Fox News Hourly Update – 11AM ET 11/02/2025 Newscast
Host: Pam Husso (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: November 2, 2025
Overview:
This episode delivers updates on major breaking news events, political developments, and sports victories. Key stories include a mass stabbing incident in the UK, the U.S. government shutdown’s impact on federal benefits, the World Series, and the intensifying mayoral and gubernatorial races in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia.
Major News Stories
1. Stabbing Spree on a UK Train
[00:02–00:30]
- Incident: Police in the UK report a mass stabbing on a train to London, leaving 10 injured.
- Arrests: Two men—“a 32 year old male, a black British national and a 35 year old man, a British national of Caribbean descent”—have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
- Quote:
“Four of the 10 victims have been released from the hospital. Two people remain in life threatening condition. The motive behind the attack has not been determined.”
—Pam Husso [00:30] - Notable: The investigation is ongoing with the motive still undetermined.
2. U.S. Government Shutdown and Federal Food Benefits
[00:30–01:08]
- Context: With the federal government shutdown entering its second month, millions have lost access to federal food benefits (SNAP).
- Official Response:
“The president has been very clear. He wants us to do everything we can to make sure that we can keep these benefits going. So that's what we're doing right now and over the weekend, especially for our most vulnerable populations as the Democrats keep shutting things down. It's just crazy.”
—Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins [00:53] - Judicial Action: Two federal judges have ordered the White House to restore SNAP funding.
- Significance: Highlights ongoing partisan disputes and judicial interventions during the shutdown.
3. World Series: Dodgers Make History
[01:08–01:46]
- Result: Los Angeles Dodgers defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 5–4 in extra innings, securing back-to-back World Series titles.
- Highlight: Dodgers catcher Will Smith hits a go-ahead home run; the team withstands a late Blue Jays rally.
- Quote:
“To beat the champ, you gotta knock ‘em out. The Dodgers stand tall and win back to back titles.”
—Joe Davis, FOX Sports play-by-play [01:33] - Notable Fact: Dodgers become the first team to win back-to-back championships since the late 1990s Yankees.
U.S. Election Updates
4. New York City Mayoral Race
[02:16–02:59]
- Current Landscape: The race intensifies between self-described democratic socialist Zoram Mamdani and former Governor Andrew Cuomo (running as an independent).
- Polling:
“The front cover of the New York Post about sums it up on where we are at in this heated race. ‘Not so fast. The COVID reads.’ The latest polls show the race has tightened…”
—CB Cotton [02:19] - Cuomo’s Perspective:
“What has happened since is people have now really gotten to find out what [Mamdani]'s about.”
—Former Governor Andrew Cuomo [02:42] - Candidate Activities: Mamdani joins Rev. Al Sharpton, criticizing the Trump administration for cuts to social service programs.
5. New Jersey Governor’s Race
[02:59–03:40]
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Polling: Democrat Mikie Sherrill maintains a lead, but margins are shrinking.
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Key Appearances:
“We saw former President Obama in Newark just last night rallying with the Democratic ticket as they try to get out the vote in this final stretch.”
—Joe Davis [03:04] -
Democratic Message:
“In three days, we've got the chance to elect a leader who's going to help build a better, stronger, brighter future for New Jersey.”
—Abigail Spanberger [03:18] -
GOP Push: President Trump’s PAC is investing heavily in Republican Jack Cittarelli, hoping to overcome his narrow loss from four years ago.
6. Virginia Governor’s Race
[03:40–03:59]
- Highlight: Former President Obama campaigns in Virginia for Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger.
- Quote:
“We have a chance to elect a leader who will help build a better, stronger, brighter future for Virginia.”
—Abigail Spanberger [03:49] - Voting Details:
- Virginia polls: 6am–7pm
- New Jersey: 6am–8pm
- New York: 6am–9pm
—Pam Husso [03:59]
Notable Quotes & Moments
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Joe Davis (on Dodgers win):
“To beat the champ, you gotta knock ‘em out. The Dodgers stand tall and win back to back titles.” [01:33] -
Brooke Rollins (on SNAP benefits):
“He wants us to do everything we can… especially for our most vulnerable populations as the Democrats keep shutting things down. It’s just crazy.” [00:53] -
Abigail Spanberger (on NJ and VA races):
“We have a chance to elect a leader who will help build a better, stronger, brighter future…” [03:18]/[03:49]
Episode Structure & Flow
- [00:02–00:30] Major breaking news: UK train stabbing
- [00:30–01:08] U.S. government shutdown effects
- [01:08–01:46] Sports: World Series recap
- [02:16–03:59] Focus shifts to U.S. politics: mayoral and gubernatorial races, key endorsements, polling updates, and voting details
This concise yet comprehensive newscast rapidly covers developing stories, sports milestones, and high-stakes political contests, providing listeners a swift but detailed briefing on national and international events as Election Day nears.