5PM ET 11/08/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 5PM ET 11/08/2025 Newscast

Host: Carmen Roberts, FOX News
Date: November 8, 2025

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Episode Overview

This episode covers the latest developments amid an ongoing government shutdown, its impacts on air travel and federal workers, important court decisions affecting food assistance, President Trump's response to economic pressures ahead of Thanksgiving, aviation safety concerns following a UPS crash, and a controversial wildlife management project in the Pacific Northwest.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Government Shutdown: Impact and Stalemate

[00:02–01:30]

• Air Travel Disruptions:

  • FAA cuts have led to over 1,000 canceled flights.
  • Travelers face “hours just to get through security,” causing chaos for families and professionals.
    • “Parents traveling to see their kids have had their plans turned upside down. People traveling for funerals, family reunions, business trips have all too often been met with chaos.” (B, 00:23)

• Political Negotiations:

  • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer highlights the personal toll and pleads for an end to the shutdown during a rare Saturday session.
  • Schumer proposes a one-year extension of Obamacare subsidies as a compromise; Republicans reject it.
  • Discussion of a short-term plan to fund the government through January and keep certain departments functioning.
  • Both sides stand firm, with little sign of resolution as the shutdown reaches Day 39, making it the longest in US history.
    • “Wheels are turning behind the scenes, but it's unclear if a weekend session can reopen the government.” (C, 00:52)

• Federal Workers’ Pay Stalemate:

  • Senate Democrats block, for the third time, a Republican-backed bill to pay government workers, citing executive overreach concerns.

2. Supreme Court & SNAP Payments

[01:30–01:59]

• Supreme Court denies the Trump administration's emergency appeal, requiring ongoing SNAP (food stamp) payments to continue for now.
  • “That’s leaving tens of millions of families in America in dire situations wondering how to put food on the table.” (A, 01:30)
  • The decision opens the door for a full appeal but maintains crucial food assistance during the shutdown.

3. Economic Pressures & The Thanksgiving Meal Debate

[02:16–03:06]

• Trump’s Affordability Claims:
  • President Trump asserts that Thanksgiving meals are “25% cheaper” this year, making affordability a central political theme.
  • Fact-checking emerges: Community note on X (Twitter) points out differences in meal contents and brands compared to last year.
    • “2025 Walmart Thanksgiving meal contains 15 items, while the 2024 meal contained 21 items.” (E, 02:26)
  • Editorial criticism surfaces: “Don't deny things are tough, Mr. President. Take another look at some of your economic policies and help make things better.” (NY Post quoted by E, 02:26)
  • Data indicates that prices at major retailers (Amazon, Walmart, Target) are up overall, despite official claims.

4. Aviation Safety: MD11 Groundings after Crash

[03:06–03:44]

• Following a fiery UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville, killing 14 people, both UPS and FedEx ground all MD11 aircraft.
  • “The McDonnell Douglas MD11 planes are the same aircraft involved in Tuesday's fiery crash of a UPS cargo plane. The two companies say the grounding...is being done out of an abundance of caution and at the recommendation of the manufacturer.” (F, 03:13)
  • MD11s account for approximately 9% of the UPS fleet and 4% of FedEx’s.
  • UPS assures continuity of service through contingency measures.

5. Wildlife Management Controversy – Barred Owl Culling

[03:44–End]

• The U.S. government begins culling up to 450,000 barred owls in California, Oregon, and Washington in an effort to protect the endangered spotted owl.
  • “The US government has begun shooting down up to 450,000 barred owls...in a controversial move meant to prevent the extinction of a rival owl.” (A, 03:44)
• The 30-year project is estimated to cost $1.35 billion and sparks debate over the ethics, effectiveness, and environmental impact.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Traveler Frustration:
  • “Parents traveling to see their kids have had their plans turned upside down.” (B, 00:23)
• On Shutdown Gridlock:
  • “Wheels are turning behind the scenes, but it's unclear if a weekend session can reopen the government.” (C, 00:52)
• On Food Hardship:
  • “That's leaving tens of millions of families in America in dire situations wondering how to put food on the table.” (A, 01:30)
• On Economic Messaging:
  • “Don't deny things are tough, Mr. President. Take another look at some of your economic policies and help make things better.” (NY Post via E, 02:26)
• On Species Management:
  • “The US government has begun shooting down up to 450,000 barred owls...to prevent the extinction of a rival owl.” (A, 03:44)

