8PM ET 10/19/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 8PM ET 10/19/2025 Newscast

Date: October 20, 2025
Host: Kathleen Maloney (FOX News)
Summary prepared for listeners: Key U.S. and international developments, significant political disputes, and exclusive follow-up on high-profile crime and political figures.

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Overview

This episode centers on fast-moving global and national news: the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire, diplomatic maneuvers in the Middle East, a major heist at the Louvre, escalating political tensions in California over military displays, and an update on former Congressman George Santos's post-conviction activities. The briefing delivers concise yet detailed reports from FOX correspondents, spiced with direct quotes and reactions from politicians and officials.

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Key Stories, Segments, and Insights

1. Israel-Hamas Ceasefire & U.S. Diplomatic Efforts

Segment Duration: 00:02–00:55

• Background: Ongoing violence in Gaza jeopardizes a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
• Current Status: The ceasefire is reportedly "back on track," though tensions remain.
• Diplomatic Push:
  • U.S. President Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, is set to visit Gaza, followed by Vice President J.D. Vance.
  • The U.S. aims to secure the release of all remaining hostages held in Gaza.
  • Once hostages are released, negotiations will move into a "phase two," focused on implementing an international stabilization force and establishing a technocratic government per President Trump's 20-point peace plan.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “The Americans are going to work to try to get this cease fire back on track and push Hamas to release the remaining bodies of hostages that are still held inside Gaza.” — Fox’s Lucas Tomlinson (00:21)
  • “You'll have regional negotiators, including the Qataris and the Egyptians, work to try to implement this international stabilization force… and ultimately usher in that technocratic government…” — Lucas Tomlinson (00:36)

2. Tariffs Imposed on Colombia

Segment Duration: 00:55–01:12

• Announcement: President Trump will introduce major tariffs against Colombia, expected today or Monday.
• Source: Republican Senator Lindsey Graham disclosed the information on X following a conversation with Trump.
• Implication: Indicates ongoing use of economic measures to influence foreign policy.

3. Louvre Jewel Heist

Segment Duration: 01:12–01:53

• Event: A daytime theft targeting the French crown jewels at the Louvre.
• Details:
  • Thieves used a basket mounted to a truck, broke a window, and cut display cases using a disc cutter.
  • At least nine items stolen; the crown of Empress Eugénie was recovered, but damaged.
• Public Reaction: High significance, as theft took place during opening hours with visitors inside.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “The French interior minister said the masked intruders were well prepared…” — Fox’s Stephanie Bennett (01:23)
  • “One of those items was later found outside. French media outlets say it was the crown of Napoleon III's wife, Empress Eugenie, but it was broken.” — Stephanie Bennett (01:45)

4. U.S. Marines’ 250th Anniversary: Newsom vs. White House

Segment Duration: 03:02–03:52

• Incident: California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized military displays for the U.S. Marines’ 250th anniversary as “dangerous and an absurd show of force.”
• Response:
  • Marine officials stated the artillery exercise was safe and a routine practice.
  • GOP Rep. Darrell Issa labeled Newsom’s decision to shut down a highway as a “spiteful publicity stunt.”
  • Vice President Vance indirectly criticized Democrats for actions leading to a government shutdown, without naming Newsom directly.
  • The White House called Newsom “a liar,” asserting he closed the highway without requests from White House or Marines.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “If Gavin Newsom wants to oppose the training exercises that ensure our armed forces are the deadliest and most lethal fighting force in the world, then he can go right ahead.” — Statement from Vice President Vance’s office (03:38)
  • “The White House then responding calling Governor Newsom a liar and explained that he closed the highway when nobody at the White House or the Marines asked him to.” — Kathleen Maloney (03:52)

