Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 3PM ET 11/08/2025 Newscast
Date: November 8, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts

Overview

This episode delivers a fast-paced rundown of the day's most pressing headlines, centering on widespread flight cancellations due to the ongoing government shutdown, Congressional stalemates on funding, major legal updates involving Trump-era investigations, and a preview of the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The tone is urgent, reflecting frustration among travelers and lawmakers, and notable for updates from multiple field correspondents.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Massive Flight Cancellations Amid Staffing Crisis

• Over 900 flights canceled as of the report, with major delays at Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, JFK, and Newark. [00:03]

  • “Topping FlightAware’s airport misery map are Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Fort Worth, JFK and Newark.” – Carmen Roberts (A) [00:05]

• Impact Worsened by Staffing Shortages

  • 4% reduction in flights across 40 airports.
  • Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s concerns: If the government shutdown persists, increased numbers of air traffic controllers may fail to report for work, further elevating the reduction in flights to possibly 20%.
    • "If this shutdown doesn't end relatively soon, more controllers don't come to work ... then we're going to have to continue to assess the pressure in the airspace and make decisions that may again move us from 10% to 15%, maybe to 20." – Sean Duffy (C) [00:27]

• Traveler Frustration & Congressional Pressure

  • Many travelers are urging Congress to resolve the shutdown.
  • Madeleine Rivera files an on-the-ground report. [00:48]

2. Congressional Stalemate and the Longest Shutdown in US History

• Stalled Negotiations:

  • The Senate hopes for a deal to reopen the government appear slim, although “wheels are turning behind the scenes.”
  • Current proposals include a plan to fund the government through the end of January and select departments until next fall, but require 60 votes to pass.
    • "It's unclear if a weekend session can reopen the government. There's a plan to run the government through the end of January ... Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer offered a straight funding bill yesterday, but he tacked on a year-long extension of money for Obamacare. Republicans flatly rejected that." – Chad Pergram (D) [00:59]

• Partisan Gridlock:

  • Schumer’s funding bill amended to include Obamacare money was rejected by Republicans.
  • Democrats block a pay bill for government workers, citing concerns about presidential powers over allocations.
    • "Democrats believe that bill gave too much power to the president to pick who gets paid." – Chad Pergram (D) [01:28]

• Historic Marker:

  • Shutdown hits day 39, now the longest in US history. [01:39]

3. Supreme Court Decision on Food Aid Payments

• Supreme Court grants Trump administration emergency appeal:
  • Temporarily blocks lower court order to fully fund SNAP food-aid payments during the shutdown. [01:40]

4. Justice Department Expands 2016 Election Interference Probe

• Federal Grand Jury Issues Subpoenas:
  • Three ex-Obama officials, including ex-CIA Director John Brennan and FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page, are subpoenaed as part of the Justice Department’s investigation into the Trump-Russia probe origins.
  • Up to 30 subpoenas expected in the coming days. [02:16]
    • "Law enforcement sources to FOX News Digital say that up to 30 subpoenas related to the probe will be issued in the coming days. It's all part of the Justice Department's investigation into the origins of the Trump Russia probe." – Chanley Painter (F) [02:30]

5. New York Attorney General Legal Battle

• Letitia James Files Motion to Dismiss:
  • NY Attorney General Letitia James calls the mortgage fraud case against her “vindictive and politically motivated.”
  • The legal filing highlights negative statements from President Trump to suggest bias.
  • James previously pleaded not guilty; accusations center on false statements to secure a Virginia mortgage.
    • “A.G. James is accused of lying on mortgage papers to get favorable terms ... She pled not guilty last month.” – Lisa Licera (G) [03:00]

6. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony

• Biggest Event of the Night:
  • Inductees: Cyndi Lauper, Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Outkast, Soundgarden, The White Stripes.
  • Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon honored as musical influences; Tom Bell, Nikki Hopkins, and Carol K for musical excellence.
  • Special guests include Elton John, Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo, Chapel Roan, and The Killers.
  • Ceremony streams live on Disney+ at 8 PM Eastern; ABC highlight special airs New Year’s Night.
    • “The 2025 inductees include Cyndi Lauper, Bad Company … Special guests include Elton John, Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo …” – Michelle Palino (H) [03:39]

Notable Quotes

• “If this shutdown doesn't end relatively soon, the consequence of that is going to be more controllers don't come to work ... make decisions that may again move us from 10% to 15%, maybe to 20.”
  – Sean Duffy (Transportation Secretary) [00:27]

• “It's unclear if a weekend session can reopen the government. There's a plan to run the government through the end of January … but it needs 60 days now.”
  – Chad Pergram (Capitol Hill Correspondent) [00:59]

• “Law enforcement sources to FOX News Digital say that up to 30 subpoenas related to the probe will be issued in the coming days.”
  – Chanley Painter (Legal Correspondent) [02:30]

Timeline of Key Segments

• 00:03 — Headline: Massive flight cancellations and affected airports
• 00:16 — Effects of shutdown and Transportation Secretary's warnings
• 00:48 — Senate attempts to reach budget deal; Capitol Hill update
• 01:39 — Shutdown reaches historic length; Supreme Court blocks SNAP funding
• 02:16 — Grand jury subpoenas in Trump-Russia probe investigation
• 03:00 — Letitia James seeks dismissal of fraud case
• 03:39 — Preview of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony

This episode captures heightened tension amid a protracted government shutdown, major aviation disruptions, and unfolding legal dramas, bookended by a splash of entertainment news on the upcoming Hall of Fame event.