Fox News Hourly Update – 9AM ET, November 7, 2025

Overview

This newscast delivers a rapid rundown of major headlines across the US and international scope, focusing on the ongoing government shutdown’s impact on travel and the economy, pressing developments in US politics, diplomatic friction over sanctions, and updates on significant domestic news events.

Top Stories & Key Discussion Points

Government Shutdown Paralyses Air Travel

• Details:
  • Day 38 of the government shutdown has caused widespread disruptions for air travelers.
  • “A large number of flights are canceled. Delays are stacking up this morning…” ([00:02], A)
  • Wait times at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport range from minimal to moderate (0–15 minutes), but passengers feel tangible effects.
  • Federal officials are incrementally reducing flights by 4% today and up to 10% the following Friday at 40 major airports, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Atlanta.
• Notable Quotes:
  • "Got to figure out a way to work this out just to get the country back in order. It’s, you know, it’s been going on far too long. All this fighting is just crazy.” (Passenger, [00:14], A)
• Segment Timestamp: [00:02–01:04]

Congressional Stalemate with Political Fallout

• Details:
  • Senate Republicans seeking a test vote for a new spending package, which covers key sectors: Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military through next fall, with a promise for a vote on Obamacare subsidies.
  • Outcome hinges on Democrats; progressive caucus withholding support without a firm healthcare deal and urging moderates not to yield.
  • White House and congressional leaders blame each other, intensifying pressure for a solution.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “The shutdown has now passed from farce into tragedy and the consequences of this national emergency fall on every senator and congressman who refuses to open the government.” – Vice President J.D. Vance ([01:23], B)
• Segment Timestamp: [01:04–01:42]

Economic Shockwaves from the Shutdown

• Details:
  • Economic consequences described as worse than anticipated.
  • White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett highlights travel and leisure industries as the most acutely impacted.
• Segment Timestamp: [01:42–01:55]

New York Gubernatorial Race Heats Up

• Details:
  • Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announces her run for New York Governor in a new ad.
  • Criticizes incumbent Kathy Hochul for New York’s high cost of living.
  • Hochul faces an intraparty challenge from her lieutenant governor next year.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “New York is the most unaffordable state in the nation.” – Elise Stefanik, ad clip ([01:55], A)
• Segment Timestamp: [01:55–02:13]

Hungary Seeks Sanctions Exemption in High-Stakes White House Visit

• Details:
  • Hungarian PM Viktor Orban at the White House, seeking exemption from new US sanctions on Russian oil.
  • US’ recent sanctions on Russian state-affiliated oil firms threaten buyers with secondary sanctions—including Hungary, which claims necessity due to its landlocked status.
  • Critics highlight the personal rapport between Trump and Orban; this is their first official meeting since Trump’s inauguration.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “Hungary needs a carve out from oil buying because the landlocked country has no other alternatives than to buy Russian crude.” – Viktor Orban (paraphrased, [02:50], C)
• Segment Timestamp: [02:13–03:20]

Kazakhstan Joins Abraham Accords

• Details:
  • President Trump announces Kazakhstan’s accession to the Abraham Accords while hosting Central Asian leaders.
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizes strategic and economic partnerships are the true goal—beyond traditional diplomacy.
  • Trump anticipates more Central Asian countries will soon join the Accords.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “It’s a great expansion and these are very substantial countries, so we consider that a great honor.” – President Trump ([03:27], A)
  • “They’re now creating a partnership that brings special and unique economic development on all sorts of issues.” – Secretary of State Marco Rubio ([03:34], A)
• Segment Timestamp: [03:20–03:55]

UPS Plane Crash Update

• Details:
  • NTSB remains on scene following the fatal UPS plane crash.
  • Death toll rises to 13; officials do not expect further survivors.
• Segment Timestamp: [03:55–end]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Got to figure out a way to work this out just to get the country back in order. All this fighting is just crazy.” (Passenger, [00:14], A)
• “The shutdown has now passed from farce into tragedy and the consequences of this national emergency fall on every senator and congressman who refuses to open the government.” (Vice President J.D. Vance, [01:23], B)
• “Hungary needs a carve out from oil buying because the landlocked country has no other alternatives than to buy Russian crude.” (Viktor Orban, paraphrased, [02:50], C)
• “It’s a great expansion and these are very substantial countries, so we consider that a great honor.” (President Trump, [03:27], A)
• “They’re now creating a partnership that brings special and unique economic development on all sorts of issues.” (Secretary of State Marco Rubio, [03:34], A)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Flight disruptions & airport report: [00:02–01:04]
• Senate negotiations & shutdown fallout: [01:04–01:42]
• Economic impact: [01:42–01:55]
• NY Governor’s race: [01:55–02:13]
• Orban & Trump meeting on oil sanctions: [02:13–03:20]
• Kazakhstan joins Abraham Accords: [03:20–03:55]
• UPS crash update: [03:55–end]

This episode encapsulates the urgent interweaving of national crisis, international diplomacy, and local political maneuvering—presented in Fox’s brisk, pointed style, with an emphasis on direct commentary from officials and eyewitnesses.