Healthcare remains at the forefront as the Senate takes steps to end the government shutdown.

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – November 10, 2025

Main Theme:
This episode centers on congressional developments to end the government shutdown, with a sharp focus on healthcare policy debates, significant FDA actions on hormone therapies, and other major U.S. and international news updates.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Healthcare & Government Shutdown

• Context: The Senate makes progress toward ending the government shutdown, with healthcare policy—specifically the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)—as a major sticking point.
• House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ Perspective
  • Argues that the “core problem hasn’t changed” and pushes for resolution of the health care “crisis” facing working and middle class Americans.
    • Quote: “We need to decisively address the Republican health care crisis on behalf of working class Americans, everyday Americans and middle class Americans.” (Jeffries, 00:09)
  • Claims Republicans have consistently acted in bad faith on healthcare:
    • Quote: “Republicans have tried to repeal the Affordable Care act more than 70 different times in the last 15 years. They don't operate in good faith when it comes to the health care of the American people.” (Jeffries, 00:33)
  • Urges the Senate to move quickly and reopen the government:
    • Quote: “The American people have suffered for long enough. Let's not pointlessly drag this bill out. Let's get it done, get it over to the House so that we can get this government open.” (Jeffries, 00:50)
• Legislative Developments
  • Democrats broke rank to overcome a filibuster, enabling progress on a short-term spending bill to fund the government through January.
  • A December vote has been promised on subsidies for Obamacare.
  • Senate Majority Leader John Thune notes a final vote is imminent.

Impact of Shutdown

• Air Travel Disruptions:
  • Over 5,000 flights delayed or cancelled, with capacity cuts at major U.S. airports. (01:02)
• President Trump’s Response:
  • Suggests a bonus for air traffic controllers who worked without taking time off and criticizes those who did.
  • Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is empathetic to air traffic controllers needing second jobs during the shutdown.

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2. Supreme Court to Rule on Mail-In Ballots

• The Supreme Court agrees to decide if states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, spotlighting an appeal from Mississippi. (01:25)
  • Context: An appeals court found Mississippi’s law (counting postmarked ballots received after Election Day) violates federal law.
  • Political Backdrop:
    • President Trump opposes mail-in ballots, advocating a federal ban.
    • 18 states currently count postmarked ballots that arrive late.
• Quote: “President Trump has been a vocal opponent of mail in ballots and has proposed federal legislation banning the practice.” (Will Kane, 01:31)

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3. FDA Eases Hormone Therapy Warnings

• Historic FDA Decision:
  • Makers of hormone replacement therapies (HRT) can remove long-standing black box warnings regarding breast cancer risks. (02:15)
• FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary’s View:
  • Sees the move as a “historic day.”
    • Quote: “FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary said announcing the removal of black box warnings on many hormone replacement therapies marks a historic day.” (02:24)
  • States earlier fears about HRT were based on “flawed data.” Newer studies highlight benefits such as:
    • Lower all-cause mortality by 30%
    • 48% reduction in heart attack deaths
    • Quote: “In the journal circulation, 30% reduction in all cause mortality and a 48% reduction in heart attack deaths.” (Jeffries, 02:48)
  • Notable Procedure: This FDA action occurred without the standard advisory committee—a break from typical protocol due to perceptions of bureaucratic inefficiency.

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4. International:

• Syria-U.S. Relations
  • The new Syrian president meets with President Trump in Washington, becoming the first Syrian leader to visit the White House. (03:06)
  • Context: Syria has joined the anti-ISIS coalition; U.S. lifts previous sanctions.
• France:
  • Former President Nicolas Sarkozy is released from prison less than three weeks into a five-year sentence, pending appeal. (03:27)
    • Sarkozy may not leave France or contact witnesses/officials.
    • Conviction related to illicit campaign funding from the Libyan government.
    • Notable Fact: First French leader imprisoned since World War II-era Philippe Pétain.

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5. Economic Update

• Stock Market Rally
  • At broadcast time:
    • Dow: +242 points
    • S&P: Up 1%
    • NASDAQ: Up 2%
  • (04:02)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Hakeem Jeffries on Healthcare Stalemate (00:09):

  “We need to decisively address the Republican health care crisis on behalf of working class Americans, everyday Americans and middle class Americans.”

• On GOP Healthcare Efforts (00:33):

  “Republicans have tried to repeal the Affordable Care act more than 70 different times in the last 15 years. They don't operate in good faith when it comes to the health care of the American people.”

• On the FDA’s HRT Decision (02:24, Dr. Marty Makary):

  “Announcing the removal of black box warnings on many hormone replacement therapies marks a historic day.”

