

• "If we have some on our staff that aren't dedicated like we need, we're gonna let them go again. I can't have people not showing up for work."
  Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, on absentee air traffic controllers [03:29]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:02–00:40 – Israel-Hamas Deal Coverage
• 00:40–01:24 – National Guard in Chicago, Judge’s Ruling
• 01:24–01:46 – Government Shutdown Updates
• 03:00–03:37 – Air Traffic Control Staffing & Secretary Duffy’s Warning
• 03:47–04:06 – Iran Sanctions Announcement
• 04:06–04:48 – Wyoming Librarian First Amendment Victory

Tone and Style

The episode maintains a brisk, fact-focused delivery with brief direct soundbites from news figures and a neutral to slightly conservative viewpoint reflective of Fox News’s typical style.

This episode efficiently highlights top stories in global diplomacy, U.S. domestic policy, and civil liberties, offering key context and direct quotes for listeners wanting a quick but detailed update on the news of October 10, 2025.