5AM ET 11/07/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update — 5AM ET 11/07/2025 Newscast

Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
Host: Ted Lindner
Date: November 7, 2025
Episode Theme:
A fast-paced rundown of major national and political stories shaping the day, with ongoing coverage of the government shutdown, major impacts on air travel, security updates from Joint Base Andrews, U.S. military actions in South America, congressional news, and notable awards.

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Main Theme & Purpose

This episode delivers concise updates on the 38th day of the federal government shutdown, its widespread effects (particularly on air travel), legislative efforts to resolve the stalemate, debate over U.S. military strikes on drug boats, reaction to Nancy Pelosi’s retirement, and the awarding of the Patriot of the Year honor to Melania Trump. The tone is informative, urgent, and direct, reflecting the gravity of unfolding events.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Federal Government Shutdown: Legislative Deadlock & Negotiations

(00:02–00:50)

• The shutdown continues into its 38th day. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is proposing a stopgap measure to extend government funding into January and fully fund veterans/food assistance for a year.
• House Speaker Mike Johnson remains noncommittal about voting on the bill, especially refusing to extend pandemic-era Obamacare subsidies—something Democrats are insisting upon.
• The Senate has failed to pass a continuing resolution 14 times, revealing deep partisan gridlock.
• Impact: The dysfunction is now clearly affecting the public, notably travelers.

"Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he's got a plan to get Democrats on board to end the government shutdown... his stopgap funding bill will fund the government until January and provide a full year of funding for veterans and food assistance programs."
—Ted Lindner (00:08)

2. Air Travel Turmoil as Shutdown Hits FAA Operations

(00:50–01:34)

• The FAA orders airlines to cut flights by 4% immediately, escalating to 10% at major airports by next week (Atlanta, Denver, Dallas, Orlando, Miami, San Francisco).
• Nick Daniels (National Air Traffic Controller Association) warns of worsening staff stress as controllers have now missed two paychecks, affecting basic needs.
• Reports of hardship are personal and severe; a trainee was evicted due to missed pay.
• Airlines are responding differently; United anticipates regional/domestic disruptions, while Delta and American aim for schedule continuity with refunds or rescheduling for impacted passengers.

"The National Air Traffic Controller association president Nick Daniels says staffing issues are getting worse as they've now missed two paychecks and some workers are having trouble paying for gas, food and childcare."
—Jessica Rosenthal (01:04)

"There was a trainee today that before just left the office to come here said I've been evicted."
—Nick Daniels (01:13)

3. Joint Base Andrews: Suspicious Package Incident

(01:34–01:59)

• Multiple people fell ill after contact with a suspicious package.
• All affected were treated and later stabilized; buildings were evacuated but no immediate threat found.

4. U.S. Strikes on Drug Boats: Senate Debate and Presidential Authority

(03:37–04:30)

• Senate Republicans blocked a move to end President Trump’s authority to strike alleged drug boats in South America.
• Bipartisan senators seek to limit further airstrikes unless Congress formally approves.
• Debate centers on constitutional war powers, authorization for use of military force, and concerns about escalation in Venezuela.
• Administration officials assert legality, promise no imminent ground invasion.

"A group of bipartisan senators is trying to prevent President Trump from pursuing his air campaign targeting alleged drug boats in South America... Authorization for the Use of Military Force."
—Correspondent (03:45)

• Senator Mark Warner (top Democrat, Intelligence Committee) reflects that President Biden missed an earlier chance to force Maduro out.

5. Pelosi Retirement: Trump’s Blunt Reaction

(04:45–04:58)

• President Trump reacts sharply to former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s announcement she will not seek another term.

"She’s an evil woman. I’m glad she’s retiring. I think she did the country a great service by retiring."
—President Donald Trump (04:52)

• Pelosi’s long tenure is noted: Speaker during Trump's first term and the first/only woman to hold the role.

6. Patriot of the Year: Melania Trump Honors

(05:16–05:34)

• First Lady Melania Trump receives the Patriot of the Year award at Fox’s annual event.
• The podcast briefly marks the seventh annual Fox Patriot Awards ceremony in New York.

