Fox News Hourly Update — 3PM ET 11/05/2025 Newscast

Host: Lisa Brady, FOX News Podcasts
Date: November 5, 2025

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This episode delivers a fast-paced roundup of top stories from November 5, 2025, highlighting political fallout from the previous day's Democratic sweep in key elections, ongoing partisan clashes over government spending, a major UPS plane crash, Middle East developments, and updates from Seattle’s mayoral race and Wall Street.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump Defends Agenda Amid Democratic Wins

• Miami Business Forum: President Trump speaks out at a business forum, adopting a combative tone against his political opponents and current trends in Democratic victories.
• Central Message: Trump frames the political moment as a stark choice for Americans, warning of potential "communist" or "socialist" shifts if Democratic gains continue.

Notable Quotes:

• [00:06] President Donald Trump:
  “They put America last. We put America first. We put America.”
• [00:14] President Donald Trump:
  “As long as I'm in the White House, the United States is not going communist in any way, shape or form. We'll stop it. We're going to stop it. Stop this nonsense.”
• [00:34] President Donald Trump:
  “As I've warned for many years, our opponents are hell bent on turning America into a communist Cuba or socialist Venezuela. And you see what happened to those places.”

2. Democratic Response and Policy Clashes

• Election Analysis: Lisa Brady summarizes election outcomes, highlighting Democratic wins in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City, where the self-proclaimed Democratic socialist Zoramdani becomes mayor.
• Democratic Perspective: House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Democrats view the election results as a rejection of what they describe as extremist Republican policies, particularly on economic issues.

Notable Quotes:

• [00:41] Lisa Brady (summary):
  "The president says Americans now face a choice between communism and common sense."
• [00:52] Reporter (possibly Jeff Manaso or Lillian Wu), attributing to Hakeem Jeffries:
  “Republican policies are crushing people, particularly as it relates to the cost of living and health care. And the American people are rejecting that extremism.”

3. Government Shutdown and Legislative Standoff

• Shutdown Day 36: The federal government remains in partial shutdown. Senate and House Democratic leaders are demanding a meeting with the president.
• Partisan Gridlock: President Trump accuses Democrats of “holding the country hostage” by not passing a House-approved short-term funding bill. Democrats seek concessions before negotiations.

4. Supreme Court Showdown: Tariffs & Presidential Authority

• Legal Focus: A Supreme Court case over President Trump’s emergency use of tariffs on imports raises constitutional questions.
• Key Exchange: Justice Neil Gorsuch challenges Solicitor General John Sauer on the scope of executive authority to regulate foreign commerce and lay tariffs, probing checks on presidential power.

Notable Quotes:

• [01:26] Justice Neil Gorsuch:
  “Congress delegate to the president the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations as he sees fit, to lay and collect duties as he sees fit.”
• [01:37] Solicitor General John Sauer (paraphrased):
  “We don't assert that here.”
• [01:40] Justice Neil Gorsuch:
  “Now in 1790 that the logic of your, of your view, though I don't think so.”
• [01:45] Lisa Brady:
  "Sauer says the tariffs are exercising the power to regulate foreign commerce, not the power to tax, which belongs to Congress. The plaintiffs, including small businesses, argue tariffs are taxes."

5. UPS Plane Crash in Louisville

• Breaking News: A UPS MD-11 cargo plane crashed on takeoff, leading to at least nine confirmed fatalities and a large-scale search as sixteen people remain unaccounted for.
• Official Response: Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declares a state of emergency. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating, with flights in Louisville severely restricted.

Notable Quotes:

• [02:34] Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear:
  “We're asking everybody to pray, asking everybody to give all their hopes there won't be that many more families that are impacted by a loss of a loved one.”
• [03:02] Lisa Brady:
  “The plane crashing into several businesses. So far, nine bodies found, including the three crew members.”

6. Middle East Update: Hostage Remains in Gaza

• Israel–Hamas Conflict: The Israeli military announces that Hamas handed over more remains believed to be those of hostages. In return, Israel transferred the bodies of 15 Palestinians.
• Status: If confirmed, only six hostages would remain unaccounted for in Gaza.

7. Seattle Mayoral Race: Progressive Challenge Falters

• Delayed Results: Washington’s all-mail voting system means final results are pending.
• Candidate Standings: Incumbent Democratic Mayor Bruce Harrell leads with 53%, ahead of progressive challenger Katie Wilson.
• Political Implication: Harrell’s victory would signal a reluctance among Seattle voters to shift further left.

Notable Quotes:

• [03:26] Lillian Wu:
  “A win for Harrell would make him the first Seattle mayor to win re-election since 2005 and suggest the city's voters may not be ready to embrace Wilson's brand of progressive politics.”

8. Market Update

• Dow Jones Surges: Wall Street maintains its upward momentum with the Dow up 313 points as of the newscast’s close.

Notable Quotes:

• [04:06] Lisa Brady:
  “On Wall Street, a rally continues. The Dow's up 313. I'm Lisa Brady, FOX NEWS.”

Timestamps for Major Segments

• Trump at Miami Business Forum: 00:06–00:34
• Democrat Reactions to Election Wins: 00:41–01:02
• Government Shutdown Debate: 01:02–01:11
• Supreme Court Tariff Arguments: 01:26–01:45
• UPS Plane Crash Updates: 02:15–03:02
• Israel–Hamas Hostage News: 03:02–03:15
• Seattle Mayoral Race: 03:26–04:06
• Markets & Closing Update: 04:06

Memorable Moments & Quotes

• President Trump’s forceful rejection of “communism” in the U.S.
• Justice Neil Gorsuch’s sharp questioning on executive authority and tariffs.
• Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s emotional appeal for prayers following the UPS crash.
• The political significance of Seattle’s likely re-election of a moderate mayor.

This newscast captures a day of sharp political contrasts, government paralysis, and breaking developments at home and abroad, presented with the urgent and direct tone typical of FOX News Radio updates.