• On the Impact of New HRT Data (02:48, Hakeem Jeffries citing Journal Circulation):

  “30% reduction in all cause mortality and a 48% reduction in heart attack deaths.”

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:02–01:02: Congressional healthcare standoff, progress toward ending shutdown, airport disruptions
• 01:25–01:53: Supreme Court to weigh in on mail-in ballot deadlines
• 02:15–02:57: FDA’s decision on hormone therapy warnings and the supporting medical evidence
• 03:06–03:27: Syrian president’s historic White House visit; update on former French President Sarkozy
• 04:02: Financial market updates

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Conclusion

This episode captures high-stakes political debates over healthcare shaping the end of the government shutdown, major federal regulatory revisions (HRT therapies), judicial action on election integrity, and pivotal international developments—all infused with direct quotes from leading political figures and experts, offering an at-a-glance comprehensive look at current U.S. and global affairs.

Transcript

[Lisa Brady]

The core problem hasn't changed. Elisa Brady, FOX News. That from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

[Hakeem Jeffries]

We need to decisively address the Republican health care crisis on behalf of working class Americans, everyday Americans and middle class Americans.

[Lisa Brady]

This after enough Democrats broke ranks to overcome a Senate filibuster on a plan for ending the government shutdown. The new short term spending bill will would fund the government through January and Democrats get a promise for a December vote on Obamacare subsidies.

[Hakeem Jeffries]

Republicans have tried to repeal the Affordable Care act more than 70 different times in the last 15 years. They don't operate in good faith when it comes to the health care of the American people.

[Lisa Brady]

Senate Majority Leader John Thune says a final vote is coming soon.

[Hakeem Jeffries]

The American people have suffered for long enough. Let's not pointlessly drag this bill out. Let's get it done, get it over to the House so that we can get this government open.

[Lisa Brady]

For now. Capacity cuts continue at major U.S. airports with more than 5,000 flights delayed or cancelled so far today, President Trump says he's recommending a bonus for air traffic controllers who did not take time off during the shutdown and criticizing those who did, though Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has been sympathetic to controllers who've taken a second job to help make ends meet. The U.S. supreme Court agrees to decide whether states can keep counting ballots that arrive after Election Day, taking up an appeal from Mississippi.

[Will Kane]

An appeals court panel ruled that a state law allowing ballots arriving shortly after Election Day be counted violates federal law. President Trump has been a vocal opponent of mail in ballots and has proposed federal legislation banning the practice. Mississippi is one of 18 states that accept mailed ballots received after Election Day, so long as they are postmarked by Election Day.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Jared Halpern at the White House. America is listening to FOX News.

[Will Kane]

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[Lisa Brady]

The makers of hormone replacement therapies will be allowed to remove warnings they've had to include over fear of an increased risk of breast cancer.

[Dr. Marty Makary]

FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary said announcing the removal of black box warnings on many hormone replacement therapies marks a historic day.

[Hakeem Jeffries]

Generally speaking, very excited when the FDA tells them you can remove a scary warning on your products.

[Dr. Marty Makary]

He said many of the fears around hormone therapies for menopause were based on flawed data and in fact, more recent data shows they can be protective against bone fractures and heart disease.

[Hakeem Jeffries]

In the journal circulation, 30% reduction in all cause mortality and a 48% reduction in heart attack deaths.

[Dr. Marty Makary]

The decision was made, however, without the typical advisory committee meeting first. Makary said those meetings are often bureaucratic and conflicting. Jessica Rosenthal, Fox News.

[Lisa Brady]

Syria's president is meeting with President Trump, becoming the first Syrian head of state to visit the White House as the country joins a global coalition fighting isis. The US recently lifting sanctions imposed under the Assad regime's rule. The new president led the rebels who topped toppled the former leader. A former French president is released early from prison.

[Jonathan Savage]

Nicolas Sarkozy began a five year sentence for criminal conspiracy less than three weeks ago, but now he's being released pending an appeal. Under strict conditions, he won't be allowed to leave France and must not make contact with any witnesses, co defendants or Justice Ministry officials. Former President Sarkozy was found guilty of being involved in a scheme using money from the Libyan government to finance his 2007 election campaign. Campaign. He became the first French leader to be imprisoned since the Nazi collaborator Philippe PETA. Jonathan Savage, Fox News.

[Lisa Brady]

Wall Street's rallying right now. The dow is up 242 points, the S&P up more than 1%. The NASDAQ up more than 2%. And Lisa Brady, FOX News.