Fox News Hourly Update: 8PM ET 10/23/2025 Newscast

Date: October 24, 2025
Host: Lisa LaCera, FOX News Podcasts
Summary Prepared For: Listeners seeking a concise, detailed breakdown of the day's top national stories as reported by FOX News Radio.

Main Theme

This episode delivers a high-tempo roundup of major U.S. news stories from crime and politics to technology concerns, emphasizing urgent legal actions (notably an NBA gambling scandal), political maneuvering at the federal and city levels, regulatory moves in energy, and child safety concerns regarding social platforms. The reporting is concise, favoring clarity and directness.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Breaking NBA Gambling Scandal

• [00:02] Lisa LaCera opens with the arrest of more than 30 people linked to illegal gambling operations that infiltrated the NBA. Notable figures include Portland Trailblazers’ Head Coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier.
  • Key Details:
    • Charges include wire fraud, money laundering, extortion, robbery, and illegal gambling.
    • operations allegedly rigged poker games and exploited insider information for betting.
    • Involvement of Mafia (La Cosa Nostra) families; gamblers defrauded of at least $7 million.
• [00:21] FBI Director Cash Patel vows a broad crackdown:
  • “The FBI will leave no room for any perpetrator of crime across this country.” – Cash Patel [00:26]
• [00:34] Lisa LaCera: Separate schemes involve Rozier’s alleged use of players’ private data for betting.

2. Political Update: Federal Shutdown Pay Bill Fails in Senate

• [01:12] The Senate fails to pass Republican Senator Ron Johnson's bill to pay federal essential workers during the shutdown.
  • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries denounces the bill as a “political ploy.”
  • Three Democratic Senators join Republicans, but the measure fails to reach the required 60 votes.
  • TSA and air traffic controllers’ next pay date is October 28.
  • Segment Reporter: Ryan Schmelz from Capitol Hill

3. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Oil & Gas Plans

• [01:32] The Trump administration is finalizing controversial plans to open Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling.
  • Will enable future drilling in the refuge’s 1.5 million-acre coastal plain.
  • Segment is brief, focusing on policy announcement without in-depth debate.

4. New York City Mayoral Race & Endorsements

• [03:00] NYC Mayor Eric Adams publicly endorses independent candidate Andrew Cuomo over Democratic Socialist Zoran Mamdani in the city’s general election.
  • Mayor Adams:
    • “I’m here today to endorse Andrew Cuomo to be part of this fight...” [03:07]
    • Calls Cuomo a “brother”; wishes him to defeat Mamdani.
  • Andrew Cuomo:
    • “This is a Democratic city with a Democratic tradition and Zoran is not a Democrat.”
    • Declares election is about the city's future, pledges to inform New Yorkers of the stakes.
  • Zoran Mamdani: Criticizes Adams and Cuomo as “corrupt men” who would “capitulate to President Trump in New York City.”

5. Roblox Faces Child Safety Scrutiny

• [03:51] Roblox is under multiple investigations and lawsuits citing child safety concerns on its social gaming and media platform.
  • Dave Baszucki, Roblox Co-Founder and CEO:
    • “We love working with AGs, Congress, the Senate, whatever it takes to keep kids safe.” [03:59]
    • Notes tighter messaging restrictions for under-13s and no selfie sharing.
    • Emphasizes willingness to collaborate with authorities for a “gold standard” in child safety.
    • Urges parent vigilance across all apps children use.

6. American Concerns over AI Data Centers

• [04:44] An Ipsos poll finds widespread public concern regarding the environmental impact of rapidly expanding AI data centers in the United States.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• FBI Director Cash Patel:
  “This FBI will leave no room for any perpetrator of crime across this country.” [00:26]
• President Trump:
  (Paraphrased by host) Decides not to send federal agents to San Francisco after assurance from the mayor about crime reduction.
• Mayor Eric Adams:
  “I’m here today to endorse Andrew Cuomo to be part of this fight.” [03:07]
• Andrew Cuomo:
  “This is a Democratic city with a Democratic tradition and Zoran is not a Democrat.” [03:38]
• Zoran Mamdani:
  (Paraphrased) Labels Adams and Cuomo as “corrupt men who would capitulate to President Trump in New York City.” [03:48]
• Dave Baszucki, Roblox CEO:
  “We love working with ags, Congress, the Senate, whatever it takes to keep kids safe.” [03:59]
  “We think there's an opportunity here with these AGs across the country to work together on a gold standard.” [04:17]
  Urges parents to “be thoughtful about the other apps kids are using.” [04:29]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• NBA Gambling Scandal Announced: 00:02–00:47
• Federal Shutdown / Essential Worker Pay Bill Fails: 01:12–01:32
• Alaska Arctic Drilling Announcement: 01:32–01:44
• NYC Mayor’s Endorsement of Cuomo / Mayoral Race: 03:00–03:51
• Roblox Child Safety Investigations: 03:51–04:44
• AI Data Center Environmental Concerns: 04:44–05:00

Tone

The reporting is brisk, serious, and focused on pressing legal, political, and social issues. The tone stays urgent and direct, mirroring live radio news delivery.

For Listener Reference:
This summary omits advertisements and non-content sections, focusing exclusively on news stories and direct source quotes.