1PM ET 11/03/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 1PM ET — November 3, 2025

Episode Overview

On this Election Eve edition of the Fox News Hourly Update, the broadcast covers key political races, looming government shutdown debates, international tensions, and major developments in public health leadership. With on-the-ground reporting and expert commentary, the episode captures the urgency of national and global headlines as Americans prepare to vote.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Election Eve: Major Races and Strategies

• New York City Mayoral Race

  • Democratic candidate Zoran Mamdani began his day with a sunrise bridge walk alongside supporters, including state Attorney General Letitia James.
    • "[00:06] ...flanked by supporters, including New York Attorney General Letitia James."
  • Independent Andrew Cuomo, backed by President Trump, appealed to Manhattan voters as the candidate most able to work with the Trump administration.
    • “Mondame cannot handle Trump, that's clear. And the next mayor has to be able to handle Donald Trump.” — Andrew Cuomo (00:26)
  • Republican Curtis Sliwa focused on crime and homelessness, commemorating victims of violence in the city.
    • "[00:34] ...laid a wreath at a subway stop to remember a woman killed by violent crime as he focused on the issue of homelessness."

• Gubernatorial Campaigns in New Jersey and Virginia

  • High-profile appearances, including Former President Obama campaigning for Democrats like former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger in Virginia.
    • "Virginia voters can and will sit send a message." — Unspecified Correspondent (00:54)
  • Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earl Sears attacked Spanberger’s record, highlighting “men in girls locker room” as an example of non-moderate policy.
    • “...is men in girls locker room a moderate position?” — Winsome Earl Sears (00:58)
  • The latest poll (Roanoke College) shows Earl Sears trailing by 10 points.

2. Government Shutdown Looms, Health Care at Center Stage

• Congressional Republicans forecast potential reopening of the government days after a possible closure, expecting Democrats to compromise after the elections.
  • “Republicans predicted the government would reopen days after it closed in October. They also believe that Democrats would cave after the no Kings rallies.” — Anchor (01:18)
• Major issues tied to the debate include air traffic delays, rising health care costs, and food assistance benefits.
  • Democrats prioritize health care in the shutdown negotiations; Republicans insist on reopening first.
    • “Democrats still pushing to address health care costs as part of ending the shutdown. Republicans arguing the government must reopen first.” — Lisa Brady (01:36)
  • Trump administration to partially restore food stamp benefits per a court order, but specifics remain unclear.

3. International Update: U.S.–Venezuela Tensions Escalate

• President Trump, in a CBS 60 Minutes interview, downplays the likelihood of war with Venezuela but criticizes the Maduro regime’s conduct.
  • “I doubt it. I don't think so. But they've been treating us very badly, not only on drugs. They've dumped hundreds of thousands of people into our country that we didn't want.” — President Trump (02:16)
• U.S. military strikes target alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, reportedly killing dozens linked to narco-terrorist cartels.
  • The administration hints that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's tenure may be ending but does not comment on plans for land operations.

4. FDA Turmoil: Top Official Resigns Amid Ethics Probe

• Dr. George Tidmarsh, head of the FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, resigns with his behavior under scrutiny.
  • “Dr. George Tidmarsh... resigned Sunday. Health and Human Services said... Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. expects the highest ethical standards from all who serve under him.” — Correspondent (03:01)
• Lawsuit alleges Tidmarsh used his position for a personal vendetta against pharma executive Kevin Tang, referencing negative posts on LinkedIn about new kidney and thyroid drugs.
• Tidmarsh was placed on leave two days prior to the resignation; no statement yet from him or his counsel.

5. Global Hunger Crisis: Famine in Sudan

• A monitoring group reports famine in two areas of Sudan, warning of potential spread due to ongoing civil conflict.
  • “...famine a man-made emergency.” — Lisa Brady (03:37)
• Paramilitary and military strife has destabilized the region for over two years.

