9PM ET 11/08/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 9PM ET 11/08/2025 Newscast

Host: Carmen Roberts (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: November 9, 2025

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Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of top news stories across the United States and the world. Key themes include the impact of the ongoing government shutdown on air travel, violence encountered during federal immigration enforcement, a major development in U.S.-China military rivalry, an AI defamation lawsuit targeting Google, the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, and a brief economic update on gas prices.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Air Travel Disrupted by Government Shutdown

• Flight Cancellations:
  • Over 1,500 flights cancelled due to FAA restrictions as air traffic controllers call out, not being paid during the shutdown.
  • The situation is expected to deteriorate further if the shutdown continues.
  • [00:02] Carmen Roberts: “More than 1500 and climbing. That’s how many flights airlines have canceled across the country so far today as the FAA restricts flights to deal with a high number of callouts by air traffic controllers not getting paid during the government shutdown.”
• Government Response:
  • Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy warns flight operations, originally planned for a 10% reduction, may see cuts up to 15% or more.
  • [00:23] Sean Duffy: “What is originally supposed to be in total, a 10% reduction in air operations could potentially increase to 15 or even…if the government shutdown continues, he will ramp up those cancellations.”
• Controller Burnout:
  • Increased fatigue is a serious safety concern among controllers.
  • [00:44] Air Traffic Controller Expert: “At one point you’re going to get burned out. You’re going to get burned out. And that’s what we’re seeing now. There’s a higher level of fatigue with the controllers because they’ve been doing this for a long time now.”
• International Flights:
  • Flights unaffected due to international agreements.
  • [00:53] Sean Duffy: “Secretary Duffy says that international flights are off the hook because of international agreements.”

2. Senate Gridlock & Shutdown Stalemate

• Legislative Inaction:
  • Senate worked through Saturday but left without passing a spending bill.
  • [01:00] Carmen Roberts: “And senators worked through most of the day in a rare Saturday session, but left without taking a vote on a spending bill to end the government shutdown.”

3. Violence During Federal Immigration Enforcement in Chicago

• Incident Details:
  • Driver in a black Jeep fired shots at Border Patrol agents; other agitators hurled objects such as paint cans and bricks.
  • No injuries were reported.
  • [01:12] DHS Representative: “DHS says Border Patrol was conducting immigration enforcement operations when an unknown male suspect driving a black Jeep fired shots at agents and then took off…some agitators also threw a paint can and bricks at Border Patrol’s vehicles.”
• Department Statement:
  • Incident is part of a "growing and dangerous trend of violence and obstruction."
  • [01:12] DHS Representative: “This incident is not isolated and reflects a growing and dangerous trend of violence and obstruction.”

4. Passenger Death Investigated on Carnival Cruise

• Miami Investigation:
  • Authorities are examining the death of a passenger aboard the Carnival Horizon after its return to Miami.
  • [01:37] Carmen Roberts: “Authorities in Miami are investigating the death of a passenger traveling on a Carnival cruise ship that returned to the city today.”

5. China Commissions New Aircraft Carrier; Military Tensions Rise

• Chinese Military Modernization:
  • China acting to become a world-class military by mid-century; recently commissioned a new carrier with high-tech features.
  • [02:38] Greg Palkot: “But China has global sites aiming to have a modern military by 2035 and what it calls world class armed forces by mid century…”
• U.S. Response:
  • Military experts urge the U.S. to accelerate shipbuilding and tech upgrades to keep pace with Beijing.
  • [02:38] Greg Palkot: “Experts say the US Must crank up its shipbuilding and use of high tech gear to ensure the Trump and future administrations are not outclassed by Beijing.”
• New Technologies:
  • New carrier equipped with electromagnetic catapults for launching stealth fighters.
  • [03:00] Carmen Roberts: “The aircraft carrier is equipped with electromagnetic catapults to help it launch aircraft, including stealth fighters.”

6. Robby Starbucks Sues Google Over AI Defamation

• Allegations:
  • Conservative activist Robby Starbucks files suit after Google’s AI tools allegedly linked him to heinous crimes he did not commit.
  • [03:14] Robby Starbucks: “We notified Google and Google continued to allow their AIs to spew this stuff and it got worse over time, accusing me of horrific serial rapes…to be very clear, I have never been accused or charged with a crime.”
• Google’s Response:
  • Company claims its Gemini AI isn’t meant for fact-checking.
  • [03:33] Carmen Roberts: “Google points to an ex post claiming that Gemma AI tools are not meant for fact checking…”

7. 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees

• Notable Artists:
  • New inductees: Cyndi Lauper, Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Outkast, Soundgarden, The White Stripes, Salt-N-Pepa, Warren Zevon.
  • Honorees for musical excellence: Tom Bell, Nikki Hopkins, Carol Kaye.
  • [03:44] Michelle Palino: “The 2025 inductees include Cyndi Lauper, Bag Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Outkast, Soundgarden and the White Stripes…Salt N Pepa and Warren Zevon enter as musical influences, with Tom Bell, Nikki Hopkins and Carol K honored for musical excellence.”
• Special Guests:
  • Performers: Elton John, Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo, Chapel Roan, The Killers.
  • Ceremony streaming and broadcast details: Live on Disney+, highlights on ABC New Year's Night.

