9PM ET 11/02/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 9PM ET, November 2, 2025

Host: Carmen Roberts
Date: November 3, 2025
Network: FOX News Radio

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Brief Overview

This episode delivers an incisive roundup of the major national and international stories shaping the day, including the impact of the ongoing government shutdown on airport operations, developments in a UK train stabbing investigation, FDA internal controversy over new drug approval protocols, updates on a deadly Kenyan landslide, progress and tension regarding hostages in Gaza, as well as national gas prices and a new ranking of the best U.S. states for jobs.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Government Shutdown Disrupts U.S. Air Travel

[00:02–00:42]

• Widespread delays at airports, notably at Newark (avg. 2-hour delays; some exceeding 3 hours) and Austin-Bergstrom, are linked to air traffic controller staffing shortages.
• Over 13,000 air traffic controllers are working without pay due to the ongoing government shutdown.
• Controllers are increasingly calling off work, citing "growing financial stress and pressure" ([00:22], Christina Coleman).
• Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy reaffirmed that "flights will continue to be delayed if it means keeping flyers safe" ([00:42], Carmen Roberts).

Notable Quote:

• Christina Coleman [00:22]: “This comes amid a surge in air traffic controllers calling off work as they deal with growing financial stress and pressure.”

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2. London Train Stabbing Investigation

[00:43–01:34]

• A man is held on suspicion of attempted murder after a mass stabbing on a London-bound train Saturday, which left 11 hospitalized.
• A second man arrested was released after being cleared of involvement.
• The incident is not being treated as terrorism. No motive or weapon details yet; both men were apprehended within eight minutes of the initial emergency call.

Notable Quote:

• Paul Stevens [01:22]: “Police are not treating the stabbings as an act of terror, but we're still working to determine a possible motive and the specific type of knife or knives used.”

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3. FDA Internal Dispute on Fast Track Drug Program

[01:34–01:59]

• Dr. George Tidmarsh, head of the FDA drug division, has been placed on administrative leave.
• The New York Times reports Tidmarsh questioned “the legality of a new fast track drug approval program that he believes puts politics ahead of science.”

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4. International Stories

a. Kenya Landslide Disaster

[03:01]

• Western Kenya death toll rises to 26 following a landslide.
• 25 people remain missing, with rescue efforts suspended due to flash flooding in the Rift Valley.

b. Developments in Gaza and Israel Hostage Crisis

[03:01–04:01]

• Hamas handed over three more bodies, reportedly of hostages, found in a tunnel in southern Gaza.
• Thousands in Tel Aviv demand the return of all hostages; after the latest handover, eight hostages remain.
• Ceasefire is holding, but some Hamas fighters persist in Israeli-controlled zones.
• PM Netanyahu confirmed reports but did not comment on the possibility of temporary amnesty for gunmen.
• At least 104 Palestinians were killed in past week’s airstrikes; Israel also struck Hezbollah in Lebanon, killing at least four operatives.

Notable Quotes:

• Trey Yingst [03:26]: “Thousands of Israelis gathered in the streets of Tel Aviv to demand that Hamas release the bodies of the hostages still held inside Gaza.”
• Carmen Roberts [04:01]: “The ceasefire is holding once again as regional media says there are still pockets of Hamas fighters who are inside areas that are controlled by Israeli forces.”

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5. U.S. Economic Updates

[04:01–05:01]

a. Gas Prices

• National average drops to $3.04/gallon, down 12 cents from last month.
• Mono County, CA: highest ($5.81/gallon, down 4 cents daily).
• Hale County, TX: lowest ($2.37/gallon).
• Prices are about $2 less than the 2022 record high.

b. Best States for Jobs

• Massachusetts ranked best state for jobs, followed by Connecticut and Minnesota (WalletHub metrics).

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Christina Coleman on air traffic delays ([00:22]):
  “This comes amid a surge in air traffic controllers calling off work as they deal with growing financial stress and pressure.”

