3AM ET 11/13/2025 Newscast

Summary

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

Main Theme:
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.

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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]

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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]

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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.

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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]

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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]

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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.

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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.

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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]

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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

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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.

Transcript

[Ted Lindner]

The longest government shutdown in history is now over. I'm Ted Lindner. FOX News. President Trump signing a funding bill on Wednesday night the House had passed just hours earlier. Fox's Kevin Cork with all the details for us this morning.

[Kevin Cork]

The president said a couple things that I thought were very important. 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. This bill does reverse the widespread layoffs of some federal employees which happened during the shutdown. And there's actually a moratorium on doing that again at least until January. This also obviously does not include any extension of the Affordable Care act subsidies.

[Ted Lindner]

Democrats pledge to continue to fight for those subsidies, which the Senate is expected to vote on in December as the shutdown ends. A top Democratic leader is facing increasing calls for replacement.

[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez]

Progressive Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Corte 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.

[Ryan Schmell]

This problem is bigger than one person and it actually is bigger than the minority leader in the Senate.

[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez]

A handful of Democrats in the House have called on Schumer to resign after the Senate passed a stopgap measure to reopen the government that didn't extend the Affordable Care act tax credits. Schumer did not vote for the bill and hasn't given any indication he plans to step down. On Capitol Hill, Ryan Schmell's FOX News.

[Ted Lindner]

And a man who denies stabbing a migrant farm worker to death during a 2002 robbery remains set for execution today. This even though a state panel recommended his life be spared. 46 year old Tremaine Wood is scheduled to receive a lethal injection at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester. The pardon and Parole board issued an uncommon clemency recommendation last week. America's listening to FOX news.

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[Ted Lindner]

A civil rights leader suffers a medical emergency on Wednesday.

[Ryan Schmell]

Reverend Jesse Jackson is in the hospital. According to his family. For more than a decade Reverend Jackson has been battling a neurodegenerative disease called progressive suicide, supranuclear palsy. The 84 year old was originally treated for Parkinson's, but last April his PSP condition was confirmed. He is in the hospital with symptoms of that disease. Reverend Jackson kicked off his iconic career more than 60 years ago.

[Ted Lindner]

That's Fox 32, Chicago's Anita Blanton reporting. This year's winners of the MLB's Cy Young Awards have been announced. Fox's Joe Morgan, Terry Scubal and Paul.

[Joe Morgan]

Skeens have joined elite company. Skubal, the Tigers ace became just the 12th player to win the Cy Young in consecutive years. Pedro Martinez was the last American League pitcher to go back to back, earning the honor in 1999 and 2000. Skubal had the lowest ERA in the AL and didn't give up a run in 12 of his 31 starts. And Pirates flamethrower Paul Skeens continues to rack up the awards, winning his first National League Cy Young one year after being named the NL Rookie of the Year. Skeens is the first pitcher since Dwight gooden in the mid-80s to win rookie of the Year one season and a Cy Young the next. Joe morgan, Fox News and the Mega.

[Ted Lindner]

Millions jackpot has grown to at least $965 million for Friday night's drawing. This after no Ticket matched all six numbers on Tuesday night in the drawing. Friday's drawing will be the 40th since the last win came back on June 27, which is a game record. The current Mega Millions jackpot not among the top 10 US lottery jackpots ever, but would be the eighth largest for mega Millions since the game began back in 2002. Tickets are $5 each, sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C. and the U.S. virgin Islands, and the odds of winning the jackpot are one in almost 300 million. But the odds of winning any Mega millions prize are 1 in 23. If you have a ticket or are getting one, good luck. I'm Ted Lindner.

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