11AM ET 11/12/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 11AM ET, November 12, 2025

Episode Overview

This FOX News Hourly Update provides a concise rundown of the latest political, economic, and social events unfolding in the US and abroad as of November 12, 2025. Major focus areas include the government shutdown nearing its end, ongoing disputes over health care legislation, a new immigration crackdown, updates on travel disruptions, a notable hotel chain collapse, and global concerns over Iran’s nuclear program. The tone is urgent, matter-of-fact, and occasionally combative, reflecting the high stakes of the fast-moving news covered.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Government Shutdown: Possible Resolution Imminent

• Main Update: The government shutdown, now at 43 days, appears close to resolution. House Speaker Mike Johnson expresses confidence that the Republican caucus has the votes to pass a funding bill through January 30th.

  • "After 43 days, the government shutdown may be over in just hours." (Dave Anthony, 00:03)

• Blame Game: Johnson places blame for hardships caused by the shutdown on Democrats.

  • Quote: “All of that’s on the Democrats.” (Mike Johnson, 00:21)

• Democratic Opposition: Democrats plan to reject the bill because it omits an extension of Obamacare subsidies, which they argue will make health care less affordable for millions.

2. Health Care Reform: Trumpcare Resurfaces

• Trump’s Position: Former President Trump pushes for repealing Obamacare, proposing “Trumpcare,” which would provide government-funded accounts for purchasing insurance.

  • "Congress should repeal Obamacare and replace it with Trumpcare, a system, he says, where the government provides an account for Americans to buy their own health insurance." (00:37)

• Democratic Pushback: Democrats dismiss Trumpcare, arguing Republicans haven’t put forward an alternative that actually lowers costs, referencing earlier failed repeal attempts.

3. Impact on Air Travel

• Ongoing Disruptions: Despite diminishing absenteeism among air traffic controllers as the shutdown ends, significant delays and cancellations continue to affect travelers.

  • Quote: "I'm worried right now, like it could get canceled at any second. Even today. Every time my, my phone went off, I was like, oh, did my flight get canceled?" (Traveler at Dallas Fort Worth Airport, 01:03)

• By the Numbers: Nearly 900 flights canceled and more than 700 delayed at Dallas Fort Worth, numbers slightly improved from the peak.

4. Immigration Crackdown and Crime

• Operation “Dirtbag” in Florida: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem details the deportation of 150 individuals labeled as sex offenders and violent criminals.

  • Quote: “Call it Operation Dirtbag because these individuals were sex offenders. But not just sex offenders. They targeted children… Our kids will be safer.” (Kristi Noem, 01:29)

• Chicago ICE Operations: Crackdowns result in substantial decreases in robberies, carjackings, and shootings (by 35-50%).

5. Global Focus: Iran’s Nuclear Program

• IAEA Concerns: The International Atomic Energy Agency reports an inability to monitor Iran’s stockpile of near-weapons-grade uranium following attacks on facilities during the 12 Day War in June.

  • “The International Atomic Energy Agency says it's not been able to verify Iran's collection of near weapons grade uranium in months…” (Jonathan Savage, 02:57)

• Knowledge Gap: The last known quantity of highly enriched uranium exceeds 900 pounds; Iran has not verified current stockpile size or location.

6. Notable Political Event

• New Congresswoman’s Swearing-In: Adelita Grialvo, elected to replace her late father in Arizona, will be sworn in—her induction delayed by the shutdown.
  • "She won a special election September 23rd in Arizona to replace her father, Raul, who died in March." (02:29)

7. Corporate Collapse: Marriott-Backed Hotel Chain Folds

• Sudden Evictions: Guests globally are forced to leave their hotel rooms within 24 hours after the Marriott-backed Sonder enters Chapter 7 liquidation.

  • Quote: “From Detroit to Dubai, a rude awakening for thousands of hotel guests kicked out of their rooms in a hurry…” (Therese Crowley, 03:37)

• Brand Fallout: The collapse is attributed to a failed licensing deal; Marriott ends its affiliation, leaving travelers stranded despite the recognizable brand.

8. Financial Markets

• Mixed Markets: Dow surges to an all-time high (+367 points), while NASDAQ falls by 134 points. (04:17)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• [00:21] Mike Johnson: “All of that’s on the Democrats.”
  (Regarding who is to blame for the shutdown's impact on families and travelers)

• [01:03] Dallas Traveler: “I'm worried right now, like it could get canceled at any second. Even today. Every time my, my phone went off, I was like, oh, did my flight get canceled?”

• [01:29] Kristi Noem: “Call it Operation Dirtbag because these individuals were sex offenders… sexual assault, battery, attempted homicide. These 150 individuals will be gone off of our streets. Our kids will be safer.”

