Fox News Hourly Update – 11PM ET 11/07/2025

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: November 8, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode delivers concise coverage of major national news stories as of November 8, 2025. Key issues include Supreme Court developments around SNAP funding during the prolonged government shutdown, the direct impact of the shutdown on air traffic and government operations, a legal setback for the Trump administration regarding National Guard deployment, updates on an ongoing federal investigation into Russian election interference, a major settlement between Cornell University and the Trump administration, and notable technology and pop culture headlines.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Full SNAP Funding During Shutdown

• Summary: The Supreme Court granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal, temporarily blocking a lower court's ruling that would require full SNAP (food stamp) payments during the government shutdown. This block lasts two days, pending a final order.
• Key Details:
  • The lower court had ordered full funding of SNAP through November.
  • The Trump administration claimed only half could be funded, using contingency funds.
  • Some states already issued full SNAP payments for November.
• Quote:
  “[The Supreme Court] has granted the administration's emergency appeal to temporarily block that order.”
  —Jill Nado, (00:12)
• Timestamps: [00:01] – [00:50]

2. 39th Day of Government Shutdown: Broad Impact on Air Travel

• Summary: The prolonged shutdown enters its 39th day, triggering FAA-mandated air traffic cuts with major flight cancellations and delays.
• Key Details:
  • Over 1,000 flight cancellations and 5,000 delays reported.
  • Senate Democrats attempted, but failed, to pass a measure to reopen the government.
  • Republicans opposed, citing concerns about rising healthcare costs.
• Quote:
  “Let’s open the government up. Let’s pay our controllers and reduce the pressure.”
  — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, (00:50)
• Timestamps: [00:50]

3. Legal Ruling on National Guard Deployment in Portland

• Summary: A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration did not meet legal requirements to deploy the National Guard in Portland, following lawsuits from the city and state.
• Key Details:
  • The legal issue focused on whether conditions for domestic use of military force were met during protests.
  • The decision followed a three-day trial.
• Timestamps: [00:50] – [01:30]

4. Russian Interference Probe: New Round of Subpoenas

• Summary: The Justice Department issued subpoenas to former intelligence and FBI officials, reigniting public attention on investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
• Names Mentioned:
  • John Brennan (former CIA Director)
  • Peter Strzok and Lisa Page (former FBI officials).
• Timestamps: [01:30] – [01:50]

5. Cornell University Settles with Trump Administration

• Summary: Cornell agreed to a settlement restoring more than $250 million in federal research funding, resolving investigations into alleged civil rights violations.
• Key Details:
  • Agreement includes paying $60 million—split between a direct payment to the government and investment in research benefiting U.S. farmers.
  • To receive restored funding, Cornell must accept the administration’s interpretation of civil rights laws regarding anti-Semitism, racial discrimination, and transgender issues.
• Quote:
  “The settlement requires the university to accept the Trump administration's interpretation of civil rights laws...and will end investigations into the Ivy League school.”
  — Carmen Roberts, (02:55)
• Timestamps: [02:51] – [03:33]

6. Obituary: James Watson's Passing

• Summary: James Watson, Nobel laureate and co-discoverer of DNA's double helix, has died at age 97.
• Timestamps: [03:33]

7. Twitter’s Final Transition to ‘X’

• Summary: The iconic twitter.com domain is being retired as the service finalizes its rebranding to X under Elon Musk. Users must switch login habits and update two-factor authentication, or risk account lockout after November 10th.
• Key Details:
  • Affects users with pass keys or hardware-based security.
• Quote:
  “Anyone not updating their two factor authentication, their accounts will be locked out until they do.”
  — Unidentified Tech Reporter, (03:51)
• Timestamps: [03:51] – [04:28]

8. 2025 Grammy Nominations

• Summary: Kendrick Lamar leads the Grammy nominees with nine nods, including Album of the Year, facing competition from Bad Bunny and Justin Bieber.
• Quote:
  “They not like us. They not like us. They not like us. Kendrick Lamar leads the way with nine.”
  — Lisa Lucera, (04:28)
• Timestamps: [04:28] – [04:48]

Notable Quotes

• “[The Supreme Court] has granted the administration's emergency appeal to temporarily block that order.”
  — Jill Nado, (00:12)

• “Let’s open the government up. Let’s pay our controllers and reduce the pressure.”
  — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, (00:50)

• “The settlement requires the university to accept the Trump administration's interpretation of civil rights laws...and will end investigations into the Ivy League school.”
  — Carmen Roberts, (02:55)

• “Anyone not updating their two factor authentication, their accounts will be locked out until they do.”
  — Unidentified Tech Reporter, (03:51)

• “They not like us. They not like us. They not like us. Kendrick Lamar leads the way with nine.”
  — Lisa Lucera, (04:28)

Additional Information

• Segment covering debt relief (01:59 – 02:51) was an advertisement and has been omitted.

This episode efficiently covers urgent news, from critical Supreme Court decisions affecting social safety nets and the ongoing government shutdown's daily consequences, to high-profile university settlements, digital identity shifts, and entertainment headlines.

Perfect for listeners needing a fast but comprehensive national news update.