Fox News Hourly Update – 7AM ET (11/10/2025): Episode Summary

Overview

In this brisk three-minute newscast, FOX News covers major political developments, including the imminent reopening of the federal government, President Trump’s latest batch of pardons, updates on the United Nations climate summit in Brazil, market reactions, and breaking sports news, such as the passing of NBA legend Lenny Wilkins. The tone is urgent and news-driven, capturing the key headlines shaping American and global events on November 10, 2025.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

The End of the Government Shutdown

• Senate Action and Deal Details

  • The Senate overcame a filibuster in a late-night vote, paving the way to end the government shutdown and fund operations through January.
  • Bipartisan support was achieved, with eight Democrats siding with Republicans.
  • [00:09] Senate Clerk formally confirms the vote passage:
    Quote: "Three fifths of the Senate duly chosen and sworn. Having voted in the affirmative, the motion upon reconsideration is agreed to."

• Partisan Reactions

  • Republican Senator John Barrasso critiqued Democrats, labeling their negotiation tactics as “blackmail.”
    • [00:23]
      Quote: "Republicans kept voting to open the government with no strings attached. The Democrats continued to vote to keep the government closed unless we paid ransom. And as a result, there was massive suffering across the country."
  • Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen acknowledged the deal isn’t perfect but necessary.
    • [00:42]
      Quote: "Not all of my Democratic colleagues are satisfied with this agreement, but waiting another week or another month wouldn't deliver a better outcome."
  • The funding bill omits a deal on Obamacare subsidies—a major disappointment for progressives. However, it reverses the firings of furloughed workers and ensures a future vote on tax credits.
    • [00:51]
      Insight: “It merely guarantees a vote on the tax credits at a future date… like reversing the firings of furloughed workers.”

• Lingering Effects of Shutdown

  • Despite movement toward reopening, essential workers like air traffic controllers continue without pay, leading to widespread flight disruptions.
    • [01:16]
      Quote: “There are nearly 1,500 flights canceled and 1,000 delayed.”

President Trump’s New Pardons

• Mass Pardons Following January 6
  • President Trump issued 77 new pardons, extending clemency to key associates involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 election (including Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, John Eastman, and Sidney Powell).
    • [01:39]
      Quote: “It did not include himself. Critics had accused those now pardoned of plotting to overturn the 2020 election by submitting names of alternate electors.”

United Nations Climate Summit Opens Amid Skepticism

• Climate Summit in Brazil

  • The annual UN climate summit (COP 30) opens in Brazil under President Lula.
    • Lula warns of faltering momentum on climate action; calls for nations to honor, not just promise, environmental commitments.
    • [02:30] Jonathan Savage:
      Quote: “The main goal of the Paris agreement a decade ago was to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. But the world is on track for an average temperature rise of over 2%... President Lula is calling on nations to stick to the promises they made and resist offering new ones.”

• Backdrop:

  • This follows President Trump’s recent comments dismissing climate change as a “hoax” at the United Nations [02:16].

Market and Weather Updates

• Wall Street Reaction

  • Stock futures rose following the Senate’s move toward ending the shutdown.
    • [03:05]

• Severe Winter Weather

  • Heavy snow is impacting travel from Chicago to Northern Michigan.
    • [01:25]

Sports Headlines

• NBA Legend Lenny Wilkins Dies

  • Lenny Wilkins, Hall of Fame player and coach, passed away at 88.
    • [03:17] Greg Thompson:
      Quote: “He was a nine time all star who led the league in assists twice… led the Seattle SuperSonics to the 1979 NBA title… coached the 1996 Olympic team to a gold medal.”

• NFL Leader Paul Tagliabue Passes

  • Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue has died at 84.
    • [03:40]

• NFL Scores

  • LA Chargers defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers 25:10; LA Rams continue their streak; Seattle and New England also win.
    • [04:03] NFL recaps.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Senator John Barrasso (GOP) [00:23]:
  “Republicans kept voting to open the government with no strings attached. The Democrats continued to vote to keep the government closed unless we paid ransom.”

• Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D) [00:42]:
  “Not all of my Democratic colleagues are satisfied with this agreement, but waiting another week or another month wouldn't deliver a better outcome.”

• Jonathan Savage (on climate summit) [02:30]:
  “The world is on track for an average temperature rise of over 2%.”

• Greg Thompson (on Lenny Wilkins) [03:17]:
  “He was a nine time all star who led the league in assists twice… coached the 1996 Olympic team to a gold medal.”

Timestamps of Key Segments

• [00:02] – Shutdown talks and Senate vote
• [00:23] – Senator Barrasso on Democrat “blackmail”
• [00:42] – Senator Shaheen on compromise
• [01:16] – Flight disruptions due to shutdown
• [01:28] – Trump’s pardons, including high-profile allies
• [02:16] – Climate summit context, Trump’s comments
• [02:30] – COP 30 opens in Brazil, Jonathan Savage reports
• [03:05] – Wall Street’s response
• [03:17] – Lenny Wilkins tribute
• [03:40] – Paul Tagliabue obituary
• [04:03] – NFL highlights

This episode delivers a whirlwind summary of pressing national and international stories, augmented by first-person accounts and direct quotes from political figures, offering an unfiltered glimpse into the day’s unfolding news.