3AM ET 11/09/2025 Newscast

Summary

---

Fox News Hourly Update – 3AM ET 11/09/2025 Newscast

Host: Debra Valentine
Date: November 9, 2025

---

Episode Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update episode, anchored by Debra Valentine, provides the latest on the ongoing government shutdown—now the longest in U.S. history—offering insight into political stalemates, the cascading effects on travel and federal workers, and breaking national stories, including a deadly crash in Florida and an act of violence during an immigration raid in Chicago. The cast maintains a brisk and serious tone, highlighting frustration, uncertainty, and public safety concerns.

---

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Government Shutdown: Senate Stalemate & Fallout

[00:03 – 01:48]

• Rare Saturday Senate Session:
  • The Senate met on Saturday trying to resolve the government shutdown impasse, but little progress was made.
• Main Issue: Obamacare Subsidies:
  • Democrats insist on extending expiring Obamacare subsidies for a year to prevent health care premium hikes.
  • Quote:

    "We're willing to negotiate once the credits are extended, plain and simple."
    — Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader [00:28]

• Republican Response:
  • GOP argues the subsidies are fraught with fraud and benefit insurance companies, wanting talks on health care only after reopening the government.
  • Quote:

    "The Democrats' proposal is just more of the same, masking rising premiums and padding insurance companies' profits with more taxpayer dollars."
    — John Thune, Senate Majority Leader [00:40]

• Standoff's Real-Life Impact:
  • Thousands of flights across the U.S. have been canceled or delayed due to federal staffing shortages.
  • On the Ground:
    • Madison Scarpino reports from Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International:
      • Travelers and unpaid workers (TSA, air traffic controllers) are frustrated.
      • Workers are seeking side jobs “to just put food on the table.”
      • 4% of flights cut at 40 major airports, expecting up to 10% by Friday.
      • Airlines promising refunds to affected flyers.
      • Quote:

        "People we've been talking to, they're very frustrated... sympathizing with all of these unpaid workers... They're taking side jobs and doing anything they can to just put food on the table."
        — Madison Scarpino [01:10]

  • Shutdown Duration:
    • Now at 40 days as of Sunday—longest in U.S. history.

---

2. Major Incident: Deadly Crash in Tampa

[02:25 – 03:08]

• What Happened:
  • Early Saturday morning, a car crashed into a crowd outside a Ybor City nightclub in Tampa, Florida, killing 4 and injuring 13.
  • The driver was reportedly racing another car, lost control, and hit people on the sidewalk and then the nightclub.
• Law Enforcement Comment:
  • Quote:

    "They were out in Ybor having a good time, expecting to go home safely and a careless, reckless driver takes everybody's lives in his hands and just ended this night in a situation that's never going to be the same for these individuals."
    — Police Chief Lee Burkhaw [02:50]

• Arrest:
  • Silas Sampson, 22, arrested and charged with multiple counts of vehicular homicide.

---

3. Violent Immigration Raid Encounter in Chicago

[03:08 – 04:07]

• Incident Overview:
  • During a Chicago immigration raid, federal agents were fired on from a black Jeep that escaped the scene.
  • Additional hostility: agitators threw a paint can and bricks at federal vehicles.
• Escalation:
  • Dozens of Chicago police called in; tensions between police, protestors, and agents.
  • Notable moment: A federal agent points a weapon at a protester, who is then pushed back.
• DHS Commentary:
  • "This incident is not isolated and reflects a growing and dangerous trend of violence and obstruction."
    — DHS official (reported by Jane Placko) [03:28]
• Claim from City Official:
  • A flashbang was allegedly used against protesters by agents.

---

4. National Safety Update: Aviation Alert

[04:07 – 04:28]

• U.S. aviation authorities have grounded McDonnell Douglas MD-11s for inspection after a deadly crash at a UPS hub in Kentucky that killed 14 people.

---

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Senate Deadlock on Obamacare Subsidies:

  • "We're willing to negotiate once the credits are extended, plain and simple."
    — Chuck Schumer [00:28]
  • "The Democrats' proposal is just more of the same..."
    — John Thune [00:40]

• Traveler & Worker Frustration:

  • "They're taking side jobs and doing anything they can to just put food on the table."
    — Madison Scarpino [01:10]

• Police Chief on Tampa Crash:

  • "A careless, reckless driver takes everybody's lives in his hands and just ended this night..."
    — Police Chief Lee Burkhaw [02:50]

• DHS Statement on Raid Violence:

  • "This incident is not isolated and reflects a growing and dangerous trend of violence and obstruction."
    — DHS official [03:28]

---

Timestamps for Major Segments

• Government Shutdown Senate Update: 00:03 – 00:59
• Flight Delays and Cancellations: 00:59 – 01:48
• Tampa Nightclub Crash: 02:25 – 03:08
• Chicago Immigration Raid Encounter: 03:08 – 04:07
• Aviation Grounding after Deadly Crash: 04:07 – 04:28

---

Tone:
Urgent and reportorial, with a focus on real-world impacts, official statements, and escalating public tensions.

