3PM ET 11/13/2025 Newscast

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Fox News Hourly Update – 3PM ET Newscast, November 13, 2025

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This Fox News Hourly Update covers the economic fallout from the recent government shutdown, key political developments including a redistricting lawsuit in California, a White House event supporting foster youth, recovery efforts in wildfire-stricken California, and Thanksgiving travel tips—with up-to-the-minute reporting and quotes from featured speakers.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

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1. Economic Impact of the Government Shutdown

• Economic loss: The government shutdown is estimated to have reduced economic growth by 1%.
  • [00:02] Lisa Brady:

    “The head of the White House Economic Council, Kevin Hassett, says the government shutdown could strip about 1% from economic growth.”

• Job losses:
  • [00:12]:

    “Their current estimate is that 60,000 Americans, not government workers, have lost their jobs because of the reduced economic output.”

• Back pay for federal workers: Agencies are working quickly to deliver back pay after the shutdown’s end.
  • [00:20] Lisa Brady:

    “Agencies work to get back pay out to federal workers as quickly as possible now that the shutdown has ended.”

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2. White House Foster Care Initiative

• Executive order signed: The President signs an executive order building upon First Lady Melania Trump's initiative for foster youth.
• First Lady’s statement:
  • [00:34] Melania Trump:

    “I predict this small spark today will ignite a profound and lasting nationwide movement.”

  • [00:46] Melania Trump:

    “It will light a path for today's foster children to become tomorrow's builders.”

• Program details:
  • The order establishes "Fostering the Future," a federal program aiding young people transitioning from foster care, focusing on education and job training with support from tax credits and scholarships.
    • [00:52] Lisa Brady:

      “The executive order directs federal agencies to establish the Fostering the Future program, aiming to help young people transitioning out of foster care with education and job training, in part through federal tax credits scholarships.”

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3. Wildfire Recovery and Congressional Hearing

• Hearing location: Pacific Palisades, California, site of the deadly Palisades fire.
• Context: Survivors still await rebuilding permits after a deadly wildfire nearly a year prior.
• Senators involved: Republican Rick Scott and Ron Johnson lead a field hearing into the causes and failures of the response.
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    “Republican Senators Rick Scott and Ron Johnson holding a field hearing here in Pacific Palisades talking about what went wrong during the Palisades fire and why rebuilding has been so slow.”

• Emotional appeal:
  • [01:28] Spencer Pratt (reality TV star):

    “By the grace of God, my family survived, but 12 of the Palisades family were killed in the fire.”

• Investigation scope: Congressional inquiry seeks to clarify what went wrong and improve disaster response.
  • [01:38] Lisa Brady:

    “The hearing comes amid a congressional investigation into the Palisades fire, looking into what went wrong during the fire, any failures to prepare and to identify opportunities for reform. It also underlined the slow recovery process.”

• Update from the field:
  • [01:50] Max Gordon, Fox Business:

    “Some 10 months after that tragedy, America is listening to FOX News.”

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4. Redistricting Lawsuit in California

• Lawsuit details:
  • The DOJ joins Republicans in suing to block new congressional maps, alleging a violation of the 14th and 15th Amendments and claiming the redistricting unfairly favors Latino voters.
    • [02:19] Kristen Goodwin:

      “The Justice Department joining a federal lawsuit brought by California state Republicans aiming to block newly approved congressional maps, claiming they violate the 14th and 15th Amendments by redistricting on the basis of race, specifically to favor Latino voters.”

• Criticism and defense:
  • Attorney General Pam Bondi:

    “[calling] the new maps a brazen power grab that tramples on civil rights and mocks the Democratic process.”

  • California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office (response):

    “It’s going to fail, adding, 'good luck, losers.'”

• Political context:
  • [02:19]

    “California voters overwhelmingly approving Proposition 50 last week, which aims to flip as many as five House seats for Democrats in next year’s midterm elections. Democrats say this comes after President Trump and Republicans move to redraw maps in their favor in Texas.”

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5. Courtroom Hearings: James Comey and Letitia James

• Case details:
  • Former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James challenge the legality of an interim U.S. attorney responsible for their federal criminal cases.
  • [03:05] Lisa Brady:

    “James Comey, spending part of his day in court with his family as a judge, heard arguments about the federal prosecutor who brought a criminal case against him and also against New York's attorney general, Letitia James. Attorneys for both Comey and James challenging the legal authority of the interim U.S. attorney.”

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6. Thanksgiving Travel and Lifestyle

• Travel rankings by WalletHub:
  • San Antonio ranks #1 for Thanksgiving getaways, followed by Atlanta and Virginia Beach, based on affordability, traditions, and holiday atmosphere.
  • New York City receives a mention for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
    • [03:26] Murphy:

      “San Antonio tops this year’s Thanksgiving getaway list with festive events, decor shops and some of the cheapest holiday dinners in the country. Atlanta ranks second for its strong restaurants and solid on time airport performance. Virginia beach places third with ultra affordable hotel rates. … New York City still earns special attention thanks to the one tradition no one else can match, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade.”