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Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• Andrew Cuomo on NYC mayoral race and Trump
  “Mondame cannot handle Trump, that's clear. And the next mayor has to be able to handle Donald Trump.” (00:26)

• Virginia Race Attack Line
  “...is men in girls locker room a moderate position?” — Winsome Earl Sears (00:58)

• President Trump on Venezuela
  “I doubt it. I don't think so. But they've been treating us very badly, not only on drugs. They've dumped hundreds of thousands of people into our country that we didn't want.” (02:16)

• FDA Scandal & Resignation
  “Dr. George Tidmarsh... resigned Sunday. Health and Human Services said... Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. expects the highest ethical standards from all who serve under him.” (03:01)

• Global Hunger Warning
  “...famine a man-made emergency.” (03:37)

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Important Segment Timestamps

• NYC Mayoral Race Updates: 00:06–00:42
• NJ & VA Gubernatorial Campaigns: 00:42–01:18
• Government Shutdown/Healthcare Debate: 01:18–01:59
• US–Venezuela Tensions: 02:13–02:56
• FDA Official Resignation: 03:01–03:37
• Sudan Famine Crisis: 03:37–End

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This episode provides a dense, fast-paced tour through the most urgent political, international, and health stories shaping the national conversation as high-stakes elections approach.

Transcript

[Lisa Brady]

Stretch on Lisa Brady, Fox News. It's election eve and some closely watched races, including the race for New York City mayor.

[Reporter]

Democratic candidate Zoran Mamdani started with a sunrise walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, flanked by supporters, including New York Attorney General Letitia James.

[Anchor]

Our time has come, New York. Our time is now.

[Reporter]

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo, running as an independent, made the case to Manhattan voters that he's the best choice to work with President Trump, who backed Cuomo in a Sunday interview.

[Anchor]

Mondame cannot handle Trump, that's clear. And the next mayor has to be able to handle Donald Trump.

[Reporter]

Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa laid a wreath at a subway stop to remember a woman killed by violent crime as he focused on the issue of homelessness.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Tanya J. Powers candidates for governor are also making a final push to get out the vote in New Jersey and Virginia, where former President Obama campaigned for Democrats over the weekend, including former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger.

[Correspondent]

Virginia voters can and will sit send a message.

[Lisa Brady]

But Virginia's Republican lieutenant governor winsome Earl Sears warning voters Spanberger is not a moderate Democrat, by the way, is men in girls locker room a moderate position? Earl Sears is 10 points behind in the latest Roanoke College poll. Some Republicans in Congress predicting there may be movement later this week on ending.

[Anchor]

A government shutdown, but Republicans predicted the government would reopen days after it closed in October. They also believe that Democrats would cave after the no Kings rallies. This week's elections, coupled with air traffic control issues, exploding health care premiums and snap benefits are the latest inflection points.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Chad Pilgrim on Capitol Hill. Democrats still pushing to address health care costs as part of ending the shutdown. Republicans arguing the government must reopen first. The Trump administration is expected to partially cover food stamp assistance in line with a court order, but the amount and the timing are not yet clear. America is listening to Fox. What sounds like a warning?

[Anchor]

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[Lisa Brady]

Venezuela's leader from President Trump Even as.

[Anchor]

The US Military buildup grows in the Caribbean, President Trump tells CBS 60 Minutes he does not think the US is going to war with Venezuela. I doubt it. I don't think so. But they've been treating us very badly, not only on drugs. They've dumped hundreds of thousands of people into our country that we didn't want. US Military strikes have hit several alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, killing dozens of individuals the administration says are members of narco terror drug cartels. President Trump would not say if he's considering expanding those strikes the targets on land, but added Nicolas Maduro's days as president of Venezuela may be numbered. At the White House, Jared Halpern, FOX News.

[Lisa Brady]

A top FDA official resigns with his personal conduct under review.

[Correspondent]

Dr. George Tidmarsh, head of the FDA center for Drug Evaluation and Research, resigned Sunday. And Health and Human Services said in a statement that Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Expects the highest ethical standards from all who serve under him. The resignation comes after a lawsuit was filed by Orinia Pharmaceuticals alleging that Tidmarsh used his position to pursue a personal vendetta against the company's board of directors chair, Kevin Tang. Their suit cites a LinkedIn post from Tid Marsh in which he cast doubt on the effectiveness of the company's new kidney drug. The suit also says he was voicing concerns about a different company's thyroid drug, where Tang also serves on the board.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Jessica Rosenthal Tidmarsh had been placed on leave Friday. There's no word of any statement from him or his lawyers. A group that monitors global hunger now says two regions of war torn Sudan are enduring a famine that could spread to other areas. In the African country where paramilitary fighters have been battling the military for power for more than than two years, the integrated Food security phase classification in its new report calls the famine a man made emergency. And Lisa Brady, this is FOX News.