Fox News Hourly Update – 7AM ET 11/12/2025 Newscast

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: November 12, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a rapid update on current national headlines, emphasizing the ongoing government shutdown, a pending House funding vote, impacts on public services, notable political clashes, a high-stakes Congressional seat, a major product recall, and excitement in major league sports. The tone is urgent and fact-focused, with regular input from elected officials and FOX correspondents.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. House Committee Advances Government Funding Bill

• [00:04-00:18]
  • The House Rules Committee approved a vote to reopen the federal government, with the final House vote expected later today.
  • The bill ensures government operations through January and funds key agencies, such as the Department of Agriculture, through September—crucial for maintaining SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
• Quote:
  • "The ayes have it. The motion to report is agreed to." — House Rules Committee Member [00:13]

2. SNAP Benefits and Supreme Court Extension

• [00:18-00:30]
  • The shutdown has disrupted food assistance; Supreme Court temporarily blocked full SNAP payments until the government officially reopens.

3. Partisan Disagreement Over the Funding Bill

• [00:30-01:13]
  • Democrats criticize House Republicans for a prolonged absence during the shutdown.
  • Quote:
    • "Welcome back from your taxpayer-funded seven week vacation." — Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries [00:44]
  • Jeffries opposes the bill for lacking Obamacare tax credit extensions, risking increased healthcare costs for millions.
  • Republican Buddy Carter acknowledges possible short-term subsidy extensions but dismisses the Affordable Care Act long-term:
    • "Agree we're probably going to have to extend some, some of the subsidies temporarily to see if we can't get some of those premiums down. But long term, the Unaffordable Care Act is not working." — Rep. Buddy Carter [01:02]

4. Air Travel Impact and Recovery

• [01:13-01:36]
  • Air traffic controllers expect overdue pay once the government reopens, improving staffing after recent disruptions.
  • Cancellations remain high (900 flights today, 400+ delays; 5,000+ affected yesterday).
  • Quote:
    • "Staffing levels at air traffic control towers across the country were much better yesterday than the previous few days." — Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries [01:20]
• Reporter Note:
  • “There are almost 900 more flights canceled today, more than 400 delays.” — Fox Business Network’s Grady Trimble [01:36]

5. Mega Millions Jackpot Grows

• [01:36-01:58]
  • No winner for last night’s drawing; jackpot rises to $965 million, among the largest in U.S. history.

6. Congressional Newcomer Adelita Grijalva to be Seated

• [02:29-03:22]
  • Democrat Adelita Grijalva, elected in September, finally set to join Congress after a delay tied to the shutdown.
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson withheld her swearing-in during the shutdown for procedural reasons, not in connection to her stated support for releasing Epstein files.
  • Quote:
    • "It is long, long overdue that the Congresswoman elect take her place, her rightful place." — House Rules Committee Member [03:03]
  • Her first act as Congresswoman will be signing a discharge petition for a vote on the Epstein files.
  • The files are related to Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal activities.

7. Infant Formula Recall Following Botulism Outbreak

• [03:22-03:48]
  • Fifteen babies across 12 states fell ill with botulism from Bihart formula.
  • Company has recalled all baby formula nationwide amid concerns more infants could be affected.

8. Financial Markets and Sports Updates

• [03:48-04:17]

  • Stock futures rise after a record-setting Dow Jones day.
  • Major League Baseball honors:

    • Pat Murphy (Milwaukee Brewers) wins his second straight National League Manager of the Year after a franchise-best season.

    • Stephen Vogt (Cleveland Guardians) repeats as American League Manager of the Year, following a historic comeback to win the division title.

    • Quote:

      • "The Guardians trailed the Tigers by 15 and a half games in early July before winning the division title on the final day of the season." — Sports Reporter [04:12]

• Cy Young Award winners to be revealed later today.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Welcome back from your taxpayer funded seven week vacation.”
  — Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries [00:44]
• "Agree we're probably going to have to extend some, some of the subsidies temporarily to see if we can't get some of those premiums down. But long term, the Unaffordable Care act is not working."
  — Rep. Buddy Carter [01:02]
• "It is long, long overdue that the Congresswoman elect take her place, her rightful place."
  — House Rules Committee Member [03:03]
• "The Guardians trailed the Tigers by 15 and a half games in early July before winning the division title on the final day of the season."
  — Sports Reporter [04:12]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:04 -- Government funding bill advances in House committee
• 00:30 -- Democratic criticism and SNAP/Obamacare dispute
• 01:13 -- Air traffic disruption and recovery
• 01:36 -- Mega Millions jackpot news
• 02:29 -- Adelita Grijalva’s pending Congressional seat
• 03:22 -- Infant formula recall
• 03:48 -- Sports awards and Wall Street update

Summary

This brisk FOX News update delivers fast facts on national legislative action to end the government shutdown, with political disagreements over healthcare funding at center stage. Listeners hear about travel disruptions, a major lottery jackpot, important Congressional developments, public health alerts, financial news, and standout moments in baseball—all condensed into a high-paced, authoritative style. The reporting highlights political tension, real-time impacts on Americans, and brief but telling insider commentary, providing a clear snapshot of November 12, 2025’s breaking news.