Fox News Hourly Update: 11PM ET 11/12/2025 Newscast – Summary

Overview

This episode delivers the latest national headlines, with a focus on the government reopening after a prolonged shutdown, political fallout, ongoing immigration litigation in Chicago, notable criminal and community stories, and a historical decision about U.S. currency. Multiple key voices from politics and law enforcement are cited, providing updates and perspectives on the day’s critical news.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Government Reopens After Shutdown

• [00:01–00:26]
  • Host Lisa Lucera announces that the government is now open after a lengthy shutdown.
  • President Trump signed a stopgap funding bill, extending government operations through January.
  • Trump blames Democrats for prolonging the shutdown and warns the public not to forget during midterms.
    • Trump (Quote, 00:18): “So I just want to tell the American people, you should not forget this when we come up to midterms… don’t forget what they’ve done to our country.”
  • The President also calls for eliminating the Senate filibuster, which he claims extended the shutdown to over 40 days.

2. Political Fallout & Health Care Worries

• [00:26–00:55]
  • House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries counters, blaming President Trump and GOP for both the shutdown and potential rise in health care costs as subsidies are set to expire.
  • Senator Cory Booker (NJ) asserts that the fight for affordable healthcare continues, urging more action and hinting at a generational leadership shift.
    • Booker (Paraphrased, 00:55): Success will require Democrats to “do much more” and it’s “time for a new generation to lead the Democratic Party.”

3. ICE Detention Policy Challenge in Chicago

• [01:17–01:32]
  • U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Cummings to order the release of hundreds detained by ICE in “Operation Midway Blitz.” Some detentions reportedly violated a 2022 consent decree (arrests without a warrant).
  • Judge sets a Friday deadline for government lawyers to review 815 detainees nationwide for possible eligibility for alternatives such as ankle monitors.
    • Anchor (01:26): “America is listening to FOX News.”

4. Indiana Deputy Killed in Line of Duty

• [02:31–02:58]
  • Indiana Sheriff's Deputy Corporal Blake Reynolds dies after being struck on I-69 while assisting a stranded truck.
  • The collision involved a semi that lost control and hit Reynolds’ vehicle and the disabled truck.
    • Jeff Manasso (03:01): Reports investigation will be led by state police; Reynolds was a four-year veteran and recently married.

5. Notable Crime: Montana Murder Conviction

• [03:14]
  • Jury convicts Darren Christopher Abbey, with white supremacist ties, for the brutal murder of Dustin Jersum at a Montana campsite in October 2024. The killing was carried out using a block of wood, ax, and screwdriver.

6. Christmas Decorations Controversy near Air Force Base

• [03:38]
  • Property managers near Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, require residents to remove Christmas decorations until after Thanksgiving, citing the housing handbook.
    • Carmen Roberts (03:50): “Christmas is officially grounded… The company pointed to the housing handbook…” Policy comes from landlord, not Air Force.

7. US Mint Ends Penny Production

• [04:14]
  • Philadelphia Mint stops producing pennies after more than two centuries, citing cost-saving and the penny's declining relevance.
    • Anchor (04:17): “Pennies have been produced in that mint since 1793.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump (00:18):
  “You should not forget this when we come up to midterms and other things, don’t forget what they’ve done to our country.”

• Senator Cory Booker (paraphrased, 00:55): "The fight for affordable health care is not over, but success will require Democrats to recognize we must do much more… it’s time for a new generation to lead the Democratic Party."

• Carmen Roberts (03:50): "Christmas is officially grounded… until after Thanksgiving."

• Anchor (04:17): "Pennies have been produced in that mint since 1793."

Important Timestamps

• 00:01 – Government reopens; Trump signs stopgap bill
• 00:18 – Trump warns Americans about Democrats ahead of midterms
• 00:26 – Hakeem Jeffries blames GOP, comments on health care costs
• 00:55 – Cory Booker on Democratic leadership and health care fight
• 01:17 – Judge orders release of ICE detainees in Chicago
• 02:31 – Indiana sheriff’s deputy killed in line of duty
• 03:14 – Montana man convicted of grisly murder with white supremacist ties
• 03:38 – Christmas decorations banned early near Tyndall Air Force Base
• 04:14 – U.S. Mint in Philadelphia ends penny production

Tone & Language

The episode blends urgent news delivery (“This is a FOX News alert…”) with direct political messaging and concise reporting on regional and national stories. Statements from public figures are conveyed with emphasis on their warnings or calls to action, maintaining a sense of immediacy and relevance to U.S. audiences.

This summary captures the core stories, political context, and significant developments featured in the Fox News Hourly Update for November 12, 2025, at 11PM ET.