Fox News Hourly Update: 1AM ET, November 13, 2025

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This episode delivers a fast-paced roundup of the latest headlines in U.S. politics, government actions, and major national news. Key topics include the end of the longest U.S. government shutdown, internal Democratic Party tensions, civil rights leader Jesse Jackson’s health emergency, renewed scrutiny over Epstein-related documents, and a historic Mega Millions jackpot.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. End of the Government Shutdown

[00:03–00:51]

• Historic Government Shutdown Ends:
  • President Trump signed a funding bill passed by the House, officially ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
• President Trump’s Remarks:
  • Urged for termination of the filibuster to avoid future shutdowns.
    • Quote (Trump via Kevin Cork): “We really have to terminate the filibuster moving forward so that we can avoid having this happen again.” [00:21]
  • Noted the economic impact, attributing a cost of “over a trillion and a half dollars.”
  • Stressed that his party “did not give in to extortion.”
  • The new bill reverses mass federal layoffs implemented during the shutdown and places a moratorium on further layoffs until at least January.
• Key Omissions:
  • The bill does not include an extension of Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies.

2. Democratic Party Divisions & ACA Subsidies

[00:51–01:40]

• Ongoing Fight for ACA Subsidies:

  • Democrats pledge to continue pushing for ACA subsidy extensions.
  • A Senate vote is expected in December.

• Leadership Tensions – Calls to Replace Schumer:

  • Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faces calls to primary Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
  • Quote (Ocasio-Cortez):
    “This problem is bigger than one person and it actually is bigger than the minority leader in the Senate.” [01:15]
  • Some House Democrats want Schumer to resign after the Senate’s stopgap bill lacked ACA tax credit extensions; Schumer did not vote for the bill and has not signaled he will step down.
  • Context provided by Ryan Schmelz from Capitol Hill.

3. Swearing-In of New House Member

[01:40–01:59]

• Adelita Grijalva Takes Office:
  • Sworn in as the newest Democrat in the House after winning a special election to fill her late father’s seat.
  • The 50-day wait for her swearing-in was, per Democrats, due to delays from Republican Speaker Mike Johnson, purportedly to postpone a vote on releasing the Epstein files.

4. Health Emergency for Rev. Jesse Jackson

[03:38–04:07]

• Update on Jesse Jackson:
  • Civil rights icon hospitalized due to complications from progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a neurodegenerative disease.
  • Jackson, 84, was initially treated for Parkinson’s before PSP was confirmed in April.
  • Quote (Anita Blanton):
    “Reverend Jackson kicked off his iconic career more than 60 years ago.” [03:54]
  • Latest update by Anita Blanton (FOX 32 Chicago).

5. White House & Leaked Epstein Emails

[04:07–04:49]

• White House Accusation:
  • White House accuses House Democrats of “selectively leaking” Epstein emails about President Trump.
  • Quote (Caroline Levitt, WH Press Secretary):
    “These emails prove absolutely nothing other than the fact that President Trump did nothing wrong.” [04:30]
  • Press Secretary emphasizes that while Trump and Epstein both lived in Palm Beach and Epstein was a Mar-a-Lago member, Trump expelled him due to his behavior.
  • Background: An Epstein email to Ghislaine Maxwell from 2011 references the president, but Maxwell is now serving her prison sentence.

6. Mega Millions Jackpot Soars

[04:49–05:34]

• Lottery News:
  • Mega Millions jackpot now stands at $965 million following no jackpot winner in the latest drawing.
  • This is the 40th drawing since the last win (June 27).
  • The prize would be the 8th largest in Mega Millions history.
    • Odds of winning: approximately 1 in 300 million.
  • Tickets are $5, available in 45 states, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Filibuster & Shutdown (Kevin Cork quoting Trump):
  “We really have to terminate the filibuster moving forward so that we can avoid having this happen again.” [00:21]
• On Party Tensions (Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez):
  “This problem is bigger than one person and it actually is bigger than the minority leader in the Senate.” [01:15]
• On Jesse Jackson’s Legacy (Anita Blanton):
  “Reverend Jackson kicked off his iconic career more than 60 years ago.” [03:54]
• On Epstein Emails (Caroline Levitt, White House):
  “These emails prove absolutely nothing other than the fact that President Trump did nothing wrong.” [04:30]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• End of Government Shutdown: 00:03–00:51
• Democratic Calls for Leadership Change: 01:03–01:40
• New House Democrat Sworn In: 01:40–01:59
• Jesse Jackson Hospitalized: 03:38–04:07
• White House on Epstein Emails: 04:07–04:49
• Mega Millions Jackpot: 04:49–05:34

These updates provide listeners with a brisk, high-level yet detailed snapshot of significant U.S. political and cultural developments as of November 13, 2025.