Fox News Hourly Update – 1PM ET 11/11/2025 Newscast

Main Theme/Overview

This episode focuses on key national news developments from November 11, 2025, covering President Trump’s Veterans Day appearance, the ongoing government shutdown, legislative clashes over hemp regulation, Senate Democratic leadership turmoil, a Dallas Mavericks leadership shakeup, and financial market updates.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Veterans Day Observance & Military Policies

• President Trump at Arlington National Cemetery (00:11–00:44)
  • Event: Laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on a cold Veterans Day.
  • Notable Declaration: President Trump suggests renaming the day and the military department:
    • “Veterans Day should also be known as Victory Day... we have officially renamed the Department of Defense back to the original name, Department of War.” — President Trump [00:24–00:37]
  • Policy Promises:
    • Vows to eliminate VA medical center backlogs.
    • Aims to reduce veteran unemployment.
  • Tone: Assertive, patriotic, stressing restoration of military pride.

2. Government Shutdown and Funding Bill Developments

• Shutdown Enters 42nd Day [00:44–00:53]

  • The House is expected to vote on a short-term spending bill, already passed by the Senate.
  • The shutdown has become a pivotal issue with political and policy ramifications.

• Hemp Industry Loophole Debate [00:53–01:44]

  • The new spending bill seeks to close a loophole enabling unregulated THC products—a billion-dollar industry.
  • Senate Division:
    • “Senator Rand Paul offered an amendment which was defeated to remove language in the government funding package that targets the hemp industry.” — Lisa Brady [01:07]
    • Senator Mitch McConnell argued for targeting intoxicating THC products: “This language merely classifies the original intent of the 2018 farm bill, rooting out the bad actors.” — Mike Emanuel quoting McConnell [01:22]
  • Once law, the funding package will close the loophole, impacting the hemp sector nationally.
  • The US Hemp Roundtable general counsel notes their seven-year push for clear federal regulation.

3. Democratic Party Leadership Tensions

• Schumer’s Leadership Questioned [02:31–03:09]
  • Seven Democratic senators and an independent joined Republicans to pass a government funding bill.
  • President Trump critiques Schumer’s tactics:
    • “He thought he could break the Republicans and the Republicans broke him.” — President Trump [02:49]
  • Progressive Democrats urge Schumer to step down, but he has not signaled resignation.
  • Schumer blames President Trump for the continued shutdown and says the administration’s policies are costly for Americans.

4. Health Insurance Policy Debate

• President Trump’s Market-Based Proposal [03:09–03:30]
  • Advocacy for a competition-driven health insurance system using government subsidies as consumer “bargaining chips.”
  • Continuing critique of Biden-era policies for on-going affordability issues.

5. Dallas Mavericks Leadership Shakeup

• Nico Harrison Fired as GM and President [03:43–04:13]
  • Context: Harrison executed an unpopular trade, sending Luka Doncic to the LA Lakers last winter.
  • Persistent fan protests demanding his removal: “fire Nico.”
  • Dismissal came after another blown lead and visible fan frustration with team governor Patrick Dumont present.
  • Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi named Co-interim GMs.

6. Financial Markets Update

• Strong Day for the Dow [04:13–04:16]
  • Dow up 496 points; S&P in the green; Nasdaq down 82.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Renaming Veterans Day and the Defense Department:
  • “US we're restoring the pride and the winning spirit of the United States military. That's why we have officially renamed the Department of Defense back to the original name, Department of War.”
    — President Trump [00:24–00:37]
• On Schumer’s Position in the Shutdown:
  • “He thought he could break the Republicans and the Republicans broke him.”
    — President Trump [02:49]
• On Hemp Bill Amendment:
  • “Senator Rand Paul offered an amendment which was defeated to remove language in the government funding package that targets the hemp industry.”
    — Lisa Brady [01:07]
  • “This language merely classifies the original intent of the 2018 farm bill, rooting out the bad actors.”
    — Mike Emanuel [01:22]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:11 – President Trump’s Veterans Day remarks at Arlington.
• 00:44 – Details on government shutdown and funding bill.
• 01:07–01:44 – Senate hemp regulation clash and legislation fallout.
• 02:31–03:09 – Senate Democrat infighting over Schumer’s leadership.
• 03:18 – Discussion on health insurance reform.
• 03:43–04:13 – Mavericks fire GM Nico Harrison.
• 04:13 – Market performance summary.

This concise yet comprehensive news update delivers the latest political, legislative, sports, and market updates from the FOX News network on Veterans Day, 2025.