1AM ET 11/14/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 1AM ET 11/14/2025

Date: November 14, 2025
Host: Chris DiMaio
Reporters: Peter Doocy, Mike Emanuel, Joe Morgan, Christina Coleman
Newscast Theme: Rapid coverage of top national stories, government action, major legal and political developments, and breaking sports news.

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Episode Overview

This fast-paced episode delivers a roundup of overnight breaking news stories, focusing on the end of the longest government shutdown, policy discussions around affordability, major developments in the sports betting scandal, a turbulent day on Wall Street, fiery congressional investigations into the Palisades fire, progress on House votes about releasing Jeffrey Epstein documents, and a sports highlight.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. End of Government Shutdown & Policy Shifts

[00:02] – [00:54]

• Government Shutdown Ends: The government’s longest shutdown is now over, with President Trump and Democrats aligning their messaging towards “affordability,” seen as a key issue for upcoming midterms.
• Policy Focus:
  • President Trump’s administration is pivoting to affordability issues, particularly housing.
  • Consideration of "50-year mortgage terms" is floated to aid homebuyers, though experts remain skeptical.
  • High rates of illegal immigration are being linked to higher prices by Vice President Vance.
• Support for Youth: The First Lady introduces an executive order aimed at helping young people transitioning out of foster care into employment or education.

Notable Quotes:

• “Affordability as a presidential signature...the president’s mind jumped to the midterms.”
  — Peter Doocy [00:12]
• “Officials...argue they started in a deep hole.”
  — Peter Doocy [00:33]

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2. Sports Betting Scandal: Cleveland Guardians Pitchers Charged

[00:54] – [01:48]

• Legal Proceedings: Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase pleaded not guilty to bribery charges involving sports betting.
• Scope of Allegations:
  • Clase and teammate Luis Ortiz are accused of accepting bribes to influence in-game bets, netting gamblers at least $460,000.
  • Both have been on leave since July amid MLB investigations.
• Sports Betting Growth: A surge in sports betting in recent years has drawn increased legal scrutiny.

Notable Quotes:

• “Clase...pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he took bribes to help gamblers win bets on his pitches.”
  — Joe Morgan [01:04]
• “Both pitchers have been on non disciplinary leave since July when Major League Baseball opened an investigation...”
  — Joe Morgan [01:38]

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3. Wall Street Slide

[01:48] – [02:01]

• Stock Market Drops: One of the worst market days since spring; Dow down by 798 points, Nasdaq by 536.

Notable Quote:

• “One of Wall Street’s worst days since its springtime sell off.”
  — Chris DiMaio [01:48]

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4. Congressional Investigation: Palisades Fire

[02:32] – [03:13]

• Senate Hearing in California: Senators Rick Scott (FL) and Ron Johnson (WI) conduct a field hearing on the Pacific Palisades fire, drawing sharp criticism from local Democrats.
• Pushback:
  • L.A. Council Member Hugo Soto Martinez brands the investigation a “witch hunt.”
  • Gov. Gavin Newsom urges Scott to focus on Florida’s recovery, accusing him of neglecting his state and opposing disaster aid.

Notable Quotes:

• “MAGA Republicans launched this, quote, ridiculous investigation and referred to it as a witch hunt.”
  — Hugo Soto Martinez via Reporter [02:54]
• “Perhaps Senator Rick Scott should focus on the disaster recovery of his own state.”
  — Gov. Gavin Newsom via Reporter [03:01]

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5. Epstein Files: Mounting Pressure for Transparency

[03:13] – [04:13]

• House Vote Pending: Speaker Mike Johnson announces a vote scheduled to authorize releasing Department of Justice documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
• Bipartisan Support:
  • Passage is now likely after Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva signs on, becoming the crucial 218th supporter.
  • The White House reportedly tried to dissuade Lauren Boebert and Nancy Mace from supporting this measure.
• Extent of Disclosure: So far, over 30,000 pages have already been released, including documents from the Justice Department, Epstein estate, and a Bill Barr deposition.

Notable Quotes:

• “Speaker Mike Johnson says the House will vote next week whether to authorize release of the Justice Department’s documents...”
  — Mike Emanuel [03:26]
• “The Department of Justice has already released over 30,000 pages of records to date.”
  — Chris DiMaio [04:13]

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6. Sports Highlight: Shohei Ohtani’s MVP Milestone

[04:13] – [04:28]

• Shohei Ohtani: The L.A. Dodgers’ star wins his fourth Most Valuable Player award, highlighting his continued dominance in baseball.