• Paul Stevens describing the London train incident ([01:22]):
  “Police are not treating the stabbings as an act of terror, but we're still working to determine a possible motive and the specific type of knife or knives used.”

• Trey Yingst on the hostage situation in Israel ([03:26]):
  “Thousands of Israelis gathered in the streets of Tel Aviv to demand that Hamas release the bodies of the hostages still held inside Gaza.”

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Timestamps for Major Segments

• [00:02] – Shutdown impacts on U.S. airports
• [00:43] – London train stabbing investigation
• [01:34] – FDA official placed on leave (internal controversy)
• [03:01] – Kenya landslide update
• [03:24] – Gaza hostage handover, Israeli/Palestinian conflict
• [04:01] – Gas prices update, WalletHub jobs ranking

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This episode provides an efficient, concise update on pressing current events with clear attributions and context, ideal for listeners seeking the most relevant news highlights in less than five minutes.

Transcript

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Shutdown struggles. I'm Carmen Roberts, FOX News. One of those, a big one, is airports around the country are trying to cope with air traffic controller staffing shortages.

[B]

Fox's Christina Coleman, New Jersey the average flight delay at Newark Airport is about two hours and some flights are more than three hours late due to staffing shortages. Now this comes amid a surge in air traffic controllers calling off of work as they deal with growing financial stress and pressure. And nearly 13,000 air traffic controllers have worked for weeks now without pay due to the government shutdown. And there are also some long flight delays at Austin Bergstrom Airport in Texas due to staffing shortages.

[A]

And Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says flights will continue to be delayed if it means keeping flyers safe. British police say they released one of two men arrested yesterday for the mass stabbing attack on a London bound train.

[C]

Police were questioning a 32 year old British man Sunday on suspicion of attempting murder in connection with Saturday's attack that initially left 11 people hospitalized. A second man initially arrested as a suspect was released without charges after police determined that the 35 year old was not involved. Police are not treating the stabbings as an act of terror, but we're still working to determine a possible motive and the specific type of knife or knives used. Both men were arrested eight minutes after the first emergency calls were made at 7:42pm local time Saturday from aboard the train, Paul Stevens, FOX News.

[A]

And also the FDA reportedly placed a top official on leave Friday. The New York Times reports The agency put Dr. George Tidmarsh, the head of the drug division, on administrative leave after he questioned the legality of a new fast track drug approval program that he believes puts politics ahead of science, America's listening to FOX News.

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[A]

The death toll from a landslide in western Kenya rises to 26 after the four more bodies with 25 people still missing, rescue efforts had to be suspended today due to flash flooding in the Rift Valley area. Hamas hands over three more bodies, says our hostages it found in a tunnel today in southern Gaza. Fox's Trey Yingst reports from Tel Aviv.

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Thousands of Israelis gathered in the streets of Tel Aviv to demand that Hamas release the bodies of the hostages still held inside Gaza. Now we are learning from the IDF that three three bodies were just released from Gaza by Hamas. Once those identities are confirmed, 8 will still need to be freed from captivity inside Gaza. The ceasefire is holding once again as regional media says there are still pockets of Hamas fighters who are inside areas that are controlled by Israeli forces. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed these reports, but did not speak on the possibility that these gunmen could be given temporary amnesty to leave that area.

[A]

Fox's Trey Yingst reporting from Tel Aviv. At least 104 Palestinians were killed in last week's airstrikes, and Israel has also threatened Hezbollah in Lebanon. The Times of Israel reports that a strike there killed at least four operatives. Gas prices dipped for a second straight day. AAA says the national average is $3.04 a gallon. That's 12 cents less than a month ago. Drivers in Mono County, California still paying the most $5.81 on average. That, though, is 4 cents less than yesterday. And the lowest average is in Hale County, Texas, where you can fill up for $2.37 a gallon, far less than half price of what's in Mono. And if you're keeping track, that is about $2 less from the record high set in 2022. And if you're looking for work, WalletHub says the best states according to its metrics are Massachusetts, followed by Connecticut and Minnesota. I'm Carmen Roberts. This is F.

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