• [03:37] Therese Crowley: “From Detroit to Dubai, a rude awakening for thousands of hotel guests kicked out of their rooms in a hurry…”

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:03 — Shutdown near resolution; Speaker Mike Johnson responds; Democratic objections outlined
• 00:37 — Health care reform: Trumpcare vs. Obamacare debate
• 01:03 — Traveler reactions to ongoing airport disruptions
• 01:29 — DHS Secretary Noem on Florida and Chicago immigration crackdowns
• 02:29 — Congresswoman Elect Adelita Grialvo’s upcoming swearing-in
• 02:57 — IAEA’s concerns over Iranian uranium stockpile; lack of international oversight post-attack
• 03:37 — Marriott-backed Sonder hotel chain’s sudden collapse impacts travelers worldwide
• 04:17 — Stock market update (Dow/NASDAQ movements)

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This concise yet comprehensive update captures the latest pulse on US politics, global security, travel woes, and economic news, reflecting the urgency and high-stakes context of the day’s headlines.

Transcript

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After 43 days, the government shutdown may be over in just hours. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News.

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I just want to apologize to any Americans who are out there who still have flight cancellations or delays today. I want to apologize to the many American families who are made to go hungry.

[A]

But House Speaker Mike Johnson says it's not his fault.

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All of that's on the Democrats.

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He's confident Republicans have the votes to approve the funding through January 30th to reopen the government. Democrats will vote no because the bill does not include what they had been demanding, an extension of Obamacare subsidies set to expire at the end of the year, making health care cost more for millions of Americans.

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President Trump says Congress should repeal Obamacare and replace it with Trumpcare, a system, he says, where the government provides an account for Americans to buy their own health insurance. Democrats say Republicans have offered no credible alternative that would actually lower costs for consumers as Republicans tried unsuccessfully to repeal Obamacare in the first Trump term.

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Fox's Richardson at the White House. The shutdown is still affecting travel, making it stressful.

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I'm worried right now, like it could get canceled at any second. Even today. Every time my, my phone went off, I was like, oh, did my flight get canceled? I'm still worried about it till we get home.

[A]

There at the Dallas Fort Worth Airport, there are nearly 900 flights canceled, over 700 delays. That is down from the peak as fewer air traffic controllers are absent with their paychecks. Coming soon once the government reopens, there's a new crackdown on illegal immigrants in Florida. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem tell I.

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Call it Operation Dirtbag because these individuals were sex offenders. But not just sex offenders. They targeted children. So sexual assault, battery, attempted homicide. These 150 individuals will be gone off of our streets. Our kids will be safer.

[A]

No one's also touting the crackdown in the Chicago area that's drawn a lot of anti ICE protests. Homeland Security says robberies, carjacking shootings have plunged 35 to 50%. On Wall street, the Dow surging to a new all time high. This morning, America's listening to FOX News.

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Democrats will likely have one more no today against the funding bill they opposed to reopen the government before the vote. Congresswoman Elect Adelita Grialvo will finally be sworn in, long delayed by House Republicans in the shutdown. She won a special election September 23rd in Arizona to replace her father, Raul, who died in March. Months after the US Joined Israel attacking Iran's nuclear program, fearing it was close to making weapons, there's renewed concern about what Iran's doing.

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The International Atomic Energy Agency says it's not been able to verify Iran's collection of near weapons grade uranium in months, not since the 12 Day War in June, when first Israel, then the United States conducted strikes targeting Iran's nuclear facilities. A report sent to UN Member states says this lack of knowledge needs to be urgently addressed. The IAEA's last report two months ago said Iran still had more than 900 pounds of highly enriched uranium. But Iran has not confirmed the stockpile size or location. Jonathan Savage, FOX News we mentioned travel.

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Stress at airports during the shutdown. This is even worse.

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From Detroit to Dubai, a rude awakening for thousands of hotel guests kicked out of their rooms in a hurry when the Marriott backed sonder suddenly collapsed into chapter seven liquidation. Guests worldwide told to get out within 24. They couldn't even stay till checkout time. Some of them extended stay guests had already spent hundreds and thousands of dollars. It was a licensing deal that allowed Saunder hotels to be booked on Marriott's Bonvoy website. So the Marriott brand gave travelers reassurance, but not in this case. Marriott said the deal ended due to Sanders default and that Sander is no longer affiliated with Marriott. Bonvoy Therese Crowley, FOX NEWS Back to.

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Wall Street While the Dow surges into record territory, up 367 points, the NASDAQ is down 134. I'm Dave Anthony. This is FOX News.

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