Fox News Hourly Update – 5AM ET, November 14, 2025
Host: Chris DiMaio & FOX News Team
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Overview

This tightly packed FOX News update delivers breaking news and headline coverage on major U.S. political developments following the government shutdown, updates on economic policies, a criminal incident involving a top official, global and financial news, and significant moves on the Jeffrey Epstein case in Congress. The newscast maintains a brisk, straight-shooting tone and focuses purely on news content.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Post-Government Shutdown: Political Focus Shifts to Midterms

[00:02–00:52]

• Shutdown Ends: The longest government shutdown has concluded.
• Presidential Focus: President Trump pivots immediately to midterm elections, urging voters not to forget what happened:
  • Quote (Trump via reporter, paraphrased): “When we come up to midterms... don’t forget what they’ve done to our country.”
• Affordability Messaging: Vice President Vance links high prices and affordability struggles with rising illegal immigration.
  • Note: 50-year mortgage terms are under White House consideration, but with skepticism from experts.
• Starting in a ‘Deep Hole’: New White House officials claim to have inherited a difficult situation.
• Youth Opportunity Executive Order:
  • First Lady introduces an executive order aimed at supporting foster youth into employment or education.

2. Security Incident Involving Acting U.S. Attorney General in New Jersey

[00:52–01:39]

• Incident Details:
  • A man confronted Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba at her Newark office, wielding a bat.
  • He was first stopped by security, returned without the bat, gained entry, and caused a disturbance.
  • Destruction & Escape: He destroyed property before fleeing.
  • Notable Quote ([01:02], Alina Habba):

    “I will not be intimidated by radical lunatics for doing my job.”

  • Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed damage to office property; Habba was unharmed.

3. Market Turmoil and Global Headlines

[01:39–01:59]

• Wall Street Plunge:
  • Dow fell by 798 points, Nasdaq by 536, S&P by 113—among the worst days since the spring selloff.
• Indonesia Landslide:
  • Two dead, 21 missing after severe rain triggers landslides.

4. ICE Facility Investigation in Illinois

[03:38–04:18]

• Federal Oversight:
  • A federal judge, joined by ACLU and MacArthur Justice Center attorneys (with translator), inspected ICE’s Broadview facility amid claims of “terrible conditions”.
  • Commitment to Detainee Dignity:
    • Legal teams refrained from immediate comment but emphasized continuing efforts for humane treatment.
  • Quote ([03:46], ACLU attorney statement):

    “We are committed to ensuring those who are detained are treated with dignity.”

5. Congressional Push on Jeffrey Epstein Files

[04:18–05:13]

• House to Vote on Document Release:
  • Speaker Mike Johnson affirms the House will vote on making DOJ Epstein files public following sufficient bipartisan support.
  • White House attempted to persuade Reps. Lauren Boebert and Nancy Mace to withdraw their support; effort failed.
  • Ongoing Investigations:
    • House Oversight Committee has already released about 65,000 documents, with the DOJ alone providing over 30,000 pages.
  • Quote ([04:28], Mike Emanuel):

    “The House will vote next week whether to authorize release of the Justice Department’s documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.”

6. Global & Sports Headlines

[05:13–05:41]

• Ukraine Crisis:
  • Four people killed, 27 injured amid major Russian attack on Kyiv.
• MLB Acclaim:
  • LA Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani wins his fourth MVP award.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President’s Warning (via Peter Doocyte, 00:13):

  "When we come up to midterms and other things, don’t forget what they’ve done to our country."

• Alina Habba Stands Firm (01:02):

  "I will not be intimidated by radical lunatics for doing my job."

• ACLU Commitment ([03:46]):

  "We are committed to ensuring those who are detained are treated with dignity."

• House Move on Epstein Files ([04:28], Mike Emanuel):

  "The House will vote next week whether to authorize release of the Justice Department’s documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation."

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:02 – Start of midterm shift and affordability initiatives
• 00:52 – Security incident involving Acting U.S. Attorney General in NJ
• 01:39 – Stock market plunge and Indonesia landslide update
• 03:38 – ICE facility inspection in Illinois
• 04:18 – House action on Jeffrey Epstein document release
• 05:13 – Russian attack on Kyiv; Shohei Ohtani's MVP award

Tone & Language

• Factual, urgent, and concise—classic Fox News reporting.
• Speaker attributions are direct, with no editorializing or speculation.

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode:

This episode succinctly delivers high-impact national and international news, with a watchful eye on the U.S. political landscape, justice system developments, market trends, and key global events. Quotes from public officials add immediacy and authority, and the coverage moves swiftly from one pressing headline to the next.