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7. Stock Market Update

• Market performance:
  • The Dow Jones is down 778 points as the market nears closing.
    • [04:03] Lisa Brady:

      “An hour to the close. On Wall Street, deep red. The Dow's down 778 points.”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Foster Care Reform:

  • Melania Trump [00:34, 00:46]:

    “I predict this small spark today will ignite a profound and lasting nationwide movement.”
    “It will light a path for today's foster children to become tomorrow's builders.”

• On Wildfire Survival:

  • Spencer Pratt [01:28]:

    “By the grace of God, my family survived, but 12 of the Palisades family were killed in the fire.”

• On Redistricting:

  • Attorney General Pam Bondi [02:19]:

    “A brazen power grab that tramples on civil rights and mocks the Democratic process.”

  • Governor Gavin Newsom’s office [02:19]:

    “Good luck, losers.”

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Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |-----------------------------------------|-----------| | Economic impact of shutdown | 00:02-00:20| | White House foster care initiative | 00:20-00:52| | Wildfire recovery & congressional hearing| 01:12-01:50| | Redistricting lawsuit in California | 02:15-03:05| | Comey and Letitia James court hearings | 03:05-03:26| | Thanksgiving travel rankings | 03:26-04:03| | Stock market update | 04:03 |

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This episode provides bite-sized yet insightful updates on major national stories, emphasizing the economic, political, social, and cultural pulse on November 13, 2025—delivered with Fox News’ signature urgency and directness.

Transcript

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The economy takes a hit on. Lisa Brady, FOX News. The head of the White House Economic Council, Kevin Hassett, says the government shutdown could strip about 1% from economic growth.

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And their current estimate is that 60,000Americans, not government workers, have lost their jobs because of the reduced economic output.

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This is agencies work to get back pay out to federal workers as quickly as possible now that the shutdown has ended. Foster families visiting the White House for the president's signing of an executive order aimed building on one of the first lady's initiatives.

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I predict this small spark today will ignite a profound and lasting nationwide movement.

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First lady Melania Trump saying it will light a path for today's foster children to become tomorrow's builders.

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And tomorrow's builders will foster the future of America's legacy.

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The executive order directs federal agencies to establish the Fostering the Future program, aiming to help young people transitioning out of foster care with education and job training, in part through federal tax credits scholarships. An emotional hearing in California, where many survivors of a deadly wildfire are still waiting for permits to rebuild.

[C]

Republican Senators Rick Scott and Ron Johnson holding a field hearing here in Pacific Palisades talking about what went wrong during the Palisades fire and why rebuilding has been so slow. Now, today's hearing started off with an impassioned speech from reality star Spencer Pratt.

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By the grace of God, my family survived, but 12 of the Palisades family were killed in the fire.

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The hearing comes amid a congressional investigation into the Palisades fire, looking into what went wrong during the fire, any failures to prepare and to identify opportunities for reform. It also underlined the slow recovery process.

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Fox BUSINESSES Max Gordon in Pacific Palisades some 10 months after that tragedy, America is listening to FOX News.

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Will Kane Country Watch it live at noon Eastern Monday through Thursday@fox news.com or on the Fox News YouTube channel. And don't miss the show. Listen and follow the podcast five days a week at Fox newspodcasts.com or wherever you download your favorite podcasts.

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A redistricting battle escalates in court.

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The Justice Department joining a federal lawsuit brought by California state Republicans aiming to block newly approved congressional maps, claiming they violate the 14th and 15th Amendments by redistricting on the basis of race, specifically to favor Latino voters. Attorney General Pam Bondi calling the new maps a brazen power grab that tramples on civil rights and mocks the Democratic process. California voters overwhelmingly approving Proposition 50 last week, which aims to flip as many as five House seats for Democrats in next year's midterm elections, a move Democrats say comes after President Trump and Republicans move to redraw maps in their favor. In Texas, California Governor Gavin Newsom's office previously responding to the initial suit, saying it's going to fail, adding, good luck, losers. Kristen Goodwin, Fox News Former FBI Director.

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James Comey, spending part of his day in court with his family as a judge, heard arguments about the federal prosecutor who brought a criminal case against him and also against New York's attorney general, Letitia James. Attorneys for both Comey and James challenging the legal authority of the interim U.S. attorney. A new list cooking up some options for anyone hoping to hit the road for Thanksgiving.

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WalletHub compared major US cities on affordability, weather and holiday traditions. And San Antonio tops this year's Thanksgiving getaway list with festive events, decor shops and some of the cheapest holiday dinners in the country. Atlanta ranks second for its strong restaurants and solid on time airport performance. Virginia beach places third with ultra affordable hotel rates. And while it didn't crack the top spots, New York City still earns special attention thanks to the one tradition no one else can match, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade at Murphy.

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Fox News, an hour to the close. On Wall street, deep red. The Dow's down 778 points. And Lisa Brady, FOX News.