Fox News Hourly Update – 7PM ET 11/02/2025

Host: Carmen Roberts
Date: November 2, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of important news stories dominating the evening of November 2, 2025. Major themes include the effects of the ongoing government shutdown on air travel, updates on international crises (including a mass stabbing incident in the UK and the complex situation in Gaza), administrative moves at the FDA, current U.S. gas price trends, and state-by-state rankings for job seekers.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Government Shutdown Impact on U.S. Airports

• [00:02–00:42]

  • Air Traffic Controller Shortages: Airports nationwide, especially Newark (NJ) and Austin (TX), are experiencing severe flight delays.
    • Delays at Newark average two hours, with some flights over three hours late.
    • Staffing issues are made worse by a surge in air traffic controllers calling in sick due to financial strain; nearly 13,000 controllers have worked for weeks without pay because of the government shutdown.
  • Safety Priority:
    • Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasizes that delays will continue “if it means keeping flyers safe.”

  Notable Quote:

  "Now this comes amid a surge in air traffic controllers calling off of work as they deal with growing financial stress... nearly 13,000 air traffic controllers have worked for weeks now without pay due to the government shutdown."
  — Christina Coleman ([00:14])

2. London Train Stabbing Attack – Arrests and Ongoing Investigation

• [00:42–01:34]

  • Incident Update:
    • One of two men arrested after the mass stabbing on a London-bound train has been released; the remaining suspect is being questioned for attempted murder.
    • 11 people were hospitalized, and police responded within eight minutes of the emergency call.
    • The attack is not being treated as terrorism; motive and type of weapon are still under investigation.

  Notable Quote:

  "Police are not treating the stabbings as an act of terror, but were still working to determine a possible motive and the specific type of knife or knives used."
  — Paul Stevens ([01:12])

3. FDA Drug Approval Controversy

• [01:34–02:00]

  • Agency Tensions:
    • Dr. George Tidmarsh, head of the FDA drug division, was put on administrative leave after questioning the legality of a new fast-track approvals program which he suggests may prioritize political motives over scientific integrity.

  Notable Quote:

  "The agency put Dr. George Tidmarsh... on administrative leave after he questioned the legality of a new fast track drug approval program that he believes puts politics ahead of science."
  — Carmen Roberts ([01:34])

4. International News Briefs

Kenya Landslide Disaster

• [02:32–02:54]
  • The death toll from a landslide in Kenya’s Rift Valley rises to 26; ongoing flash flooding halts rescue attempts, with 25 people still missing.

Gaza Hostages and Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

• [02:54–03:31]

  • Hamas Returns Hostages' Bodies:

    • Hamas hands over three more bodies found in a tunnel in southern Gaza.
    • The ceasefire is holding despite reports of remaining Hamas fighters; Israel continues military pressure, with threats extending to Hezbollah in Lebanon.
    • Israeli officials remain quiet on possible negotiations for gunmen to leave conflict zones.

    Notable Quote:

    "Thousands of Israelis gathered in the streets of Tel Aviv to demand that Hamas release the bodies of hostages still held inside Gaza..."
    — Trey Yingst ([02:54])

• Air Strikes:

  • At least 104 Palestinians killed in the past week’s airstrikes; four Hezbollah operatives reportedly killed in Lebanon.

5. U.S. Economic & Consumer Updates

National Gas Prices

• [03:31–03:59]
  • National average for gas falls to $3.04/gallon, 12 cents lower than a month ago.
  • Price Extremes:
    • Highest in Mono County, CA: $5.81/gallon.
    • Lowest in Hale County, TX: $2.37/gallon.

Best States for Job Seekers

• [03:59–04:22]
  • Top States (per WalletHub):
    1. Massachusetts
    2. Connecticut
    3. Minnesota

Selected Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:02 — Government shutdown cripples air traffic control; Newark and Austin airports hardest hit
• 00:42 — UK train stabbing case developments and ongoing investigation
• 01:34 — FDA places top drug division official on leave
• 02:32 — Kenya landslide death toll update and halted rescue operations
• 02:54 — Israel-Gaza ceasefire, hostages update, and regional tensions
• 03:31 — U.S. gas prices drop, state comparisons
• 03:59 — Top 3 states for job seekers announced

Memorable Moments & Tone

• The reporting stays focused and measured, delivering urgency where necessary (e.g., on the impact of the government shutdown and violence abroad) but always upholding the network’s factual, fast-paced style.
• The episode offers snapshots of major developing stories, with brief but clear explanations and context.

Closing Note:
This update covers a broad range of pressing issues—domestic disruption from the shutdown, safety questions in global hot spots, and quick consumer/economic briefings—providing listeners a snapshot of the current news landscape.