Fox News Hourly Update: 5AM ET 11/03/2025 Newscast

Host: Sue Guzman (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: November 3, 2025
Main Theme:
A fast-paced update on key national and international news, dominated by the protracted U.S. government shutdown, upcoming elections, and high-profile legal and security developments.

Major Segment Summary

1. Government Shutdown Reaches Day 34

[00:01–01:10]

• The government shutdown has entered a record-breaking 34th day, significantly impacting Americans who rely on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
• Two federal judges ruled Friday that the Trump administration must maintain SNAP payouts using emergency reserves.
• President Donald Trump commented (via Truth Social), expressing frustration at delays and blaming Democrats:

  "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."
  — Donald Trump, Truth Social [00:35]

• The administration’s lawyers have been instructed to seek clarification on how the government can legally fund SNAP pending court direction.
• The Senate is scheduled to return to Washington to try to resolve the funding impasse.
• Travel nationwide has been disrupted due to the shutdown and resulting shortages of air traffic controllers, causing more than 5,200 flight delays and 230 cancellations just on Sunday.

2. Supreme Court to Hear Tariff Case

[01:10–01:48]

• The Supreme Court will consider the legality of President Trump’s sweeping tariffs on global trading partners this Wednesday.
• President Trump reportedly will not attend the oral arguments, stating he does not want to "deflect the importance" of the decision with his presence.
• Trump emphasized the stakes:

  "I think it's the most important decision, one of the most important decisions in the history of our country because without tariffs, without our being able to use tariffs freely, openly and in every way, we really would suffer tremendously from a national security standpoint."
  — Donald Trump, [01:28]

3. Upcoming Gubernatorial and Mayoral Elections

[03:37–04:22]

• Elections in New Jersey and Virginia for new governors are underway, drawing national party leaders' attention.
• Fox News polling shows Democrats leading in both states.
• Dominant campaign issues: the economy, immigration, energy costs, and health care.
• In New York City, the mayoral race has energized progressives:
  • 34-year-old Democratic Socialist Zoran Mamdani holds a double-digit lead over former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who did not win the Democratic primary.

  "The economy, immigration, energy cost and health care are dominant issues... 34 year old Democratic Socialist Zoran Mamdani holds a commanding double digit lead in polling against former Governor Andrew Cuomo."
  — Jarrett Halpern, [03:44]

4. Judicial Action on National Guard in Portland

[04:22–04:43]

• U.S. District Judge Karen Immergut extended a temporary order blocking the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops into Portland.
• The extension runs until 5pm Friday, following hearings on the legality of the troop deployment.

5. Mass Stabbing Incident on London-Bound Train

[04:43–05:19]

• On Saturday, a mass stabbing left 11 hospitalized; a 32-year-old British man is being questioned on suspicion of attempted murder.
• A second suspect was released without charges; authorities do not consider this terrorism but are investigating the motive and weapon details.
• Arrests were made only eight minutes after the emergency call was received.

  "Police are not treating the stabbings as an act of terror, but we're still working to determine a possible motive and the specific type of knife or knives used."
  — Paul Stevens, [04:43]

6. Suspicious Package Near U.S. Capitol

[05:19–05:36]

• U.S. Capitol Police responded to a suspicious package near the northwest drive of the Capitol.
• Staff and personnel were ordered to avoid the area until further notice.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump on SNAP Delays:

  "...it will be my honor to provide the funding just like I did with military and law enforcement pay."
  — [00:40]

• President Trump on Tariffs and National Security:

  "...without our being able to use tariffs freely, openly and in every way, we really would suffer tremendously from a national security standpoint."
  — [01:28]

• Paul Stevens on the London Train Attack:

  "Police are not treating the stabbings as an act of terror, but we're still working to determine a possible motive and the specific type of knife or knives used."
  — [04:46]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Shutdown & SNAP Funding: 00:01–01:10
• Flight Delays: 00:55–01:10
• Supreme Court Tariffs Case: 01:10–01:48
• Election Previews: 03:37–04:22
• Portland Troop Deployment Order: 04:22–04:43
• London Train Attack: 04:43–05:19
• Suspicious Package at U.S. Capitol: 05:19–05:36

Tone:
Direct, urgent, and factual, focused on delivering rapid-fire updates on complex national and international issues, consistent with FOX News Radio's style.