Texas National Guard Troops Now in Illinois

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – Texas National Guard Troops Now in Illinois

Date: October 7, 2025
Host: Lisa Lacera, FOX News Podcasts
Episode Theme:
This episode delivers a concise, fast-paced roundup of major U.S. and international news stories, with a focus on the deployment of Texas National Guard troops to Illinois, federal worker furloughs amidst a government shutdown, ongoing Israel-Hamas peace talks, legal action against Roblox, gold market milestones, and Tesla's latest move in the EV market.

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Key News Highlights and Discussions

1. Texas National Guard Deployed to Illinois

• [00:02] Lisa Lacera announces that approximately 200 Texas National Guard members have arrived at an Army Reserve center in Illinois.
• Context: Texas Governor Greg Abbott, described as a close ally of President Trump, frames the move as "putting America first" and ensuring enforcement of federal laws.
• Political Tension: Both Chicago’s mayor and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker are suing to block the deployment.
• Quote:
  • Greg Abbott: "Both the mayor and the governor of Illinois need to own up to the fact that they are not doing their jobs to maintain the safety and security of federal officials who are required to enforce federal law." (00:18)
• Additional Note: A judge recently blocked a similar Guard deployment in Portland, Oregon.

2. Government Shutdown and Federal Worker Furloughs

• [00:32] There's concern that federal workers furloughed during the government shutdown might not receive back pay.
  • White House Budget Office Spokesperson reports a policy reversal, referencing a lack of guaranteed back pay—which had previously been the norm, notably following the 2019 shutdown.
• President Trump’s Response:
  • "I would say it depends on who we're talking about." (00:59)
  • He assures that most will be "taken care of," yet warns “some don’t deserve to be taken care of.” (01:08)
  • Blames Democrats, stating: "The Democrats have put a lot of people in great risk and jeopardy." (01:08)
• Long-term Concerns: The administration warns a prolonged shutdown could mean layoffs, not just temporary furloughs.

3. Israel-Hamas Peace Talks

• [01:20] Reporting from Jared Halpern at the White House, the episode covers day two of peace talks as Israel observes the anniversary of a deadly Hamas attack.
• President Trump’s Perspective:
  • "It's been raging for a long time and I think there's a possibility that we could have peace in the Middle East. It's something even beyond the Gaza situation. We want a release of the hostages immediately." (01:32)
• Negotiation Stance:
  • Hamas demands Israel halt attacks after hostages are released.
  • Israel, in turn, insists on Hamas’ disarmament.

4. Kentucky Sues Roblox Over Child Safety

• [02:28] Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman reveals that the state has filed a civil lawsuit against Roblox, citing consumer protection violations and inadequate child safety guardrails.
• Concerns Raised: Exposure to child predators, violence, and sexually explicit material, especially after "Charlie Kirk assassination simulators" surfaced in the wake of Kirk's murder.
• Roblox’s Response: States removal of over 100 games amidst an ongoing legal and public scrutiny trend for prioritizing profits over user safety.

5. Trump Administration Blocked in Teen Pregnancy Prevention Policy Change

• [03:17] A judge blocks Trump administration's effort to alter teen pregnancy prevention programs, following lawsuits from Planned Parenthood affiliates in California, Iowa, and New York who argued such directives contradicted grant requirements.

6. Gold Market Hits Historic High

• [03:34] Gold prices surge to $4,000 a troy ounce—a record high—driven by uncertainty from the government shutdown and a weakening US dollar.
• Quote:
  • Jenny Coselda: “Gold futures are up 50% this year, the biggest jump since the inflationary shock of 1979... Goldman Sachs is predicting gold will rise to $4,900 by December of next year.” (03:34)

7. Tesla Introduces More Affordable Model Y

• [04:10] Tesla announces a new, cheaper Model Y priced just under $40,000.
• Market Context: The company hopes to reignite sales amidst a downturn linked, at least in part, to CEO Elon Musk’s political positions.

