Fox News Hourly Update — 4PM ET 11/02/2025 Newscast

Date: November 2, 2025
Host: Jack Callaghan, FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This episode covers the latest national and international headlines, with a focus on the ongoing federal government shutdown and its growing implications, updates on the situation in Gaza, U.S.-China relations, a major incident on a British train, an air safety scare in Ohio, and the latest gas price updates.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Federal Government Shutdown & SNAP Benefits

• Shutdown Enters Third Day:
  The federal government shutdown has lasted three days, with negotiations remaining stalled.

  • [00:02] Jack Callaghan: "Three days and counting ... since the federal government shutdown began, and neither side seems ready to budge."

• Pressure over SNAP Benefits:
  The inability to pay Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits is putting increased pressure on government officials.

  • [00:17] Christina Coleman: "On Friday, two federal judges ruled the Trump administration must find a way to continue to pay for SNAP using emergency reserve funds."

• Trump Administration Response:
  President Trump says legal clarity is being sought on how to fund SNAP, blaming Democrats for the shutdown-induced delays.

  • [00:27] Christina Coleman quoting Trump on Truth Social:
    “It is already delayed enough due to the Democrats keeping the government closed through the monthly payment days. ... If we are given the appropriate legal direction by the court, it will be my honor to provide the funding just like I did with military and law enforcement pay.”

• State Response:

  • [00:55] Jack Callaghan: "New York's Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency in response to the cutoff of the food assistance benefits."

2. International Updates

Gaza Hostages and Ceasefire

• Transfer of Hostage Remains:
  Israel confirms receipt of three more hostage remains from the Red Cross, as hostilities abate under a ceasefire.

  • [00:55] Jack Callaghan: "Israel says the Red Cross has received the remains of three hostages in Gaza and they're being handed over to Israel's military."

• Slow Progress and Misinformation:
  More than half of the remains have been returned since the ceasefire, but not without complications.

  • [01:13] Jack Callaghan: "Israel urging faster progress and says in some cases the remains they've received weren't of any hostage. Hamas has said the work has been complicated by the widespread devastation there."

U.S.–China/Taiwan Relations

• Xi Jinping’s Assurance to Trump:
  President Trump claims to have assurances from President Xi that China will not act on unifying Taiwan with China as long as Trump is in office.
  • [01:33] Jack Callaghan: "President Trump says China’s President Xi has given him assurances Beijing will take no action toward its longstanding goal of unifying Taiwan with mainland China. As long as Mr. Trump is in."
  • [01:45] Unknown Analyst: “He never brought it up. People were a little surprised at that. He never brought it up because he understands it and he understands it very well."

3. Incident Coverage — UK Train Stabbing

• Stabbing on British Train:
  Two were arrested after a stabbing incident on a train to London, resulting in multiple victims, some in critical condition.

  • [02:16] Jack Callaghan: "Two people have been arrested for a stabbing on a train in Britain last night. The train was headed to London when the attack happened."
  • [02:22] Superintendent John Loveless: "I can tell you that these are the first male, a 32 year old male, a black British national and a 35 year old man, a British national of Caribbean descent. They were both arrested on suspicion of… attempted murder."

• Suspect Released:

  • [02:38] Jack Callaghan: "One of the suspects, the 35 year old has now been released. Police say he wasn't involved. Four of the 10 victims have been able to leave the hospital. Two people remain in life threatening condition."
  • Motive remains unknown.

4. Air Safety Incident — Ohio

• Near-Miss at Cleveland Airport:
  NTSB investigating a serious safety breach involving a Southwest Airlines jet and a Eurocopter helicopter.

  • [03:02] Pam Puso: "Both aircraft were approaching Cleveland International Airport last Wednesday when they came closer than the minimum safe distance. The pilot of the Southwest jet aborted the landing before landing safely a short time later."

• Context: Staffing Shortages:
  Staffing issues from the shutdown are affecting air safety oversight.

  • [03:32] Pam Puso: "Because of the government shutdown, nearly 13,000 air traffic controllers have been working without pay and many airports are experiencing staffing shortages."

5. Gas Price Report

• National Trends and Extremes:
  National average for gasoline is down to just under $3.04 per gallon.
  • [03:44] Jack Callaghan: "AAA says the national average for a gallon of gasoline is just under $3.04. That's 12 cents less than it was a month ago."
  • Highest: Mono, CA at $5.81/gallon
    Lowest: Hale County, TX at $2.37/gallon

Notable Quotes

• On SNAP Funding and Shutdown

  • [00:27] President Trump (quoted by Christina Coleman): “If we are given the appropriate legal direction by the court, it will be my honor to provide the funding just like I did with military and law enforcement pay.”

• On Xi Jinping and Taiwan

  • [01:45] Unknown Analyst: "He never brought it up. People were a little surprised at that. He never brought it up because he understands it and he understands it very well."

• On Aviation Safety Staff Shortages

  • [03:32] Pam Puso: "Because of the government shutdown, nearly 13,000 air traffic controllers have been working without pay and many airports are experiencing staffing shortages."

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Government shutdown & SNAP response: 00:02–00:55
• Gaza hostages and remains: 00:55–01:33
• China, Taiwan & Trump: 01:33–01:53
• UK train stabbing: 02:16–02:38
• Air safety incident, aviation staffing: 03:02–03:44
• Gas price update: 03:44–end

This summary provides a comprehensive look at the 4PM ET Fox News Hourly Update, highlighting critical national and global stories and offering direct quotes for context.