Fox News Hourly Update: 3AM ET 11/13/2025 Newscast – Summary

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This edition of the Fox News Hourly Update, anchored by Ted Lindner (Nov. 13, 2025), reports on the end of the longest-ever US government shutdown, key fallout on Capitol Hill, an execution controversy in Oklahoma, the health of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, the Cy Young baseball awards, and a historic Mega Millions jackpot.

1. The End of the Longest Government Shutdown

[00:03–00:50]

• President Trump Signs Funding Bill:

  • President Trump signed a funding bill Wednesday night, concluding the longest shutdown in US history just hours after passage by the House.
  • Key priorities:
    • Trump pushed for terminating the Senate filibuster to prevent future shutdowns.
    • Claimed the shutdown cost over $1.5 trillion.
    • Insisted his party didn’t "give in to extortion."
    • Signed bill reverses widespread federal layoffs caused by the shutdown, and institutes a temporary moratorium on further layoffs at least until January.
    • The bill does not extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies.

• Notable Quote:

  • "He said, listen, we really have to terminate the filibuster moving forward so that we can avoid having this happen again. He said this cost over a trillion and a half dollars. But ultimately, he said his party did not give in to extortion."
    — Kevin Cork [00:16]

2. ACA Subsidies and Democratic Tensions

[00:50–01:37]

• Democrats Vow To Keep Fighting:

  • Despite the bill omitting ACA subsidies, Democrats promise to continue the fight, with a Senate vote expected in December.

• Division Over Leadership:

  • Progressives, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, face pressure to challenge Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
  • Ocasio-Cortez avoided directly saying whether Schumer should be replaced.
  • Some Democrats have urged Schumer to resign after his stance on the shutdown deal; Schumer did not vote for the bill and has given no indication he’ll step down.

• Notable Quotes:

  • "Progressive Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is facing calls to primary Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. She wouldn't tell FOX News Radio if her fellow New Yorker should be removed as the top Democrat in the Senate."
    — Ted Lindner [01:00]
  • "This problem is bigger than one person and it actually is bigger than the minority leader in the Senate."
    — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez [01:13]

3. Oklahoma Death Row Case

[01:37–01:59]

• Execution Despite Clemency Recommendation:
  • Tremaine Wood, convicted of the fatal stabbing of a migrant farm worker during a 2002 robbery, is scheduled for execution despite his denial and a state panel’s rare clemency recommendation.
  • The state pardon and parole board recently issued this clemency, but the execution by lethal injection was set to proceed at Oklahoma State Penitentiary.

4. Reverend Jesse Jackson Hospitalized

[03:38–04:06]

• Medical Emergency:

  • Reverend Jesse Jackson, age 84, is in the hospital suffering from symptoms of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a neurodegenerative disease. He had previously been treated for Parkinson's.
  • PSP diagnosis was confirmed in April. Jackson began his civil rights career over 60 years ago, marking his long-standing influence.

• Notable Quote:

  • "For more than a decade Reverend Jackson has been battling a neurodegenerative disease called progressive supranuclear palsy... He is in the hospital with symptoms of that disease."
    — Ryan Schmell [03:42]

5. 2025 MLB Cy Young Awards

[04:06–04:53]

• Award Winners:

  • Tigers’ Tarik Skubal wins consecutive AL Cy Youngs, the first to do so since Pedro Martinez (1999–2000).
  • Pirates’ Paul Skenes takes NL Cy Young a year after being named NL Rookie of the Year, a first since Dwight Gooden in the '80s.

• Notable Quote:

  • "Skubal, the Tigers ace, became just the 12th player to win the Cy Young in consecutive years... Pirates flamethrower Paul Skenes continues to rack up the awards..."
    — Joe Morgan [04:16]

6. Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $965 Million

[04:53–05:35]

• Jackpot Details:

  • The jackpot, drawing Friday, reaches $965 million after no winners in Tuesday’s draw.
  • This is the 40th drawing since the last win (June 27).
  • Eighth largest Mega Millions jackpot ever; tickets sold in 45 states plus D.C. and U.S. Virgin Islands.

• Fun Fact:

  • Odds of winning the jackpot: 1 in ~300 million; odds of any prize: 1 in 23.

7. Other Notable Mentions

[05:35]

• Will Kane Country:
  • Promotion of the Will Kane Country show, airing at noon Eastern, Monday through Thursday, available via Fox News web and podcast platforms.

Memorable Moments & Quotes

• Government Shutdown Resolution:

  • "[Trump] said, listen, we really have to terminate the filibuster moving forward so that we can avoid having this happen again."
    — Kevin Cork [00:16]

• Democratic Leadership Challenge:

  • "This problem is bigger than one person and it actually is bigger than the minority leader in the Senate."
    — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez [01:13]

• Reverend Jackson’s Health:

  • "He is in the hospital with symptoms of that disease. Reverend Jackson kicked off his iconic career more than 60 years ago."
    — Ryan Schmell [03:42]

• Baseball History:

  • "Skubal had the lowest ERA in the AL and didn't give up a run in 12 of his 31 starts."
    — Joe Morgan [04:16]

Key Timestamps

• 00:03 – Ted Lindner opens with shutdown ending
• 00:16 – Kevin Cork: Trump’s comments on filibuster, party stance, bill contents
• 00:50 – Democrats react; ACA subsidies addressed
• 01:00–01:37 – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez challenged on Schumer, House Dems’ pushback
• 01:37 – Oklahoma execution despite clemency
• 03:38 – Jesse Jackson hospitalized
• 04:06 – MLB Cy Young awards and history
• 04:53 – Mega Millions jackpot update
• 05:35 – Will Kane Country show and podcast plug

For listeners seeking a concise, factual update with the signature Fox News brisk delivery, this episode balances major political developments, human-interest stories, sports milestones, and a touch of lottery excitement.