Fox News Hourly Update – 1AM ET 11/05/2025 Newscast

Host: Ted Lindner (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: November 5, 2025

Main Theme / Purpose

This episode provides a fast-paced round-up of the night’s key election results from across the US, significant breaking news including a major plane crash and the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney, updates on the federal government shutdown, and a quick look at the growing Mega Millions jackpot.

Election Night 2025: Major Results & Reactions

• New York City Mayoral Race

  • Winner: Zoram Mamdani (Democrat), the city’s first Muslim mayor and youngest in more than 100 years.
  • Defeated: Andrew Cuomo (Independent, former governor).
  • Mamdani’s Tone: Gracious in victory, wishing Cuomo well "in private life."
    • “Let tonight be the final time I utter his name as we turn the page on a politics that abandons the mess and answers only to the few.”
      — Andrew Cuomo, [00:20]
  • Cuomo’s Response: Warns “the city was headed down a dangerous, dangerous road,” but offers to help Mamdani in any way he can.
    • [00:34]

• New Jersey Gubernatorial Race

  • Winner: Mikey Sherrill (Democrat), first female Democratic governor of NJ.
  • Sherrill’s Message: Calls for unity and inclusion post-victory.
    • “I know not everyone voted for me, but I'm working for everyone, every single one of you. When we all do better, we all do better.”
      — Mikey Sherrill, [00:55]
  • Endorsements & Opposition:
    • Supported by Barack Obama (Democrat);
    • Opposed by Jack Cittarelli (Republican), who had Trump’s endorsement — third unsuccessful run for governor.

• Virginia Gubernatorial Race

  • Winner: Abigail Spamberger (Democrat), Virginia’s first female governor-elect.
  • Victory Speech: Pays tribute to Republican opponent Winsome Earl Sears.
    • “The lieutenant governor's story, her military service and her years of service here in Virginia deserve our respect and our gratitude. And I ask that you join me in wishing her and her family well.”
      — Abigail Spamberger, [01:32]
  • Additional Results:
    • Democrat Senator Ghazala Hashmi projected to have also won her race.
    • California’s Proposition 50 has passed.
      — [01:45]

Breaking News

Louisville, KY Plane Crash

• Incident: UPS cargo plane crash during takeoff; at least 7 dead, 11 injured.
  — [03:38]
• Response: NTSB sends 28-person crew to investigate.
• Quote:
  • “There'll be 28 folks from NTSB coming. They're sending a large crew to do the investigation and deal with this disaster.”
    — Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg (via Mike Emanuel), [03:48]

Death of Former Vice President Dick Cheney

• Announcement: Cheney died last night at age 84, surrounded by family.
  — [04:01]
• Legacy: Served as vice president during 9/11, Afghanistan & Iraq wars. Known for substance over “flashy soundbites,” and struggled with heart problems throughout tenure.
• Quote:
  • “Cheney was not known for the flashy soundbite but had tremendous substance on significant issues.”
    — Mike Emanuel, [04:01]
  • “When then Governor Bush selected Dick Cheney to be his running mate, he said he cannot think of a better person to do it.”
    — Mike Emanuel, [04:01]

Government Shutdown: Record Length

• Update: Shutdown now at 36 days—the longest in US history.
  — [04:40]
• Legislative Stalemate: Over a dozen attempts to pass a stopgap bill have failed; deadline for funding extension under debate.
• Key Issue: Disagreement over Affordable Care Act tax credits.
• Quote:
  • “We've lost five weeks, so the November 21 deadline no longer makes a lot of sense. So clearly it would have to be extended. And there is a conversation around what that next deadline would be.”
    — Senate Majority Leader John Thune, [04:59]

Mega Millions Jackpot Swells

• Details: No winner; jackpot grows to at least $843 million for Friday’s draw.
  — [05:24]

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Andrew Cuomo:
  • “Let tonight be the final time I utter his name...” [00:20]
• Mikey Sherrill:
  • “I know not everyone voted for me, but I'm working for everyone...” [00:55]
• Abigail Spamberger:
  • Praises opponent Winsome Earl Sears [01:32]
• John Thune:
  • Discusses need to move shutdown deadline [04:59]
• Mike Emanuel on Cheney:
  • “Not known for the flashy soundbite but had tremendous substance...” [04:01]

Key Timestamps

• Election Results and Reactions: [00:03] – [01:45]
• Louisville Plane Crash Coverage: [03:38] – [03:56]
• Dick Cheney’s Death and Legacy: [04:01] – [04:40]
• Government Shutdown Update: [04:40] – [05:13]
• Mega Millions Update: [05:24]

Tone:
Direct, urgent, with a focus on factual updates and key quotes from pivotal political figures. The episode leans on the voices of the newsmakers themselves to highlight historic moments.

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