Fox News Hourly Update – 5AM ET 11/10/2025
Host: Ted Lindner (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: November 10, 2025
Episode Overview
This newscast delivers a fast-paced review of the morning’s top stories, focusing on recent political developments, court rulings, a high-profile set of presidential pardons, President Trump’s public appearance at an NFL game, upcoming Supreme Court cases, and notable national updates including the Mega Millions jackpot and the passing of a former NFL commissioner.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Government Shutdown Nears an End (00:02 – 00:53)
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Senate Breaking the Filibuster:
The Senate voted 60-40 Sunday night to advance a Republican-led continuing resolution, aimed at ending the government shutdown.- Chad Pergram: “It’s now only a matter of time before the government shutdown is over, probably later this week.” (00:15)
- The bill funds the government through late January, with three sections funded through September.
- Notably, 52 Republicans and 8 Democrats were needed to break the filibuster.
- Democrats were pressing for commitments on healthcare costs, but didn't get firm guarantees.
- Effects of the shutdown continued, including flight delays and unpaid federal employees.
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Shutdown Impact:
Ongoing effects included significant airport disruptions over the weekend and federal employees working without pay. (00:53)
2. Federal Court Orders SNAP Benefits Restored (00:53 – 01:22)
- A federal appeals court demanded the Trump administration restore SNAP (food stamp) benefits for 42 million Americans.
- The ruling came from the Boston-based 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
3. President Trump Issues Sweeping Pardons (01:22 – 01:56)
- Pardons for Allies:
77 allies, including Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, John Eastman, and Sidney Powell, received full pardons for alleged involvement in plots to overturn the 2020 election.- Sue Guzman: “President Trump writing in his proclamation that it did not include himself.” (01:22)
- Critics allege these individuals plotted to submit alternate electors in Georgia, Arizona, and Michigan.
- Earlier in January, Trump pardoned over 1,000 supporters connected to the January 6 US Capitol riot.
4. President Trump at NFL Game (03:38 – 04:14)
- Historic Attendance:
Trump became the first sitting president since Jimmy Carter (1978) to attend a regular season NFL game—Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions.- Hosted by Commanders owner Josh Harris.
- Participated in a Veterans Day ceremony and swore in new military members.
- Appeared in the Fox TV broadcast booth.
- Memorable Moment: booth banter as Commanders faced fourth down:
- “Let’s see what happens on fourth down. Mario throws to the touchdown. Just like you, Samuel. Now your ratings have gone up because...” (04:04, Unnamed Announcer)
- Reports emerged that Trump might want the team’s new stadium named after himself.
5. Supreme Court to Hear Key Cases (04:25 – 05:07)
- Upcoming arguments on:
- Whether government officials can be sued as individuals for violating religious liberties — highlighted by the case of Damon Lander, forced to cut religiously significant dreadlocks in prison.
- Pending appeals including a call to reverse the ruling that established nationwide same-sex marriage rights.
- The court will be closed on Tuesday for the Veterans Day holiday.
- Tonya J. Powers: “[The case] deals with Damon Lander, a Louisiana man who grew long dreadlocks for religious reasons... in 2020, prison officials forcibly shaved his head even though a federal appeals court had ruled that he could keep his hair.” (04:30)
6. Passing of Paul Tagliabu & Mega Millions Update (05:07 – 05:34)
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NFL Figure Passes Away:
- Paul Tagliabu, influential NFL commissioner for 17 years, died of heart failure at age 84.
- Remembered for labor peace and league growth, criticized for not addressing concussion issues.
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Mega Millions Jackpot Grows:
- No winner; jackpot rises to at least $900 million for Tuesday, with a cash option of at least $415.3 million.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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“It’s now only a matter of time before the government shutdown is over, probably later this week.”
– Chad Pergram, on Senate developments (00:15) -
“President Trump writing in his proclamation that it did not include himself.”
– Sue Guzman, reporting on the scope of the pardons (01:22) -
“Let’s see what happens on fourth down. Mario throws to the touchdown. Just like you, Samuel. Now your ratings have gone up because...”
– Fox NFL booth banter during Trump’s appearance (04:04) -
“The case deals with Damon Lander, a Louisiana man who grew long dreadlocks for religious reasons...prison officials forcibly shaved his head even though a federal appeals court had ruled that he could keep his hair.”
– Tonya J. Powers, on Supreme Court’s upcoming religious liberty case (04:30)
Timestamps for Important Segments
- Senate filibuster vote to end shutdown: 00:02 – 00:53
- Court order to restore SNAP benefits: 00:53 – 01:22
- Trump pardons major political allies: 01:22 – 01:56
- Trump attends NFL game and Veterans ceremony: 03:38 – 04:14
- Supreme Court preview (religious liberty, same-sex marriage): 04:25 – 05:07
- Paul Tagliabu’s passing & Mega Millions update: 05:07 – 05:34
Summary
This Fox News Hourly Update swiftly guides listeners through the ongoing government shutdown progress, high-stakes federal court actions, and a dramatic presidential use of the pardon power. The episode highlights a unique chapter in presidential sports history, previews landmark Supreme Court cases, and notes both a significant passing in sports leadership and a record lottery jackpot, providing a succinct yet vivid portrait of the morning’s top national headlines.
