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.

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]

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]

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.

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.