9AM ET 11/07/2025 Newscast

Summary

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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.

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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]

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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)

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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]

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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.

Transcript

[A]

Check with your airline. C.J. pompa, Fox News that's if you have a flight today or for the foreseeable future. A large number of flights are canceled. Delays are stacking up this morning stems from the government shutdown which reaches day 38. 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. FOX John and Sarah reporting from the Hartsville Jackson International Airport in Atlanta. Things are busy here at the world's busiest airport, but they are moving along. The TSA checkpoints are reporting wait times anywhere from no wait to 15 minutes. So that's pretty good. But passengers are noticing the effects. Federal transportation officials are cutting back on flights incrementally, starting with a 4% reduction today, leading up to a 10% reduction next Friday across 40 high traffic airports, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and here in Atlanta. Now Republicans want to apply the pressure of Democrats and could a move lead to the government reopening?

[B]

Senate Republicans are aiming for a test vote on a new spending package that would include long term funding for the Department of Agriculture, the legislative branch and the military until next fall. It would also include a promise for a vote on Obamacare subsidies. The deal's fate hinges on Democrats, though. Many want the government to reopen. But progressives are refusing to budge without a firm health care deal. Warning moderates not to cave. Vice President J.D. vance saying in part 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.

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Fox's Madeline Rivera the impact on the economy from the shutdown far worse than expected. White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett telling FOX BUSINESS this morning a travel and leisure industry are among the hardest hit sectors. America's listening to FOX News. It's Will Kane COUNTRY Watch it live at noon Eastern Monday through Thursday@fox news.com or on the Fox News YouTube channel. And don't miss the show. Listen. Follow the podcast five days a week at foxnewspodcasts.com or wherever you download your favorite podcasts. Republican Congressman Lisa Stefanik says she's running for governor of New York. In a new ad released this morning, Stefanik says under Governor Kathy Hochul, New York is the most unaffordable state in the nation. Governor Hochul facing a primary challenge next year from her lieutenant governor. He's the leader of a NATO nation. He's at the White House today. But where the prime minister of Hungary buys his nation's oil could make for an awkward chat with President Trump. Fox's Tonya J. Powers has the story.

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Viktor Orban is expected to try and persuade President Trump to exempt Hungary from US Sanctions targeting Russian oil. Last week, the Trump administration announced sanctions against two of Russia's major state affiliated oil firms. It's a move that could result in secondary sanctions for buyers, which includes countries like China, India and Central Europe. Orban made comments to state radio last week saying he would try to make the Americans understand that Hungary needs a carve out from oil buying because the landlocked country has no other alternatives than to buy Russian crude. Acclaim. Critics dispute Trump and Orban have a personal relationship and this is their first meeting since Trump took office in January. Tanya J. Powers, FOX News.

[A]

A new nation joins the Abraham Accords that coming from President Trump. Fox's Jared Halpern at the White House. While hosting leaders of five Central Asian countries, President Trump says Kazakhstan is joining the Abraham Accords to strengthen its relationship with Israel. It's a great expansion and these are very substantial countries, so we consider that a great honor. Kazakhstan has long had diplomatic relations with Israel, but Secretary of State Marco Rubio says joining the accords is about more than just that. They're now creating a partnership that brings special and unique economic development on all sorts of issues. The president expects other Central Asian nations to join the Abraham Accords soon. At the White House, Jared Halpern, FOX News. The NTSB remains at the Scene of the UPS plane crash. The death toll now stands at 13. Officials say no further possible victims are expected to be found alive. I' C.J. papa, this is FOX News.