Fox News Hourly Update – 7AM ET 11/06/2025 Newscast
Brief Overview
In this newscast, FOX News delivers a rapid-fire update on the nation’s top headlines: the historic (and ongoing) government shutdown, air travel disruptions due to FAA staffing and safety decisions, legal challenges to presidential tariff powers before the Supreme Court, political fallout from significant election results (including the victory of Democratic Socialist Zoramundani in New York City), and updates on international events. The tone is urgent and analytical, with sharp political commentary and succinct reporting.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Ongoing Government Shutdown: Day 37
- Democrats leverage recent electoral wins in NY, NJ, and VA to strengthen their negotiation position. The shutdown is now the longest in US history.
- Political standoff continues: Rep. Chrissy Houlihan interrupts Speaker Johnson’s press conference, demanding more direct engagement with Democratic leadership.
- Bipartisan talks are underway among Senators; President Trump urges Republicans to end the Senate filibuster, but Majority Leader John Thune states there aren’t enough votes for that move.
Quote:
“I can't hear you because we have someone who doesn't respect the rights of...”
— Rep. Chrissy Houlihan (00:22)
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“President Trump is encouraging Republicans to end the Senate filibuster... but Majority Leader John Thune says the votes aren't there.”
— Ryan Schmells (00:44)
2. Air Travel Disruptions Amid Shutdown
- FAA to reduce air traffic by 10% at 40 major airports starting Friday to ease pressure on unpaid air traffic controllers.
- Broader impact: Restrictions will extend to space launches, not just commercial flights.
- Safety assurances: Officials emphasize that flying remains safe despite the disruptions.
Quote:
“You just may need that extra bag to carry your patience if you're about to fly.”
— CJ Papa, host (00:54)
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“Our heart... goes out to those who will have flights disrupted. But again, they want to make sure that the FAA team and their DOT team... make it to their destination safely.”
— Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy (01:12)
3. Supreme Court Hears Tariff Powers Case
- Small business owners challenge presidential tariff powers, arguing that tariffs amount to taxes which Constitutionally must originate in Congress.
- Legal ambiguity: The relevant statute never uses the word ‘tariff,’ and such an application is unprecedented.
- Skepticism from Justices: Broad questioning signals a tough path for the White House.
Quote:
“Justice Sotomayor was among the skeptics of this argument that these reciprocal tariffs on nearly every country could be viewed as anything else.”
— Shannon Bream, FOX News (02:30)
4. Political Fallout from Zoramundani’s Victory in NYC
- President Trump responds: Frames the race as a battle “between communism and common sense.”
- Inter-party Democratic divide: Mamdani, claiming a clear progressive stance, calls out Trump for not delivering on campaign promises and for cutting SNAP benefits.
- Wider implications: Highlights tensions between party moderates in swing states and energized left-wing progressives.
Quote:
“A choice between communism and common sense. Does that make sense to you? Common sense? It’s common sense or communism.”
— Former President Trump at the American Business Forum (03:08)
Quote:
“This is a president who ran a campaign on the promise of cheaper groceries and now... has gone so far as to cut SNAP benefits.”
— Zoramundani Mamdani (03:36)
5. International Update: Identification of Israeli Hostage
- Israeli authorities confirm the remains of a Tanzanian student, killed in the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, have been returned.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- 00:22 – Chrissy Houlihan challenges Speaker Johnson: “I can't hear you because we have someone who doesn't respect the rights of...”
- 00:44 – Ryan Schmells: “President Trump is encouraging Republicans to end the Senate filibuster... but Majority Leader John Thune says the votes aren't there.”
- 01:12 – Secretary Sean Duffy: “…when they fly, they are going to make it to their destination safely because we’ve done our work.”
- 02:30 – Shannon Bream on Supreme Court skepticism: “Justice Sotomayor was among the skeptics of this argument...”
- 03:08 – Trump: “A choice between communism and common sense.”
- 03:36 – Mamdani: “This is a president who ran a campaign on the promise of cheaper groceries and now... has gone so far as to cut SNAP benefits.”
Timestamps for Major Segments
- 00:02–00:54: Government shutdown update and political standoff
- 00:54–01:46: Air travel impacts and FAA response
- 02:16–03:01: Supreme Court examination of presidential tariff authority
- 03:01–03:57: Political fallout from NYC election and party divisions
- 03:57–End: Confirmation of Israeli hostage remains
Summary by FOX News Standards:
This edition covered the nation’s pressing political crises, legal questions at the highest court, disruptions in everyday life due to protracted government infighting, and sharp rhetoric from Washington’s most prominent figures, all delivered with FOX’s signature urgency and pointed analysis.