President Trump Comments as Second Meeting With Vladimir Putin Appears on Hold - Fox News Hourly Update

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Episode Title: President Trump Comments as Second Meeting With Vladimir Putin Appears on Hold
Date: October 21, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Main Theme:
A concise rundown of major national and international stories, with special focus on President Trump’s comments regarding a stalled summit with Vladimir Putin, the ongoing government shutdown, developments in Israel-Gaza, economic news, and legal updates.

1. Main Focus: Trump-Putin Meeting on Hold and Ukraine War

President Trump told reporters that plans for a second summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin are currently delayed due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Key Insight:
- Trump doesn’t want the summit to be “wasted” amid heightened conflict, emphasizing grim casualties:
  
  President Trump [00:10]: “You got two countries that are killing each other. Two countries are losing five to 7,000 soldiers a week. So we'll see what happens.”
Last week, Trump spoke with Putin by phone.
Ukrainian President Zelensky visited the White House, lobbying for Tomahawk missiles—President Trump declined the request and continues his push for a ceasefire.

2. Government Shutdown and Congressional Response

The federal government shutdown has extended into its fourth week. Political leaders offer opposing responses:

Senate Republicans’ Position:
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune advocates for unity and a stopgap to reopen the government.
- Thune urges Democrats to compromise:
  
  John Thune [00:45]: “At some point the Democrats are going to have to say yes for an answer.”
The goal is to pass a temporary measure reopening government operations until November.
Democratic Response:
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are actively pursuing negotiations.
  
  Chuck Schumer [01:11]: "He should sit down with us, negotiate." Thune (echoing seriousness) [01:14]: "In a serious way."
The Senate is set to vote on a bill to pay essential government employees during the shutdown.

3. Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Optimism

Vice President J.D. Vance expressed cautious optimism about the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Key Quote:

VP J.D. Vance [01:27]: "It's going to require constant effort."
J.D. Vance [01:29]: "It's going to require constant monitoring and supervision."
New developments include Hamas releasing the bodies of two hostages.
Significant challenges remain for ongoing peace.

4. Economic Highlights: Wall Street & Trade

Market Performance:
- Dow Jones up 218 points, reaching an all-time high after 3M’s strong quarterly report.
- Nasdaq slightly down by 36, S&P flat.
General Motors Tariff Impact:
- GM forecasts a $4.5 billion tariff hit, $500 million less than earlier predictions thanks to reduced imports and higher U.S. truck production.
- GM CEO Mary Barra thanked President Trump for tariff relief on U.S.-assembled vehicle parts, though new truck tariffs are coming:
  
  GM CEO Mary Barra (in shareholder letter, paraphrased) [03:32]: Thanked President Trump for tariff relief.
- GM sold record electric vehicles last quarter before the EV tax credit expired.

5. Legal Update: Pro-Palestinian Activist Case

The federal appeals court is reviewing the Justice Department’s effort to redetain Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist active at Columbia University.

Details:
- Khalil’s legal team, including the ACLU, argues his deportation order and detention violate free speech.
- Quote from Khalil’s attorney:
  
  Bobby Hodgson, ACLU [02:52]: “The government cannot weaponize a vague immigration law to incarcerate or remove people for expressing opinions with which they disagree.”
- Decision from the Third Circuit could take days or weeks.

6. Corporate News: Warner Bros. Discovery Sale Rumors

Warner Bros. Discovery, just months after splitting into two separate companies, may be open to selling parts (or all) of its business following unsolicited interest. The company has not disclosed potential buyers.

7. Notable Quotes & Moments

President Trump [00:10]: "You got two countries that are killing each other. Two countries are losing five to 7,000 soldiers a week."
John Thune [00:45]: "At some point the Democrats are going to have to say yes for an answer."
Chuck Schumer [01:11]: "He should sit down with us, negotiate."
VP J.D. Vance [01:27]: "It's going to require constant effort."
Bobby Hodgson, ACLU [02:52]: “The government cannot weaponize a vague immigration law to incarcerate or remove people for expressing opinions with which they disagree.”

