Fox News Hourly Update — 3AM ET 11/11/2025 Newscast

Host: Ted Lindner, FOX News Podcasts
Air Date: November 11, 2025

Main Theme and Purpose

This episode focuses on breaking news related to the U.S. government shutdown, the Senate's progress on a bill to reopen the government, nationwide impacts—especially on air travel—plus key international developments, a record-breaking Mega Millions jackpot, new fentanyl-related policies from China, and upcoming diplomatic efforts by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Senate Passes Government Reopening Bill

[00:02–00:45]

• Senate Action: The Senate passed a bill Monday night to reopen the federal government, moving it to the House for final approval.
  • Vote Breakdown: 62 in favor, including 48 Democrats and all Republicans except Rand Paul.
• Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) explained his reasoning:

  “It really wasn't difficult for me personally compared to the 42 million Americans now that they had their SNAP suspended. And then the military, the military not getting paid, all these government workers.”
  — Sen. John Fetterman, 00:30

• Overcame a potential filibuster; next, the House is expected to vote as early as Wednesday.
• Shutdown Continues: Government remains closed, causing widespread disruptions.

2. Air Traffic and Travel Delays

[01:01–01:40]

• Major Disruptions: Thousands of airport delays and cancellations continue due to air traffic controller shortages amid the shutdown.
• Personal Impact:

  “I'm very frustrated, but you know, this is life and you gotta do what you can do.”
  — Kathy Martinez Gutierrez, traveler, 01:12

• FAA Response: Airlines instructed to cut 4% of daily flights at 40 major airports, with reductions hitting 6% and projected to reach 10% by Friday.
• Controller Retirements: At LAX alone, 15-20 controllers are retiring daily.

3. Record Mega Millions Jackpot

[01:40–01:59]

• Jackpot Rises: The Mega Millions jackpot hits at least $900 million for the upcoming Tuesday drawing.
  • Cash payout would be $415.3 million.
  • Last jackpot win was in June in Virginia.

4. President Trump's Statement on Shutdown Deal

[03:37–04:07]

• Trump’s Position: President Trump announced he’ll abide by the deal to end the 41-day government shutdown, promising a swift reopening.
• Health Subsidies: The agreement guarantees a Senate vote on extending health insurance subsidies to 22 million Americans.
• Trump’s View on Aid: Prefers direct payments to people over paying insurance companies.

5. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at G7 Meetings

[04:07–04:47]

• International Diplomacy: Secretary Marco Rubio is meeting G7 foreign ministers in Niagara, Ontario, Canada.
• Agenda:
  • Peace initiatives in Ukraine and Gaza.
  • Security in Haiti and Sudan.
  • Discussion of critical minerals and global supply chains.

  “Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet top diplomats...plans to discuss the Trump administration's efforts to bring peace to Ukraine and Gaza, plus security concerns in Haiti and Sudan...”
  — Jonathan Savage, 04:07

• Context: G7 previously struggled to unite on ending Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

6. China’s New Fentanyl Chemical Export Restrictions

[04:47–05:28]

• Chinese Clampdown: China has placed export restrictions on more than a dozen chemicals used to manufacture fentanyl, impacting U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
• Bilateral Agreement:
  • Follows recent Trump-Xi talks, with Xi promising assistance on the U.S. overdose crisis.
  • U.S. reduced fentanyl-related tariff from 20% to 10% as part of the agreement.

  “Beijing is putting export restrictions on more than a dozen drug making chemicals to the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Those chemicals are used to produce fentanyl, a synthetic opioid blamed for tens of thousands of overdose deaths in the US every year.”
  — Jared Halpern, 04:57

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Senator Fetterman on SNAP and essential workers:

  “It really wasn't difficult for me personally compared to the 42 million Americans now that they had their SNAP suspended. And then the military, the military not getting paid, all these government workers.”
  — Sen. John Fetterman, 00:30

• Frustrated traveler amid shutdown:

  “I'm very frustrated, but you know, this is life and you gotta do what you can do.”
  — Kathy Martinez Gutierrez, 01:12

• Jonathan Savage on G7:

  “Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet top diplomats from the likes of the UK, France, Germany and Japan in Niagara, Ontario, plans to discuss the Trump administration's efforts to bring peace to Ukraine and Gaza, plus security concerns in Haiti and Sudan.”
  — Jonathan Savage, 04:07

• Jared Halpern on China and fentanyl:

  “Beijing is putting export restrictions on more than a dozen drug making chemicals to the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Those chemicals are used to produce fentanyl, a synthetic opioid blamed for tens of thousands of overdose deaths in the US every year.”
  — Jared Halpern, 04:57

Important Segment Timestamps

• Senate passes government reopening bill – [00:02–00:45]
• Traveler reactions & FAA flight cuts – [01:01–01:40]
• Mega Millions jackpot update – [01:40–01:59]
• President Trump's shutdown comments – [03:37–04:07]
• Secretary Rubio at G7 summit – [04:07–04:47]
• China’s fentanyl chemical restrictions – [04:47–05:28]

Summary Takeaways

• Legislative progress is being made to end the government shutdown, now awaiting House approval.
• Travel disruptions are significant due to controller shortages and mandated flight reductions.
• Mega Millions jackpot hits a record high.
• White House and global affairs are active—deals on healthcare subsidies, international diplomacy, and drug policy are in motion.
• China and the U.S. reached a significant agreement aimed at curbing fentanyl trafficking into North America.

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