12PM ET 11/02/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 12PM ET 11/02/2025 – Detailed Summary

Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update covers the top news stories as of midday, November 2, 2025. Major topics include upcoming Election Day developments across the Northeast, key campaign moments involving high-profile figures, the aftermath of the World Series, ongoing government shutdown effects, and updates on national gas prices. The episode balances political reporting, sports highlights, and critical updates affecting Americans nationwide.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Election Day Approaches: Mayoral & Gubernatorial Races

New York City Mayoral Election (00:02–00:49)

• Headline: NYC nears the election of a new mayor, with Democrat Zoran Mamdani drawing attention for his "controversial" campaign.
• Obama’s Endorsement: Former President Barack Obama reached out personally to Mamdani, praising his campaign and offering to serve as “a sounding board in the future.”
  • Notable Quote from Mamdani campaign:
    “Zoran Mamdani appreciated President Obama’s words of support and their conversation on the importance of bringing a new kind of politics to our city.” (00:36, attributed via campaign spokesperson)
• Analysis: The endorsement is positioned as a marker of shifting Democratic politics and broader changes in the party as noted by the New York Times.

New Jersey Governor’s Race (00:49–01:26)

• Tightening Race: Democrat Mikie Sherrill is leading in polls, but by a shrinking margin.
• Campaign Activity: President Obama was actively rallying for the Democratic ticket in New Jersey.
  • Notable Quote (Obama at the rally):
    “In three days, we’ve got the chance to elect a leader who’s going to help build a better, stronger, brighter future for New Jersey.” (01:08)
• GOP Push: President Trump’s political committee is heavily investing in support of Republican Jack Cittarelli.

Virginia Governor’s Race (01:26–01:48)

• Candidate Spotlight: Former President Obama is also campaigning for Democratic nominee Abigail Spanberger, opposing Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earl Sears.
  • Notable Quote (Obama in Virginia):
    “We have a chance to elect a leader who will help build a better, stronger, brighter future for Virginia.” (01:36)
• Competitive Climate: The episode highlights robust late-stage campaigning from both major parties across key states.

2. World Series: Dodgers Triumph in Dramatic Fashion (02:16–03:11)

• Recap: The Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in 11 innings during a tense Game 7.

• Highlights:

  • Miguel Rojas tied the game in the 9th with a two-run homer.
  • Will Smith’s solo home run in the 11th secured the title.

• Reaction:

  • Notable Quote (Fox’s Steve Harrigan):
    “This series was about as close as you can get. Not only did it go seven games, but in that seventh game it went extra innings.” (02:41)
  • Dodgers achieve back-to-back championships for the first time in 25 years; players describe the win as “the fulfillment of a dream.”
  • Blue Jays’ manager laments the difficult loss after an underdog season.

• MVP & Parade:

  • Dan Yoshinobu Yamamoto is named MVP. LA prepares a championship parade for Monday.

3. Government Shutdown Continues – 33rd Day (03:11–03:36)

• Federal SNAP Benefits Crisis: Millions risk running out of food aid due to the ongoing shutdown.
  • Notable Quote (Sen. John Fetterman):
    “Whether it’s a Republican or Democrat, whatever’s driving the shutdown, that’s always wrong. I don’t care who’s behind it, it’s always wrong.” (03:26–03:36, with partial attribution)
• Judicial Orders: Two federal judges have ordered the Trump White House to restore SNAP funding. The administration is seeking further guidance on next steps.
• Scale of Impact: 42 million Americans rely on SNAP, including over a million veterans.

4. Gas Prices – National Update (03:36–End)

• Trends: National average is down to $3.04/gallon, 12 cents less than last month.
• Regional Extremes:
  • Most expensive: Mono, CA ($5.81/gallon)
  • Cheapest: Hale County, TX ($2.37/gallon)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Political Shifts:
  “Obama praised Mamdani’s campaign and offered to be a sounding board in the future.” (00:25, reported by speaker B via The New York Times)

• On Outreach & Optimism:
  “In three days, we’ve got the chance to elect a leader who’s going to help build a better, stronger, brighter future for New Jersey.” (01:08, Former President Obama)

• On Sports Dreams:
  “Some of those Dodgers players are saying this is really the fulfillment of a dream many of them had since they were kids.” (02:50, Steve Harrigan)

