Fox News Hourly Update – 5AM ET 11/06/2025 Newscast
Host: Ted Lindner (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: November 6, 2025
Overview
This newscast delivers a rapid-fire report on breaking national headlines, focusing on the ongoing government shutdown’s impact on elections, a deadly UPS plane crash in Kentucky, a Bronx fire that injured several firefighters, Democrats' victories in key state races, a deadly typhoon in the Philippines, and developments in a foiled Halloween terror plot. The episode features direct quotes from public figures and authorities, highlighting both political analysis and major news events.
Key Discussion Points
1. Government Shutdown and Election Fallout
[00:02–00:55]
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President Trump attributes GOP losses to shutdown:
President Trump, in an interview with Fox’s Bret Baier, claims that the ongoing government shutdown—which has become the longest in U.S. history—is a major reason why Republicans suffered losses in recent elections."I think that if we got rid of the filibuster, we, we would approve so many good things, common sense things, wonderful things that it would be hard to beat us."
— President Donald Trump [00:23] -
Democrats' priorities versus GOP stance:
FOX correspondents note that Democrats are pushing for increased spending in areas the GOP finds problematic, such as PBS, NPR, and expanded health care—which includes covering undocumented immigrants in some states. Republicans see these as "non starter" issues. -
Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s position:
Thune expresses skepticism about having enough votes to end the filibuster, a procedural rule seen as an obstacle to GOP legislative goals. -
Democrats’ election focus:
Winning on a platform centered around affordability and direct opposition to President Trump, Democrats point to the shutdown as evidence of GOP dysfunction.
2. Louisville UPS Plane Crash
[00:55–01:35]
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Tragic crash details:
A UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded soon after takeoff from Louisville International Airport, resulting in multiple fatalities, including a child; several people are injured, and some remain unaccounted for."Authorities say the plane's left wing caught on fire and an engine fell off before it crashed and exploded."
— Christina Coleman, FOX News [01:08] -
Impact on business:
The ensuing fire spread to nearby businesses.
The incident’s effect on the supply chain is expected to be resolved ahead of the holidays, per UPS and expert sources.
3. Bronx Fire Injures Firefighters
[01:42–01:56]
- Firefighter injuries:
Seven firefighters were hurt responding to a fire in the Bronx."Five of them with burns to the hands and the face. Three of them are being admitted. The burns are considered serious but not life threatening."
— Fire Department Chief John Esposito [01:48]
4. Democrats’ Election Night Victories
[03:37–04:23]
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Democratic wins in Virginia and New Jersey:
Democrats celebrate sweeping key statewide races."Democrats are smoking President Trump and Republican extremists and, quote, enough with the premature obituaries. The Democratic Party is back."
— House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries [03:43] -
Republican response:
The House GOP campaign launches an ad linking Democrats to New York City’s newly elected mayor, Zoran Mundani, and warning of "radical left" policies."A radical left earthquake just hit America. The epicenter: New York."
— Will Kane (House GOP campaign ad) [04:03] -
Strategic posturing:
Republicans shift focus to next year’s midterm elections, attempting to tie Democrats to progressive and socialist agendas.
5. Typhoon Caimeggi Devastates The Philippines
[04:23–04:48]
- Disaster details:
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declares a state of emergency following Typhoon Caimeggi—the deadliest natural disaster in the Philippines this year.
Over 241 deaths reported and nearly half a million people evacuated."At least 241 people are dead and others are missing in central provinces. It's the deadliest natural disaster to hit the country this year."
— FOX News Correspondent [04:29]
6. Arrests in Halloween Terror Plot
[04:48–05:22]
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Arrests connected to Detroit plot:
Two more suspects from New Jersey have been detained in connection to an ISIS-related terror plot planned for Halloween. The group had actively discussed travel, weapons, and evasion of law enforcement."They discussed detailed travel plans, physical training, weapons including firearms and IEDs and methods to avoid law enforcement detection... plotting acts of terrorism in our country."
— Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Haba [05:03] -
Demographics and context:
All arrested individuals were aged 19–21; at least three others were previously taken into custody.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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President Trump on the shutdown’s political impact:
"I think that if we got rid of the filibuster, we, we would approve so many good things, common sense things, wonderful things that it would be hard to beat us."
— President Donald Trump [00:23] -
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries on Democratic resurgence:
"Democrats are smoking President Trump and Republican extremists and, quote, enough with the premature obituaries. The Democratic Party is back."
— House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries [03:43] -
Bronx fire aftermath:
"Five of them with burns to the hands and the face. Three of them are being admitted. The burns are considered serious but not life threatening."
— Fire Department Chief John Esposito [01:48] -
Terror plot details:
"...plotting acts of terrorism in our country."
— Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Haba [05:03]
Important Timestamps
- 00:02–00:55: Government shutdown, Trump’s comments, post-election analysis
- 00:55–01:35: Louisville UPS cargo plane crash
- 01:42–01:56: Bronx firefighter injuries
- 03:37–04:23: Democratic victories, GOP reactions
- 04:23–04:48: Typhoon Caimeggi in the Philippines
- 04:48–05:22: Halloween terror plot arrests
This tightly packed newscast provides concise updates on national politics, public safety crises, and international disasters, reflecting the high-tempo style and directness of FOX News Radio’s hourly format.