Fox News Hourly Update – 1AM ET 11/08/2025 Newscast

Host: Chris DiMaio | Date: November 8, 2025

Overview

This hourly newscast delivers a concise roundup of breaking national news and major political developments in the United States. The episode covers a Supreme Court decision on SNAP funding, President Trump’s push to end the Senate filibuster, flight cuts due to air traffic staff shortages, a judicial ruling on National Guard deployment in Portland, the approval of a massive compensation package for Tesla’s Elon Musk and his visions for the company, and the Biden administration’s response to the G20 summit in South Africa.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

[00:02] Supreme Court Blocks Full SNAP Payments—for Now

• Emergency Supreme Court Order

  • The Supreme Court issued an emergency order temporarily blocking requirements for full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments.
  • A lower court had previously mandated the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP through November, but the administration claimed it could only pay about half, citing reliance on contingency funds.

• Implications and Next Steps

  • The high court’s order only lasts two days to allow the lower court to finalize decisions regarding the administration's request to reduce payments.
  • Some states had already issued full November payments to SNAP recipients on Friday.

  “Officials in more than a half dozen states confirm some SNAP recipients were already issued their full November payments Friday.”
  — Joel NATO (00:44)

[00:53] Political Standoff: Trump Calls to End Senate Filibuster

• President Trump’s Position

  • President Trump is increasing pressure on Republicans to scrap the filibuster—a Senate rule requiring 60 votes for most legislation.

  “Here’s some of the things that we pass if we terminated the filibuster: voter ID, no mail in voting, no cash bail, no men in women’s sports, no welfare for illegals.”
  — President Trump (01:07)

  • Trump claims ending the filibuster would immediately end the government shutdown.

• Senate Republican Leaders Opposed

  • Senate leadership, led by Majority Leader John Thune, rejects Trump’s push, warning such a move could empower Democrats if they regain Senate control.

    “Senate Republican leaders are opposed, warning of the power it would give Democrats if they went control of the Senate.”
    — Jared Halpern (01:27)

[01:36] Nationwide Flight Reductions

• FAA Staff Shortages Lead to Airline Disruptions

  • Over a dozen flights have been canceled across the US.

  • Air traffic reduced by 4% so far; the FAA plans to escalate cuts increasingly, aiming for a 10% reduction in flights across 40 major airports.

    “Controllers reduced air traffic by 4% and plan to increase the flight cuts each day until there’s a 10% reduction in flights across 40 airports nationwide.”
    — Christina Coleman (01:42)

[02:32] Judge Blocks Trump’s National Guard Deployment to Portland

• Permanent Injunction Issued

  • A U.S. District Judge has permanently barred President Trump from deploying National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon.

• Rationale and Context

  • The judge found no threat or rebellion justifying deployment and noted objections from Oregon officials and lack of federal requests for such intervention.

  • The Trump administration claimed the deployment was necessary to protect federal property, but the court declared this exceeded presidential authority.

    “The evidence demonstrates these deployments, which were objected to by Oregon’s governor and not requested by the federal officials in charge...exceeded the president’s authority.”
    — Kristen Goodwin quoting the judge (02:50)

[03:16] Elon Musk’s Vision: Tesla Targets Automation—and a Trillionaire Status

• Shareholder Windfall

  • Tesla shareholders approved a nearly $1 trillion pay package for CEO Elon Musk, making him the world’s wealthiest individual, with a net worth of $461 billion—potentially en route to becoming the first trillionaire.

• Future Plans

  • Musk outlined ambitious goals:

    • Mass production of the Optimus robot, intended to replace various human jobs (from crime fighting to medical care).
    • Expansion of Tesla semi truck manufacturing.
    • Construction of a massive semiconductor factory.
    • Hinted at a possible partnership with Intel in Los Angeles.

    “Optimus could one day replace jobs done by humans, from fighting crime to medical care.”
    — Max Gordon (03:35)

[04:10] US Boycotts G20 Summit in South Africa

• Diplomatic Protest

  • The Biden administration will not send officials to this year’s G20 summit in South Africa.

  • The reason cited by President Trump: Alleged mistreatment of white farmers in South Africa, claims disputed by South African officials.

    “He cites the country’s treatment of white farmers, claiming that they’re being killed and their land being taken. The South African government calls that misinformation.”
    — Chris DiMaio (04:13)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Here’s some of the things that we pass if we terminated the filibuster: voter ID, no mail in voting, no cash bail, no men in women’s sports, no welfare for illegals.”
  — President Trump (01:07)

• “The evidence demonstrates these deployments … exceeded the president’s authority.”
  — Quoted by Kristen Goodwin from the U.S. District Judge's ruling (02:50)

• “Optimus could one day replace jobs done by humans, from fighting crime to medical care.”
  — Max Gordon (03:35)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:02] Supreme Court halts SNAP funding increase
• [00:53] Trump urges Republicans to end Senate filibuster
• [01:36] FAA announces sweeping flight cuts amid staff shortages
• [02:32] Court blocks National Guard deployment to Portland
• [03:16] Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar pay package and future plans for Tesla
• [04:10] US government to boycott G20 summit in South Africa

This episode provides a rapid-fire update on core political, social, and economic issues. It features direct statements from leading figures and timely reporting on ongoing national controversies, maintaining the brisk, focused tone characteristic of Fox News Radio’s hourly update.