3AM ET 11/07/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update (3AM ET 11/07/2025): Detailed Summary

Overview

This FOX News Radio newscast, hosted by Ted Lindner, delivers an update on the ongoing U.S. federal government shutdown, its impact on air travel, escalating military actions in South America, political news from Capitol Hill, and market movements. The episode maintains FOX’s direct, hard-news tone, focusing on facts, quotes from key figures, and live updates from reporters.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Government Shutdown Enters 38th Day

• Senate Plan to End Shutdown
  • Senate Majority Leader John Thune unveils a stopgap funding bill to potentially end the protracted shutdown.
    • The bill proposes government funding through January and full-year funding for veterans and food assistance programs.

      “Thune telling his colleagues Thursday his stopgap funding bill will fund the government until January and provide a full year of funding for veterans and food assistance programs.” (Ted Lindner – 00:14)

  • Senate has rejected 14 different continuing resolutions so far.
• Democrats’ Demands
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson declines to guarantee a vote on extending the pandemic-era Obamacare subsidies, which Democrats insist upon:
    • “Democrats have made that a core requirement for their support.” (Ted Lindner – 00:30)

2. Disruption to U.S. Air Travel

• Airline Reductions & Staffing Crisis
  • FAA orders airlines to cut flights by 4% today, ramping to 10% next week at major hubs (Atlanta, Denver, Dallas, Orlando, Miami, San Francisco).
    • “The FAA has ordered airlines to reduce the number of flights by 4% starting today, ramping up to 10% next week...” (Jessica Rosenthal – 00:47)
  • Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controller Association, highlights missed paychecks and growing hardship among air traffic controllers:
    • “There was a trainee today that before I just left the office to come here, said I've been evicted.” (Jessica Rosenthal relaying Nick Daniels – 01:07)
  • Airlines like United, Delta, and American issue travel advisories and support for affected passengers.
• Impact: Expect increasing chaos in airports and delayed travel plans nationwide.

3. Suspicious Package Incident at Joint Base Andrews

• Emergency Response
  • Multiple people became ill after exposure to a suspicious package.
    • “Spokesperson confirming multiple people fell ill after an individual opened a suspicious package Thursday.” (Ted Lindner – 01:31)
  • Those affected were treated and released in stable condition. Buildings were evacuated, but no ongoing threat was detected.

4. US Military Action: Strikes on ‘Drug Boats’

• Congressional Tension over Presidential Powers
  • Senate Republicans block a move to revoke President Trump’s legal authority for airstrikes targeting “drug boats” in South America.
    • A Senate resolution sought to restrict such strikes without congressional war authorization, particularly concerning Venezuela.

      “A group of bipartisan senators is trying to prevent President Trump from pursuing his air campaign targeting alleged drug boats in South America.” (Unnamed Narrator – 03:45)

  • Secretaries of state and war assure Congress there are no imminent plans for ground operations inside Venezuela.
  • Senator Mark Warner (D) criticizes President Biden for missing an opportunity to oust Maduro in 2024.
• New Reported Strike
  • Secretary of War Pete Hegsett confirms another strike against a suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean.

5. Nancy Pelosi’s Retirement Announcement

• Trump Response
  • President Trump offers harsh words:

    “She’s an evil woman. I’m glad she’s retiring. I think she did the country a great service by retiring.” (Donald Trump – 04:53)

  • Pelosi’s career milestones recapped: Speaker during Trump’s impeachment, first woman in the role (since 1987).

6. Stock Market Downturn

• Market Update
  • The Dow slides by 398 points, S&P 500 drops 1.12%, NASDAQ falls 1.9%.
    • “Tough day on Wall street as stocks retreated Thursday.” (Ted Lindner – 05:18)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:02] – Government Shutdown & Proposed Senate Plan
• [00:46] – FAA Orders Flight Reductions, ATC Staffing Crisis
• [01:31] – Suspicious Package at Joint Base Andrews
• [03:37–04:29] – US Strikes on Drug Boats, Senate Debate on Trump’s Powers
• [04:46–04:59] – Trump Comments on Pelosi Retirement
• [05:18] – Stock Market Recap

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Democrats have made that a core requirement for their support.”
  – Ted Lindner on Obamacare subsidies [00:30]

