Fox News Hourly Update – 5PM ET 11/06/2025

Host: Lisa Brady, Chad Bergram, Jared Halpern, Fox News Team
Date: November 6, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode delivers timely updates on critical national news stories, focusing on the ongoing government shutdown's impact on air travel, Congressional spending negotiations, a breakthrough in the fight against obesity, developments in vaccine guidance for newborns, Nancy Pelosi's retirement, a tragic event in the NFL, Tesla shareholder news, and market updates. The broadcast features concise reporting and commentary from the Fox News team with quotes and viewpoints from political figures and analysts.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. FAA Flight Cutbacks Amid Government Shutdown

• [00:02] Lisa Brady reports that major U.S. airports will begin phased cutbacks tomorrow due to FAA staffing shortages caused by the ongoing government shutdown.
  • "The FAA's capacity reductions set to begin will mean fewer flights for some air travelers to choose from, cuts that will be phased in to ease staffing shortages as a government shutdown continues."
• Impact: Reduced number of available flights for travelers.

2. Congressional Negotiations and Government Funding

• [00:19-00:31] Political discussion centers around partial agreements in the Senate and deadlock between House and Senate:
  • "Senate Democrats are mauling a partial agreement." [00:19]
  • Chad Bergram: "House Speaker Mike Johnson will not commit to a separate health care vote. Lawmakers are worried about flight cancellation." [00:22]
  • Bergram details the failed Senate progress on a stopgap spending bill.
• Ongoing shutdown linked directly to the flight reductions and broader governmental service interruptions.

3. Health Policy: Drug Price Reductions for Weight Loss Medications

• [00:31-01:27]
  • Federal officials announce deals with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk for "most favored nations agreements" to reduce prices of GLP-1 weight loss drugs (Ozempic, Wegovy).
    • "Most favored nations agreements will drastically cut the price of their GLP1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy." – Political Analyst [00:50]
    • "These are two companies... that have helped millions of Americans struggling with obesity live better, longer lives." – Commentator [00:58]
  • President Trump states (via policy report) that the drugs will be available for $245/month for Medicare and Medicaid recipients, and through a new “Trump Rx” website.
    • "President Trump says the drug makers will sell those drugs at $245 a month... and they will be available at cheaper prices on a White House run Trump Rx website beginning next year." [01:10]
  • Other pharma companies (Pfizer, AstraZeneca) have reached similar agreements.
  • Lower prices also agreed for pending oral versions of injectables, if approved.

4. Vaccine Guidance for Newborns: Ongoing Review

• [01:27-01:59]
  • Federal panel had postponed a vote on delaying hepatitis B vaccine for newborns earlier; an independent group now reviewing data.
  • "The Vaccine Integrity Project says it will complete its review by early December." – Lisa Brady [01:27]
  • CDC had tabled the proposal for certain newborns; pending recommendations highlight evolving vaccination guidance.

5. Nancy Pelosi Announces Retirement

• [02:13-02:47]
  • Nancy Pelosi, currently the only woman to have served as Speaker, will retire at the end of her term in 2027, after 40 years in Congress.
  • Pelosi message: "With a grateful heart, I look forward to final year of service as your proud representative as speaker." [02:13]
  • Commentary is sharply divided:
    • "She's an evil woman. I'm glad she's retiring. I think she did the country a great service by retiring. I think she was a tremendous liability for the country." – Commentator [02:37]
  • President Trump called Pelosi "overrated" [02:47]; former President Biden awarded her the Medal of Freedom.

6. NFL Tragedy: Death of Marshawn Nyland

• [02:58-03:34]
  • 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Nyland found dead after a police chase, reportedly by suicide.
  • Chad Bergram: "Two nights prior to being chased by police scored the only touchdown of his NFL career... a recovered blocked punt in the end zone on Monday Night Football." [02:58]
  • Police had received warning of suicidal ideation.
  • NFL Players Association issues statement urging support for struggling players.

7. Tesla Shareholder Meeting & Market Update

• [03:34-End]
  • Tesla shareholders approve a compensation package that could make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire if performance milestones are met.
  • Stock markets decline: Dow drops 398 points, S&P and Nasdaq fall over 1%.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "The FAA's capacity reductions set to begin will mean fewer flights for some air travelers..." – Lisa Brady, [00:02]
• "House Speaker Mike Johnson will not commit to a separate health care vote..." – Chad Bergram, [00:22]
• "President Trump says the drug makers will sell those drugs at $245 a month for Medicare and Medicaid patients..." – Political Analyst, [01:10]
• "With a grateful heart, I look forward to final year of service as your proud representative as speaker." – Nancy Pelosi (video message), [02:13]
• "She's an evil woman. I'm glad she's retiring. I think she did the country a great service by retiring. I think she was a tremendous liability for the country." – Commentator, [02:37]
• "Two nights prior to being chased by police scored the only touchdown of his NFL career..." – Chad Bergram, [02:58]

Key Timestamps

• 00:02 – FAA cuts at airports due to government shutdown
• 00:19-00:31 – Congressional deadlock on funding, impact on flights
• 00:31-01:27 – Landmark deal on weight loss drug pricing; policy details
• 01:27-01:59 – Review of newborn hepatitis B vaccine schedule
• 02:13 – Pelosi’s retirement announcement
• 02:37 – Polarized commentary on Pelosi
• 02:58 – Tragic death of Marshawn Nyland, Dallas Cowboys
• 03:34 – Tesla’s shareholder news and Elon Musk’s potential trillionaire status; Market update

This broadcast delivers concise, fact-focused updates, fiercely divided political commentary, and major headlines across health, politics, sports, tech, and business—with a tone alternating between urgency, skepticism, and reflection.