Government Shutdown Stalemate Continues, Will Set Record for Longest Shutdown Tuesday

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: Government Shutdown Stalemate Continues, Will Set Record for Longest Shutdown Tuesday
Date: November 3, 2025
Host: Lisa Licera, FOX News

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Overview

This episode centers on the continuing record-breaking government shutdown, its far-reaching impacts on public services and programs, the ongoing congressional deadlock, and pressing national stories, including New York City’s mayoral race, a major tech recall, and holiday updates. The tone is urgent, factual, and politically charged, reflecting the divisive atmosphere in Washington.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Government Shutdown: 34th Day and Political Blame Game

• Shutdown Details:

  • The shutdown has entered its 34th day and is on track to be the longest in U.S. history.
  • Funding for crucial federal programs is running out.

• Senate Partisan Rift:

  • Senate Majority Leader John Thune accuses Democrats of failing to pass a short-term funding bill that would extend government funding until November 21.

    "Senate Majority Leader John Thune continues to blame Democrats for not passing a short term spending bill that would fund the government through November 21." (00:06)

  • Impact on Services:
    • Closures of Head Start programs.
    • Risks to housing assistance and telehealth access for seniors and rural residents.
    • Suspension of National Guard training.

    "As funding for some federal programs dries up thanks to Democrats, Head Start programs are beginning to close. Housing assistance programs are at risk. Seniors and people in rural areas can't access telehealth services. National Guard training is on hold." (00:19)

• Democratic Position:

  • Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer maintains that Democrats want to ensure health care subsidies continue.
  • On Republican health care stances, a Fox News correspondent highlights the Democratic critique:

    "The only plan Republicans have for health care seems to be to eliminate it and then to tell working people to go figure it out on their own. That's not a health care plan. That's cruel." (00:39)

• Outlook:

  • Another Senate test vote on the funding measure is expected the following day.
  • The House had already passed its version in September.

2. Effects on SNAP and Food Security

• Court-Ordered Temporary Funding:
  • The Trump administration is compelled by court orders to use contingency funds to partially pay federal SNAP (food stamp) benefits after several states sued.

  "The Department of Agriculture will dip into contingency funds to at least partially pay for snap, the federal food A program this month. A pair of court orders last week required the program to keep running after several states sued the administration." (01:00)

  • Uncertainty for beneficiaries about payment amounts and timing:

    "It's not clear how much beneficiaries will receive or how quickly funds will show up on the debit cards used to purchase groceries." (01:26)

  • Reported live by Jared Halpern at the White House. (01:33)

3. International Update: Israel-Hamas Exchange

• Israel has returned the remains of 45 Palestinians.
• A day earlier, militants returned bodies of three Israeli soldiers, killed in a 2023 Hamas-led attack.
• Hamas continues to hold eight hostages’ remains in Gaza.
• Quick update; no further discussion. (01:33)

4. Market Recap

• Mixed Market Performance:
  • Dow down 226, Nasdaq up 109. (01:50)

5. New York City Mayoral Race — Final Campaign Push

• All major candidates are making last-minute appeals before election day.
• Zoran Mamdani (Democrat):
  • Started day with a sunrise walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, flanked by NY Attorney General Letitia James.

    “Our time has come, New York. Our time is now.” (News Correspondent, 03:14)

• Andrew Cuomo (Independent):
  • Emphasizes his ability to work with President Trump, who endorsed him.

    "Mondame cannot handle Trump clear and the." (News Correspondent, 03:26) "Next mayor has to be able to handle Donald Trump." (Lisa Licera, 03:31)

• Curtis Sliwa (Republican):
  • Lays a wreath to honor victim of violent crime, centers campaign on homelessness.

6. Tech News: Belkin Ends WeMo Support

• Discontinuation of Smart Devices:
  • Belkin is ending support for its WeMo smart switches, plugs, and doorbell cams.
  • After January's end, the app and most device features will cease functioning.
  • Minimal compensation offered aside from suggestions for use with Apple's HomeKit.

    "The app will no longer function and the devices themselves will be essentially useless or won't perform the tasks for which customers purchase them." (Fox News Reporter, 03:50)

7. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Lineup

• Announced Performers:
  • Ciara, Foreigner, Lil Jon, Cool and the Gang, K-Pop group Demon Hunters, plus themed balloons (Buzz Lightyear, Mario).
• Event Details:
  • 32 balloons, 2 new, 27 floats, 11 marching bands.

