Fox News Hourly Update — 3AM ET, November 6, 2025

Host: Ted Lindner, FOX News
Episode Theme:
This episode delivers the latest developments on Day 37 of the government shutdown, recaps key election outcomes, and covers major national news, including a tragic plane crash, new gun legislation, and a counterterrorism operation.

1. Government Shutdown and Election Results

Key Points:

• The United States enters Day 37 of the longest government shutdown in history.
• President Trump, in an interview with FOX’s Bret Baier, attributes Republican setbacks in the recent election to the ongoing shutdown.
• Discussion of the filibuster in the Senate and policy divides between Republicans and Democrats.

Notable Quotes:

• President Trump (as reported by Kevin Cork, 00:16): “A big reason the GOP didn't have a great night is frankly the shutdown, which is now the longest in US History.”
• Senator John Thune (00:25): “I think that if we got rid of the filibuster, we, we would approve so many good things, common sense things, wonderful things that it would be hard to beat us.”
• Kevin Cork (00:33): “Democrats want, you know, more spending on things like PBS and NPR and health care that in some states could help to cover the cost of health care for illegal aliens, a non starter for Republicans.”

Timestamps:

• [00:02] – Government shutdown and political blame
• [00:25] – Filibuster discussion and party differences

2. Louisville UPS Plane Crash

Key Points:

• A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville, Kentucky, resulting in multiple fatalities, including a child.
• The left wing caught fire and an engine detached before the crash.
• The plane was en route to Hawaii; the black boxes have been recovered, and investigation is underway.
• The crash impacted several nearby businesses, with some injured and others unaccounted for.
• UPS states contingency plans should minimize supply chain disruption before the holiday season.

Notable Quotes:

• Christina Coleman (01:03): “…including a child after the UPS cargo plane crashed and burst into flames shortly after taking off from Louisville International Airport Tuesday evening, where UPS runs its largest package delivery hub.”
• “Authorities say the plane's left wing caught on fire and an engine fell off before it crashed and exploded.”

Timestamps:

• [01:03] – Crash details and investigation
• [01:36] – Impact on UPS supply chain

3. Immigration Facility Lawsuit

Key Points:

• A federal judge orders improvements at a Chicago-area immigration detention facility after detainees allege inhumane conditions.
• The judge found conditions “unnecessarily cruel” and has requested a status update by Friday.

Notable Quotes:

• Ted Lindner (01:36): “A federal judge orders that improvements must be made at a Chicago area immigration facility after detainees sued over what they called inhumane conditions. The judge called the conditions of the facility unnecessarily cruel and requested a status report by Friday.”

Timestamps:

• [01:36] – Legal ruling on immigration facility conditions

4. Election Aftermath: Democratic Wins and GOP Response

Key Points:

• Democrats celebrate sweeping victories in Virginia and New Jersey, touting momentum ahead of the midterms.
• House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries claims Democrats are regaining strength.
• Republicans launch ads linking Democrats to “radical left” policies and newly elected New York City Mayor Zoran Mundani.

Notable Quotes:

• Hakeem Jeffries (03:43): “Democrats are smoking, President Trump and Republican extremist and quote, enough with the premature obituaries. The Democratic Party is back.”
• National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) ad (04:02): “A radical left earthquake just hit America. The epicenter. New York.”
• Ryan Schmelz (04:07): “The NRCC is tying national Democrats to New York City Mayor Elect Zoran Mundani and the Democratic socialist policies they argue are too far left and out of touch.”

Timestamps:

• [03:37] – Democratic victories and response
• [04:02] – GOP ad targeting Democrats

5. Red Flag Gun Law in Maine

Key Points:

• Maine passes a red flag law (becoming the 22nd state), prompted by the Lewiston mass shooting from two years prior.
• Law allows courts to temporarily remove firearms from those deemed a significant threat.

Notable Quotes:

• Ted Lindner (04:23): “Maine is now the 22nd state to pass a red flag gun law. Voters overwhelmingly passed question two, with supporters citing the Lewiston mass shooting as a major reason to pass it.”

Timestamps:

• [04:23] – Maine red flag law and context

6. Halloween Terror Plot Arrests

Key Points:

• Two more suspects from New Jersey arrested in Detroit Halloween terrorism plot, bringing the total to at least five arrests (ages 19–21).
• The suspects discussed travel plans, weapons, tactics for avoiding detection, pledged allegiance to ISIS, and were allegedly planning acts of terrorism in the U.S.

Notable Quotes:

• Alina Haba, Acting US Attorney (05:07): “They discussed detailed travel plans, physical training, weapons including firearms and IEDs and methods to avoid law enforcement detection. According to the complaint, they pledged themselves to ISIS and were plotting acts of terrorism in our country.”

Timestamps:

• [05:07] – Details of terror plot arrests

Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes Recap

• Shutdown Blame Game: “A big reason the GOP didn't have a great night is frankly the shutdown…” — President Trump via Kevin Cork [00:16]
• Senate Stalemate: “If we got rid of the filibuster… it would be hard to beat us.” — Senator John Thune [00:25]
• Democratic Optimism: “Enough with the premature obituaries. The Democratic Party is back.” — Hakeem Jeffries [03:43]
• Terror Investigation: “They pledged themselves to ISIS and were plotting acts of terrorism in our country.” — Alina Haba [05:07]

Quick Links by Time

• 00:02 – Government shutdown, Trump interview
• 01:03 – Louisville UPS crash
• 01:36 – Immigration lawsuit
• 03:37 – Election victories, Democratic response
• 04:23 – Maine red flag law
• 05:07 – Halloween terror plot arrests

This episode offers a fast-paced update on federal gridlock, election fallout, emergency news, and security issues—reflecting FOX News's signature urgent reporting and political analysis.