5AM ET 11/16/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update — 5AM ET 11/16/2025 Newscast

Host: Debra Valentine (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: November 16, 2025

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Episode Overview

This morning newscast delivers key national and international updates, focusing on a deadly shooting in Newark, threats against a federal official, severe weather in California, President Trump’s comments on violence against Christians in Nigeria, and a U.S. Senate pay bill related to government shutdowns. The tone is urgent and direct, with on-the-ground reporting and official statements.

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Key Stories & Insights

1. Newark, NJ Mass Shooting ([00:03]–[00:52])

• Details:

  • A mass shooting took place on Newark’s south side, killing two (a 10-year-old boy and a 21-year-old woman). Three others were injured, including an 11-year-old boy now in stable condition.
  • Law enforcement is still investigating; no motive or suspects have been disclosed.

• Notable Reporting:

  • Governor Phil Murphy publicly sent prayers for victims’ families.
  • The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is urging the public to provide any information.

• Quotes:

  • Arthur Chan (Fox 5 NY):
    “A 10 year old boy is dead as is a 21 year old woman. Three others, including an 11 year old boy were also shot. Those individuals are in stable condition. It is unclear right now what led to the shooting.” [00:17]
  • Debra Valentine (Host):
    “No motive for the shooting has been released and no arrests have been announced.” [00:52]

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2. Attempted Attack on Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba ([00:52]–[01:44])

• Details:

  • The FBI arrested a suspect, Keith Michael Lisa, for an attempted attack at the Newark federal building. The suspect initially tried to enter with a baseball bat, later returned without it, and went on to break property at the U.S. Attorney’s office.
  • Alina Habba commented that recent incidents of political violence won’t deter her work.

• Notable Reporting:

  • The suspect faces federal charges for possessing a dangerous weapon and damaging federal property.

• Quotes:

  • Connor Hanson (Fox):
    “It's another frightening reminder of the threats against public officials even for an experienced prosecutor. Alina Habba told Fox this hits too close to home.” [01:12]
  • Debra Valentine (Host):
    “The FBI says Keith Michael Lisa is charged with possession of a dangerous weapon in a federal facility and depredation of federal property.” [01:44]

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3. Southern California Atmospheric River & Effects ([02:32]–[03:00])

• Details:

  • Heavy rain and strong winds, caused by an “atmospheric river”, pound Southern California, affecting over 20 million people.
  • Flooding has already resulted in at least two fatalities, and evacuation orders are in place, particularly for areas recovering from recent wildfires (e.g., Pacific Palisades, Eaton fires).

• Quotes:

  • Chandler Painter / Rebecca Castor (Fox):
    “More than 20 million people in Southern California are bracing for more flooding, strong winds and mudslides... Flooding is blamed for at least two deaths.” [02:39]

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4. President Trump on Violence Against Christians in Nigeria ([03:00]–[03:58])

• Details:

  • President Trump’s call to end violence against Christians in Nigeria is being highlighted by local mission leaders as a long-awaited message.
  • Andrew Gwevonman, a major mission leader in Nigeria, praises Trump’s stance, noting persistent fears and losses among the Christian community there.

• Notable Reporting:

  • The issue is framed as an “existential threat” for Nigerian Christians, with mission leaders urging more action.

• Quotes:

  • Arthur Chan (Reporting Trump’s position):
    “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands and thousands of Christians are being killed. Something has to be done.” [03:24]
  • Andrew Gwevonman (Mission leader):
    “This is an outside prayer. Christians are excited that Trump is taking this as a priority.” [03:38]

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5. Senate Pay During Federal Shutdowns ([03:58]–[04:19])

• Details:

  • Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) intends to revive a bill to prevent Senators from being paid during a government shutdown, arguing it sets an example for federal workers who lose pay.
  • Kennedy previously introduced two such bills following a 43-day shutdown.

• Quotes:

  • Arthur Chan (Reporting Senator Kennedy):
    “Nobody else is being paid. Senators shouldn't be paid.” [04:16]

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Memorable Moments & Timestamps

• “No word right now if anyone is in custody.” (Arthur Chan, [00:17])
• “This hits too close to home.” (Alina Habba, via Connor Hanson, [01:12])
• Strong storm coverage: “More than 20 million people in Southern California are bracing for more flooding, strong winds, and mudslides...” (Chandler Painter / Rebecca Castor, [02:39])
• On Nigeria: “Thousands and thousands of Christians are being killed. Something has to be done.” (Arthur Chan quoting Trump, [03:24])
• On Congressional pay: “Nobody else is being paid. Senators shouldn't be paid.” (Arthur Chan quoting Kennedy, [04:16])

