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)

• 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.

• 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)

• 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.

• 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

• “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.