Podcast Summary: Fox News Hourly Update

Date: November 11, 2025, 11PM ET

Host: Lisa Licera, FOX News
Episode Theme: Hourly newscast providing a rapid update on key national and international news stories, government developments, and notable events affecting Americans.

Main Theme

This episode delivers a concise rundown of late-breaking political developments in Congress, ongoing issues stemming from the government shutdown, an update on food stamp benefits, President Trump’s Veterans Day activities, a major baby formula recall, the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, efforts to honor WWII nurses, and extreme weather conditions in the Southeast.

Key News & Discussion Points

1. Congressional Standoff & Government Funding

• [00:06] The House is set for a vote on a short-term funding plan to keep the government running through January amid internal party conflicts—“A vote expected tomorrow night on a short term spending plan that would fund the government through January. But there's already talk of a rebellion among Democrats.”
• House Democrats are resisting a Senate deal to reopen the government due to the failure to secure an extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits, set to expire at year’s end.
  • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing criticism from fellow Democrats for the missed opportunity.
  • Some moderate Democrats may still side with Republicans.
  • [00:17] Political Correspondent: “Rank and file pointing the finger at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer while the House minority leader pushes back.”
• Timestamps:
  • 00:06 – 00:42: Details of the political maneuvering in Congress.

2. Supreme Court & Food Stamp Program

• [00:44] The Supreme Court has temporarily extended its order preventing the full restoration of food stamp (SNAP) benefits through Thursday night, letting the Trump administration continue to withhold an estimated $4 billion from the program even with the shutdown expected to end.
  • 42 million Americans depend on these benefits.
  • [00:44] Anchor: “The Supreme Court has extended its order blocking full food stamp benefits for the month of November until Thursday night...”
• Timestamps:
  • 00:44 – 01:07: Food stamp program impact and legal status.

3. Veterans Day Observance

• [01:07] President Trump marked Veterans Day with a wreath laying at Arlington National Cemetery, framing the day as a “victory day” and highlighting US military endurance.
  • [01:16] President Donald Trump: “America's warriors never quit, never surrender. They fight, fight, fight and they win, win, win. That's what we do. We win battles.”
• President Trump touted his record on reducing wait times for veterans’ medical care and improving employment opportunities for veterans.
  • [01:32] President Donald Trump: “And I'm pleased to report that since January, the veterans unemployment rate has fallen by more than 26%.”
• He announced an executive order to construct a housing center for up to 6,000 homeless veterans by 2028.
• Timestamps:
  • 01:07 – 01:46: Veterans Day activities, presidential proclamation, and policy announcements.

4. Healthcare & Business News

• [01:51] Eli Lilly is removing CVS Health as a benefit provider for its employees after CVS dropped coverage of Lilly’s weight loss drug.
  • [01:51] Anchor: "Eli Lilly dropping CVS health drug benefit plan for its employees after CVS stopped covering its weight loss drug."
• Timestamp:
  • 01:51-02:01: The Eli Lilly-CVS dispute.

5. Public Health Alert: Baby Formula Recall

• [02:33] Nationwide recall of all Bihart organic baby formula after federal health officials link it to an outbreak of infant botulism across 12 states (at least 15 cases; no deaths reported).
  • Babies (2 weeks to 5 months old) have been hospitalized; symptoms can be delayed.
  • The FDA stresses the importance of swift recall; botulism treatment dramatically improved fatality rates.
  • [02:33] Chris Foster: “Babies from about 2 weeks to 5 months old have been hospitalized... fatality rate is less than 2%. With treatment, infected babies are given an IV antitoxin medication.”
• Timestamps:
  • 02:33 – 03:12: Details of the recall, health effects, and treatment.

6. International: Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica

• [03:12] The confirmed death toll from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica has risen to 45, with 15 missing. Two towns remain unreachable since the Category 5 storm’s landfall on October 28; actual casualties are expected to increase.
  • [03:19] Lisa Licera: “The number of dead is expected to rise as they try to reach two towns that remain cut off...”
• Timestamps:
  • 03:12 – 03:21: Latest on Jamaica’s storm aftermath.

7. Recognition Effort: WWII Nurses

• [03:21] Active push in Washington to award World War II military nurses the Congressional Gold Medal. The effort, backed by a bipartisan group, faces a steep hurdle—needs two-thirds support in both chambers but has minimal co-sponsors so far.
  • Other WWII service groups like WASPs and “Rosie the Riveters” have previously received the medal.
  • [03:36] Military Affairs Correspondent: “A bipartisan group of lawmakers have joined the cause, which faces long odds...”
• Timestamps:
  • 03:21 – 04:10: Legislative campaign for veteran military recognition.

8. Weather: Southeast’s Record Lows

• [04:11] The Southeast experiences near-historic cold, with freeze warnings across Alabama and a record low of 28°F in Jacksonville, FL. Several inches of snow blanket the eastern Great Lakes region.
  • [04:11] Anchor: “Parts of the Southeast hitting record lows today... Jacksonville Airport."
• Timestamps:
  • 04:11 – 04:24: Weather report.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On House Funding Tensions:
  • [00:17] Political Correspondent: “Rank and file pointing the finger at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer while the House minority leader pushes back.”
• On SNAP Benefits:
  • [00:44] Anchor: “With 42 million Americans rely on [food stamps]... the Trump administration to continue withholding about $4 billion from the program.”
• President Trump’s Veterans Day Message:
  • [01:16] President Donald Trump: “America's warriors never quit, never surrender. They fight, fight, fight and they win, win, win. That's what we do. We win battles.”
  • [01:32] President Donald Trump: “Since January, the veterans unemployment rate has fallen by more than 26%.”
• On Baby Formula Recall:
  • [02:33] Chris Foster: “Organic Baby Formula Maker by Hart has recalled all of its products nationwide... The FDA says they all consumed Bihart formula at some point.”
• On WWII Nurse Recognition:
  • [03:36] Military Affairs Correspondent: “A bipartisan group… faces long odds. It needs two thirds of each chamber... So far, the bills have eight and six, respectively.”

Timeline & Segments

• 00:02 – 00:42: Congressional budget standoff & blame game.
• 00:44 – 01:07: Supreme Court decision impacting food stamps during shutdown.
• 01:07 – 01:46: President Trump’s Veterans Day remarks & new veterans initiatives.
• 01:51 – 02:01: Eli Lilly and CVS dispute over weight loss drug coverage.
• 02:33 – 03:12: Breaking baby formula recall and associated health risks.
• 03:12 – 03:21: Hurricane Melissa death toll in Jamaica.
• 03:21 – 04:10: Efforts to honor WWII nurses; legislative challenges.
• 04:11 – 04:24: Record-setting cold across the Southeast.

Conclusion

This Fox News Hourly Update captures a cross-section of urgent political maneuvering over government funding, ongoing legal interventions affecting millions relying on food stamps, presidential initiatives for veterans, a significant health product recall, disaster recovery abroad, efforts to honor overlooked wartime service, and bracing cold weather. The reporting combines swift, clear delivery with notable quotes from policy makers and correspondents, providing a comprehensive snapshot of key concerns at the close of November 11, 2025.