Fox News Hourly Update – 1AM ET 11/03/2025 Newscast

Date: November 3, 2025
Host: Ted Lindner (FOX News Podcasts)

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of major national and international news stories, focusing on ongoing political stalemates in Washington with a historic government shutdown, significant Supreme Court developments, U.S. and international political issues, a major natural disaster in Afghanistan, developments in the Middle East regarding hostages in Gaza, and sports highlights following the World Series.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Prolonged U.S. Government Shutdown

[00:02 – 01:13]

• The U.S. is in the second month of the second-longest government shutdown in history.
• Blame Game Intensifies:
  • GOP Perspective:
    • Kevin Hassett (National Economic Council Chair) on "Sunday Night in America" blames Democrats:

      "Right now, our estimate of the harm for the current quarter is probably about half a percent lower GDP, which is a real loss for America. I don't really what the Democrats are doing and I'm not sure they understand what they're doing now."
      (Kevin Hassett, 00:20)

  • Democrat Perspective:
    • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries points at Republicans and the Trump Administration for being unwilling to compromise, highlighting the risk of millions losing healthcare if tax credits for the ACA aren’t extended.
    • Jeffries reassures that funding remains for SNAP (food assistance) following a court order.

2. Supreme Court to Hear on Trump’s Global Tariffs

[01:13 – 01:20]

• President Trump chooses not to attend Supreme Court oral arguments on his administration’s global tariffs.
• Emphasizes the significance of the case:

  "The national security of our country is at stake. It's the biggest—I think it's one of the biggest decisions in the history of the Supreme Court."
  (President Trump, 01:13)

• Trump claims he won’t distract from the decision’s importance by appearing in person.

3. NYC Mayoral Race – Curtis Sliwa vs. Andrew Cuomo

[01:20 – 01:49]

• Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa criticizes former governor Andrew Cuomo, now an independent mayoral candidate:

  "Responsible for the killing of 15,000 elderly, recommended for perjury charges by both Democrats and Republicans. What would make you think that this man has any ability to lead this city?"
  (Curtis Sliwa, 01:37)

• Race frontrunner is Zohra Mamdani, with Cuomo polling second; NYC election day is upcoming Tuesday.

4. Earthquake Disaster in Afghanistan

[02:53 – 03:26]

• A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan before dawn, causing mass casualties.
• Epicenter: 14 miles west-southwest of Qom.
• Afghan Ministry of Defense confirms ongoing rescue and emergency aid operations.

5. Hostage Developments in Gaza

[03:26 – 04:03]

• Hamas hands over three bodies claimed to be hostages found in tunnels in southern Gaza.
• Thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv demanding the return of additional hostages.
• Ceasefire holds, though some Hamas fighters remain in Israeli-controlled areas. PM Netanyahu confirms ongoing situations but does not comment on possible temporary amnesty.

  "Once those identities are confirmed, 8 will still need to be freed from captivity inside Gaza."
  (Trey Yingst, 03:26)

6. Dodgers’ Back-to-Back World Series Wins

[04:03 – 04:44]

• Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated after a thrilling Game 7 win over the Toronto Blue Jays for their first consecutive championships in 25 years.
• Reporter Steve Harrigan notes:

  "This was really a global World Series. It set viewership records in Japan, Canada, and the U.S. Some great performances on both sides, but perhaps none greater than Dodgers pitcher Yamamoto and he was named Most Valuable player."
  (Steve Harrigan, 04:21)

• Despite heartbreak, Blue Jays fans remain proud.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Kevin Hassett:

  "Our estimate of the harm... is probably about half a percent lower GDP, which is a real loss for America."
  (00:20)

• President Trump on Supreme Court case:

  "The national security of our country is at stake."
  (01:13)

• Curtis Sliwa’s attack on Cuomo:

  "What would make you think that this man has any ability to lead this city?"
  (01:37)

• Steve Harrigan on World Series:

  "This was really a global World Series. It set viewership records in Japan, Canada and the US."
  (04:21)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Government Shutdown Updates: 00:02 – 01:13
• Supreme Court & Tariff Law: 01:13 – 01:20
• NYC Mayoral Race/Cuomo Critique: 01:20 – 01:49
• Afghanistan Earthquake Coverage: 02:53 – 03:26
• Gaza Hostage Developments: 03:26 – 04:03
• World Series Coverage: 04:03 – 04:44

Overall Summary

This newscast presents a snapshot of major developments across U.S. government and global headlines. Political divisions dominate, with economic and humanitarian impacts of the shutdown illustrated. The Supreme Court’s impending tariff decision is positioned as historically significant. Major disaster coverage and global sports triumphs round out the episode, bringing a well-rounded but rapid rundown true to Fox News’ format.