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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.

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[00:02]
Chris DiMaio
It's party time in the City of angels. I'm Chris DiMaio, Fox News. The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 54 at 11 innings. For LA, it's back to back titles. Nine innings just wasn't enough to settle the Fall Classic.
[00:17]
Greg Thompson
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. After neither team scored in the 10th, up came Dodgers catcher Will Smith in the top of the 11th.
[00:35]
Sports Announcer
High fly ball to deep left field. It's got a chance. It is gone. It's Will Smith in Game 7 on Fox.
[00:43]
Greg Thompson
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who started Game 6, still had to close out Game 7 for LA. He's your World Series MVP as the Dodgers win at 5 4, becoming the first team to win back to back World Series titles since the New York Yankees won three in a row from 1998 to 2000. Greg Thompson, Fox News.
[01:01]
Chris DiMaio
The government shutdown is now in day number 33 with no end in sight. And now the impasse is starting to make an impact.
[01:07]
Chanley Painter
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. On Friday, two federal judges temporarily blocked the Trump administration's attempt to freeze snap payments. But delays still leave many families struggling to buy groceries. The shutdown is also leaving many federal workers unpaid and air travel disrupted.
[01:31]
Chris DiMaio
That's Fox's Chanley Painter. Another U.S. strike on a vessel is suspected to be carrying drugs in the Caribbean. Three people on board the boat were killed. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth posting on X that the vessel was involved with smuggling narcotics and was using a known drug smuggling route. It's the 15th military strike on a suspected drug smuggling vessel since early September. America's listening to FOX news.
[01:59]
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[03:37]
Chris DiMaio
10 people injured, 9 in critical condition after a stabbing Saturday night on a British railroad train in the town of Huntington. Two people have been arrested. UK Member of Parliament Ben Objecty says that at least one of the suspects did the stabbing.
[03:52]
UK Official or Analyst
No information on the two individuals thus far. Very defensive to know exactly how both individuals were involved.
[03:59]
Chris DiMaio
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer saying that his thoughts are with all those affected. The train was heading to London. Former President Obama campaigning Saturday in Virginia for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger.
[04:11]
Barack Obama
We have a chance to elect a leader who will help build a better, stronger, brighter future for Virginia.
[04:23]
Chris DiMaio
The former president also campaigned in New Jersey for Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Mike. New York City's mayoral race also nearing the finish line. Democratic nominee Zoran Mamdani still has a big lead over independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
[04:39]
Political Analyst
The latest Fox News poll shows Democratic nominee Zoram Mamdani. 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. Former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who's running as an independent. He appears pretty confident that there's going to be historic voter turnout that will help him flip it.
[05:04]
Chris DiMaio
That's Fox's CB Cotton. President Trump declares Nigeria a country of particular concern over its failure to protect religious freedom and is threatening military action. Islamist terror groups have killed thousands of Christians in Nigeria. Other countries on the list the particular concern over violations of religious freedom include China, Pakistan, North Korea and Russia. And at least 23 people, including children, are dead after a fire broke out at a discount store in northwest Mexico. I'm Chris Dimeo this is FOX News.
[05:35]
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