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.

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.

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

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]

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

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