Fox News Hourly Update – 3AM ET 11/02/2025 Newscast

Host: Chris DiMaio, with reports by Greg Thompson, Chanley Painter, CB Cotton and guests
Date: November 2, 2025
Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update

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This fast-paced newscast spotlights overnight national and global news. The episode’s focus is the Los Angeles Dodgers’ dramatic World Series victory, alongside critical developments in the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, a suspected drug smuggling strike by the U.S. military, and other major political and security stories unfolding worldwide.

Key News Segments & Insights

1. Dodgers Win Back-to-Back World Series Titles

[00:02–01:01]

• Dramatic Game 7 Victory:

  • The Dodgers claimed their second consecutive World Series title, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 5–4 in 11 innings.
  • Toronto was two outs from victory in the top of the ninth before Miguel Rojas hit a solo homer to tie.
  • Will Smith hit the go-ahead home run in the 11th inning.

  “Nine innings just wasn't enough to settle the Fall Classic.” — Chris DiMaio (00:05)

  “Toronto was just two outs away from its first title since 1993, leading by a run in the top of the ninth when Miguel Rojas shocked both the US and Canada, tying things up with a solo homer, sending us to extra innings.” — Greg Thompson (00:16)

  • Yoshinobu Yamamoto, initially Game 6’s starter, closed out Game 7 and was named World Series MVP.

  • This is the first team to win back-to-back titles since the Yankees (1998–2000).

  • Memorable Moment:

    “High fly ball to deep left field. It’s got a chance. It is gone. It's Will Smith in Game 7 on Fox.” — Sports Announcer (00:34)

2. Government Shutdown Deepens

[01:01–01:31]

• Entering Day 33:

  • Millions lose food benefits as shutdown extends into its second month.
  • Two federal judges blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to freeze SNAP payments, but delays continue.
  • Many federal workers remain unpaid; air travel is disrupted.

  “The fight over the government shutdown is reaching a breaking point. Millions of Americans lost access to food benefits this weekend as the shutdown enters its second month.” — Chanley Painter (01:07)

3. U.S. Military Strike on Suspected Drug Vessel

[01:31–01:59]

• 15th Military Strike Since September:

  • Suspected narcotics smuggling vessel hit in the Caribbean, three fatalities confirmed.
  • Secretary of War Pete Hegseth reported the strike via X (formerly Twitter).

  “It's the 15th military strike on a suspected drug smuggling vessel since early September.” — Chris DiMaio (01:52)

4. International Security and Political Developments

UK Train Stabbing

[03:36–03:59]

• Incident Details:

  • 10 injured (9 critical) after a stabbing on a train to London in Huntington.
  • Two suspects arrested; MP Ben Objecty states at least one suspect committed the assault.
  • British PM Keir Starmer expresses condolences.

  “No information on the two individuals thus far. Very defensive to know exactly how both individuals were involved.” — UK Official/Analyst (03:52)

Obama Campaigns for Democrats

[04:11–04:22]

• Former President Barack Obama campaigns in Virginia and New Jersey for Democratic gubernatorial candidates.

  “We have a chance to elect a leader who will help build a better, stronger, brighter future for Virginia.” — Barack Obama (04:11)

New York City Mayoral Race Update

[04:22–05:04]

• Lead Tightening:

  • Democratic nominee Zoram Mamdani's lead narrows over independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
  • Cuomo optimistic about historic voter turnout.

  “His lead has narrowed since early October. Late this week he courted senior voters and he attended an event with Reverend Al Sharpton saying he's not going to get complacent with a tightening race.” — Political Analyst (04:39)

5. US Issues Religious Freedom Warning to Nigeria

[05:04–05:20]

• Presidential Action:
  • President Trump designates Nigeria a “country of particular concern” for failing to protect religious freedom, threatens military action.
  • Islamist terror groups blamed for thousands of Christian deaths.
  • Other countries flagged: China, Pakistan, North Korea, Russia.

6. Deadly Mexico Store Fire

[05:20–05:35]

• Breaking News:
  • At least 23 dead, including children, in a fire at a discount store in northwest Mexico.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Nine innings just wasn't enough to settle the Fall Classic.” — Chris DiMaio (00:05)
• “Miguel Rojas shocked both the US and Canada, tying things up with a solo homer.” — Greg Thompson (00:16)
• “High fly ball to deep left field. It’s got a chance. It is gone.” — Sports Announcer (00:34)
• “Millions of Americans lost access to food benefits this weekend as the shutdown enters its second month.” — Chanley Painter (01:07)
• “No information on the two individuals thus far. Very defensive to know exactly how both individuals were involved.” — UK Official/Analyst (03:52)
• “We have a chance to elect a leader who will help build a better, stronger, brighter future for Virginia.” — Barack Obama (04:11)
• “His lead has narrowed since early October... he's not going to get complacent with a tightening race.” — Political Analyst (04:39)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:02] Dodgers win World Series in extra innings
• [01:01] Government shutdown reaches 33 days; Americans lose food benefits
• [01:31] U.S. military strike on suspected drug vessel in Caribbean
• [03:36] Mass stabbing on UK train; political reactions
• [04:11] Obama campaigns for gubernatorial candidates
• [04:22] NYC Mayoral race tightens
• [05:04] US threatens Nigeria over religious freedom
• [05:20] Fatal fire in Mexico

This episode concisely delivers late-breaking sports, political, and international news, echoing Fox’s direct, urgent news style.