5AM ET 11/05/2025 Newscast

Summary

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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.

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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.

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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

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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)

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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.

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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.

Transcript

[Ted Lindner]

Recapping Tuesday night's election results, I'm Ted Lindner, Fox News. New Jerseyans have decided electing Congresswoman Mikey Sherrill, making her the state's first female Democratic governor. Speaking to her supporters on Tuesday night, Sherrill promised to fight for everyone in the Garden State.

[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.

[Ted Lindner]

President Trump had endorsed Republican candidate Jack Cittarelli. He's lost his third bid for governor. New York City nominating Democratic nominee Zoram Mamdani as the city's next mayor. Tuesday night. The mayor elected defeated independent candidate Andrew Cuomo. He wished the best in private life while speaking to his supporters Tuesday.

[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.

[Ted Lindner]

Cuomo warned the city was headed down a dangerous road, but offered to help Mamdani in any way he can. He'll be the city's first Muslim mayor and the youngest in more than 100 years. In Virginia, Abigail Spamberger, making history as Virginia's first female governor elect. Speaking after the polls closed, Spamberger thanked her Republican opponent, winsome Earl Sears, for the hard fought race.

[Mikey Sherrill]

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.

[Ted Lindner]

Democrat State Senator Ghazala Hashmi is also projected to have won her race, becoming the first Muslim woman elected as lieutenant governor. The Minneapolis mayor's race advances to ranked choice voting after no candidate got 50%. Democrat Mayor Jacob Fry leads challenger Omar Fateh, who's been dumb, the Mandami of Minneapolis. America's listening to FOX News.

[Will Kane]

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[Ted Lindner]

There was no big winner in Tuesday night's Mega Millions jackpot that was worth $800 million. The winning numbers drawn 11, 14, 17, 50, 57 and a mega ball of six. The jackpot now grows to at least $843 million for Friday night. There's been no big winner since the end of June. At least seven people killed, 11 others injured when a UPS cargo plane crashed while taking off in Louisville, Kentucky, Tuesday. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg says the NTSB is investigating.

[Will Kane]

There'll be 28 folks from NTSB coming.

[Ted Lindner]

They're sending a large crew to do the investigation and deal with this disaster. The plane was headed to Honolulu before it exploded. The government shutdown has broken the all time record. Fox's Ryan Schmelz with more at 36 days.

[Ryan Schmelz]

The US is now in the midst of the longest government shutdown in history. Republicans have tried over a dozen times to pass a stopgap measure to reopen the government until November 21. But now majority Leader John Thune says a new date is needed.

[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.

[Ryan Schmelz]

Discussions are underway on a deal to reopen the government and come to an agreement on the Affordable Care act tax credits, which have been a sticking point for Democrats on Capitol Hill. Ryan Schmell's FOX News and the remains.

[Ted Lindner]

Of another hostage in Gaza have been turned over and are now in Israel. This, according to the Israeli military, is the latest sign of progress under the US Brokered ceasefire. Ahead of the announcement, Hamas has returned the remains of 20 hostages to Israel under the ceasefire that began back on October 10th. If the latest remains are confirmed during forensic testing, that would leave the remains of seven others still in Gaza. I'm Ted Limner. This is FOX News.