Fox News Hourly Update – 3AM ET 11/12/2025 Newscast

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This newscast covers critical political and national events in the United States, including updates on the ongoing government shutdown, pivotal legislative battles, a Supreme Court ruling affecting SNAP benefits, an update on airline disruptions, sports accolades, and remembrance of a tragic airline crash anniversary.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Government Shutdown Nears Potential End

• House Vote to Reopen Government
  • The House is expected to vote on a funding package to reopen the government until late January, signaling a potential end to the longest U.S. government shutdown in history. ([00:11])
  • “The light at the end of the tunnel with the government shutdown.” — Ted Lindner ([00:03])
  • Division remains as most Democrats are set to oppose the bill due to the absence of the ACA tax credit extension.
  • House Republicans can afford to lose only two members if all are present and if no Democrats support the bill.
  • Eight senators who caucus with Democrats supported the measure in the Senate.
    • “At the end of the day, the fight lives on.” — Ryan Schmelz ([00:19])

SNAP Benefits Legal Battle

• Supreme Court Temporarily Halts Full Payouts
  • Supreme Court extended a pause on a judge’s order requiring full payment of SNAP benefits for November, allowing the Trump administration to temporarily continue withholding about $4 billion from the program. ([00:46], [00:56])
  • Several states sued over the cutback, arguing it endangers over 41 million Americans.
  • House is expected to vote soon on a measure replenishing state SNAP benefits.
    • “…the Trump administration to continue withholding roughly $4 billion from the program.” — Kristen Goodwin ([00:56])

Mega Millions Jackpot Grows

• No Winner Drawn
  • No winner for the $900 million Mega Millions jackpot; numbers drawn: 10, 13, 40, 42, 46, Mega Ball 1.
  • Next jackpot: at least $965 million for Friday night. ([01:37])

Air Travel Chaos Continues

• Flight Cancellations Due to Government Shutdown
  • Up to 10% of all flights projected to be canceled by Friday, attributed to an air traffic controller shortage resulting from the shutdown. ([03:47])
  • Scenes described at the “world’s busiest airport” with frustrated travelers and warnings for people to stay home.
    • “It is creating a lot of angry travelers.” — Steve Harrigan ([03:47])
    • “I think it’s just horrendous. It's, you know, shutting down like the government and all the flights and everything is just out of control.” — Unnamed traveller ([04:03])
  • Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy hopes improvement will follow if the government reopens.

Political Dynamics Over ACA Subsidies

• Democratic Opposition
  • Democrats issue strong warnings as House Republicans aim to pass a bill reopening the government without restoring Obamacare subsidies. ([03:38])

Major League Baseball Awards

• Manager Accolades
  • Brewers’ Pat Murphy wins his second consecutive NL Manager of the Year award after leading Milwaukee to a franchise-record 97 wins. ([04:24])
  • Stephen Vogt of the Cleveland Guardians repeats as AL Manager of the Year, guiding a comeback to win the division by overtaking the Tigers after trailing by 15.5 games—a historic in-season rally.
    • “It was the largest in season comeback in Major League Baseball history.” — Joe Morgan ([04:24])

Remembrance: Flight 587 Crash, 24th Anniversary

• Tragic Crash Commemorated
  • Marks 24 years since American Airlines Flight 587 crashed shortly after takeoff from JFK Airport.
  • Crash killed all 260 passengers and crew, and five people on the ground.
  • Initial fears of terrorism post-9/11; ultimately deemed pilot error and a faulty aircraft component by investigators.
    • “The crash happening two months and a day after the September 11, 2001, attacks.” — Ted Lindner ([05:02])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Government Shutdown:

  • “The light at the end of the tunnel with the government shutdown.” — Ted Lindner ([00:03])
  • “At the end of the day, the fight lives on.” — Ryan Schmelz ([00:19])

• On SNAP Benefits Battle:

  • “…the Trump administration to continue withholding roughly $4 billion from the program.” — Kristen Goodwin ([00:56])

• On Flight Cancellations:

  • “It is creating a lot of angry travelers.” — Steve Harrigan ([03:47])
  • “I think it’s just horrendous. It's, you know, shutting down like the government and all the flights and everything is just out of control.” — Unnamed traveler ([04:03])

• On Baseball Records:

  • “It was the largest in season comeback in Major League Baseball history.” — Joe Morgan ([04:24])

• On Flight 587 Crash:

  • “The crash happening two months and a day after the September 11, 2001, attacks.” — Ted Lindner ([05:02])

Timestamps of Important Segments

• [00:03] – Introduction; government shutdown update
• [00:11] – House set to vote on government funding bill
• [00:23] – Congressional dynamics, Minority Leader's reaction
• [00:46] – Supreme Court SNAP benefits decision
• [01:37] – Mega Millions jackpot update
• [03:38] – ACA subsidy debate and air travel disruptions begin
• [04:24] – Major League Baseball Awards recap
• [05:02] – Anniversary of Flight 587 crash

This concise update informs listeners of fast-moving headlines and high-stakes debates dominating U.S. news, blending politics, legal battles, travel chaos, sports triumphs, and poignant remembrance.