11PM ET 11/03/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 11PM ET 11/03/2025 Newscast

Date: November 4, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Anchor(s): Lisa Lucera, Kristin Goodwin, Will Kane
Episode Theme:
The episode offers a concise roundup of the latest political updates, legal proceedings, tech news, and cultural highlights as Election Day approaches in the U.S.

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Episode Overview

This newscast centers on the final campaign efforts before Election Day in several states, continuing political tensions over a threatened government shutdown, a major legal development for hip hop star Sean “Diddy” Combs, news of abrupt tech support withdrawals, and a preview of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade lineup.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Political Campaigns: Last-Minute Pushes in New Jersey, Virginia, and NYC

[00:02–01:34]

• President Trump’s Teleconference Blitz

  • President Trump made a last-minute push to support Republican candidates in New Jersey and Virginia.

  • He specifically warned of increased energy costs if Democrat Mikie Sherrill is elected NJ governor, advocating for Jack Cittarelli as “a good friend who wants to save New Jersey.”

    “Your energy costs in New Jersey are very, very high, one of the highest in the nation. And if they get in, it's going to go. It could double, triple and even quadruple. It will not be sustainable.”
    — Will Kane, quoting President Trump [00:16]

  • In Virginia, Trump called on voters to elect Republicans for governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general.

    “Republicans will bring back everything that you want. You're going to have crime way down. You're going to have energy way down. Your taxes are going to be weighed down and you're going to lead a great life again.”
    — Will Kane, quoting President Trump [00:39]

• Virginia Governor Race

  • Glenn Youngkin, incumbent governor, is term-limited; the races are open.

• New York City Mayoral Race Final Stretch

  • Democrat Zoran Mamdani starts election day with a sunrise walk across Brooklyn Bridge, joined by Attorney General Letitia James.
  • Andrew Cuomo (Independent) is making his last pitch as a candidate who can work with President Trump.

    “Mamdani cannot handle Trump. That's clear. And the next mayor has to be able to handle Donald Trump.”
    — Will Kane, quoting Cuomo [01:18]

  • Curtis Sliwa (Republican) lays a wreath at a subway stop to honor a woman killed due to violent crime and underscores homelessness as his campaign focus.

2. Government Shutdown Continues — No End in Sight

[01:34–01:59]

• The ongoing government shutdown shows no signs of ending, with both parties blaming each other.
• A Senate test vote is expected on a short-term funding bill; if it fails, the shutdown will reach a record 35 days.

3. Sean “Diddy” Combs Appeal Granted Expedited Schedule

[03:37–04:22]

• A judge granted Diddy’s request for a fast-tracked appeals process after his 50-month prison sentence, hoping for hearings as soon as April.
• Combs’ legal team is challenging his Mann Act conviction, arguing it was applied unjustly in a case of consensual sex.

  “His appeal will challenge the unfair use of the Mann Act, calling it an infamous statute with a sordid history to prosecute him for sex with consenting adults.”
  — Kristin Goodwin [03:50]

• He was acquitted on more serious sex trafficking and racketeering charges.

4. Tech Update: Belkin Discontinues Wemo Smart Home Devices

[04:22–05:07]

• Belkin announces end of support for Wemo brand (smart light switches, plugs, doorbell cameras), shocking users.
• Users are warned devices (app and hardware) will become nonfunctional by the end of January.

  “Belkin is making little offers for make-goods outside providing a list of which of the affected devices could be used further by way of Apple's home.”
  — Will Kane [04:39]

5. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Performers Announced

[05:07–05:35]

• Performers: Ciara, Foreigner, Lil Jon, Kool and the Gang, K Pop Demon Hunters.
• Tribute to new and classic pop culture with new parade balloons: Buzz Lightyear and Mario.
• The parade kicks off Thanksgiving morning at Macy’s Herald Square with 32 total balloons.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Your energy costs in New Jersey are very, very high, one of the highest in the nation. And if they get in, it's going to go. It could double, triple and even quadruple. It will not be sustainable.”
  — Will Kane, quoting President Trump [00:16]

• “Republicans will bring back everything that you want. You're going to have crime way down. You're going to have energy way down. Your taxes are going to be weighed down and you're going to lead a great life again.”
  — Will Kane, quoting President Trump [00:39]

• “Mamdani cannot handle Trump. That's clear. And the next mayor has to be able to handle Donald Trump.”
  — Will Kane, quoting Andrew Cuomo [01:18]