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Memorable Moments & Quotes

• “Don’t forget what they’ve done to our country.”
  — Chris DiMaio [00:21]
• “50 year long mortgage terms are something White House officials are considering to help home buyers, but experts aren’t sold.”
  — Peter Doocy [00:27]
• “America’s listening to Fox News.”
  — Chris DiMaio [02:01]

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Important Segment Timestamps

• [00:02] – Shutdown ends, presidential policy pivots
• [00:54] – Cleveland Guardians sports betting case details
• [01:48] – Major Wall Street downturn
• [02:32] – Senators' hearing on California’s Palisades fire
• [03:13] – Epstein files House vote update
• [04:13] – Shohei Ohtani MVP announcement

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Tone Note:
The coverage is direct, urgent, and concise, in classic Fox News radio style—prioritizing breaking headlines, political sparring, and rapid fact delivery.

Transcript

[Chris DiMaio]

The president looks ahead. I'm Chris DiMaio, Fox News. The longest government shutdown is over now President Trump switching his focus. It's a similar theme that Democrats have.

[Peter Doocy]

Affordability as a presidential signature reopened the government. The president's mind jumped to the midterms.

[Mike Emanuel]

When we come up to midterms and.

[Chris DiMaio]

Other things, don't forget what they've done to our country.

[Peter Doocy]

Vice President Vance is rolling out the latest messaging on affordability, tying high prices to to high rates of illegal immigration. 50 year long mortgage terms are something White House officials are considering to help home buyers, but experts aren't sold. Officials who just took the reins of the government in January argue they started in a deep hole. The first lady introduced an executive order to help young people transitioning out of foster care find opportunities for employment or education.

[Chris DiMaio]

It's a similar I should say that's Fox's Peter Doocy. The latest fallout in the wake of a jump in sports betting in recent recent years. A second Cleveland Guardians pitcher appearing in.

[Joe Morgan]

Court, Emmanuel Clase, pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he took bribes to help gamblers win bets on his pitches. Clase, a three time all star and two time American League reliever of the year, was released on $600,000 bond after being arrested at John F. Kennedy Airport. Class A teammate Luis Ortiz pleaded not guilty on Wednesday. According to prosecutors, Ortiz and Class A took several thousand dollars in payoffs and to help two gamblers win at least $460,000 on in game prop bets on the speed and outcome of certain pitches. Both pitchers have been on non disciplinary leave since July when Major League Baseball opened an investigation into unusually high in game betting activity. Joe Morgan, FOX News Stocks tumbling to.

[Chris DiMaio]

One of Wall Street's worst days since its springtime sell off the Dow falling 798 points. The Nasdaq gave up 536. America's listening to Fo.

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[Chris DiMaio]

Two Republican lawmakers traveled to California on Thursday to hear testimony from those affected by the Palisades fire earlier this year.

[Reporter on Palisades Fire Hearing]

Florida Republican Senator Rick Scott and Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin held a congressional field hearing in the Pacific Palisades. The move is getting pushback from some Democrats. Louisiana Council member Hugo Soto Martinez essentially said MAGA Republicans launched this, quote, ridiculous investigation and referred to it as a witch hunt. And Governor Gillette Gavin Newsom released a statement saying in part, quote, perhaps Senator Rick Scott should focus on the disaster recovery of his own state of Florida. But he is too busy blocking disaster aid and denying the climate challenges wreaking havoc on Florida.

[Chris DiMaio]

Fox's Christina Coleman in Los Angeles. A man was arrested in Florida and is accused of starting the Palisades fire. The House may have just secured its final vote needed to release files on Jeffrey Epstein. The Latest now from Fox's Mike Emanuel.

[Mike Emanuel]

In D.C. speaker Mike Johnson says the House will vote next week whether to authorize release of the Justice Department's documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. His hand was forced after his swearing in of Democrat Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva. She became the 218th member to support an effort to force the House to make it all public. The White House tried to persuade Congresswomen Lauren Boebert and Nancy Mace to drop their support for the discharge petition. The House Oversight Committee has been conducting its own investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. It notes it has already released about 64 documents to date, including from the Justice Department, the Epstein estate, and a deposition from former Trump Attorney General Bill Barr.

[Chris DiMaio]

The Department of Justice has already released over 30,000 pages of records to date. Shohei oh Itani of the Los Angeles Dodgers has won his fourth most valuable player award. I'm Chris DiMaio. This is Fox News.

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