Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: FAA to Decrease Flights Reductions at Airports
Date: November 14, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This episode delivers succinct coverage of top news stories, with a central focus on the FAA's decision to reduce its cuts to commercial flights as the U.S. enters a busy travel season. The update also covers developments in a high-profile criminal case, a notable executive order from President Trump, an update on a tragic shooting involving a California college football coach, legal maneuvers in another well-publicized murder case, and major leadership changes at Walmart.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. FAA Reducing Flight Cuts Ahead of Holiday Travel

[00:02 - 00:32]

• The FAA announces a partial rollback of flight reductions at 40 airports.
  • Original 6% cuts brought down to 3%.
  • Change designed to alleviate congestion and delays during the busy holiday travel period.
• Ongoing air traffic controller shortage remains a challenge.
• U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy notes that by the end of the government shutdown, 15-20 controllers were retiring daily, with some younger controllers leaving the field.
• Secretary Duffy ensures controllers will receive at least 70% of their back pay by the current evening.

Notable Quote:

“The shortage of air traffic controllers isn't new, but Transportation Secretary Duffy says by the end of the shutdown, 15 to 20 controllers were retiring daily and some younger controllers were leaving.”
— Lisa Licera, [00:32]

2. Executive Order Drops Tariffs on Key Imports

[00:36]

• President Trump signs an executive order removing tariffs on beef, coffee, and tropical fruits.
  • This follows new trade framework agreements with Guatemala, El Salvador, and Argentina.

3. Shooting and Death of Laney College Football Coach, John Beam

[01:04 - 01:34]

• Oakland Police identify 27-year-old Cedric Irving as the suspect in the fatal shooting of John Beam, a beloved 66-year-old California college football coach.
• Clarification that Irving played football at Skyline High School, not under Coach Beam.
• Assistant Police Chief James Beer states ballistic evidence ties the recovered weapon to the crime.
• The suspect knew the victim, but they were not closely acquainted.
• John Beam and the Laney College Eagles were featured in the 2020 season of Netflix’s “Last Chance U.”

Notable Quotes:

“The weapon is the same caliber that was recovered on him as the calibers of the casings as well as the live rounds recovered on scene.”
— Asst. Police Chief James Beer, [01:22]

“The suspect knew Coach Beam, but they did not have a close relationship.”
— (Reporter), [01:31]

4. Texas Judge Denies State AG’s Request in Tylenol Case

[01:37]

• A Texas judge denies Attorney General Ken Paxton’s request for a restraining order to halt "Ken View’s" marketing of Tylenol in the state.

5. Luigi Mangione Defense Team Challenges Alleged Damaging Statement

[03:37 - 04:34]

• Defense for Luigi Mangione, accused of killing healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, contests claim that Mangione’s mother made a statement suggesting her son was capable of the crime.
• Attorneys assert no documented evidence backs the NYPD Chief of Detectives’ statement; available court discovery indicates the statement was never made.
• Defense condemns what they call the “highly prejudicial false statement.”

Notable Quote:

“If it is true that Mrs. Mangione never made this statement, then it is shocking and unconscionable that the District Attorney's office and the NYPD have never corrected the highly prejudicial false statement.”
— Defense team statement, [04:02]

6. First Documented Death from Alpha-gal Meat Allergy

[04:34 - 04:55]

• Researchers document the first known death from alpha-gal syndrome (allergy to mammalian meat triggered by tick bites).
  • The case involves a 47-year-old New Jersey man who died in 2024.

7. Walmart Announces CEO Succession

[04:55 - 05:32]

• Doug McMillon steps down as Walmart CEO at the end of January.
  • Praised for leading the company through the pandemic and boosting e-commerce.
• John Furner, head of U.S. operations and a longtime Walmart employee, is named new CEO.
• Major retailers (including Kohl’s, Kroger, Target) are also seeing executive transitions amid industry upheaval.

Notable Quote:

“Furner started with Walmart as an hourly associate and his father was a Walmart executive.”
— (Reporter), [05:13]

Memorable Moments

• The emotional reporting of Coach John Beam’s death and his impact through "Last Chance U" [01:31 - 01:34].
• Legal intrigue as Mangione’s defense targets prosecutorial and police conduct [03:52 - 04:34].
• Noting the growing challenge of alpha-gal syndrome as a public health concern [04:34 - 04:55].
• Industry change at Walmart highlighting shifting retail leadership [04:55 - 05:32].

Timestamps for Important Segments

• FAA Reducing Flight Cuts: [00:02 - 00:32]
• Trump Drops Tariffs: [00:36]
• Coach Beam Shooting Update: [01:04 - 01:34]
• Mangione’s Defense Statement: [03:37 - 04:34]
• Alpha-gal Syndrome Fatality: [04:34 - 04:55]
• Walmart CEO Transition: [04:55 - 05:32]

Overall, this fast-paced Fox News update distills the most urgent U.S. headlines, with a strong focus on travel, crime, business, and legal news relevant to national and local audiences as the holiday season approaches.