Fox News Hourly Update: 5PM ET, November 10, 2025

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This episode delivers a concise roundup of major national news, focusing on political developments regarding the government shutdown and health care policy, legal fallout from a Major League Baseball betting scandal, and updates on crime, public health policy, and financial markets.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Government Shutdown and Senate Action

• Update: The U.S. government shutdown continues into its 41st day amidst tense negotiations in the Senate.
• Democratic Senators Break Ranks: A few Democrats and one Independent join Republicans to break the filibuster and advance a short-term spending bill.
• Finger Pointing:
  • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer blames President Trump for the prolonged shutdown:

    "He shut the government down longer than any president in American history. Took innocent kids, veterans, federal workers as hostages, political hostages, all because he refuses to do anything, anything to fix the health care crisis."
    —Chuck Schumer (00:17)

• Healthcare Dispute:
  • Democrats push for an extension of Obamacare subsidies—promise of a separate vote.
  • President Trump advocates for a new health care system:

    "We want a health care system where we pay the money to the people instead of the insurance companies. And I tell you, we're going to be working on that very hard over the next short period of time."
    —President Donald Trump (00:43)

• Bill Status:
  • The Senate's short-term bill would fund the government through January.
  • Final Senate vote pending.
  • The House may vote on the deal as early as Wednesday, according to Speaker Mike Johnson.

2. Impact of the Shutdown

• Consequences:
  • Ongoing flight disruptions and interruptions of food stamp assistance continue to affect Americans.
  • The shutdown has reached day 41 (01:16).

3. Major League Baseball Betting Scandal

• Indictment of Cleveland Guardians Pitchers:
  • Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase accused of rigging pitches for gamblers.
  • Charges include money laundering and bribery; both deny wrongdoing and are cooperating.
• MLB Response:
  • Betting operators will now cap bets on individual pitches at $200 and exclude them from parlays (01:51).

4. Crime & Immigration

• Chicago Shooting Incident:
  • A man allegedly in the U.S. illegally is accused of firing on federal agents in Little Village, Chicago.
  • No injuries, but shell casings and video were collected; suspect in custody (02:32).
  • The incident is tied to a “shoot on sight” order issued by Latin Kings gang leaders, targeting Border Patrol agents (02:57).
• Deployment of National Guard:
  • A county circuit judge rules that 300+ West Virginia National Guard members can continue their deployment to Washington, D.C., part of a federal crime crackdown—despite a lawsuit challenging the governor’s authority (03:01).

5. Hormone Replacement Therapy Label Update

• FDA Decision:
  • Black box warning on hormone-based menopause treatments removed, reflecting more nuanced evidence about breast cancer risk.
  • FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary notes the original study was misrepresented.
  • Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. states that there’s no evidence for an increase in breast cancer mortality due to hormone therapy.
  • A political analyst highlights a meta-review:

    “There's recently been a meta review of 30 largest studies, 26,000 women that show if you start taking it prior to 60, it actually dramatically reduces your risk of breast cancer.”
    —Political Analyst (03:52)

  • Some doctors and companies push for the label change, while others urge caution and call for an independent FDA review (04:05).

6. Financial Markets

• Stock Rally:
  • The Dow Jones surged 381 points, and the NASDAQ climbed more than 2% (04:13).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Political Rhetoric:
  • Chuck Schumer (00:17): “He shut the government down longer than any president in American history…”
  • President Trump (00:43): “We want a health care system where we pay the money to the people instead of the insurance companies.”
• Expert Analysis (Hormone Therapy):
  • Political Analyst (03:52): “Meta review…if you start taking it prior to 60, it actually dramatically reduces your risk of breast cancer.”
• Impactful Updates:
  • (01:16): Day 41 of a shutdown continues, along with flight disruptions and food stamp interruptions.

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:06–01:16: Senate action on shutdown, political debate, and healthcare policy.
• 01:16–01:51: Shutdown impacts; MLB betting scandal and industry response.
• 02:30–02:52: Chicago agent shooting; law enforcement response.
• 03:01–03:52: National Guard deployment ruling; hormone replacement therapy label change.
• 04:13–04:22: Financial markets update.

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