8. Timestamps of Key Segments

Trump comments on Putin summit: [00:02–00:30]
Government shutdown, Senate responses: [00:44–01:20]
Israel-Hamas ceasefire update: [01:20–01:32]
Wall Street/Economic update: [01:32–02:10]
Pro-Palestinian activist legal case: [02:14–03:07]
General Motors, tariffs and electric vehicles: [03:12–03:48]
Warner Bros. Discovery sale rumors: [03:48–end]

Summary Note:
This episode delivers a fast-paced, factual overview of major U.S. and world events, focusing on White House commentary, ongoing political gridlock, international ceasefire tensions, legal battles over activism, and business headlines—each covered with direct soundbites and up-to-date context.

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He says he doesn't want to have a wasted meeting. I'm Lisa Lacera, Fox News. President Trump with that comment to reporters as the second summit between him and Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to be on hold as their war in Ukraine continues. You got two countries that are killing each other. Two countries are losing five to 7,000 soldiers a week. So we'll see what happens. The president had spoken by phone with Putin last week. In a discussed meeting in Hungary last week, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky went to the White House to ask the president for Tomahawk missiles. The president didn't agree to that and continues to push for both sides to end the fighting. Senate Republicans met with President Trump at the White House this afternoon as the government shutdown drags into week four.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he's happy to negotiate other issues with Democrats when the government reopens. At some point the Democrats are going to have to say yes for an answer. Senate Republicans meeting at the White House to show unity behind a stopgap measure to reopen the government until November. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have reached out to President Trump to schedule a meeting. Things get worse every day for the American people.
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He should sit down with us, negotiate.
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In a serious way. The Senate will vote Wednesday on a bill to pay essential government employees during the shutdown.
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Fox's Ryan Schmelz on Capitol Hill Vice President J.D. vance says he's optimistic the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will hold.
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It's going to require constant effort.
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It's going to require constant monitoring and supervision. Though he admitted significant challenges remain this coming as Hamas has released the bodies of two more hostages. Wall street the Dow up 218 reaching an all time high after 3M reported a bigger profit for the last quarter than analysts had expected. The Nasdaq lost 36, the S& P essentially flat, finishing just below its all time record. America is listening to Fox News.
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The federal appeals court hears arguments over the Justice Department's push to re detain a pro Palestinian activist who took part in demonstrations at New York's Columbia University.
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Mahmoud Khalil before the third Circuit in Philadelphia asking the appeals court to block his potential redetainment after the government challenged a lower court's ruling to have the Algerian national and pro Palestinian activist released from immigration detention. As Khalil also appeals his deportation over what the State Department deemed anti Semitic activism at Columbia University that it says threatened US Foreign policy interests. Khalil's attorney, Bobby Hodgson from the aclu.
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The government cannot weaponize a vague immigration law to incarcerate or remove people for expressing opinions with which they disagree.
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The Third Circuit saying a decision in the case could take days or weeks. Jeff Manasseh, Fox News.
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One of the big three automakers is now predicting a less crushing impact from tariffs.
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General Motors sees a tariff impact of four and a half billion dollars this year, but that is 500 million less than it previously estimated. GM says it's importing fewer cars from South Korea and it will be increasing U.S. truck production. It sold a record number of electric vehicles in the quarter before the EV tax credit expired. In her shareholder letter, GM CEO Mary Bar thanked President Trump for tariff relief on parts for vehicles assembled in the U.S. though a separate tariff on imported trucks is expected to take effect November 1st.
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Fox's Ginny Casola, just months after splitting into two companies, Warner Bros. Discovery, the home of hbo, CNN and DC Studios, a signal that may be open to selling all or parts of its business after what it says was unsolicited interest through the company, didn't say who was interested in purchasing parts of it. I'm Lisa Lisari. This is FOX News.