Fox News Hourly Update – 5PM ET, November 3, 2025: Episode Summary

Main Theme:
This episode delivers a fast-paced rundown of key political, legislative, and cultural events as the U.S. government shutdown enters its 34th day, setting contemporary and historic context for both Washington and the 2025 campaign trails.

1. Government Shutdown: Day 34

• Overview:
  The continuing government shutdown ties the record for the longest in history as both sides refuse to compromise.

  • Lisa Brady: "Neither side is budging on. [...] on day 34 of a government shutdown that tomorrow will tie the record for the longest ever." (00:02)

• Partisan Tensions on Health Care:

  • Democratic Politician: "The only plan Republicans have for health care seems to be to eliminate it and then to tell working people to go figure it out on their own. That's not a health care plan. That's cruel." (00:10)
  • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer emphasizes the need to extend Obamacare subsidies, accusing Republicans of endangering public welfare.
  • Republican Politician: "Thanks to Democrats, millions more Americans, millions, Mr. President, are now at risk of going hungry. And yet the Democrat shutdown marches on." (00:32)
  • Senate Majority Leader John Thune blames Democrats for persisting with the shutdown and risking benefits for vulnerable Americans.

• Legislative Stalemate:

  • Senate is set for another test vote on a stopgap spending bill passed by the House in September.
    • Lisa Brady: "The Senate plans another test vote tomorrow on the stopgap spending bill that the House passed in September." (00:46)

2. 2025 Election Season: Key Races & Campaigns

• Presidential and Gubernatorial Campaign Activity:
  • President Trump holds a "telerally" for Republican candidates in New Jersey and Virginia ahead of gubernatorial elections.
    • Lisa Brady: "President Trump holds telerally tonight for Republicans in New Jersey and Virginia where voters pick governors tomorrow." (00:46)
  • California Governor Gavin Newsom pushes for high turnout on Proposition 50, related to ambitious redistricting reforms.
    • Lisa Brady: "California Governor Gavin Newsom hoping for record turnout on Prop 50, the state's early redistricting effort to send a message. We're gonna get out there and win." (00:46)
    • New York City Mayoral Candidate: "And send a powerful message." (01:07)
  • State legislators in New York propose a new congressional map to counter Republican efforts elsewhere.

3. National Legal and Policy Developments

• Student Loan Forgiveness Lawsuit:
  • 22 Democrat-led states sue the Trump administration, alleging misuse of the Education Department regarding the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
    • Lisa Brady: "22 Democrat led states are suing the Trump administration accused [...] of weaponizing a student loan forgiveness program..." (01:59, 02:13)
  • New rules further restrict eligible professions for loan relief, focusing on those accused of "unlawful activities," including aiding illegal immigration.
  • Republican Politician: "If allowed to stand, this rule would create widespread uncertainty and could deter student borrowers from pursuing a path in public service at all." (02:31)
  • California Attorney General Rob Bonta calls the modifications "politically motivated and unlawful."
  • Lisa Brady: "The original program offers student loan forgiveness to government and Nonprofit employees after 10 years of service." (02:40)

4. New York City Mayoral Race

• Front-Runners & Their Messages:
  • Democratic socialist Soran Mandani is leading over former governor Andrew Cuomo.
    • New York City Mayoral Candidate: "We have not only come so far, we stand on the verge of ushering in a new day for our city." (02:55)
  • Republican Curtis Sliwa, lagging in polls, asserts that opponents lack credible solutions, especially on crime.
    • Lisa Brady: "Republican Curtis Sliwa, trailing in the polls, says neither of his opponents have the answers, especially on crime." (03:13)
  • Soran Mandani leverages outsider status.
    • New York City Mayoral Candidate: "They don't need a mayor whose first job is mayor of the city of New York." (03:07)

5. International Relations

• Middle East Diplomacy:
  • White House confirms an upcoming official visit by Saudi Arabia’s crown prince.
    • Lisa Brady: "A White House official confirming Saudi Arabia's crown prince will be there later this month for an official working visit." (03:13)
  • President Trump is pressing Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords, normalizing relations with Israel.
    • The Saudis want movement towards Palestinian statehood as a precondition.

6. Major Cultural & Sports Moments

• Diane Ladd’s Passing:

  • Movie icon Diane Ladd (three-time Oscar nominee) dies at 89, her death confirmed by daughter Laura Dern.
    • Lisa Brady: "Her daughter, actress Laura Dern confirming Ladd's death, calling her an amazing hero and profound gift of a mother who's flying with her angels now." (01:34)
    • Quote from Ladd:* "You know, I can tell that you're new to this kind of work, but you catch on real quick." (01:32)

• Dodgers' World Series Triumph:

  • LA Dodgers celebrate their second straight World Series win, a feat last seen 25 years ago.
    • Lisa Brady: "Exuberant Dodgers fans celebrating their second consecutive World Series title with a parade and rally in la." (03:36)
    • Shohei Ohtani: "I'm ready to get another ring next year." (03:45)
  • The team credits their fans as instrumental to their success.

7. Business Update

• US Markets:
  • A mixed session on Wall Street:
    • The Dow dropped 226 points,
    • S&P and Nasdaq ended higher.
      • Lisa Brady: "A choppy start to November on Wall Street, the Dow sinking 226 points, but the S and P and the Nasdaq finish higher." (03:50)

Notable Quotes

• Democratic Politician, on GOP healthcare plans:
  "That's not a health care plan. That's cruel." (00:10)

• Republican Politician, on the shutdown's food security effects:
  "Millions more Americans, millions, Mr. President, are now at risk of going hungry." (00:32)

• New York City Mayoral Candidate, on leadership:
  "They don't need a mayor whose first job is mayor of the city of New York." (03:07)

• Laura Dern, memorializing Diane Ladd:
  "[She was] an amazing hero and profound gift of a mother who's flying with her angels now." (01:35)

• Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers star:
  "I'm ready to get another ring next year." (03:45)

Memorable Moments & Timestamps

• Government shutdown ties length record: 00:02
• Heated partisan exchange on health care: 00:10–00:32
• Congressional vote preview: 00:46
• Lawsuit over student loan forgiveness: 01:59
• Diane Ladd’s passing and tribute: 01:32–01:35
• Dodgers’ championship celebration: 03:36–03:50
• Wall Street roundup: 03:50

Tone & Style:
This newscast maintains the brisk, concise, and direct reporting style characteristic of Fox News radio bulletins, balancing breaking news with pointed political commentary and quick shifts between domestic, electoral, global, and cultural stories.