FOX News Hourly Update – 3PM ET Newscast (November 11, 2025) Host: Lisa Brady, FOX News Radio
Duration: ~4 minutes (excluding ads, outros, and promotions)

Episode Overview

This tightly packed hourly newscast covers major breaking news stories as of 3PM ET on November 11, 2025. The episode’s central themes include ongoing government shutdown repercussions, significant Veterans Day observances, economic milestones, debate over hemp industry regulations, a tragic humanitarian plane crash, and a deep freeze impacting the Southeastern U.S.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Government Shutdown Disruptions and Airline Industry Impact

[00:03–00:43]

• The federal government shutdown continues to cause significant travel disruptions, particularly for air travelers.
  • “It won’t be a quick fix... Airlines reduced flight schedules cannot immediately bounce back to full capacity right after the government reopens. It’ll take time and there will be residual effects for days.” (Airline Industry Representative, 00:13)
• The Senate has passed a bill to reopen the government, awaiting House action.
• The union for air traffic controllers recalls that, during the 2019 shutdown, it took about two months for full back pay to reach controllers.

Notable Statistic:

• “So far today, more than 3,000 delayed or canceled flights.” (Grady Trimble, Reagan National Airport, 00:43)

2. Supreme Court Food Stamp Ruling Pending

[00:43–01:06]

• The Supreme Court is expected to rule on food stamp assistance, following a Trump administration challenge regarding full payments even without sufficient funding.

3. Veterans Day: Presidential Tribute and Promises

[01:06–01:46]

• President Trump marks Veterans Day with a wreath-laying at Arlington National Cemetery and brands it “Victory Day.”
  • “America’s warriors never quit, never surrender. They fight, fight, fight, and they win, win, win. That’s what we do. We win battles.” (President Trump, 01:16)
• Trump claims progress on veterans’ healthcare wait times and increased post-service opportunities.
  • “Since January, the veterans unemployment rate has fallen by more than 26%.” (President Trump, 01:32)
• Announcement of an executive order to build a new center to house up to 6,000 homeless veterans by 2028.

4. Market Update

[01:46–02:03]

• The Dow is surging, hitting new highs:
  • “The Dow hitting new highs right now, less than 70 points away from 48K.” (Lisa Brady, 01:46)

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5. Hemp Industry and Shutdown Showdown

[02:30–03:15]

• Unregulated hemp products are in the policy spotlight as part of the government funding bill debate.
• The Senate-passed government funding bill includes a crackdown on intoxicating hemp products.
  • Senators Rand Paul and Ted Cruz, joined by 22 Democrats, attempted to amend the bill to strike out this provision.
  • “We have been willing to compromise at every turn, but we’re met with the numbers in this bill which will eradicate the hemp industry.” (Senator, ambiguity between Paul or Cruz, 02:54)
• Supporters of the crackdown, such as House Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris, argue that stronger regulation is needed, citing incidents where potent hemp-derived products have reached children.
  • “Currently, hemp-derived products can be sold, quote, with intoxicating THC levels and in many states it’s even sold to children.” (Andy Harris, paraphrased, 03:01)
• Supporters claim this fixes a 2018 Farm Bill loophole.

6. Florida Humanitarian Plane Crash

[03:15–04:03]

• A small Beechcraft King Air plane, carrying supplies to hurricane-ravaged Jamaica, crashed in Coral Springs, Florida.
  • Victims: 53-year-old Alexander Worm and his 22-year-old daughter Serena, both missionaries who had made several aid flights.
  • Eyewitness described the scene:
    • “All this debris in the air, like... it looked like somebody blew up a building.” (Eyewitness, ~03:43)
  • Authorities are investigating the cause; search teams confirm both perished.

7. Weather and Regional Impacts

[04:03–04:27]

• Low temperatures prompt freeze warnings in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.
  • “Iguanas have been falling from trees frozen in survival mode.” (Lisa Brady, 04:03)
• Cold weather fronts are moving from the Northern Plains, blanket parts of the Great Lakes and Northeast with snow.

8. Closing Economic Note

[04:27]

• “Recapping Wall Street, the Dow right now up 581 points an hour to the close.” (Lisa Brady, 04:27)

Notable Quotes

• “It won’t be a quick fix... residual effects for days.” – Airline Industry Representative (00:13)
• “America’s warriors never quit, never surrender. They fight, fight, fight, and they win, win, win.” – President Trump (01:16)
• “Since January, the veterans unemployment rate has fallen by more than 26%.” – President Trump (01:32)
• “We have been willing to compromise at every turn... this bill will eradicate the hemp industry.” – Senator Rand Paul or Ted Cruz (02:54)
• “Currently, hemp-derived products can be sold, quote, with intoxicating THC levels and in many states it’s even sold to children.” – Rep. Andy Harris, paraphrased (03:01)
• “All this debris in the air, like... it looked like somebody blew up a building.” – Eyewitness (03:43)
• “Iguanas have been falling from trees frozen in survival mode.” – Lisa Brady (04:03)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:03 – Government shutdown impacts airlines
• 00:43 – Supreme Court and food stamp payments
• 01:06 – Veterans Day events and White House remarks
• 01:46 – Stock Market update
• 02:30 – Hemp regulations in shutdown debate
• 03:15 – Humanitarian plane crash in Florida
• 04:03 – Weather updates and freeze warnings
• 04:27 – Wall Street closing report

This summary delivers a concise but thorough rundown of the hour’s news, highlighting breaking government, economic, and human interest stories, alongside compelling direct quotes and clear timestamps for quick reference.