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

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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.

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Could soon be a shutdown. For the record books, I'm Sue Guzman, Fox News. Heading into day 34 of the government shutdown today with no apparent end in sight as people who rely on SNAP benefits remain in the dark. Fox's Christina Coleman has the latest.
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On Friday, two federal judges ruled the Trump administration must find a way to continue to pay for SNAP using emergency reserve funds. President Donald Trump says he has instructed executive branch lawyers to ask the court to clarify how the federal government can link legally fund SNAP as soon as possible. He wrote on Truth Social, quote, it is already delayed enough due to the Democrats keeping the government closed through the monthly payment days. And even if we get immediate guidance, it will unfortunately be delayed while states get the money out. 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.
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The Senate returns to Washington today to try to reopen the government while the shutdown continues to cause travel problems. The There were some major flight delays at airports across the country this weekend because of the shortage of air traffic controllers. More than 5,200 flights were delayed, 230 canceled on Sunday. Nation's highest court set to take up the legality of President Trump sweeping tariffs on global training partners this week. The president previously said he had planned to attend the oral arguments. Speaking to reporters Sunday night aboard Air Force One, he says that will not be the case.
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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 are really would suffer tremendously from a national security standpoint.
[01:48]
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President says he doesn't want anything to deflect the importance of the decision. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments on the case on Wednesday. America is listening to FOX News.
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[03:38]
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Voters head to the polls this week and a few races are getting national attention. Fox's Jarrett Halpern reports from Washington.
[03:45]
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Voters in New Jersey and Virginia elect new governors on Tuesday, two races that have attracted national party leaders to the campaign trail. Fox News polling last week shows Democrats in both races leading their Republican opponents. The economy, immigration, energy cost and health care are dominant issues. New York City residents are also electing a new mayor in a race that has energized progressives. 34 year old Democratic Socialist Zoran Mamdani holds a commanding double digit lead in polling against former Governor Andrew Cuomo who failed to win the Democratic nomination in this year's primary election. In Washington, Jared Halpern, Fox News.
[04:22]
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A U.S. district judge has extended her earlier order temporarily stopping the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops into Portland. This extension is now until 5pm Friday. Last week, Judge Karen Immergut held a three day trial hearing arguments claiming that the deployment was illegal. One suspect is in custody in a mass stabbing aboard a London bound train.
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Police were questioning a 32 year old British man Sunday on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with Saturday's attack that initially left 11 people hospitalized. A second man initially arrested as a suspect was released without charges after police determined that the 35 year old was not involved. 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. Both men were arrested eight minutes after the first emergency calls were made at 7:42pm local time Saturday from aboard the train. Paul Stevens, FOX News and in D.C.
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U.S. Capitol Police responding to a suspicious package near the northwest drive of the U.S. capitol Building. Staff and other personnel have been ordered to avoid the area. Now until further notice, I'm Sue Gusman. This is Fox News, It's Will Kane country.
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