Fox News Hourly Update: 1PM ET, November 7, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode focuses on the latest breaking news updates, with major stories including the impact of the ongoing government shutdown on air travel, political tensions over health care subsidies and budget negotiations, international energy concerns involving Hungary and Russian oil, political shifts in New York following a mayoral election, a tragic shooting in Indiana, and the widening NCAA college basketball betting scandal.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Air Travel Disruptions Due to Government Shutdown

• Mass Airline Delays and Cancellations

  • Hundreds of flight cancellations and almost 2,000 delays are reported at major hubs as the government shutdown strains aviation systems. Airlines are forced to reduce flights due to limited air traffic control staffing.
  • [00:02] Lisa Brady: “Hundreds of cancellations and nearly 2,000 delays now as airlines reduce flights at major hubs because of the ongoing government shutdown.”

• Incremental Flight Reductions

  • The government begins with a 4% flight reduction, escalating to 10% the following week across 40 high-traffic airports to ease pressure on staff.
  • [00:14] Jonathan Sari: “Federal transportation officials are cutting back on flights incrementally, starting with a 4% reduction today leading up to that 10% reduction next Friday…”

• Call to Reopen the Government

  • Transportation Secretary Duffy emphasizes the need to resolve the shutdown:
    • [00:38] Sec. Duffy: “Let’s open the government up. Let’s pay our controllers and reduce the pressure. That’s not happening.”

2. Political Stalemate Over Health Care Subsidies

• Party Blame Game

  • Republicans accuse Democrats of prolonging the shutdown by tying negotiations to Obamacare tax credits:
    • [00:44] Lisa Brady: “Republicans in Congress blame Democrats who want talks on extending Obamacare tax credits before reopening government…”

• President Trump’s Response

  • He accuses Democrats of endangering the country, claiming Republicans have approved reopening measures multiple times:
    • [00:58] President Trump: “They’re crazy, but they don’t care if they hurt the country. But we’ve approved it 14 times… and they keep rejecting it.”

• Legislative Maneuvers

  • A Senate pivot to another proposal is possible, but it would still need bipartisan support to pass.

3. International: Hungary's Energy Reliance on Russia

• Meeting With Hungarian PM
  • Hungary’s dependence on Russian oil is discussed. The US President contemplates exceptions to sanctions due to Hungary’s limited access to alternative pipelines:
    • [01:34] President Trump: “We’re looking at it because it’s very difficult for him to get the oil and gas from other areas… they don’t have the advantage of having sea… or ports.”

4. New York Political Landscape

• Elise Stefanik Enters Gubernatorial Race

  • Representative Stefanik announces her run for New York governor, criticizing current Governor Hochul’s association with NYC’s newly elected Democratic Socialist mayor:
    • [02:26] Rep. Elise Stefanik: “We saw a raging anti Semite, pro Hamas communist who wants to raise taxes… Kathy Hochul endorsed him and bent the knee. She has failed New Yorkers.”

• Responses From Opposing Camps

  • NYC’s Mayor-elect Mamdani claims Stefanik exemplifies despair-inducing politics.
  • Hochul’s team labels Stefanik as “President Trump’s number one cheerleader in Congress.”

5. Tragic Indiana Shooting—Castle Doctrine in Question

• Fatal Mistake in Whitestown, Indiana

  • Maria Perez, a cleaning crew worker and mother of four, is killed after arriving at the wrong home and being shot through the door:

    • [03:19] Perez’s Husband: “They should have called the police first instead of just shooting out of nowhere like that.”

  • Initial reports suggested a possible home invasion. Authorities must now determine if the shooter is shielded under Indiana’s castle doctrine.

6. Expanding NCAA Basketball Betting Scandal

• Eligibility Revoked for More Players
  • Six additional men’s players from New Orleans, Mississippi Valley, and Arizona State are banned for allegedly manipulating performances or sharing inside information to influence prop bets during the 2024–2025 season.
  • Previous bans involved players from Fresno State and San Jose State for betting on games.
  • [03:43] Lisa Brady: “The NCAA just revoking the eligibility of six more men's players in three separate cases…”

7. Markets

• The Dow Jones Industrial is reported down by 239 points near the broadcast’s close.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Reopening the Government:

  • Sec. Duffy, [00:38]: “Let’s open the government up. Let’s pay our controllers and reduce the pressure. That’s not happening.”

• On Congressional Deadlock:

  • President Trump, [00:58]: “They’re crazy, but they don’t care if they hurt the country. But we’ve approved it 14 times… and they keep rejecting it.”

• On Hungary’s Energy Crisis:

  • President Trump, [01:34]: “They don’t have sea. It’s a great country, it’s a big country, but they don’t have sea. They don’t have the ports.”

• On NY Politics:

  • Rep. Elise Stefanik, [02:26]: “We saw a raging anti Semite, pro Hamas communist who wants to raise taxes… Kathy Hochul endorsed him and bent the knee. She has failed New Yorkers.”

• On the Indiana Shooting:

  • Perez's Husband, [03:19]: “They should have called the police first instead of just shooting out of nowhere like that.”

Important Timestamps

• [00:02] – Airline disruptions from government shutdown
• [00:38] – Transportation Secretary’s remarks on air traffic and shutdown
• [00:58] – President Trump on legislative gridlock and blame
• [01:34] – US-Hungary energy and sanctions conversation
• [02:26] – Elise Stefanik’s NY governor campaign and NYC mayoral reaction
• [03:02] – Indiana shooting and castle doctrine debate
• [03:43] – NCAA betting scandal expands

This summary encapsulates the most pressing national news, political maneuverings, and social issues as discussed on the Fox News Hourly Update at 1PM ET on November 7, 2025.