Fox News Hourly Update – 11AM ET 11/17/2025 Newscast

Main Theme/Purpose

This episode delivers rapid-fire updates on key national and international news: President Trump’s renewed focus on economic measures post-government shutdown, major developments on immigration enforcement and asylum law, the latest on federal food assistance fraud, and updates on the Gaza ceasefire and international diplomacy. Additional updates include crime in New York City and the latest financial news.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump’s Economic Priorities

• Focus: President Trump announces a new push to "make America affordable again" with the government shutdown over, promising economic measures to ease costs for Americans.

  • [00:02] Dave Anthony: “Trying to make America affordable again. ... That's President Trump's renewed focus on the economy.”
  • [00:09] President Donald Trump: “We worked on it this weekend. ... We're going to have some little price reductions and in some cases some pretty good ones.”

• Upcoming Details: The President mentions he may provide more information at a McDonald’s executive gathering.

  • [00:20] Dave Anthony: “He told reporters that last night. This evening he might give more details, addressing a gathering of McDonald's restaurant executives.”

• Specific Policy Measures Announced (reported by Mark Meredith, White House):

  • Deals with pharmaceutical companies to cut drug prices
  • Plans to address high mortgage rates and reform housing market
  • Possible reduction in tariffs on various products
  • A proposed $2,000 rebate check for some taxpayers
  • [00:26] Mark Meredith: “...more deals with pharmaceutical companies to bring down drug prices, efforts to address those higher mortgage rates ... reducing tariffs ... a possible $2,000 rebate check for some taxpayers.”

2. Politics: Epstein Controversy and Supreme Court Actions

• Epstein Files/Political Accusations

  • President Trump reiterates the Epstein controversy is “a Democrat hoax,” claiming it’s a distraction from Republican success.
    • [00:55] President Donald Trump: “They're using Jeffrey Epstein as a deflection from the tremendous success that we're having as a party.”
  • He calls for the House to vote to release Epstein files, stating Republicans have nothing to hide.
    • [01:02] Dave Anthony: “He posted ... the House should vote to release Epstein files because he and Republicans have nothing to hide ... underage girls sex trafficking scheme.”

• Supreme Court – Border Policy

  • The Supreme Court is set to review Trump administration moves to limit asylum claims at the U.S. border.
    • [01:08] Dave Anthony: “The Supreme Court is taking up another Trump related case reviewing the administration's attempt to limit asylum processing claims made by migrants coming here illegally at the border.”

3. Domestic News: Immigration Enforcement

• Crackdown Far from the Border
  • Border Patrol in Charlotte, NC made “dozens and dozens of arrests” mostly involving individuals with significant criminal/immigration records.
    • [01:28] Madison Carpinos: “...making dozens and dozens of arrests ... 81 arrests were made in just five hours ... most ... have a significant criminal and immigration history.”

4. Post-Shutdown: Air Travel and Federal Benefits

• Airports Return to Normal

  • FAA lifts shutdown-imposed restrictions; only 36 flight cancellations reported; record Thanksgiving travel forecast.
    • [01:48] Dave Anthony: “It's a more normal travel day ... FAA lifted restrictions ... only 36 flights canceled today ... Triple A predicts record Thanksgiving travel next week.”

• SNAP/Food Assistance Programs

  • Federal food assistance programs (SNAP) now fully funded; recipients must reapply.
    • [02:15] Dave Anthony: “Federal food assistance programs are also fully funded again ... But people have to reapply for that.”

• Fraud and Abuse in SNAP Benefits

  • Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins reports over $102M in fraudulent transactions; highlights recurring issues like double-dipping and benefits for deceased individuals.
    • [02:27] Brook Rollins: “More than $102 million worth of fraudulent SNAP transactions were approved last year ... exposing loopholes of waste and abuse ...”
    • [02:39] Madison Carpinos: “There are vulnerable families in America that need this program that aren't getting it because of the fraud and the abuse ...”
    • [02:47] Brook Rollins: “... showed some recipients receiving benefits multiple times and others using benefits from deceased individuals. She is planning to have all SNAP recipients reapply for the program.”

5. International: Gaza Ceasefire & UN Diplomacy

• Ceasefire Status and UN Resolutions

  • US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas holding; UN to vote on Gaza’s postwar future.
    • [03:03] Dave Anthony: “The ceasefire the US Brokered for Gaza remains in place ... the UN Plans a vote today on the post war future...”

• Political Tension in Israel

  • Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu defends his position amidst criticism from coalition members over a US-backed UN draft resolution referencing Trump’s peace plan; maintains opposition to Palestinian statehood.
    • [03:12] Jonathan Savage: “‘I do not need lectures from anyone,’ says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. ... The draft resolution is in support of President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza. ... Prime Minister Netanyahu ... insisted his opposition to a Palestinian state remains unchanged...”

6. Crime and Financial News

• NYC Shooting

  • NYC police are expected to provide an update; an officer grazed (now stable) during deadly Brooklyn shooting. Gunman presumed dead.
    • [03:51] Dave Anthony: “We expect an update ... on the police officer shot ... while responding to a deadly shooting in Brooklyn. That officer ... grazed and in stable condition. ... gunman ... presumed dead.”

• Stock Market Update

  • Stocks down at time of update: Dow -110 points, NASDAQ -45 points.
    • [03:51] Dave Anthony: “On Wall street, stocks are down, The Dow falling 110 points. The NASDAQ is dropping 45.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump [00:09]: “You're going to see some of the items that were a little bit higher. They were lower than the last administration, but a little bit higher. We're going to have some little price reductions and in some cases some pretty good ones.”
• Mark Meredith [00:26]: “...a possible $2,000 rebate check for some taxpayers.”
• President Trump [00:55]: “They're using Jeffrey Epstein as a deflection from the tremendous success that we're having as a party.”
• Madison Carpinos [01:28]: “We know 81 arrests were made in just five hours ... most of those arrested have a, quote, significant criminal and immigration history.”
• Brook Rollins [02:27]: “More than $102 million worth of fraudulent SNAP transactions were approved last year ... exposing loopholes of waste and abuse...”
• Jonathan Savage [03:12]: “‘I do not need lectures from anyone,’ says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:02] President Trump's economic plans and preview of coming announcements
• [00:26] Details: pharma deals, housing reforms, tariffs, taxpayer rebate
• [00:55] Epstein controversy, call to release files, Supreme Court border case
• [01:28] Immigration raids in North Carolina
• [01:48] Air travel resumes normalcy post-shutdown
• [02:15] SNAP benefit status and fraud issue
• [03:03] Gaza ceasefire, UN developments, Netanyahu’s response
• [03:51] Brooklyn police shooting update, Wall Street snapshot

This summary covers all major news highlights, policy shifts, political tensions, and international developments delivered in the Fox News 11AM ET newscast, with direct quotes and context for key moments.