Fox News Hourly Update: 1PM ET 11/04/2025 Newscast

Main Theme:
An up-to-the-minute roundup of key political and national news headlines on Election Day, including major races, security incidents at polling places, and the breaking death of former Vice President Dick Cheney, plus cultural events and stock market updates.

Major Discussion Points and News Highlights

1. Election Day Political Messaging

[00:02]

• President Trump strongly encourages Republicans to vote, stating, “If affordability is your issue, vote Republican.”
• Democrats emphasize the importance of turnout, aiming to “send a message” with this election.

Notable Quote:

“If affordability is your issue, vote Republican.”
— President Trump (read in post)

[00:16]

• Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo underscores a nonpartisan focus:

  “This election is not about Democrat, Republican.”
  — Andrew Cuomo

2. Key Races Covered

[00:22]

• New York City Mayor: Democratic Socialist Zoran Mandani vs. Republican Curtis Sliwa.
• Virginia Governor: Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earl Sears vs. former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger.
• New Jersey Governor: Mikey Sherrill (Democrat) vs. Jack Ciatorelli (Republican).

3. Voting Disruptions in New Jersey

[00:38] – [01:04]

• Several polling locations in seven NJ counties paused voting due to emailed bomb threats, but reopened soon after.

• Candidate Response:
  Mikey Sherrill (D) says:

  “Obviously, this is an attempt to suppress the vote here, and I don't think New Jerseyans take very kindly to that kind of tampering in our election system.”
  — Mikey Sherrill [00:51]

• Officials clarify there were "no credible threats" and voting resumed without major incident.

4. Government Shutdown and Senate Filibuster

[01:04] – [01:48]

• President Trump: Repeats his call for Senate Republicans to “terminate the filibuster,” arguing a simple majority could end the government shutdown (now at Day 35), and advance GOP priorities for the coming midterms.
• House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries calls for a new spending bill, emphasizing the need for bipartisan negotiations.
• Rep. Tim Wahlberg (MI, R):

  “We're willing to negotiate on everything and anything, but do it in a way that doesn't have a punitive impact upon the citizens we are so privileged to serve.”
  — Tim Wahlberg [01:38]

5. Transportation News

[01:48]

• A ground stop is issued at Reagan National Airport (DC) with passengers offloaded from a United Airlines flight. No details provided on the cause at this time.

6. Breaking: Death of Former VP Dick Cheney

[02:15] – [03:02]

• Dick Cheney, America’s 46th Vice President (2001–2009), has died at 84 due to pneumonia and cardiac/vascular disease.
• Cheney also served as Secretary of Defense under George H.W. Bush and was Chief of Staff for President Ford.
• Family present at bedside; a statement by the Cheney family marks his peaceful passing.
• Tribute:
  Former President George W. Bush calls Cheney

  “…a patriot and among the finest public servants of his generation.”
  — George W. Bush [03:02]

7. Royal Commemoration: Queen Elizabeth Centennial

[03:02] – [03:55]

• Buckingham Palace will honor what would have been Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday with a landmark exhibit, including private wardrobe items never seen before.
• Items include:
  • Riding clothes, raincoats, and couture dresses by Norman Hartnell.
  • An eight-year-old Princess Elizabeth's 1934 bridesmaid dress.

Exhibit Dates:
April 10 – October 18, 2026.

8. Markets Update

[04:09]

• Stocks remain lower at midday; Dow Jones down 24 points as of broadcast.

Memorable Moments & Timestamps

• Election urgency and unifying rhetoric:
  • “This election is not about Democrat, Republican.” – Andrew Cuomo [00:16]
• Defiant response to vote suppression:
  • "I don't think New Jerseyans take very kindly to that kind of tampering..." – Mikey Sherrill [00:51]
• Breaking news alert:
  • "The nation's 46th Vice President, Dick Cheney, has died." – Lisa Brady [02:15]
• Reflective tribute:
  • "…a patriot and among the finest public servants of his generation." – George W. Bush [03:02]

Overall Tone and Style

The coverage is urgent, concise, and focused on authoritative updates, with a tone matching the day’s seriousness and the breaking-news nature of the stories. Direct quotes from politicians and officials add immediacy and insight. The episode fluidly transitions between hard news, political contention, tribute coverage, and lighter cultural reporting.