3AM ET 11/16/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 3AM ET 11/16/2025 Newscast

Host: Debra Valentine
Date: November 16, 2025

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Episode Overview

In this edition of the Fox News Hourly Update, Debra Valentine and guest reporters provide concise coverage of major news stories including a deadly mass shooting in Newark, NJ, an attempted attack on a U.S. Attorney, severe weather hitting Southern California, renewed calls to address Christian persecution in Nigeria, and a Louisiana Senator’s legislative push related to government shutdowns.

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Key News Segments

1. Newark, New Jersey Mass Shooting

• [00:03–00:51]
• Summary: Police are investigating a mass shooting in Newark’s south side, where five people were shot, including two fatalities (a 10-year-old boy and a 21-year-old woman). Three others, including another child, remain in stable condition.
• Status: No arrests have been made; investigation is ongoing.
• Authorities: Governor Phil Murphy commented on X, asking for prayers, and the Essex County Prosecutor’s office leads the investigation, seeking public assistance.
• Notable Quote:
  • “A 10 year old boy is dead as is a 21 year old woman. Three others, including an 11 year old boy were also shot. Those individuals are in stable condition.” — Andrew Gumanin, [00:17]
• Tone: Serious, empathetic coverage of tragedy with a call for community help.

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2. Attempted Attack on U.S. Attorney

• [00:51–01:45]
• Summary: The FBI has arrested Keith Michalisa (51) after he attempted an attack on Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Alina Habba. Michalisa entered a federal building with a baseball bat, was initially turned away, but returned unarmed and then proceeded to vandalize the office.
• Charges: Possession of a dangerous weapon in a federal facility and depredation of federal property.
• Alina Habba’s Response: Stressed the continued threat against public officials and her determination to remain undeterred.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “It’s another frightening reminder of the threats against public officials, even for an experienced prosecutor.” — Alina Habba, [01:13]
  • “A recent streak of political violence won’t slow down her work.” — Connor Hanson (narrating), [01:13]
• Tone: Tense, focused on personal risk and resilience in public service.

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3. Southern California’s Atmospheric River Storm

• [03:38–04:05]
• Summary: Over 20 million people in Southern California are facing significant flooding, strong winds, and mudslide risks due to heavy rain. Burned regions (Pacific Palisades and Eaton fire zones) are most vulnerable, and at least two deaths are reported.
• Actions: Evacuation orders in effect, especially in previously fire-damaged areas.
• Notable Quote:
  • “Some areas could see more than an inch [of rain] per hour right now. Evacuation orders are in effect for places still recovering from wildfires.” — Rebecca Castor, [03:45]
• Tone: Urgent and factual, with attention to ongoing risks and recovery efforts.

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4. President Trump’s Call for Action in Nigeria

• [04:05–04:50]
• Summary: President Trump has publicly called for an end to violence against Christians in Nigeria, a message warmly welcomed by Nigerian Christian leaders. Andrew Gumanin (also identified here as Guevonman), head of the largest Christian missions group in Nigeria, describes the situation as existential and praises Trump for prioritizing the crisis.
• Local Impact: Continual loss of missionaries and persistent violence.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands and thousands of Christians are being killed. Something has to be done.” — Andrew Gumanin, [04:30]
  • “This is an answered prayer. Christians are excited that Trump is taking this as a priority.” — Andrew Gumanin, [04:44]
• Tone: Emotional and hopeful for international intervention.

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5. Senator Kennedy’s Push to Block Lawmakers’ Pay During Shutdowns

• [05:04–05:34]
• Summary: Senator John Kennedy (Louisiana) announces plans to revive legislation that would prevent lawmakers from receiving pay during federal government shutdowns. He emphasizes fairness and solidarity with furloughed workers.
• Bills: Two recently introduced bills aimed to prolong the withholding of Senate pay during the recent 43-day government shutdown.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “Nobody else is being paid.” — John Kennedy, [05:19]
  • “Senators shouldn’t be paid.” — John Kennedy, [05:21]
• Tone: Direct and pointed, underlining accountability in governance.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Andrew Gumanin, Newark shooting update:
  “A 10 year old boy is dead as is a 21 year old woman. Three others, including an 11 year old boy were also shot.” [00:17]

• Alina Habba, reflecting on attack:
  “It’s another frightening reminder of the threats against public officials, even for an experienced prosecutor.” [01:13]

• Rebecca Castor, on California flooding:
  “Some areas could see more than an inch per hour right now. Evacuation orders are in effect for places still recovering from wildfires.” [03:45]