5. George Santos Returns to Cameo After Commutation

Segment Duration: 03:52–04:48

• Background: Ex-Congressman George Santos, whose fraud sentence was commuted by President Trump, returns to selling personalized videos on Cameo.
• Financials:
  • Claims to have earned at least $600,000 on the platform in the past.
  • Current rates: $100 per personal video, $5,000 for business bookings.
• Context: Santos was expelled from Congress in December 2023, convicted for fraud in August 2024, and served less than three months of a seven-year sentence before commutation.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “Santos, now a free man after his fraud sentence was commuted by President Trump, is active once again on Cameo, the site known for its personalized messages…” — Fox’s Gernall Scott (04:09)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “The Americans are going to work to try to get this cease fire back on track and push Hamas to release the remaining bodies of hostages...” — Lucas Tomlinson (00:21)
• “French media outlets say it [the recovered jewel] was the crown of Napoleon III's wife, Empress Eugenie, but it was broken.” — Stephanie Bennett (01:45)
• “If Gavin Newsom wants to oppose the training exercises that ensure our armed forces are the deadliest and most lethal fighting force in the world, then he can go right ahead.” — VP Vance Communications (03:38)
• “Santos, now a free man after his fraud sentence was commuted by President Trump, is active once again on Cameo…” — Gernall Scott (04:09)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Update: 00:02–00:55
• Trump to Announce Tariffs on Colombia: 00:55–01:12
• Louvre Jewel Heist: 01:12–01:53
• CA Governor vs. Marines’ Anniversary Display: 03:02–03:52
• George Santos on Cameo Post-Commutation: 03:52–04:48

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Overall Tone

• Straightforward, news-driven, with pointed political commentary and strong attributions.
• FOX correspondents deliver concise, high-impact rundowns, featuring timely quotes and official statements.
• The tone is urgent with an emphasis on ongoing developments, government action, and public accountability.

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This summary captures all major news stories and political exchanges in the episode, preserving direct quotes and attributions, and should provide a clear, engaging overview to listeners or readers who missed the live broadcast.

Transcript

[A]

Fire restored. I'm Kathleen Maloney, FOX News. Violence between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

[B]

Threatens the fragile cease fire, according to the Israelis. Again at this hour, the cease fire is back on track. But we do know US Officials are headed to the region this week, including President Trump's Middle east envoy Steve Witkoff tomorrow. And then on Tuesday, Vice President J.D. vance the Americans are going to work to try to get this cease fire back on track and push Hamas to release the remaining bodies of hostages that are still held inside Gaza. Now, once that takes place, they will enter into phase two of this agreement and you'll have regional negotiators, including the Qataris and the Egyptians work to try to implement this international stabilization force that will help to lower the tension inside Gaza and ultimately usher in that technocratic government that is part of this 20 point peace plan crafted by President Trump himself.

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Fox's Lucas Tomlinson. President Trump will announce major tariffs against Colombia today or Monday, according to Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, the close Trump ally, posting that on X after talking with the president. A manhunt underway for thieves who broke into the Louvre and escaped with precious jewels.

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The race is on to find these pieces that have been taken. This all happened during daylight hours when the public was inside. The French interior minister said the masked intruders were well prepared, saying they used a basket mounted to a truck, broke a window and cut panes with a disc cutter. This all happening at the Palo Gallery where the French crown jewels are kept and is also right by the River Seine where construction is also taking place. Now once inside, they broke into display cases, stole nine items. One of those items was later found outside. French media outlets say it was the crown of Napoleon III's wife, Empress Eugenie, but it was broken.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom started a heated social media exchange with the White House about the Marines 250th anniversary, expressing that the display of military power is dangerous and an absurd show of Force. Fox's Jeff Paul with more U.S. marine.

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Officials have stated there was nothing unsafe about the exercise and firing artillery is a routine occurrence at the base. Republicans, like California Congressman Darrell Issa called Newsom's highway shutdown a quote, unquote spiteful publicity stunt. While Vice President Vance didn't mention it outright during his remarks, he did call out Democrats regarding the government shutdown. Now we did reach out to the communications folks for Vice President Vance regarding Governor Newsom's comments and the highway shutdown. They tell us if Gavin Newsom wants to oppose the training exercises that ensure our armed forces are the deadliest and most lethal fighting force in the world, then he can go right ahead.

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The White House then responding calling Governor Newsom a liar and explained that he closed the highway when nobody at the White House or the Marines asked him to. Expelled US Congressman George Santos is reestablishing his presence on a popular personalized video site. Here's fox's Granal Scott.

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Santos, now a free man after his fraud sentence was commuted by President Trump, is active once again on Cameo, the site known for its personalized messages for a hefty cost. The site has been lucrative for Santos in the past. He claims he's taken in at least $600,000 for making the videos. His current page sets a personal message from him at a minimum hundred dollars. Businesses can book Santos for marketing purposes at $5,000 and up. Santos was expelled in December 2023 from Congress and later convicted for fraud in August 2024. He served less than three months of a seven year sentence.

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Gernall Scott, FOX News his sentence commuted by President Trump. I'm Kathleen Maloney. This is FOX News.

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