7AM ET 11/11/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 7AM ET 11/11/2025 Newscast

Main Theme:
The episode delivers an hourly news briefing, centering on the tentative end of a historic government shutdown, ongoing legislative negotiations, developments in U.S. foreign relations, updates on global terrorism incidents, and major sports and financial headlines. The tone is urgent, focused, and succinct, providing listeners with key updates as of November 11, 2025.

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1. Government Shutdown: Breakthrough Toward Reopening

[00:02–01:45]

• The U.S. government shutdown has entered its 42nd day.
• Dave Anthony (Host): “It’s day 42 of the government shutdown.” [00:02]
• Senate Republican Leader John Thune expresses relief as a funding bill is passed in the Senate, aiming to keep the government running through January 30th, with notable bipartisan support.
  • John Thune: “I am very, very happy to be able to say that we are coming to the end.” [00:07]
• Eight Senate Democrats broke party lines to end a prolonged filibuster and join Republicans.
• The House is expected to vote in alignment with the Senate around 4 pm ET tomorrow, with a final bill passage likely by tomorrow night or early Thursday morning.
  • Madeleine Rivera (Fox Reporter): “The House vote to align with the Senate is expected to take place around 4pm Eastern Time tomorrow. So final passage probably happens tomorrow night or early Thursday morning.” [00:24]
• House Speaker Mike Johnson is optimistic about passage in the House but faces pressure to reach consensus, especially over demands related to ACA subsidies.
  • Senate Republicans pledged a separate vote on a healthcare bill in December, but Johnson says there is no current guarantee for a House vote on Obamacare (ACA) tax credits.
• Dave Anthony: “That’s why many Democrats are upset they didn’t get their demands met that any funding include an extension of the Obamacare tax credits expiring at the end of the year.” [00:52]
• Hakeem Jeffries (House Democratic Leader): “Tens of millions of Americans are about to experience dramatically increased health care costs now.” [01:02]
• The funding bill includes extended SNAP (food assistance) funding through next September.

Notable Quotes:

• John Thune: “I am very, very happy to be able to say that we are coming to the end.” [00:07]
• Hakeem Jeffries: “Tens of millions of Americans are about to experience dramatically increased health care costs now.” [01:02]

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2. Ongoing Impacts of Shutdown: Air Travel Woes

[01:09–01:45]

• The shutdown continues to disrupt air travel:
  • Over 1,100 flight cancellations and nearly 600 delays this morning, after a previous day with over 11,000 affected flights.
  • Causes include air traffic controllers working unpaid and some refusing to work.
• President Trump discusses a gesture to air traffic controllers:
  • Trump: “Should not have had people leaving their jobs. What I basically did is say the ones that stayed, of which there were a lot of them, I’m sending them a $10,000 box.” [01:33]
  • Reporter: “Where’s that money coming from?” [01:41]
  • Trump: “I don’t know. I’ll get it from someplace.” [01:43]

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3. Veterans Day Recognition

[01:45–01:57]

• Congressman Rich McCormick acknowledges U.S. veterans.
  • McCormick: “Those who have served, it’s about five—” [01:51]
  • Host: “And a half percent of all the—” [01:53]
  • McCormick: “—American population has served at one time or another.” [01:54]
• Emphasizes gratitude and the significance of military service.

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4. International News

U.S.–Syria Relations

[02:31–03:09]

• President Trump hosts Syria’s new president, Ahmed al Sharra, at the White House—a partnership previously inconceivable due to al Sharra’s militant past.
  • Trump: “Now in the Middle East. First time that anyone can remember that ever happening.” [02:37]
  • Ahmed al Sharra (Syria’s President): “We talked about the investment opportunities in the future in Syria so that Syria is no longer looked at as a security threat. It is now looked at as a geopolitical ally.” [02:55]
• Emphasis on shifting Syria’s perception from a “security threat” to an “ally.”

Terrorist Attacks in Pakistan and India

[03:09–03:54]

• Pakistan: Suicide bomber attacks outside a court in Pakistan, killing at least 12.
• India: Apparent car bombing in New Delhi—eight dead, multiple injured. Indian anti-terror laws invoked, though cause (accident vs. attack) is still under investigation.
  • Jonathan Savage (FOX News): “The counter terror legislation gives agencies extra powers to detain suspects, but police are keeping an open mind about the possibility the explosion was an accidental blast or a car failure…” [03:18]

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5. U.S. Domestic Updates: Markets and Sports

[03:54–04:23]

• Host: “On this Veterans Day, there’s no mail. Banks are closed, but there will be trading on Wall Street. Futures are mixed now.”
• The Nasdaq had a major surge the previous day.
• NFL Update:
  • Philadelphia Eagles secure their third straight win, defeating the Green Bay Packers 10–7.
    • Jared Max (Sports): “Green Bay had a chance to force overtime, but Brandon McManus missed a 64 yard field goal attempt to end the game.” [04:09]