---

Transcript

[Debra Valentine]

The standoff continues. I'm Debra Valentine, FOX News. The Senate adjourning Saturday after a rare Saturday session aimed at ending the government shutdown. Fox's chill nada reports they didn't make much progress.

[Joel NATO]

Democrats in Congress are sticking by their demand to extend expiring Obamacare subsidies by one year, saying people are about to see health care premiums skyrocket. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer we're willing.

[Chuck Schumer / John Thune / Police Chief Lee Burkhaw (various quoted officials)]

To negotiate once the credits are extended, plain and simple.

[Joel NATO]

But Republicans say Obamacare is loaded with fraud and handing too much money to health insurance companies. So Senate Majority Leader John Thune said.

[Chuck Schumer / John Thune / Police Chief Lee Burkhaw (various quoted officials)]

The Democrats proposal is just more of the same, masking rising premiums and padding insurance companies profits with more taxpayer dollars.

[Joel NATO]

The GOP has said they'll only negotiate on the subsidies and health care after the government's reopened. In Washington, Joel NATO, FOX News.

[Debra Valentine]

The shutdown the longest in history. Thousands of US flights canceled or delayed due to staffing shortages. Fox's Madison Scarpino @ Hartsfield Jackson International Airport in Atlanta as details.

[Madison Scarpino]

People we've been talking to, they're very frustrated. They want the government to reopen and they're especially sympathizing with all of these unpaid workers, air traffic controllers, TSA agents. They're not getting paid right now. This government shutdown. So many are obviously not showing up to work. They're taking side jobs and doing anything they can to just put food on the table table. And with all that, federal transportation officials want travelers to be safe. As of Yesterday, they cut 4% of their flights at 40 of the nation's biggest airports. And it will likely only get worse. With the goal of gradually eliminating 10% of flights by Friday, airlines are promising to issue refunds to anyone who needs or wants them.

[Debra Valentine]

The shutdown reaching 40 days as of Sunday. America's listening to Fox News.

[LegalZoom Announcer]

It's time to start businessing. LegalZoom is here to help whether you're registering as an LLC or keeping it compliant. When you need a legal hand, turn to the number one online legal services provider who's helped launch over 4 million businesses like yours. Visit legalzoom.com because life is more legal than you think. LegalZoom provides access to independent attorneys and self service tools. LegalZoom is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.

[Debra Valentine]

Visit legalzoom.com 4 people dead and 13 injured after a man crashed into Ybor City nightclub in Tampa, Florida early Saturday morning. Police chief Lee Burkhaw says the driver was racing another car through the city when he lost control and crashed into a crowd on a sidewalk and then into a nightclub.

[Chuck Schumer / John Thune / Police Chief Lee Burkhaw (various quoted officials)]

They were out in Ybor having a good time, expecting to go home safely and a careless, reckless driver takes everybody's lives in their in his hands and just ended this night in a situation that's never going to be the same for these individuals, he says.

[Debra Valentine]

22 year old Silas Sampson has been arrested in connection with the accident. He's facing multiple charges of vehicular homicide. A suspect is still on the run after allegedly firing shots at Border Patrol agents carrying out an immigration raid in Chicago. Fox 32 Chicago's Jane Placko reports.

[Jane Placko]

The U.S. department of Homeland Security says federal agents were fired on by an unknown man in a Black Jeep at 26 in Kedzi, the man driving off before he could be stopped. In a statement, a DHS official says agitators also threw a paint can and bricks at Border Patrol's vehicles. This incident is not isolated and reflects a growing and dangerous trend of violence and obstruction. Dozens of Chicago police officers were called to the scene to control the crowd, leading to tense confrontations. A federal agent pointing a weapon at one protester who was then pushed back by an officer.

[Debra Valentine]

A member of the Chicago City Council claims that agents used a flashbang against the protesters. US aviation officials ordering McDonnell Douglas MD11 planes not to be flown until they can be inspected. That after a deadly crash at a UPS global aviation hub in Kentucky killed 14 people Tuesday. I'm Deborah Valentine.

[Will Kane]

This is It's Will Kane Country Watch it live at noon Eastern Monday through [e-mail] or on the Fox News YouTube channel. And don't miss the show. Listen and follow the podcast five days a week at foxnewspodcasts.com or wherever you download your favorite podcasts.