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Structure of the Newscast

• 0:03–0:52: Newark mass shooting (Debra Valentine, Arthur Chan)
• 0:52–1:44: Threats and vandalism at federal offices (Debra Valentine, Connor Hanson)
• 2:32–3:00: Severe California weather (Debra Valentine, Chandler Painter/Rebecca Castor)
• 3:00–3:58: Nigerian Christian violence, Trump’s statement, reactions (Debra Valentine, Arthur Chan, Andrew Gwevonman)
• 3:58–4:19: Congressional pay during shutdowns (Debra Valentine, Arthur Chan quoting John Kennedy)

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Conclusion

This Fox News Hourly Update covers urgent local and global issues—from violent crime and public official safety to dramatic weather and international religious conflict—punctuated by direct quotes and a brisk, authoritative tone. Those seeking concise awareness of overnight headlines and policy positions will find this episode informative and up-to-date.

Transcript

[Debra Valentine]

A deadly shooting. I'm Debra Valentine. Fox News Police in Newark, New Jersey are investigating a deadly mass shooting in the south side of the city. Two of five victims have died, including a child. Fox 5 New York's Arthur Chan reports.

[Arthur Chan]

A 10 year old boy is dead as is a 21 year old woman. Three others, including an 11 year old boy were also shot. Those individuals are in stable condition. It is unclear right now what led to the shooting. Governor Phil Murphy posting on ex about the shooting, asking for prayers for the victims and their families. No word right now if anyone is in custody. All the Essex county prosecutor's office will say at this point is that an active and ongoing investigation is underway there. They're asking anyone with information on what happened here to call the prosecutor's office.

[Debra Valentine]

No motive for the shooting has been released and no arrests have been announced. The Essex County Prosecutor's office is investigating the FBI arresting a suspect in connection with attempted attack on acting U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey, Alina Habba. Fox's Connor Hanson has details on the attack.

[Connor Hanson]

It's another frightening reminder of the threats against public officials even for an experienced prosecutor. Alina Habba told Fox this hits too close to home. The FBI says he showed up to the federal building in Newark, New Jersey, where Habba's office is holding a baseball bat. He was initially turned away but was allowed inside after returning without the bat, according to investigators. They say he then smashed and destroyed property at the U.S. attorney's office. Haba says a recent streak of political violence won't slow down her work.

[Debra Valentine]

The FBI says Keith Michael Lisa is charged with possession of a dangerous weapon in a federal facility and depredation of federal property. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Debra Valentine]

An atmospheric river is pounding Southern California with heavy rain and strong wind gusts. Fox's Chandler Painter has the Latest.

[Chandler Painter / Rebecca Castor]

More than 20 million people in Southern California are bracing for more flooding, strong winds and mudslides as heavy rain continues to fall across the region. Some areas could see more than an inch per hour Right now evacuation orders are in effect for places still recovering from wildfires due to elevated risk in burned areas. Flooding is blamed for at least two deaths.

[Debra Valentine]

Fox's Chanley Paintier areas that were burned by the Pacific Palisades and Eaton fires are most vulnerable. Nigerian mission leader Andrew Guavimin says that President Trump's push to end the violence against Christians in Nigeria is an unanswered prayer. Fox's Rebecca Castor has more on President Trump's call for peace in Nigeria.

[Chandler Painter / Rebecca Castor]

Halfway around the world, a message from President Trump echoed loud and clear.

[Arthur Chan]

Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands and thousands of Christians are being killed. Something has to be done.

[Chandler Painter / Rebecca Castor]

It's those words from a US President that Christians in Nigeria have been waiting for for years.

[Arthur Chan]

This is an outside prayer. Christians are excited that Trump is taking this as a priority.

[Chandler Painter / Rebecca Castor]

Speaking to us from north central Nigeria, Andrew Gwevonman leads the largest Christian missions group in the country and has sadly lost too many missionaries to count. In Washington, Rebecca Castor, Fox News Senator.

[Debra Valentine]

John Kennedy, a Republican out of Louisiana, plans to revive a bill to prevent lawmaker from being paid during a federal government shutdown. Kennedy told Kayleigh McEnany on Fox's Saturday in America about setting an example for those who went without pay during the shutdown.

[Arthur Chan]

Nobody else is being paid. Senators shouldn't be paid.

[Debra Valentine]

Kennedy introduced two bills aimed at preventing US senators from receiving pay during the recent 43 day shutdown. I'm Debra Valentine. This is Fox News.

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