Fox News Hourly Update: 5AM ET – November 12, 2025

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This episode focuses on the resolution efforts for the ongoing government shutdown, its wide-ranging impacts, and key national news. Major topics include Congressional maneuvers to reopen the government, the fate of federal benefits and health subsidies, transportation disruptions, and notable events in sports and history.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Progress Toward Ending the Government Shutdown

• House Moves Closer to a Deal
  • A key House committee advanced a funding bill overnight (8–4 vote), pushing it to the full House floor. If passed, it would keep government funded through January 30 and permanently fund some agencies.
  • "[The] final vote to end the 43-day long shutdown could now come as early as 4pm this afternoon." – Ashley Strohmeier [00:13]
  • The House Rules Committee rejected multiple Democratic amendments, including extending health insurance subsidies.
  • President Trump has committed to signing the bill when it reaches his desk.
  • Senate Dynamics: Eight Senate Democrats crossed party lines to support the bill in return for a promise of a future vote on health subsidy extensions in December.
  • The shutdown has now lasted 43 days.

2. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits

• Legal Battle and Temporary Relief
  • The Supreme Court extended its pause on a lower court ruling requiring the USDA to pay full November SNAP benefits.
  • This allows the Trump administration to withhold roughly $4 billion from the program temporarily.
  • Multiple states had sued, arguing the rollback was illegal and endangered over 41 million Americans.
  • "[The move] allows the Trump administration to continue withholding roughly $4 billion from the program." – Kristin Goodwin [01:04]
  • A House vote is expected Wednesday on a Senate-approved funding measure, including funds to replenish SNAP.

3. Healthcare Subsidies and Political Tensions

• Subsidy Extensions at Center of Dispute
  • Democrats warn the government may reopen without an agreement to extend Obamacare (healthcare) subsidies.
  • An amendment to extend expiring health insurance subsidies was rejected by the House Rules Committee.
  • Future promises: Senate to vote in December on subsidies as part of the compromise.

4. Travel Disruptions Due to Shutdown

• FAA Staffing Shortages Cause Flight Cancellations
  • TSA and FAA staff shortages, due to the shutdown, have led to significant cancellations at major airports.
  • "It really doesn’t look like the world’s busiest airport because of so many cancellations. A lot of people have been warned and are staying home. The numbers are bad and they’re going to get worse." – Steve Harro [03:56]
  • Up to 10% of all flights could be canceled by Friday. About one third of air traffic controllers at the 30 busiest hubs did not show up for work on Tuesday.
  • Traveler frustrations:
    • "I think it’s just horrendous. It’s, you know, shutting down. Like the government and all the flights and everything, it’s just out of control and it’s not even necessary. Like we all have a day to day life that we have to live and we want to catch our flights and get home." – Anonymous traveler [04:13]

5. Mega Millions Lottery Update

• Jackpot Nears $1 Billion
  • No winner for the $900 million jackpot; now at least $965 million.
  • "[It] now grows to at least 965 million for Friday night." – Ted Lindner [01:45]

6. Sports Highlights

• Manager of the Year Awards
  • Pat Murphy (Milwaukee Brewers) and Stephen Vogt (Cleveland Guardians) each win repeat Manager of the Year awards.
  • Milwaukee logged a franchise-record 97 wins but lost to the Dodgers in the NLCS.
  • Cleveland achieved the largest in-season comeback in MLB history, overcoming a 15.5-game deficit to win the AL Central.
  • "It was the largest in season comeback in Major League Baseball history." – Joe Morgan [04:42]

7. Historical Remembrance

• 24 Years Since American Airlines Flight 587 Crash
  • The deadly crash in Queens, NY, occurred on November 12, 2001; all 260 on board and five on the ground died.
  • "Just two months and a day after the September 11 attacks..." – Ted Lindner [05:17]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the House legislative breakthrough:
  • "A key house committee voted 8 to 4 overnight to advance the legislation, sending it to the full House floor for consideration." – Ashley Strohmeier [00:13]
• Regarding SNAP legal disputes:
  • "The move allows the Trump administration to continue withholding roughly $4 billion from the program." – Kristin Goodwin [01:04]
• On airport delays and public frustration:
  • "It really doesn’t look like the world’s busiest airport because of so many cancellations." – Steve Harro [03:56]
  • "I think it’s just horrendous... it’s out of control and it’s not even necessary." – Traveler [04:13]
• Historical note:
  • "Just two months and a day after the September 11 attacks, killing all 260 people on board and five people on the ground." – Ted Lindner [05:17]

Key Timestamps for Main Segments

• [00:02] – Show begins, government shutdown update
• [00:13] – Ashley Strohmeier details House progression and political negotiations
• [01:04] – Kristin Goodwin on SNAP benefits and Supreme Court involvement
• [01:45] – Mega Millions jackpot update
• [03:38] – Democrats’ warnings on health subsidies; airport delays coverage
• [03:56] – Steve Harro at airports, traveler testimony
• [04:42] – MLB Manager of the Year awards, historic comebacks
• [05:17] – 24th anniversary of Flight 587 crash

This concise update delivers a high-level view of urgent federal issues, ongoing political negotiations, and their tangible impacts on everyday Americans, concluding with sports achievements and a moment of remembrance.