• Andrew Gumanin, on Nigerian Christian crisis:
  “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands and thousands of Christians are being killed. Something has to be done.” [04:30]

• Senator John Kennedy, on shutdown pay:
  “Nobody else is being paid. Senators shouldn’t be paid.” [05:19–05:21]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Newark Mass Shooting: [00:03–00:51]
• Attack on U.S. Attorney: [00:51–01:45]
• Southern California Storm: [03:38–04:05]
• Nigeria Religious Violence & Trump’s Response: [04:05–04:50]
• Senator Kennedy's No-Pay Bill: [05:04–05:34]

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Overall Tone & Takeaway

The episode maintains a brisk, news-focused pace, blending reports of grim current affairs (violence, attacks, severe weather) with legislative updates and resilient responses from both officials and affected communities. The language is direct, empathetic where appropriate, and captures the urgency of ongoing national and international issues.

Transcript

[Debra Valentine]

A mass shooting. I'm Debra Valentine. Fox News Police in Newark, New Jersey are investigating a deadly mass shooting in the south side of the city. Two of five victims have died, including a child. Fox 5 New York's Arthur Chien reports.

[Andrew Gumanin]

A 10 year old boy is dead as is a 21 year old woman. Three others, including an 11 year old boy were also shot. Those individuals are in stable condition. It is unclear right now what led to the shooting. Governor Phil Murphy posting on X about the shooting, asking for prayers for the victims and their families. No word right now if anyone is in custody. All the Essex county prosecutor's office will say at this point is that an active and ongoing investigation is underway there. They're asking anyone with information on what happened here to call the prosecutor's office.

[Debra Valentine]

No motive for the shooting has been released and no arrests have been announced. The Essex County Prosecutor's office is the lead investigator. The FBI arrested a suspect in connection with an attempted attack on Acting U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba. Fox's Connor Hanson has details on the attack.

[Alina Habba]

It's another frightening reminder of the threats against public officials, even for an experienced prosecutor. Alina Habba told Fox this hits too close to home. The FBI says he showed up to the federal building in Newark, New Jersey where Habba's office is holding a baseball bat in. He was initially turned away but was allowed inside after returning without the bat, according to investigators. They say he then smashed and destroyed property at the U.S. attorney's office. Haba says a recent streak of political violence won't slow down her work.

[Debra Valentine]

The FBI says 51 year old Keith Michalisa was charged with possession of a dangerous weapon in a federal facility and depredation of federal property. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Debra Valentine]

An atmospheric river is pounding Southern California with heavy rain and strong wind gusts. Fox's Chanley Painter has the Latest.

[Rebecca Castor]

More than 20 million people in Southern California are bracing for more flooding, strong winds and mudslides as heavy rain continues to fall across the region. Some areas could see more than an inch per hour right now. Evacuation orders are in effect for places still recovering from wildfires due to elevated risk in burned areas. Flooding is blamed for at least two deaths.

[Debra Valentine]

Areas that were burned by the Pacific Palisades and Eaton fires are most vulnerable to flash flooding, landslides and debris flow. Nigerian mission leader Andrew Gumanin says that President Trump's push to end the violence against Christians in Nigeria is an unanswered prayer. Fox's Rebecca Castor has more on President Trump's call for peace in Nigeria.

[Rebecca Castor]

Halfway around the world, the message from President Trump echoed loud and clear.

[Andrew Gumanin]

Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands and thousands of Christians are being killed. Something has to be done.

[Rebecca Castor]

It's those words from a US President that Christians in Nigeria have been waiting for for years.

[Andrew Gumanin]

This is an answered prayer. Christians are excited that Trump is taking this as a priority.

[Rebecca Castor]

Speaking to us from North Central Nigeria, Andrew Guevonman leads the largest Christian missions group in the country and has sadly lost too many missionaries to count. In Washington, Rebecca Castor, Fox News Senator.

[Debra Valentine]

John Kennedy of Louisiana plans to revive a bill to prevent lawmakers from being paid during a federal government shutdown. Kennedy told Kelly McEnany on Fox's Saturday in America about setting an example for those who went without pay during the shutdown.

[Alina Habba]

Nobody else is being paid.

[Andrew Gumanin]

Senators shouldn't be paid.

[Debra Valentine]

Kennedy introduced two bills aimed at preventing US senators from receiving pay during the recent 43 day government shut shutdown. I'm Debra Valentine. This is Fox News.

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