Fox News Hourly Update — 5AM ET, November 5, 2025

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This episode delivers a concise roundup of major national news, focusing on historic U.S. election results, a deadly plane crash, the ongoing government shutdown, and international updates on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage situation.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Historic Election Results

• New Jersey Governorship

  • Mikey Sherrill becomes New Jersey's first female Democratic governor.
  • She addresses her supporters, pledging unity and inclusive governance:
    • “I know not everyone voted for me, but I'm working for everyone, every single one of you. When we all do better, we all do better.”
      (Mikey Sherrill, 00:16)
  • Republican Jack Cittarelli, endorsed by President Trump, loses his third gubernatorial bid.

• New York City Mayor

  • Zoram Mamdani (Democrat) elected as NYC’s next mayor, defeating Independent Andrew Cuomo.
  • Cuomo, in his concession, addresses politics of division:
    • “But let tonight be the final time I utter his name as we turn the page on a politics that abandons the and answers only to the few.”
      (Andrew Cuomo, 00:51)
  • Mamdani will be the city’s first Muslim mayor and its youngest in a century.
  • Cuomo also warns of a “dangerous road” ahead for the city but offers support to Mamdani.

• Virginia Governorship

  • Abigail Spamberger is elected as Virginia's first female governor.
  • She acknowledges her opponent and the significance of the race:
    • “The lieutenant governor's story, her military service and her years of service here in Virginia deserve our respect and our gratitude. And I ask that you join me in wishing her and her family well.”
      (Abigail Spamberger, 01:26)
  • Ghazala Hashmi projected winner for lieutenant governor, becoming Virginia’s first Muslim woman elected to the role.

• Minneapolis Mayoral Race

  • No candidate achieved 50%, so the race moves to ranked-choice voting.
  • Incumbent Democrat Jacob Fry leads challenger Omar Fateh, dubbed the “Mamdani of Minneapolis.”

Other Major Headlines

• Mega Millions Jackpot Update (02:16)

  • No one won the $800 million jackpot, drawing continues; next jackpot grows to at least $843 million.

• Louisville UPS Plane Crash

  • UPS cargo plane crashes on takeoff in Louisville, KY: at least 7 dead, 11 injured.
  • Mayor Craig Greenberg confirms a major NTSB investigation:
    • “There'll be 28 folks from NTSB coming.”
      (Craig Greenberg via Will Kane, 02:45)
  • Plane was headed to Honolulu before it exploded.

• U.S. Government Shutdown - Record Length

  • Now the longest in history at 36 days.
  • Repeated Republican efforts to pass a stopgap measure; discussions continue as the deadline moves.
  • Senate Majority Leader John Thune states:
    • “We've lost five weeks, so the November 21 deadline no longer makes a lot of sense. So clearly it would have to be extended. And there is a conversation around what that next deadline would be.”
      (John Thune, 03:17)
  • Disagreements focus on Affordable Care Act tax credits.

• Gaza Hostage and Ceasefire Update

  • Remains of another hostage returned to Israel under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire (began October 10).
  • Hamas has returned remains of 20 hostages; seven people’s remains are still in Gaza, pending confirmation.

Timestamps for Major Segments

• NJ & NY Election Results — 00:02–01:05
• VA & Minneapolis Elections — 01:05–01:39
• Lotteries & Plane Crash — 02:16–02:47
• Government Shutdown — 03:03–03:31
• Gaza Hostage Update — 03:44–end

Notable Quotes

• Mikey Sherrill:

  “I know not everyone voted for me, but I'm working for everyone, every single one of you. When we all do better, we all do better.” (00:16)

• Andrew Cuomo:

  “But let tonight be the final time I utter his name as we turn the page on a politics that abandons the and answers only to the few.” (00:51)

• Abigail Spamberger:

  “The lieutenant governor's story, her military service and her years of service here in Virginia deserve our respect and our gratitude.” (01:26)

• John Thune:

  “We've lost five weeks, so the November 21 deadline no longer makes a lot of sense. So clearly it would have to be extended. And there is a conversation around what that next deadline would be.” (03:17)

• Craig Greenberg (via Will Kane):

  “There'll be 28 folks from NTSB coming.” (02:45)

Memorable Moments

• Three women make history as state governors or lieutenant governors in 2025.
• Political tone: Multiple calls for unity and respectful disagreement.
• Rising diversity with two Muslim Americans breaking barriers in high office.
• Commentary on the historic duration and intense frustration around the government shutdown.

This summary highlights all significant news topics and themes from the Fox News update at 5AM ET on November 5, 2025, capturing the tone and pivotal moments of the episode.