• “There was a trainee today that before I just left the office to come here, said I've been evicted.”
  – Nick Daniels via Jessica Rosenthal [01:07]

• “She’s an evil woman. I’m glad she’s retiring. I think she did the country a great service by retiring.”
  – Donald Trump on Nancy Pelosi [04:53]

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Conclusion

This newscast delivers a succinct, matter-of-fact rundown of rapidly developing political, travel, and security stories as the government shutdown stretches into its sixth week. Key figures like John Thune, Mike Johnson, President Trump, and Nancy Pelosi are featured, alongside direct consequences for travelers and federal employees. The coverage remains true to FOX’s brisk, information-first style, balancing hard news with direct commentary from major political voices.

Transcript

[Ted Lindner]

Into the 38th day of the shutdown. I'm Ted Lindner, Fox News. With the federal government shutdown continuing, Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he's got a plan to get Democrats on board to end the government shutdown. Thune telling his colleagues Thursday his stopgap funding bill will fund the government until January and provide a full year of funding for veterans and food assistance programs. House Speaker Mike Johnson over telling reporters he could not commit to holding a vote on extending pandemic year over Obamacare subsidies, which are set to expire at the end of the year. Democrats have made that a core requirement for their support. The Senate has voted down a continuing resolution 14 times so far. Travelers are bracing for chaos as Friday continues and the flights are being reduced at the country's busiest airports because of the shutdown.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

The FAA has ordered airlines to reduce the number of flights by 4% starting today, ramping up to 10% next week at the nation's busiest airports, including Atlanta, Denver, Dallas, Orlando, Miami and San Francisco. The National Air Traffic Controller Association President Nick Daniels says staffing issues are getting worse as they've now missed two paychecks and some workers are having trouble paying for gas, food and childcare. There was a trainee today that before I just left the office to come here, said I've been evicted. United says some regional and domestic flights that do not fly between hubs will be impacted. Delta and American say they anticipate most travel will carry on as scheduled, but they will help schedule changes and offer refunds to those impacted. Jessica Rosenthal, FOX News, in a statement.

[Ted Lindner]

From Joint Base Andrews spokesperson confirming multiple people fell ill after an individual opened a suspicious package Thursday. Those people evaluated and treated by medical personnel and were later determined to be in stable condition and released. The building and a connecting building were evacuated. First responders were dispatched to the scene and determined there were no immediate threats. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Ted Lindner]

US strikes on drug boats can continue after Senate Republicans block an effort to end President Trump's authority to authorize the strikes.

[Unnamed Narrator]

A group of bipartisan senators is trying to prevent President Trump from pursuing his air campaign targeting alleged drug boats in South America. A Senate resolution seeks to force President Trump to get congressional approval for further airstrikes, known as Authorization for the Use of Military Force. Quote to terminate the use of United States armed forces for hostilities within or against Venezuela unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war. The Secretaries of state and war sought to reassure senators that the Trump team is on solid legal ground and isn't planning imminent land strikes in the inside Venezuela. The top Democrat on the Intelligence Committee, Senator Mark Warner, says President Biden missed a chance to force Maduro from power back in summer 2024.

[Ted Lindner]

Fox's Gillian Turner Secretary of War Pete Hegsett says the US military carried out another lethal strike on another suspected drug vessel in the international waters of the Caribbean. No well wishes from President Trump to a former House speaker retiring from Congress. Fox's Jared Halpern.

[Jared Halpern]

As for any reaction to former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announcing she won't run another term, President Trump responded, I think.

[Donald Trump]

She'S an evil woman. I'm glad she's retiring. I think she did the the country a great service by retiring.

[Jared Halpern]

Pelosi served as House speaker during President Trump's first term overseeing a pair of impeachments of the president. Pelosi has represented her San Francisco district since 1987. In 2007, she became the first and only woman elected speaker of the House at the White House. Jared Halpern, Fox News Then President elect.

[Ted Lindner]

Donald Trump won in 2024 following his election victory. Tough day on Wall street as stocks retreated Thursday The Dow slid 398 points, S&P 500 was down 1.12% and the NASDAQ was down 1.9%. I'm Ted Lindner.

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