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6. Notable Quotes & Moments

• John Thune (Senate Republican Leader): “I am very, very happy to be able to say that we are coming to the end.” [00:07]
• Hakeem Jeffries (House Democratic Leader): “Tens of millions of Americans are about to experience dramatically increased health care costs now.” [01:02]
• President Trump: “What I basically did is say the ones that stayed… I’m sending them a $10,000 box.” [01:33]
• President Trump (on US–Syria relations): “First time that anyone can remember that ever happening.” [02:37]
• Ahmed al Sharra (Syria): “Syria is no longer looked at as a security threat. It is now looked at as a geopolitical ally.” [02:55]

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7. Timestamps for Important Segments

• Shutdown Progress & Senate Vote: [00:02–01:02]
• Healthcare & SNAP Funding: [00:40–01:09]
• Air Traffic & Presidential Comments: [01:09–01:45]
• Veterans Day Message: [01:45–01:57]
• International: U.S.–Syria Breakthrough: [02:31–03:09]
• Global Terror Incidents (Pakistan/India): [03:09–03:54]
• Markets and Monday Night Football: [03:54–04:23]

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Summary Note:
This news update captures the climax of an extended government crisis, balancing rapid-fire political developments with major international and domestic headlines. Particularly notable is the bipartisan movement to end the shutdown, the contentious healthcare negotiations, extraordinary diplomatic news involving Syria, and ongoing global security concerns. The tone is direct, capturing the urgency and complexity of the national moment.

Transcript

[A]

It's day 42 of the government shutdown. I'm Dave Anthony, Fox News.

[B]

I am very, very happy to be able to say that we are coming to the end.

[A]

Senate Republican Leader John Thune, relieved after a final vote last night, approved government funding through January 30th with eight Democrats who broke ranks with their party Sunday to end a long filibuster Sunday, joining Republicans again in favor of the plan.

[C]

The House vote to align with the Senate is expected to take place around 4pm Eastern Time tomorrow. So final passage probably happen tomorrow night or early Thursday morning. And House Speaker Mike Johnson sounds optimistic the bill will pass.

[A]

That's fox's Madeleine Rivera.

[C]

Senate Republicans promised in a side deal a separate vote in December on a health care bill. But Johnson says he can't guarantee a vote on ACA subsidies in the House, saying he has to build consensus among members.

[A]

That's why many Democrats are upset they didn't get their demands met that any funding include an extension of the Obamacare tax credits expiring at the end of the year. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries says that's unacceptable.

[D]

Tens of millions of Americans are about to experience dramatically increased health care costs now.

[A]

The bill does include funding for SNAP food assistance through next September as a legal battle continues during the shutdown trying to keep the program funded. And while the shutdown continues, the flight troubles persist at airports with another 1100 plus cancellations and almost 600 delays this morning after over 11,000 affected flights. Yesterday amid issues with some air traffic controllers working without pay, not going to work. President Trump told fox's Laura Ingraham we.

[E]

Should not have had people leaving their jobs. What I basically did is say the ones that state of which were there were a lot of them. I'm sending them a $10,000 box.

[B]

Where's that money coming from?

[E]

I don't know. I'll get it from someplace.

[A]

It's Veterans Day and Congressman Rich McCormick, a Republican, tells Fox thanks to all.

[E]

Those who have served, it's about five.

[A]

And a half percent of all the.

[E]

American population has served at one time or another.

[A]

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[F]

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[A]

It is a partnership long seen unlikely. The US and Syria, we have peace.

[E]

Now in the Middle East. First time that anyone can remember that ever happening.

[A]

That was President Trump sitting next to Syria's new leader at the White House, a president who years ago was captured by American forces during the Iraq war while Ahmed al Sharra was fighting for al Qaeda linked militants. Now the president of Syria, he tells.

[G]

Fox, we talked about the investment opportunities in the future in Syria so that Syria is no longer looked at as a security threat. It is now looked at as a geopolitical ally.

[A]

In Pakistan, a suicide bomber went on the attack today, blowing himself up outside a court next to a police car, killing at least 12 people. The day after what appears to be an attack in India.

[H]

Anti terror laws are being used to investigate Monday's apparent car bombing in New Delhi. At least eight people died and several others were hurt. The counter terror legislation gives agencies extra powers to detain suspects, but police are keeping an open mind about the possibility the explosion was an accidental blast or a car failure. It was believed to have originated from a Hyundai i20 that stopped at a traffic light. Officers are also looking into a potential connection with the seizure of almost 800 pounds of explosive making chemicals in a nearby city. Jonathan Savage, FOX News.

[A]

On this Veterans Day, there's no mail. Banks are closed, but there will be trading on Wall Street. Futures are mixed now. The morning after a big surge in the Nasdaq went up more than 500 on Monday night Football. Philadelphia wins to close out Week 10 of the NFL season.

[I]

Three straight wins for the reigning super bowl champions. The Eagles held off the Packers 10 to 7 to improve to 72 and drop Green Bay to 5, 3 and 1. Green Bay had a chance to force overtime, but Brandon McManus missed a 64 yard field goal attempt to end the game.

[A]

That's Jared Max. I'm Dave Anthony and this is FOX News.

[J]

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