Fox News Hourly Update – 1PM ET Newscast (November 13, 2025)

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This broadcast delivers a concise update on key national stories, focusing on the aftermath of the government shutdown, high-profile legal battles involving federal officials, a major criminal case in Minnesota, ongoing labor actions, and major business developments—including a Disney streaming dispute and Wall Street’s downturn.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Government Shutdown Ends: Federal Employee Back Pay

• Coverage: Federal employees are set to start receiving back pay as the government shutdown has ended.
• Payout Process:
  • The White House is pressing agencies to disburse overdue wages as quickly as possible, but some variability is expected based on different agency systems.
  • The first round of “super checks” for pay missed from October 1 through November 1 will be delivered on Saturday.
  • All back pay is scheduled for delivery to federal workers by the middle of next week.
• Quote:
  • “The White House is pushing federal agencies to get out paychecks as quickly as possible, though different agencies use different processes and payroll providers.” (Jared Halpern, 00:11)
• Policy Outcomes:
  • The Senate’s deal also reverses federal layoffs from the shutdown but leaves unresolved the matter of expiring Obamacare tax credits.
  • House Democrats vow continued action, with intraparty calls for new leadership growing. (00:39)

2. Legal Challenges: James Comey & Letitia James

• Case Against Comey:
  • Former FBI Director James Comey seeks dismissal of a criminal case, arguing that the interim U.S. attorney who brought charges (Lindsey Halligan) lacked legitimate authority after her 120-day appointment expired.
  • The DOJ maintains that even if Halligan’s tenure was questionable, it’s not grounds to throw out the indictment.
• Courtroom Climate:
  • The judge appeared skeptical of DOJ arguments defending Halligan’s appointment. A decision is expected before Thanksgiving.
• Related Cases:
  • New York Attorney General Letitia James, charged in a separate bank fraud case by the same prosecutor, is also challenging Halligan’s standing.
• Quote:
  • “Halligan was capped at a 120 day appointment period which had expired. So they said her continued service beyond that time acted as an evasion of the appointments clause and separation of powers.” (Jessica Rosenthal, 01:02)
  • “The judge sounding skeptical about Justice Department arguments that Halligan was legally appointed.” (Lisa Brady/Jessica Rosenthal, 01:32)

3. Minnesota Lawmaker Attack: Vance Belcher Court Appearance

• Update:
  • Vance Belcher, accused in the deadly June attack on Minnesota lawmakers and their families, appeared briefly in court and pleaded not guilty to federal charges.
  • The defense received additional time to file pretrial motions due to the massive volume of evidence: 130,000+ pages, 800+ hours of recordings, and 2,000+ photos.
  • No trial date set as of yet.
• Quote:
  • “The judge extending the deadline for defense pretrial motions from January to May. This after the defense attorney asked for more time because of the difficulty reviewing the volume of evidence … the largest hunt for a suspect in Minnesota history.” (Lillian Wu, 02:34)

4. Labor & Business Headlines

• Starbucks Union Strike:
  • Fewer than 1% of Starbucks stores were affected by a strike as unionized baristas pushed for better pay and labor practices, coinciding with the company’s high-profile Red Cup Day.
• Disney-YouTube Streaming Dispute:
  • Disney streaming services remain unavailable on YouTube after a two-week blackout as licensing talks stall.
  • The blackout is costing Disney around $30 million a week, according to Morgan Stanley.
  • Disney parks, cruises, and Disney+ performed well recently, but TV/movie demand slowed. The company is raising its dividend and buying back more of its own stock.
• Quote:
  • “Negotiations with YouTube could go on for a little while, so it built a hedge into its forecast for the company. The blackout’s been going on for two weeks, and Morgan Stanley estimates Disney is losing $30 million a week.” (Jenny Cosola, 03:43)

5. Market Update

• Dow & Nasdaq:
  • Both indices were down by nearly 500 points.
• Signoff:
  • “A sell off on Wall Street, the Dow and the Nasdaq down nearly 500…” (Lisa Brady, 04:18)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Federal Back Pay:
  "The first batch of so called super checks paying Federal employees from October 1st through November 1st will go out on Saturday." (Jared Halpern, 00:11)
• On Legal Arguments Against DOJ:
  "So they said her continued service beyond that time acted as an evasion of the appointments clause and separation of powers." (Jessica Rosenthal, 01:02)
• On Disney’s Streaming Setback:
  "The blackout's been going on for two weeks, and Morgan Stanley estimates Disney is losing $30 million a week." (Jenny Cosola, 03:43)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:03 – Government pays federal employees after shutdown
• 00:39 – Senate deal impact, Democratic concerns, Obamacare tax credits
• 01:02 – Comey seeks case dismissal, legal arguments on Halligan’s appointment
• 01:32 – Judge’s skepticism, Letitia James case connection
• 02:29 – Vance Belcher appears in court, massive evidence cited
• 03:12 – Starbucks labor action, union demands
• 03:43 – Disney–YouTube blackout, financial impact and business outlook
• 04:18 – Wall Street downturn report

Overall Tone:
Concise, factual, and urgent—FOX News delivers rapid-fire updates on pressing legal, economic, and labor news, blending hard facts with the implications for government, business, and the American public.