"First lady Melania Trump awarded the prestigious Patriot of the Year award at the seventh annual Fox Patriot Awards in New York Thursday night."
—Ted Lindner (05:16)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On shutdown impact:
  "There was a trainee today that... said I've been evicted."
  —Nick Daniels, National Air Traffic Controller Association (01:13)

• On Pelosi’s retirement:
  "She’s an evil woman. I’m glad she’s retiring. I think she did the country a great service by retiring."
  —President Donald Trump (04:52)

• On Senate gridlock:
  "The Senate so far has voted down a continuing resolution 14 times."
  —Ted Lindner (00:35)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:02–00:50: Government shutdown update and legislative standoff
• 00:50–01:34: Flight reductions and FAA staff hardship
• 01:34–01:59: Suspicious package incident at Joint Base Andrews
• 03:37–04:30: Debate over military strikes on drug boats in South America
• 04:45–04:58: Trump’s reaction to Pelosi’s retirement
• 05:16–05:34: Melania Trump receives Patriot of the Year award

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For listeners seeking a fast, comprehensive digest of national headlines and political flashpoints, this episode captures the state of the nation’s top stories as of early November 2025.

Transcript

[A]

Hoping for a breakthrough. I'm Ted Lindtner, FOX News. With the federal government shutdown now into its 38th day on this Friday morning, Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he's got a plan to get Democrats on board then the government shutdown. Thune telling his colleagues Thursday his stopgap funding bill will fund the government until January and provide a full year of funding for veterans and food assistance programs. House Speaker Mike Johnson, however, telling reporters he cannot commit to holding a vote and extending pandemic era Obamacare subsidies, which are set to expire at the end of this year. Democrats have made that a core requirement for their support. The Senate so far has voted down a continuing resolution 14 times. Travelers are bracing for chaos as today the flights are being reduced at the country's busiest airports because of the shutdown. Fox's Jessica Rosenthal explains the FAA has.

[B]

Ordered airlines to reduce the number of flights by 4% starting today, ramping up to 10% next week at the nation's busiest airports, including Atlanta, Denver, Dallas, Orlando, Miami and San Francisco. The National Air Traffic Controller association president Nick Daniels says staffing issues are getting worse as they've now missed two paychecks and some workers are having trouble paying for gas, food and childcare.

[A]

There was a trainee today that before just left the office to come here said I've been evicted.

[B]

United says some regional and domestic flights that do not fly between hubs will be impacted. Delta and American say they anticipate most travel will will carry on a schedule, but they will help schedule changes and offer refunds to those impacted. Jessica rosenthal, FOX NEWS And a statement.

[A]

From Joint Base Andrews spokesperson confirming multiple people fell ill after an individual opened a suspicious package Thursday. Those people were evaluated and treated by medical personnel and were later determined to be in stable condition and released. The building and a connecting building were evacuated. First responders were dispatched to the scene and determined there was no immediate threats. America's listening to FOX News.

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[A]

US strikes on drug boats can continue after Senate Republicans block an effort to end President Trump's authority to authorize the strikes.

[D]

A group of bipartisan senators is trying to prevent President Trump from pursuing his air campaign targeting alleged drug boats in South America. A Senate resolution seeks to force President Trump to get congressional approval for further airstrikes known as Authorization for the Use of Military Force. Quote to terminate the use of United States Armed forces for hostilities within or against Venezuela unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war. The Secretaries of state and war sought to reassure senators that the Trump team is on solid legal ground and and isn't planning imminent land strikes inside Venezuela. The top Democrat on the Intelligence Committee, Senator Mark Warner, says President Biden missed a chance to force Maduro from power back in summer 2024.

[A]

Fox's Gillian Turner Secretary of War Pete Hegsett says the military carried out another lethal strike on another suspected drug vessel in the international waters of the Caribbean. No well wishes for President Trump Thursday to a former House speaker retiring from Congress.

[E]

As for any reaction to former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announcing she run for another term, President Trump responded, I think.

[F]

She'S an evil woman. I'm glad she's retiring. I think she did the the country a great service by retiring.

[E]

Pelosi served as House speaker during President Trump's first term overseeing a pair of impeachments of the president. Pelosi has represented her San Francisco district since 1987. In 2007, she became the first and only woman elected speaker of the House. At the White House, Jared Halpern, Fox.

[A]

News and first lady Melania Trump awarded the prestigious Patriot of the Year award at the seventh annual Fox Patriot Awards in New York Thursday night. Let's celebrate everyone who dares to think differently then President elect Donald Trump won in 2024 following his election victory. I'm Ted Lindner. This is Fox News.

[G]

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