8. National Gas Prices Decline

• Economic Snapshot:
  • National gas prices fell for a second straight day to an average of $3.07 per gallon.
  • [04:17] Carmen Roberts: “Prices across America, AAA says they fell for a second day and they are now at a national average of 3.07 a gallon.”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• [00:44] Air Traffic Controller Expert:
  “At one point you’re going to get burned out. You’re going to get burned out. And that’s what we’re seeing now. There’s a higher level of fatigue with the controllers because they’ve been doing this for a long time now.”
• [01:12] DHS Representative:
  “This incident is not isolated and reflects a growing and dangerous trend of violence and obstruction.”
• [03:14] Robby Starbucks:
  “We notified Google and Google continued to allow their AIs to spew this stuff and it got worse over time, accusing me of horrific serial rapes and things you just...I don’t even want to put it into words because it’s so heinous and to be very clear, I have never been accused or charged with a crime.”
• [03:44] Michelle Palino:
  “The 2025 inductees include Cyndi Lauper, Bag Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Outkast, Soundgarden and the White Stripes. Salt N Pepa and Warren Zevon enter as musical influences, with Tom Bell, Nikki Hopkins and Carol K honored for musical excellence.”

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Timestamps for Major Segments

• 00:02: Flight Cancellations & Government Shutdown Impacts
• 01:12: DHS Chicago Incident & Trend of Violence
• 01:37: Carnival Cruise Passenger Death Investigation
• 02:38: China’s New Aircraft Carrier & US Military Response
• 03:14: Robby Starbucks’ Lawsuit Against Google
• 03:44: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
• 04:17: National Gas Price Update

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This news-packed episode provides an efficient cross-section of urgent headlines, political deadlock, international rivalry, and pop culture milestones, all reported in Fox News’ typically brisk, factual style.

Transcript

[Carmen Roberts]

More than 1500 and climbing. I'm Carmen Roberts, Fox News. That's how many flights airlines have canceled across the country so far today as the FAA restricts flights to deal with a high number of callouts by air traffic controllers not getting paid during the government shutdown. Fox's Kelly Saberry reports that the problem is likely to get worse and soon.

[Sean Duffy]

What is originally supposed to be in total, a 10% reduction in air operations could potentially increase to 15 or even, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. He said that if the government shutdown continues, he will ramp up those cancellations. Duffy says it's about the safety of both the air traffic controllers and the passengers.

[Air Traffic Controller Expert]

At one point you're going to get burned out. You're going to get burned out. And that's what we're seeing now. There's a higher level of fatigue with the controllers because they've been doing this for a long time now.

[Sean Duffy]

Secretary Duffy says that international flights are off the hook because of international agreements.

[Carmen Roberts]

And senators worked through most of the day in a rare Saturday session, but left without taking a vote on a spending bill to end the government shutdown. Homeland Security says a driver opened fire on federal agents in Chicago today.

[DHS Representative]

DHS says Border Patrol was conducting immigration enforcement operations when an unknown male suspect driving a black Jeep fired shots at agents and then took off somewhere. They say some agitators also threw a paint can and bricks at Border Patrol's vehicles. DHS released a statement following the violence today saying this incident is not isolated and reflects a growing and dangerous trend of violence and obstruction.

[Carmen Roberts]

Fox's Christina Coleman, no injuries reported in that incident. And authorities in Miami are investigating the death of a passenger traveling on a Carnival cruise ship that returned to the city today. Carnival Cruise Line says a passenger was aboard the Carnival Horizon that sails into the Caribbean. America's listening. The FOX News.

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[Carmen Roberts]

China ramps up the arms race with the U.S. as it commissions a new aircraft carrier. Fox's Greg Palkot reports.

[Greg Palkot]

But China has global sites aiming to have a modern military by 2035 and what it calls world class armed forces by mid century to cool things. Now there's a new hotline between the two militaries. Longer range things could heat up. Why Experts say the US Must crank up its shipbuilding and use of high tech gear to ensure the Trump and future administrations are not outclassed by Beijing.

[Carmen Roberts]

The aircraft carrier is equipped with electromagnetic catapults to help it launch aircraft, including stealth fighters. Conservative activist Robby Starbucks suing Google over claims its AI tools linked him to crimes that he did not commit.

[Robby Starbucks]

He tells Fox News, we notified Google and Google continued to allow their AIs to spew this stuff and it got worse over time, accusing me of horrific serial rapes and things you just like. I don't even want to put it into words because it's so heinous and to be very clear, I have never been accused or charged with a crime.

[Carmen Roberts]

Google points to an ex post claiming that Gemma AI tools are not meant for fact checking and the Rock and Roll hall of Fame induction ceremony returns to LA tonight.

[Michelle Palino]

The 2025 inductees include Cyndi Lauper, Bag Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Outkast, Soundgarden and the White Stripes. Salt N Pepa and Warren Zevon enter as musical influences, with Tom Bell, Nikki Hopkins and Carol K honored for musical excellence. Special guests include Elton John, Doja Cat, Olivia, Rodrigo Chapel, Roan and the Killers. Fans can stream it live on Disney at 8 Eastern while ABC will air a highlight special on New Year's Night. Michelle Palino, Fox News and checking gas.

[Carmen Roberts]

Prices across America, AAA says they fell for a second day and they are now at a national average of 307 a gallon. I'm Carmen Roberts.

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