Fox News Hourly Update – 11AM ET 11/11/2025 Newscast

Host: Dave Anthony
Reporters: Aisha Hosny, Mark Meredith, Ryan Schmell, Michelle Paulino
Notable Voices: President Trump, Senator John Fetterman
Date: November 11, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a fast-paced news summary focusing on the imminent end of the government shutdown, the upcoming House vote on a bipartisan funding bill, ongoing air travel disruptions, a controversial crackdown on hemp products, and other highlights including a Bob Ross painting auction and NFL sports results.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Government Shutdown: Possible End in Sight

• Key Point: The Senate has passed a bipartisan government funding bill that could end the government shutdown, now in its 42nd day. A critical House vote is expected tomorrow.
• Notable Support: Senator John Fetterman and seven other Democrats sided with Republicans, breaking party lines to move the bill forward.
  • Quote (00:07):
    "I am truly elated that our government is going to reopen for all of the millions and millions of Americans. Now they will have their lives bought back to normal."
    — Senator John Fetterman
• Bill Details:
  • Funds government through January 30th
  • Provides military and SNAP food assistance funding through next September
  • House Dynamics: President Trump and the House Freedom Caucus support the deal. The House Speaker can only afford to lose two Republican votes if all Democrats oppose, but some moderate Democrats are likely to support it (00:33).
• Democratic Sticking Point:
  • Many Democrats are upset the bill omits an extension of Obamacare subsidies set to expire December 31, which will raise healthcare costs for millions (00:52).

Future Concerns

• Quote (01:11):
  "We're trying to put in a bill, as you know, the bill or a bill that you can never do that again. You can't just shut down the government because you're trying to renegotiate a deal."
  — President Trump on avoiding future shutdowns

2. Air Travel Disruptions Continue

• Problem: Over 2,000 flight cancellations and delays, especially severe at major East Coast airports (LaGuardia, Boston Logan, Washington's Reagan) due to air traffic controllers calling out sick amid the shutdown (01:29).
  • Quote (01:29): "Ground delays are possible at major east coast airports, including New York's LaGuardia, Boston, Logan and Washington's Reagan. It's because a number of air traffic controllers are calling out sick amid the shutdown."
    — Aisha Hosny
• White House Response:
  • President Trump condemns air traffic controller absences and calls for bonuses for those who stayed on the job.
  • Quote (01:48):
    "President Trump is saying it's unacceptable. He posted on Truth Social all air traffic controllers must get back to work now."
    — Aisha Hosny
    "The president wants to give controllers who stayed on the job $10,000 bonuses."
    — Dave Anthony

3. Market Update

• Stocks & Commodities:
  • Dow up 117 points
  • Nasdaq down 88
  • S&P 500 losing 7 points
  • Oil up $0.75 to ~$61/barrel
  • Gas steady at $3.07/gallon, one penny less than last year (02:30)

4. Capitol Hill: Bipartisan Bill Includes Hemp Product Crackdown

• Bill Provision:
  • Senate funding bill includes new restrictions on intoxicating hemp-based products (such as those containing THC).
• Opposition:
  • Senators Rand Paul and Ted Cruz, together with 22 Democrats, unsuccessfully pushed to remove this provision, warning it could devastate the hemp industry (02:54).
  • Quote (03:12):
    "We've been willing to compromise at every turn, but we're met with the numbers in this bill which will eradicate the hemp industry."
    — Senator Rand Paul
• Support:
  • House Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris and Republicans argue it’s needed as such products are being sold with high THC levels, sometimes even to children.

5. Public Broadcasting: Bob Ross Painting Auction

• Event:
  • 30 original Bob Ross paintings are being auctioned to raise funds for public TV stations hit by federal funding cuts. First sales occur in Los Angeles, with more online and in New York and Boston (03:43).
  • Quote (03:43):
    "30 original paintings from Bob Ross, the cherished public television artist known for his iconic afro, are going up for auction to help offset losses from federal funding cuts to public broadcasting."
    — Michelle Paulino
• Background:
  • Ross's program, "The Joy of Painting," aired from 1983-1994, and proceeds will benefit American Public Television (04:07).

6. Sports Update

• NFL:
  • Philadelphia beats Green Bay, 10-7 (04:22).

Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

• Senator John Fetterman on Senate unity:
  “I am truly elated that our government is going to reopen..." (00:07)
• President Trump on preventing future shutdowns:
  “You can’t just shut down the government because you’re trying to renegotiate a deal...” (01:11)
• Senator Rand Paul warning on hemp industry:
  “We’ve been willing to compromise at every turn, but we’re met with the numbers in this bill which will eradicate the hemp industry.” (03:12)

Timestamps for Major Segments

| Timestamp | Segment | |---------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:02 | Government shutdown near end; Senate passes funding bill | | 00:33 | House vote dynamics; Trump and Freedom Caucus support deal | | 00:52 | Obamacare subsidies’ exclusion angers Democrats | | 01:11 | Trump on need to avoid future shutdowns | | 01:20 | Air travel disruptions; controller shortages | | 01:48 | Trump: Sickouts “unacceptable”; proposes $10K bonuses | | 02:30 | Market update (stocks, oil, gas) | | 02:54 | Hemp industry restrictions included in government funding | | 03:37 | Bob Ross painting auction supports public TV | | 04:22 | NFL update: Philadelphia beats Green Bay |

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