Fox News Hourly Update – 1AM ET 11/02/2025 Newscast

Date: November 2, 2025
Host: Chris DeMaio (FOX News Podcasts)
Summary prepared from transcript - only news and key content included; ads, intro, and outro skipped.

Episode Overview

This newscast delivers concise, up-to-the-minute national and local news updates covering major sporting victories, government benefits uncertainty, a criminal investigation at Harvard University, political campaign highlights, upcoming changes to daylight saving time, and international religious freedom concerns.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Dodgers Win Back-to-Back World Series

[00:02–00:23]

• The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in 11 innings to claim their second consecutive World Series championship.
• The winning moment: Will Smith delivers a crucial home run in Game 7.
  • Notable Quote
    • [00:14] B (Game call): "Smith. It's a high fly ball to deep left field. It's got a chance. It is gone. It's Will Smith in game seven."
• Sound courtesy of FOX Sports, encapsulating the excitement of the historic moment.

2. SNAP Benefit Program Funding Crisis

[00:23–00:57]

• Government SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits funding expired Saturday, with uncertainty as to when it will resume.
• Two federal judges ruled the White House must use emergency funding to keep the program going.
  • Notable Community Impact
    • [00:42] C (Dr. Carla Stokes, New Birth Missionary Church, Georgia):
      "We typically serve 1,000 families on a Saturday. We prepared for 2,000 and before we ever started we had well over 2,000 families in line. The government is shut down, but God's heaven is open."
• The White House is seeking legal clarification on how to proceed.

3. Harvard University Explosion Investigation

[00:57–01:44]

• FBI is investigating an intentional explosion that occurred Saturday morning in the Longwood Medical Campus building, Harvard.
  • No injuries; only one device involved; no further explosives found.
  • Police saw two suspects fleeing and could not detain them.
    • [01:09] D (Reporter, Jonathan Siri):
      "The officer saw two people fleeing the building but was unable to stop them. Investigators believe a single device was involved... fortunately no injuries are reported."

4. Mega Millions Jackpot Grows

[01:44–01:59]

• No winners in Friday night's $754 million Mega Millions lottery.
• Next drawing (Tuesday) will be for $800 million.

5. 2025 Gubernatorial Campaigns and NYC Mayoral Race

[03:37–04:35]

• Former President Barack Obama campaigns in Virginia for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger and in New Jersey for Mikie Sherrill.
  • Notable Quote
    • [03:43] F (Obama):
      "We have a chance to elect a leader who will help build a better, stronger, brighter future for Virginia."
• NYC mayoral race tightens:
  • Democratic nominee Zoran Mamdani leads, but margin narrows.
  • Former Governor Andrew Cuomo (Independent) confident of high turnout.
  • Curtis Sliwa running as Republican.
    • [04:10] G (CB Cotton):
      "The latest Fox News poll shows Democratic nominee Zoram Mamdani. His lead has narrowed since early October... Former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who's running as an independent, he appears pretty confident that there's going to be historic voter turnout that will help him flip it."

6. Daylight Saving Time Ends

[04:35–05:20]

• Majority of Americans set their clocks back one hour on Sunday, gaining extra sleep.
• Hawaii and most of Arizona exempt.
• Efforts in Congress to end biannual clock changes stalled.
  • [04:44] H (Kristen Goodwin):
    "Most Americans will gain an extra hour of sleep on Sunday... But Hawaii and most of Arizona do not participate in it... The Senate briefly took up a long stalled measure to make daylight saving time permanent and end the twice a year clock changes. But it failed to reach consensus."

7. Nigerian Religious Freedom and Security Concerns

[05:20–05:34]

• Former President Trump highlights Nigeria as a 'country of particular concern' over failing to protect religious freedom and ongoing Islamist terror attacks.
  • Thousands of Christians reportedly killed by terrorist groups.
    • [05:20] A (Chris DeMaio):
      "President Trump declares Nigeria a country of particular concern over its failure to protect religious freedom and its threatening military action. Islamist terror groups have killed thousands of Christians in Nigeria."

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• Will Smith Home Run Call:

  • [00:14] “It’s a high fly ball to deep left field. It’s got a chance. It is gone. It’s Will Smith in game seven.” – Game commentator (FOX Sports)

• SNAP Impact Amid Funding Crisis:

  • [00:42] “The government is shut down, but God’s heaven is open.” – Dr. Carla Stokes

• Obama’s Rallying Cry for Virginia:

  • [03:43] “We have a chance to elect a leader who will help build a better, stronger, brighter future for Virginia.” – Barack Obama

• Cuomo’s NYC Mayoral Bid Optimism:

  • [04:10] “Former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who's running as an independent, he appears pretty confident that there's going to be historic voter turnout that will help him flip it.” – CB Cotton

• Daylight Saving Commentary:

  • [04:44] “Most Americans will gain an extra hour of sleep on Sunday when clocks jump from 2am back to 1am...” – Kristen Goodwin

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Dodgers Win World Series: 00:02–00:23
• SNAP Benefits Uncertainty: 00:23–00:57
• Harvard Explosion Investigation: 00:57–01:44
• Mega Millions Update: 01:44–01:59
• Gubernatorial Campaigns & Obama: 03:37–03:55
• NYC Mayoral Race: 04:10–04:35
• Daylight Saving Time: 04:35–05:20
• Nigeria Religious Freedom Concerns: 05:20–05:34

Fox News Hourly Update delivers quick-reporting on trending national stories, from historic sports wins to urgent policy, public safety, and political developments. The tone is brisk, informational, and occasionally colored by the voices of those directly affected or involved.