    "The parade, which gets underway Thanksgiving morning at Macy's Herald Square, will include 32 balloons with two new ones, Buzz Lightyear and Mario." (Lisa Licera, 04:31)

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Notable Quotes

• Senate GOP Frustration:

  "Senate Majority Leader John Thune continues to blame Democrats for not passing a short term spending bill..." — Lisa Licera (00:06)

• Services at Risk:

  "As funding for some federal programs dries up thanks to Democrats, Head Start programs are beginning to close. Housing assistance programs are at risk." — Fox News Reporter (00:19)

• Health Care Clash:

  "The only plan Republicans have for health care seems to be to eliminate it and then to tell working people to go figure it out on their own. That's not a health care plan. That's cruel." — Fox News Reporter, paraphrasing Schumer (00:39)

• Uncertain Relief for SNAP Recipients:

  "It's not clear how much beneficiaries will receive or how quickly funds will show up on the debit cards..." — News Correspondent (01:26)

• NYC Mayoral Hopeful Vibrancy:

  "Our time has come, New York. Our time is now." — News Correspondent, quoting Zoran Mamdani (03:14) "The next mayor has to be able to handle Donald Trump." — Lisa Licera (03:31)

• Consumer Tech Frustration:

  "The devices themselves will be essentially useless or won't perform the tasks for which customers purchase them." — Fox News Reporter (03:50)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Government Shutdown Stalemate & Public Services Impact: 00:02 – 00:51
• SNAP Benefits and Court-Ordered Funding: 01:00 – 01:33
• International Briefing — Israel & Hamas: 01:33 – 01:38
• Markets Update: 01:38 – 01:50
• NYC Mayoral Campaign Coverage: 03:00 – 03:46
• Tech Recall — Belkin WeMo: 03:46 – 04:31
• Thanksgiving Parade Lineup: 04:31 – 04:54

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Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update succinctly captures the standoff in Washington over the historic government shutdown and its consequences—both political and personal. Federal services are closing up as leaders trade barbs. The episode also highlights the uncertainty facing vulnerable Americans who rely on SNAP, upcoming local elections in NYC with national political undertones, tech troubles with a major smart device recall, and festive updates for the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The reporting is brisk, pointed, and meant to inform listeners quickly of developments across political, social, and cultural fronts.

Transcript

[Lisa Licera]

Both sides dug in. I'm Lisa Licera, Fox News. We're in day 34 of the government shutdown. Senate Majority Leader John Thune continues to blame Democrats for not passing a short term spending bill that would fund the government through November 21. As funding for some federal programs dries.

[Fox News Reporter]

Up thanks to Democrats, Head Start programs are beginning to close. Housing assistance programs are at risk. Seniors and people in rural areas can't access telehealth services. National Guard training is on hold.

[Lisa Licera]

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer says Democrats want to ensure health care subsidies are extended.

[Fox News Reporter]

The only plan Republicans have for health care seems to be to eliminate it and then to tell working people to go figure it out on their own. That's not a health care plan. That's cruel.

[Lisa Licera]

Another test vote on the measure expected tomorrow. The House passed it in September. The Trump administration will partially pay out food stamp benefits. Following a court order, the Department of.

[News Correspondent]

Agriculture will dip into contingency funds to at least partially pay for snap, the federal food A program this month. A pair of court orders last week required the program to keep running after several states sued the administration. USDA officials argued they did not have the ability to pay for snap after November 1st because of the government shutdown. In a court filing, the Trump administration says it will partially fund snap, but it's not clear how much beneficiaries will receive or how quickly. Quickly funds will show up on the debit cards used to purchase groceries.

[Lisa Licera]

Fox's Jared Halpern at the White House. Israel has returned the bodies of 45 Palestinians a day after militants returned the remains of three Israeli soldiers killed in a Hamas led attack in 2023. Hamas still holds the remains of eight hostages in Gaza. Wall street the major indexes ended the day mixed. The Dow loss 226. The NASDAQ up 109. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Lisa Licera]

All three candidates for New York City mayor are spending the final hours before tomorrow's election getting out the vote.

[Political Reporter]

Democratic candidate Zoran Mamdani started with a sunrise walk across the Brooklyn Bridge flanked by supporters including New York Attorney General Letitia James.

[News Correspondent]

Our time has come, New York. Our time is now.

[Political Reporter]

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo, running as an independent, made the case to Manhattan voters that he's the best choice to work with President Trump, who backed Cuomo in a Sunday interview.

[News Correspondent]

Mondame cannot handle Trump clear and the.

[Lisa Licera]

Next mayor has to be able to handle Donald Trump.

[Political Reporter]

Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa laid a wreath at a subway stop to remember a woman killed by violent crime as he focused on the issue of homelessness in New York City. Tanya J. Powers, FOX News the number of smart.

[Lisa Licera]

Devices you might have at your house could end up not working in a couple of months.

[Fox News Reporter]

Tech manufacturer Belkin is shocking its wide customer base and announcing it will end support of its wemo brand of smart light switches, electrical plugs and and even doorbell cams. An email sent to customers who use the connected devices to manage part of their home's electrical use are being told that by the end of January, the wemo service will end, the app will no longer function and the devices themselves will be essentially useless or won't perform the tasks for which customers purchase them. Belkin is making little offers for make goods outside of providing a list of which of the affected devices could be used. Further, by way of Apple's home kit, Eben Brown Fox Performers for the New.

[Lisa Licera]

York City Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade have been announced. They include Ciara, Foreigner, Lil Jon and Cool and the Gang. The parade will also feature K Pop demon hunters with performances by the film's singers and themed balloons. The parade, which gets underway Thanksgiving morning at Macy's Herald Square, will include 32 balloons with two new ones, Buzz Lightyear and Mario 27 floats and 11 marching bands. I'm Lisa Licera.

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