3AM ET 11/11/2025 Newscast

Summary

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

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

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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.

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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

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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

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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]

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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.

Listeners received a rapid-fire briefing on government, economic, and global issues with on-the-ground voices and direct quotes from key players, fitting FOX News’ fast-paced, news-first tone.

Transcript

[Ted Lindner]

The Senate passes a bill. I'm Ted Lindner, FOX News. The Senate passing that bill Monday night to reopen the federal government sending into the House of Representatives for final approval. I am very, very happy to be.

[Radio Host/Announcer]

Able to say that we are coming to the end.

[Ted Lindner]

The final vote in the Senate as that was Senator John Thune was 62, 48 Democrats joining all Republicans except for one Republican, Senator Rand Paul in support. One of those Democrats who supported Pennsylvania, Senator John Fetterman.

[Senator John Fetterman]

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.

[Ted Lindner]

The vote coming overcoming a potential filibuster considered the first step in the process to pass the compromise legislation. The bill now heads to the House which expects to vote as early as Wednesday. The government shutdown, though, continues for now. Thousands of airport delays and cancellations continued Monday.

[Reporter]

Disappointment from travelers who have had their flights cancelled or delayed due to an air traffic controller shortage amid the government shutdown. Here's Kathy Martinez Gutierrez who had one of her flights to Italy cancelled.

[Kathy Martinez Gutierrez]

I'm very frustrated, but you know, this is life and you gotta do what you can do.

[Reporter]

The FAA instructed airlines to cut 4% of daily flights starting last Friday at 40 major airports across the US because of the shortage in air traffic. Controller reductions in flights are mandated to reach 6% and then will hit 10% by Friday. Amid the government shutdown, controllers have been retiring in droves up to 15 to 20 per day at Los Angeles International Airport.

[Ted Lindner]

Max Gordon, Fox Business and the Mega Millions jackpot continues to set records. It is now up to at least $900 million for Tuesday night's drawing. That's 415.3 million in cash. Last big win in the jackpot was back at the end of June in Virginia. America's listening to fox.

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[Ted Lindner]

President Trump says he'll abide by the deal ending the 41 day government shutdown, promising the government will reopen very quickly. The agreement guarantees a Senate vote on extending health insurance subsidies for 22 million Americans, though the president said he prefers a new plan that sends money to the people instead of insurance companies. Secretary of State Marco Rubio taking a trip across the border to meet international counterparts in Canada. Fox's Jonathan Savage can tell us why.

[Jonathan Savage]

Canada is hosting G7 meetings this year and it's the turn of foreign ministers to put their heads together. 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. When G7 leaders met in June, they struggled to unite behind a plan to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Secretary Rubio has also got points to raise on critical minerals and global supply chains. JONATHAN savage, FOX NEWS and China is.

[Ted Lindner]

Blocking some chemicals used to make fentanyl from reaching the U.S. fox's Jared Halpern has more details on this for us this morning from the White House.

[Jared Halpern]

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. Following a meeting last month with President Trump, China's President Xi Jinping promised to help end the overdose crisis in the U.S. in return, President Trump produced a fentanyl related tariff from 20 to 10%. At the White House, Jared Halpern, Fox.

[Ted Lindner]

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