Fox News Hourly Update – 11AM ET – November 3, 2025

Host: Therese Crowley, FOX News Podcasts
Theme: The nation’s political landscape ahead of major gubernatorial elections, a dramatic government shutdown, U.S. military actions, and Supreme Court activity—all in a fast-paced news rundown.

Episode Overview

This episode covers the intensifying political climate as Democrats and Republicans battle over key gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, explores the deepening government shutdown, updates listeners on a U.S. military strike against narco terrorists, and highlights a Supreme Court case concerning Trump-era tariffs. Election anxieties, economic fallout, and national security claims set the tone for this charged news hour.

Key Segments and Insights

1. Key Gubernatorial Elections as Referendum on Trump

[00:02–01:05]

• Democrats aim to make New Jersey and Virginia’s gubernatorial races a referendum on President Trump’s leadership.
• Former President Obama campaigns in both states, blaming “the chaos from Washington” on Trump.
• Quote: “Obama takes on Trump... blaming the chaos from Washington on President Trump.” — Therese Crowley (00:02)
• In New York City, the mayor’s race is energizing the left: Democratic Socialist Zoran Mamdani leads former Governor Andrew Cuomo by double digits after Cuomo lost the Democratic primary.

Notable Quote:
“If it’s a choice between a bad Democrat and a communist, I’m gonna pick the bad Democrat all the time. That would be Cuomo versus Mamdani.”
— President Trump on CBS 60 Minutes (00:19)

• National party leaders descend on NJ and VA; polling shows Democrats ahead.
• Top voter concerns: economy, immigration, energy costs, and health care.

2. U.S. Military Strike on Narco-Terrorists

[01:05–01:39]

• The U.S. hit a “narco terror drug boat” over the weekend; the Trump administration argues such strikes don’t fall under the War Powers Resolution.
• “Hostilities” is debated as a term, with action killing three men described as narco terrorists.
• Secretary Hegsett promises aggressive pursuit:
  Quote: “We will continue to track them, map them, hunt them and kill them.” — Secretary Hegsett, as paraphrased by Alexandria Hoff (01:27)

3. Supreme Court Weighs Trump Tariffs

[01:39–01:54]

• The Supreme Court set to decide if President Trump had authority to impose broad global tariffs.
• Trump ties the issue to national security:
  Quote: “But without tariffs, our country would be in great jeopardy.” — President Trump (01:50)

4. Government Shutdown Nears Historic Length

[02:16–03:53]

• The federal shutdown reaches Day 34, poised to break the record at 35 days.
• President Trump, unwavering, tells 60 Minutes:
  Quote: “He won’t be extorted by Democrats.” — Madeline Rivera reporting Trump’s stance (02:23)
• A brief panel exchange on resolving the standoff:
  • Senator: “It’s going to get solved.”
  • Alexandria Hoff: “You’re saying the Democrats will capitulate?”
  • Senator: “I think they have to. ... I think we should do, the nuclear option. ... Ending the filibuster.” (02:40–02:51)
• Senate Majority Leader John Thune defends the filibuster; his position unchanged.
• Major air travel disruptions due to FAA staffing shortages—15,000 delays this past weekend alone.
• Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy expects worsening delays as the shutdown continues; 80% of NY air controllers missing from posts.

Memorable Statistic:
“The average delay [New York area] for arriving flights was over three and a half hours.” — Brooke Taylor (03:20)

• LaGuardia, Newark, JFK most delayed; concerns rising for Thanksgiving travel plans.

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• Therese Crowley [00:02]: “Obama takes on Trump. ... blaming the chaos from Washington on President Trump.”
• President Trump [00:19]: “If it’s a choice between a bad Democrat and a communist, I’m gonna pick the bad Democrat all the time. That would be Cuomo versus Mamdani.”
• Secretary Hegsett (via Alexandria Hoff) [01:27]: “We will continue to track them, map them, hunt them and kill them.”
• President Trump [01:50]: “But without tariffs, our country would be in great jeopardy.”
• Senator [02:40]: “I think they have to. ... I think we should do, the nuclear option. ... Ending the filibuster.”
• Brooke Taylor [03:20]: “The average delay there for arriving flights was over three and a half hours.”

Segment Timestamps

| Segment | Time | |---------------------------------------------|-----------| | Gubernatorial Elections, NYC Mayor’s Race | 00:02–01:05| | US Military Strike on Narco Terror | 01:05–01:39| | Supreme Court & Trump Tariffs | 01:39–01:54| | Government Shutdown Deepens | 02:16–03:53|

Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update underscores the nation’s political fault lines as crucial elections approach and the federal government grinds to an unprecedented halt. Obama’s campaign trail rhetoric and Trump’s uncompromising stance take center stage, with policy clashes playing out from state voting booths to the Supreme Court and border drug battles. Amid airport chaos and looming holiday concerns, listeners sense a country at a tense crossroads—with both parties gambling on public opinion swinging their way after Election Day.