• “His appeal will challenge the unfair use of the Mann Act, calling it an infamous statute with a sordid history to prosecute him for sex with consenting adults.”
  — Kristin Goodwin [03:50]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:02–01:34] — Election campaign coverage: Trump’s calls, state races, NYC mayoral candidates’ final events
• [01:34–01:59] — Government shutdown update and outlook
• [03:37–04:22] — Diddy’s expedited appeals process
• [04:22–05:07] — Belkin’s abrupt end of support for Wemo smart devices
• [05:07–05:35] — Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade announcements

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This episode delivers a brisk and comprehensive look at headline political events, consumer news, major legal stories, and cultural previews, in classic Fox News style — succinct, urgent, and focused on direct impacts for listeners.

Transcript

[Lisa Lucera]

A last minute pitch. I'm Lisa Licera, FOX News. President Trump lending support for Republicans in New Jersey and Virginia with teleconferences this evening warning what would happen to New Jersey energy costs if Democrat Mikey Sherrill is elected governor.

[Will Kane]

Your energy costs in New Jersey are very, very high, one of the highest in the nation. And if they get in, it's going to go. It could double, triple and even quadruple. It will not be sustainable.

[Lisa Lucera]

President called Republican Jack Cittarelli a good friend who wants to save New Jersey supporters in Virginia. He called on them to vote Republican as the state holds races for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.

[Will Kane]

Republicans will bring back everything that you want. You're going to have crime way down. You're going to have energy way down. Your taxes are going to be weighed down and you're going to lead a great life again.

[Lisa Lucera]

Current Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is term limited. All three candidates for New York City mayors spending the final hours before Tuesday's election getting out the vote.

[Kristin Goodwin]

Democratic candidate Zoran Mamdani started with a sunrise walk across the Brooklyn Bridge flanked by supporters including New York Attorney General Letitia James.

[Will Kane]

Our time has come, New York. Our time is now.

[Kristin Goodwin]

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo, running as an independent, made the case to Manhattan voters that he's the best choice to work with President Trump, who backed Cuomo in a Sunday interview.

[Will Kane]

Mondame cannot handle Trump. That's clear. And the next mayor has to be able to handle Donald Trump.

[Kristin Goodwin]

Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa laid a wreath at a subway stop to remember a woman killed by violent crime as he focused on the issue of homelessness.

[Lisa Lucera]

Fox's Tanje Power. The government shut down, showing no sign of ending as both sides continue to point fingers. A test vote is expected tomorrow in the Senate on a short term spending bill passed by the House in September. If it fails, tomorrow will be a record 35 days of the government shutdown. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Lisa Lucera]

A judge grants Sean Diddy Combs request for an expedited appeal schedule Lawyers for.

[Kristin Goodwin]

Sean Diddy Combs had pushed for his appeals case to go before a judge as soon as possible, arguing his 50 month prison sentence should be significantly reduced. A judge who sits on the U.S. court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit approving the request for a speedy appeals process, which could lead to oral arguments being heard as early as April. Combs lawyers have said his appeal will challenge the unfair use of the Mann act, calling it an infamous statute with a sordid history to prosecute him for sex with consenting adults. The hip hop star was convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, which is what the Mann act covers. He was acquitted on more serious sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges. Kristin Goodwin, Fox News A number of.

[Lisa Lucera]

Smart devices you may have in your home could end up not working in a couple of months.

[Will Kane]

Tech manufacturer Belkin is shocking its wide customer base and announcing it will end support of its wemo brand of smart light switches, electrical plugs and even doorbell cams. An email sent to customers who use the connected devices to manage part of their home's electrical use are being told that by the end of January the wemo service will end, the app will no longer function and the devices themselves will be essentially useless or won't perform the tasks for which customers purchase them. Belkin is making little offers for make goods outside, providing a list of which of the affected devices could be used further by way of Apple's home. Kit Eben Brown, Fox News the performers.

[Lisa Lucera]

For the New York City Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade have been announced. They include Ciara, Foreigner, Lil Jon and Cool and the Gang. The parade will also feature K Pop Demon Hunters, with performances by the film's singers and theme balloons. The parade, which gets underway Thanksgiving morning at Macy's Herald Square, will include 32 balloons with two new ones, Buzz Lightyear and Mario. I'm Lisa Lucera. This is Fox News.

[Will Kane]

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