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Important Segment Timestamps

• Government Shutdown & Air Travel: 00:02–00:52
• Political Negotiations & Worker Pay: 00:52–01:30
• Supreme Court SNAP Decision: 01:30–01:59
• Thanksgiving Meal Affordability & Economic Debate: 02:16–03:06
• UPS/FedEx MD11 Plane Groundings: 03:06–03:44
• Barred Owl Culling Project: 03:44–End

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This succinct newscast gives listeners a rapid yet comprehensive update on the interplay of national politics, economic anxieties, critical infrastructure, legal rulings, and controversial environmental interventions—all shaping American life as Thanksgiving and the holiday season approach.

Transcript

[A]

FAA cuts snarl air travel as the shutdown continues. I'm Carmen Roberts, FOX News.

[B]

As of this morning, over a thousand flights have been canceled. Travelers are standing in line for hours just to get through security.

[A]

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer speaking from the Senate floor during today's rare Saturday session as lawmakers try to find a way to end the government shutdown.

[B]

Parents traveling to see their kids have had their plans turned upside down. People traveling for funerals, family reunions, business trips have all too often been met with chaos.

[A]

And Schumer says it's time to end the shutdown. He offered an option for that by extending Obamacare subsidies for one year yesterday, but Republicans shot that down. Fox's Chad Pergram reports from Capitol Hill that lawmakers appear to be far apart from ending the shutdown, now the longest in US history at day 39.

[C]

Wheels are turning behind the scenes, but it's unclear if a weekend session can reopen the government. There's a plan to run the government through the end of January. It also funds the Department of Veterans Affairs AG Programs and Congress until next fall. It needs 60 days now. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer offered a straight funding bill yesterday, but he tacked on a year long extension of money for Obamacare. Republicans flatly rejected that. Democrats also blocked for a third time a bill to pay government workers. Democrats believe that bill gave too much power to the president to pick who.

[A]

And the Supreme Court grounds the Trump administration emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund snap payments. And that's leaving tens of millions of families in America in dire situations wondering how to put food on the table. High court's decision gives the administration time to appeal the lower court order. America's listening to FOX News.

[D]

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[A]

President Trump makes affordability a central issue as Americans plan for Thanksgiving. Fox's Lucas Tomlinson reports from West Palm Beach, Florida, where the president spending the weekend.

[E]

President Trump claims this year's meal will be 25% cheaper, but a community note on X says missing context. 2025 Walmart Thanksgiving meal contains 15 items, while the 2024 meal contained 21 items. Additionally, most of the brand name items in the 2024 meal were replaced with great value items. Now the New York Post editorial board is asking some questions about President Trump's economic policies, including tariffs, saying, quote, don't deny Things are tough, Mr. President. Take another look at some of your economic policies and help make things better. And data analysts are looking at Amazon, Wal Mart and Target and say that all those prices are up this year.

[A]

UPS and FedEx ground their fleets of MD11 planes following a fiery crash in Louisville that killed at least 14 people.

[F]

The McDonnell Douglas MD11 planes are the same aircraft involved in Tuesday's fiery crash of a UPS cargo plane. The two companies say the grounding of the MD11s is being done out of an abundance of caution and at the recommendation of the manufacturer. The MD11 aircrafts make up about 9% of the UPS airline fleet and 4% of the FedEx fleet, according to the companies. UPS says it has contingency plans in place to meet worldwide demand. Debra Valentine, fox news.

[A]

The US government has begun shooting down up to 450,000 barred owls across California, Oregon and Washington in a controversial move meant to prevent the extinction of a rival owl. The U.S. fish and Wildlife Service project to preserve the endangered spotted owl, finalized a year ago, should cost taxpayers an estimated $1.35 billion over the next 30 years. I'm Carmen Roberts. This is FOX News.