Fox News Hourly Update – "Closing in on a Trade Deal with China"
Date: October 27, 2025
Host: Chris Foster, FOX News Podcasts
Overview
This episode provides a snapshot of significant national and international news stories as they unfold on October 27, 2025. The central theme is the anticipated US-China trade deal, with updates on President Trump’s diplomatic meetings in Asia. The episode also covers a potentially devastating hurricane approaching Jamaica, the ongoing federal government shutdown affecting food assistance, political maneuvering in Indiana, a high-profile jewelry heist in Paris, developments in Israel and Gaza, a major New York campaign rally, and LSU’s decision to fire its football coach.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. US-China Trade Deal Progress
(00:02–00:29)
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Stocks Rise: The markets react positively after President Trump signals a trade deal with China may be finalized this week. Trump is set to meet China's President Xi in South Korea on Thursday.
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Presidential Optimism: Trump projects confidence in reaching a mutually beneficial deal, emphasizing his personal respect for President Xi.
"We're going to have a great talk. I have a lot of respect for President Xi. I like him a lot. He likes me a lot, I believe, and respects me. And I think he respects our country a lot. And we're going to have, I think, we're going to have a successful transaction for both countries."
— President Trump [00:14]
2. President Trump’s Asia Trip
(00:29–00:48)
- Itinerary Update: President Trump, traveling on Air Force One between Malaysia and Japan, meets Japan’s new prime minister Sanae Takeichi and had a courtesy call with Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo.
3. Hurricane Melissa Threatens Jamaica
(00:48–01:01)
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Severe Weather Warning: Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with 160 mph winds, is approaching Jamaica—a record threat.
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Hazards: Anticipated dangers include a 13-foot storm surge and 30–40 inches of rainfall.
"We're looking at maybe a wall of water 13 ft hitting this. We're also going to be seeing maybe rainfall totals getting up into the 30 to 40 inch range."
— FOX meteorologist Adam Klotz [00:48]
4. Government Shutdown Impacts Food Assistance
(01:01–01:40)
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SNAP at Risk: The Department of Agriculture announces that federal food assistance (SNAP) benefits will not be distributed on November 1st due to a lack of funds from the prolonged government shutdown.
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Political Stalemate: Democrats are holding out for health care provisions before agreeing to any deal; the shutdown is now the second longest in US history.
"Bottom line, the well is run dry. About 1 in 8 Americans use SNAP to buy groceries."
— Ryan Schmelz, Fox News Indiana [01:06]
5. Indiana Political Redistricting
(01:40–01:59)
- Legislative Special Session: Indiana Governor Mike Braun calls for a special session to favor Republicans in new congressional maps, in line with President Trump’s strategy for the upcoming midterms.
- Uncertain Outcome: Despite efforts, it is unclear if Indiana's state Republican senators will rally enough support for the maps.
6. International Crime: Louvre Jewelry Heist
(02:16–02:55)
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Arrests in Paris: Two suspects of the Louvre jewelry heist are in custody, but others—and the $100 million in crown jewels—remain missing.
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Ongoing Threat: Authorities fear the jewels may be broken up and sold on the black market.
"The hope: they see the value in what they have."
— Greg Palkot, outside the Louvre [02:55]
7. Middle East Update: Gaza Ceasefire
(02:55–03:19)
- Diplomatic Tension: Israel’s foreign minister firmly excludes Turkish troops from any international peace force in Gaza, citing President Erdogan’s "long standing hostility" toward Israel.
8. New York Mayoral Race: Mamdani Rally
(03:19–03:52)
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Major Rally: Zoran Mamdani, Democratic mayoral candidate, draws ~10,000 supporters in Queens, joined on stage by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders.
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Affordability in Focus: The rally centers on demands for free child care, free public transit, funded by taxing the wealthy. The crowd energetically boos Governor Kathy Hochul for her opposition to these policies.
"They say everything from coffee to your rent is too expensive in the Big Apple. Voters say they want free child care, free buses, and who do they want to pay for it? The rich."
— Alexis McAdams [03:29]
9. LSU Football Coach Fired
(03:52–end)
- Unexpected Firing: LSU’s head football coach Brian Kelly is dismissed, only four years into a 10-year, $100 million contract following a loss to Texas A&M.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On Trade with China:
"I think we're going to have a successful transaction for both countries." — President Trump [00:14] -
On Hurricane Melissa:
"We're looking at maybe a wall of water 13 ft hitting this." — Adam Klotz [00:48] -
On Food Assistance:
"Bottom line, the well is run dry. About 1 in 8 Americans use SNAP to buy groceries." — Ryan Schmelz [01:06] -
On Paris Heist:
"The fear: the crooks will break up the jewels and sell them off. The hope: they see the value in what they have." — Greg Palkot [02:55] -
On NYC Affordability Movement:
"Voters say they want free child care, free buses, and who do they want to pay for it? The rich." — Alexis McAdams [03:29]
Timestamps of Important Segments
- 00:02 — Update on US-China trade deal; President Trump’s upcoming summit with President Xi
- 00:29 — Details of Trump’s Asia trip (Malaysia, Japan)
- 00:48 — Hurricane Melissa's threat to Jamaica; extreme forecast details
- 01:01 — Government shutdown and federal food assistance crisis
- 01:40 — Indiana’s special session to redraw congressional maps
- 02:16 — Louvre jewelry heist update (arrests, missing jewels)
- 02:55 — Israel and Gaza ceasefire oversight; Turkish troops excluded
- 03:19 — Major NYC mayoral race rally, AOC and Sanders join Mamdani
- 03:52 — LSU football coach Brian Kelly’s firing
This rapid-fire news update offers a concise yet multifaceted look at global diplomacy, domestic politics, severe weather, high-stakes crime, and culture—all through a Fox News lens.