• On Shutdown Blame:
  “Whether it’s a Republican or Democrat, whatever’s driving the shutdown, that’s always wrong. ... It’s always wrong.” (03:26–03:36, Sen. John Fetterman)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:02: NYC Mayoral Race update and Obama’s outreach
• 00:49: NJ Governor’s Race tightening; Obama rallies
• 01:26: Virginia gubernatorial contest; Obama continues campaign
• 02:16: Dodgers win World Series; LA fans react; details on final game
• 03:11: Government shutdown and SNAP benefits crisis
• 03:36: National gas prices update

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This summary reflects the urgent, news-driven tone and concise style typical of the Fox News Hourly Update, capturing a dynamic mix of national politics, sports, and economic headlines for listeners wanting a thorough, rapid briefing on the day’s essentials.

Transcript

[A]

Election Day Tuesday coming up. I'm Paul Stevens, Fox News, New York City getting closer to electing a new mayor. Among the candidates, controversial Democrat Zoran Mamdani.

[B]

Not only has former President Barack Obama hit the trail in New Jersey and Virginia this weekend, he also appears to be getting on board with the idea of a shifting Democratic Party. The New York Times was the first to report Obama's phone call to New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zorra Mamdani. The outlet says Obama praised Mamdani's campaign and offered to be a sounding board in the future. Mamdani's campaign spokesperson telling Fox, quote, zoran Mamdani appreciated President Obama's words of support and their conversation on the importance of bringing a new kind of politics to our city, Fox says.

[A]

CB Cotton in New York City, big governor's race across the river in New Jersey.

[C]

Fox polling shows the Democrat candidate Mikey Sherrill still leading, but not by the margin that maybe some expected just a few weeks ago. We saw former President Obama in new last night rallying with the Democratic ticket as they try to get out the vote in this final stretch.

[D]

In three days, we've got the chance to elect a leader who's going to help build a better, stronger, brighter future for New Jersey.

[C]

Fox has learned President Trump's political committee is spinning heavily late in this race to give GOP candidate Jack Cittarelli a boost.

[A]

And that's Fox's Mark Meredith in New Jersey and former President Obama again campaigning in Virginia yesterday for the Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abig Spanberger.

[D]

We have a chance to elect a leader who will help build a better, stronger, brighter future for Virginia.

[A]

Spanberger facing off against Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earl Sears. America is listening to FOX News.

[E]

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[A]

This is what it sounded like at a watch party in Los Angeles when the Dodgers won the World Series last night. The Dodgers stunning the Toronto Blue Jays with a come from behind five to four win in 11 innings. Miguel Rojas tying the game in the ninth with a two run home run. Then Will Smith putting the Dodgers ahead for good with a solo shot in the 11th. More on the reaction Fox's Steve Harrigan.

[F]

This series was about as close as you can get. Not only did it go seven games, but in that seventh game it went extra innings. So the Dodgers win it and they are now two times in a row world champion, something that hasn't been done in the past 25 years. Some of those Dodgers players are saying this is really the fulfillment of a dream many of them had since they were kids. For the Blue Jays, this has been a real tough pill to swallow. They basically overachieved all year. They were underdogs. But to come so close, just two outs away from winning, their manager says this is going to take some time to process.

[A]

Dan Yoshinobu Yamamoto, earning the World Series MVP, LA said to throw a parade for the champs coming up on Monday. We are now in day 33 of the ongoing government shutdown. Senate Democrat John Fetterman of Pennsylvania on fox's My VIEW with Laura Trump.

[D]

Whether it's a Republican or Democrat, whatever's.

[C]

Driving the shutdown, that's always wrong. I don't care who's behind it, it's always wrong.

[A]

Federal SNAP food benefits running out for millions. The Trump White House has been ordered by two federal judges to restore the funding, but the White House says it's seeking guidance on how exactly to do that. Some 42 million Americans rely on SNAP benefits. More than a million of them are veterans. Gas prices dipping for a second day today. AAA saying the national average, 304 a gallon, 12 cents less than a month ago. The most expensive gas, 581 a gallon in Mono, California. The cheapest, Hale County, Texas, 2,37 a gallon. I'm Paul Stevens. This is FOX NEWS.