Fox News Hourly Update: 1AM ET 11/06/2025

Host: Ted Lindner (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: November 6, 2025
Main Theme:
A fast-paced, late-night roundup of the biggest national and international news—from ongoing political fallout after Election Day and the continuing government shutdown, to breaking developments on a fatal plane crash, legislative changes, and terrorism arrests.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Government Shutdown & Election Fallout

• Shutdown Impact on Elections:
  • President Trump, speaking on Fox’s "Special Report," blames the prolonged government shutdown for recent Democratic victories in state elections.
    • Kevin Cork: "President Trump saying a big reason the GOP didn't have a great night is frankly the shutdown, which is now the longest in US History." (00:16)
  • Senator John Thune suggests ending the filibuster could help the GOP pass more bills, but acknowledges insufficient support for it:
    • John Thune: "I think that if we got rid of the filibuster, we, we would approve so many good things, common sense things, wonderful things that it would be hard to beat us." (00:24)
  • Policy Stalemates:
    • Democrats push for increased spending on PBS, NPR, and expanded health care—which in some states could extend coverage to undocumented immigrants—deemed a "non-starter" for Republicans. (00:32)

Plane Crash in Louisville, Kentucky

• Details of Incident:
  • A UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded after takeoff in Louisville, resulting in multiple fatalities, including a child.
    • Christina Coleman: "Including a child after the UPS cargo plane crashed and burst into flames shortly after taking off from Louisville International Airport Tuesday evening... Authorities say the plane's left wing caught on fire and an engine fell off before it crashed and exploded." (01:05)
  • The crash’s impact extended to local businesses; black boxes have been recovered for investigation.
  • UPS assures contingency plans are in place, and experts expect supply chain impacts will be resolved ahead of the holidays. (01:38)

Russia–US Nuclear Testing Tensions

• Escalation of Nuclear Postures:
  • President Putin orders Russian officials to consider resuming nuclear tests, responding to President Trump’s statement about restarting US nuclear tests. (01:38)

Democratic Wins & Political Reaction

• Virginia and New Jersey Elections:
  • Democrats celebrate sweeping victories, claiming a mandate on affordability and a rebuke of President Trump.
    • Hakeem Jeffries: "Democrats are smoking President Trump and Republican extremists and quote, enough with the premature obituaries. The Democratic Party is back." (02:38)
  • Republicans, regrouping for the upcoming midterms, release ads warning against "Democratic socialist policies" linked to New York’s new mayor and the left wing of the party.
    • Will Kane: "A radical left earthquake just hit America. The epicenter. New York." (02:57)

Maine Passes Red Flag Gun Law

• Major Legislative Shift:
  • Maine becomes the 22nd state to enact a red flag law, allowing firearms to be seized from individuals deemed a potential threat.
    • Context: Lewiston mass shooting’s second anniversary, with 18 killed; the tragedy cited as impetus for the new law. (03:16)

Terrorism Arrests Linked to Halloween Plot

• Federal Update:
  • Two more arrests announced in New Jersey for an alleged ISIS-inspired Halloween terror plot, totaling at least five detained (ages 19–21).
    • Elena Haba: "They discussed detailed travel plans, physical training, weapons including firearms and IEDs and methods to avoid law enforcement detection. According to the complaint, they pledged themselves to ISIS and were plotting acts of terrorism in our country." (04:00)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Shutdown and GOP Troubles:
  • President Trump (via Kevin Cork): "A big reason the GOP didn't have a great night is frankly the shutdown, which is now the longest in US History." (00:16)
• Senator John Thune on the Filibuster:
  • "If we got rid of the filibuster... we would approve so many good things, common sense things, wonderful things..." (00:24)
• Hakeem Jeffries on Democratic Victories:
  • "Enough with the premature obituaries. The Democratic Party is back." (02:38)
• *New Jersey Terror Plot Details:
  • Elena Haba: "They pledged themselves to ISIS and were plotting acts of terrorism in our country." (04:00)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:02] — Government shutdown continues; Election fallout
• [01:05] — Louisville UPS plane crash details
• [01:38] — Russia proposes nuclear tests
• [02:31] — Democrats' electoral wins; political reactions
• [03:16] — Maine passes red flag gun law
• [04:00] — New Jersey Halloween terror plot arrests

Conclusion

This rapid-fire newscast highlights growing political tension over the government shutdown, recounts tragedy and resilience after a deadly plane crash, underscores escalating US-Russia nuclear rhetoric, marks Democratic resurgence in local elections, and details law enforcement’s ongoing efforts to prevent terrorism—all giving listeners a concise, high-impact update on the state of the nation and the world as of November 6, 2025.