Fox News Hourly Update – 5AM ET 11/13/2025 Newscast

Date: November 13, 2025
Host: Ted Lindner, FOX News
Duration: ~5 Minutes

Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update brings listeners the latest headlines and critical developments across U.S. politics, space exploration, civil rights, sports, and the lottery. The episode’s main focus is on the resolution of the historic government shutdown as President Trump signs a funding deal, accompanied by ongoing debates over Senate leadership and health care. Other key stories include a Blue Origin rocket launch, an update on Reverend Jesse Jackson’s health, the announcement of MLB Cy Young Award winners, and the rapidly climbing Mega Millions jackpot.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Government Shutdown Ends

• End of Historic Shutdown

  • President Trump signed a funding bill, officially ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
  • The bill was passed by the House and signed late Wednesday night.
  • The shutdown had led to widespread layoffs, but the new bill reverses these and institutes a moratorium on such layoffs until January.
  • [00:03-00:50]

• President Trump’s Perspective

  • Trump emphasized the need to eliminate the Senate filibuster to prevent future shutdowns.
  • Quote:

    “We really have to terminate the filibuster moving forward so that we can avoid having this happen again.”
    — President Trump (as reported by Kevin Cork, 00:16)

  • The President stated the shutdown cost over $1.5 trillion and maintained his party “did not give in to extortion.”

• Affordable Care Act (ACA) Subsidies

  • The new funding bill did not include an extension for ACA subsidies.
  • Democrats pledged to continue fighting for these subsidies, with a Senate vote expected in December.
  • [00:50-00:59]

2. Democratic Party Leadership Debate

• Pressure on Schumer
  • Progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faces calls to primary Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
  • Ocasio-Cortez refrained from calling for Schumer’s removal, emphasizing larger systemic issues.
  • Quote:

    “This problem is bigger than one person and it actually is bigger than the minority leader in the Senate.”
    — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (01:12)

  • Some House Democrats want Schumer to resign due to the absence of ACA tax credit extensions in the stopgap measure.
  • Schumer has not indicated any plans to step down.
  • [00:59-01:37]

3. Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Launch

• Significant Space Mission
  • Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket is set for liftoff, carrying two NASA probes for the Escapade mission.
  • Mission aims: Study how space weather impacts Mars, improve protection for future spacecraft and human explorers.
  • [01:37-01:59]

4. Reverend Jesse Jackson Hospitalized

• Civil Rights Leader’s Health
  • Reverend Jesse Jackson hospitalized with symptoms of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a neurodegenerative disease.
  • Originally treated for Parkinson’s, his PSP diagnosis was confirmed in April.
  • Jackson’s historic civil rights career began more than 60 years ago.
  • [03:38-04:07]

5. Major League Baseball Cy Young Awards

• Award Winners
  • Tarek Skubal (Detroit Tigers) wins back-to-back AL Cy Young Awards, with the lowest ERA and 12 scoreless starts.
  • Paul Skenes (Pittsburgh Pirates) wins his first NL Cy Young, a year after being named NL Rookie of the Year—first since Dwight Gooden to achieve this in successive years.
  • Quote:

    “Skubal had the lowest ERA in the AL and didn’t give up a run in 12 of his 31 starts.”
    — Joe Morgan (04:16)

  • [04:07-04:55]

6. Mega Millions Lottery Update

• Jackpot Grows to $965 Million
  • Friday’s drawing is the 40th consecutive without a jackpot winner, the current prize among the top in Mega Millions history.
  • Tickets sold across 45 states, DC, and the US Virgin Islands.
  • Odds: 1 in 300 million to win the jackpot, 1 in 23 for any prize.
  • [04:55-05:34]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Kevin Cork (on President Trump):

  “This bill does reverse the widespread layoffs of some federal employees which happened during the shutdown. And there’s actually a moratorium on doing that again, at least until January.” (00:33)

• Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez:

  “This problem is bigger than one person and it actually is bigger than the minority leader in the Senate.” (01:12)

• Joe Morgan (on Cy Young Awards):

  “Scubal had the lowest ERA in the AL and didn’t give up a run in 12 of his 31 starts.” (04:16)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• End of Government Shutdown: 00:03 - 00:50
• Affordable Care Act Subsidy Debate: 00:50 - 00:59
• Schumer Leadership Challenge: 00:59 - 01:37
• Blue Origin Mars Mission: 01:37 - 01:59
• Jesse Jackson Hospitalization: 03:38 - 04:07
• MLB Cy Young Award Announcements: 04:07 - 04:55
• Mega Millions Update: 04:55 - 05:34

Summary

This episode condensed the hour’s crucial news: the dramatic resolution of America’s longest shutdown and its political fallout, new space exploration endeavors, the health of a legendary civil rights leader, major sports milestones, and the ever-growing Mega Millions lottery. The reporting was brisk, factual, and clearly aimed at keeping listeners up to speed on the nation’s top stories, with a blend of political analysis, science updates, and lighter lottery and sports highlights.