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Notable Quotes

• Greg Abbott:
  • “Both the mayor and the governor of Illinois need to own up to the fact that they are not doing their jobs to maintain the safety and security of federal officials who are required to enforce federal law.” (00:18)
• President Trump:
  • “I would say it depends on who we’re talking about.” (00:59)
  • “The Democrats have put a lot of people in great risk and jeopardy.” (01:08)
  • “It's been raging for a long time and I think there's a possibility that we could have peace in the Middle East. It's something even beyond the Gaza situation. We want a release of the hostages immediately.” (01:32)
• Jenny Coselda:
  • "Gold futures are up 50% this year, the biggest jump since the inflationary shock of 1979... Goldman Sachs is predicting gold will rise to $4,900 by December of next year." (03:34)

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Timestamps for Major Segments

• 00:02 – Texas National Guard deployed to Illinois, Greg Abbott's comments
• 00:32 – Lawsuit by Illinois officials, broader context of Guard deployment
• 00:45 – Furloughs & back pay uncertainty; President Trump’s statements
• 01:20 – Israel-Hamas peace talks and U.S. administration response
• 02:28 – Kentucky sues Roblox over child safety
• 03:17 – Court blocks Trump administration’s move on teen pregnancy prevention
• 03:34 – Gold prices hit record highs
• 04:10 – Tesla launches new affordable Model Y

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This update delivers succinct, high-impact coverage on U.S. domestic policy and global affairs, with special emphasis on political conflicts, economic uncertainty, and pressing legal as well as social issues shaping the day’s headlines.

Transcript

[Lisa Lacera]

On their way to Chicago. I'm Lisa Lacera, Fox News. About 200 members of the Texas National Guard have arrived in an Army Reserve center in Illinois. Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a close ally of President Trump, says the Guard is putting America first by ensuring federal laws can be enforced.

[Greg Abbott]

Both the mayor and the governor of Illinois need to own up to the fact that they are not doing their jobs to maintain the safety and security of federal officials who are required to enforce federal law in their.

[Lisa Lacera]

Chicago's Mayor and Illinois Governor J.B. pritzker are suing over the action. Over the weekend, a judge blocked guard deployment in Portland, Oregon. Federal workers furloughed by the government shutdown may not get back pay In a.

[White House Budget Office Spokesperson]

Reversal of long standing policy, a memo from the White House budget office suggests back pay for federal workers furloughed during the government shutdown is not guaranteed as part of legislation signed following a weeks long shutdown in 2019.

[President Trump]

I would say it depends on who we're talking about.

[White House Budget Office Spokesperson]

President Trump says while he'll ensure most people are taken care of, he warns some don't deserve to be taken care of.

[President Trump]

I can tell you this, the Democrats have put a lot of people in great risk and jeopardy.

[White House Budget Office Spokesperson]

The administration has also warned a lengthy government shutdown will lead not just to furloughs but layoffs of federal workers.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's Jared Halpern at the White House. Day two of peace talks between Israel and Hamas. As Israel marks two years since the Hamas attack. They killed hundreds of Israelis. President Trump sounding hopeful there will be a breakthrough.

[President Trump]

It's been raging for a long time and I think there's a possibility that we could have peace in the Middle East. It's something even beyond the Gaza situation. We want a release of the hostages immediately.

[Lisa Lacera]

Hamas is demanding Israel will not resume its attacks on Gaza after the remaining hostages are released. While Israel wants Hamas to disarm, America is listening to Fox News.

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[Russell Coleman]

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman in the state civil suit is alleging consumer protection violations, saying that Roblox has insufficient guardrails for children, exposing them to child predators, to violence and to sexually explicit material. Also citing Charlie Kirk assassination simulators, which cropped up on Roblox in the aftermath of Kirk's murder last month. Roblox, that has 85 million daily users with an annual revenue of $3.6 billion, telling Fox Business that it's removed 100 games and counting. It's the latest in a growing list of legal actions and complaints accusing the gaming platform of prioritizing profits over safety. Jeff Manasso, FOX News A judge has.

[Lisa Lacera]

Blocked an effort by the Trump administration to change teen pregnancy prevention programs. Three Planned Parenthood affiliates in California, Iowa and New York had sued. The Planned Parenthood affiliates argued the new directives contradict, contradicted the requirements of the grants. Gold crossed a milestone today.

[Jenny Coselda]

Investors have pushed gold's price to $4,000 a troy ounce for the first time. It's likely a reflection of uncertainty because of the government shutdown and the weaker US dollar. Gold futures are up 50% this year, the biggest jump since the inflationary shock of 1979. Gold prices have been moving higher even after trade tensions cooled and stocks have been rising to records on deals involving artificial intell. Goldman Sachs is predicting gold will rise to $4,900 by December of next year. Jenny Coselda, FOX News.

[Lisa Lacera]

Tesla has announced it's launching new, cheaper versions of its best selling vehicle in hopes of reviving sales. The new Model Y will cost just under $40,000. Tesla seen a downturn in sales due to founder Elon Musk's political positions. I'm Lisa Licera.

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