House is Now in Session as Vote on Government Shutdown is Expected Tonight

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Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: House is Now in Session as Vote on Government Shutdown is Expected Tonight
Date: November 12, 2025
Host: Lisa Lacera, FOX News Team

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Episode Overview

This episode provides a concise roundup of major national news, including critical updates from Capitol Hill ahead of a possible government shutdown vote, congressional maneuvering over spending bills, new House member swearing-in, developments in high-profile investigations and cases, regional breaking news, and a historic change at the U.S. Mint. The tone is brisk and urgent, reflecting the breaking-news format.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Government Shutdown Looms: Spending Bill Vote Expected

• [00:02] Lisa Lacera: Announces imminent House vote on a short-term spending bill to avert a government shutdown, with high optimism about passage noted by Speaker Mike Johnson.

  • Mike Johnson: “We're very optimistic about the vote tally tonight. We think this is going to happen and we're sorry that it took this long.” (00:13)
  • Bill does not include extension of health care subsidies sought by Democrats.

• [00:30] Hakeem Jeffries: Democratic Leader vows continued efforts to expand healthcare, positioning this as part of a broader partisan struggle over the Affordable Care Act.

  • Hakeem Jeffries: “House Democrats will continue to the fight to address the Republican health care crisis… This fight is not over. We're just getting started.” (00:35)

2. Senate Provision and January 6th Investigation Backlash

• [00:40] Bipartisan Tensions: Controversy surrounds a Senate provision that would allow certain senators to sue regarding their phone records being accessed during Special Counsel Jack S.M.'s January 6th ("Arctic Frost") probe.

  • [00:47] Speaker Mike Johnson: Announces House will consider legislation to remove the controversial provision allowing lawsuits up to $500,000.
    • Mike Johnson: “Legislation will be taken up that would strip a provision in the Senate's government funding bill…” (00:47)

• [01:04] Personal Reactions:

  • Jeff Manasso: “I was surprised. I was shocked by it.”
  • Lisa Lacera: “Was angry about it.”
  • Rep. Tim Burchett (R): “I think they should [sue]. They caused him great damage.” (01:15)

3. Capitol Hill Updates: New Member and Epstein Files

• [01:20] Adelita Grijalva Sworn In: Newly elected Arizona Democrat sworn in, filling her late father’s seat.
  • Grijalva’s first act: signed petition triggering a vote to release Jeffrey Epstein files, reaching the necessary 218 signatures.
• [01:30] Epstein Investigation: House Democrats release related emails; former President Trump alleges it’s a distraction from the shutdown.
  • Lisa Lacera: “President Trump posting on Truth Social that Democrats are using this to deflect blame from the shutdown.” (01:50)

4. Regional & Breaking News

• [02:31] Fallen Indiana Deputy: Corporal Blake Reynolds, recently married and a four-year veteran, killed assisting a stranded driver when another semi-truck lost control.

  • [02:50] Mike Johnson: “That was northbound on I69 lost control and collided with both the deputy's vehicle and the disabled truck semi that was on the side of the road.”

• [02:58] Jeff Manasso: Reports on ongoing investigation.

• [03:14] Montana Murder Conviction: Darren Christopher Abbey convicted of a grisly, racially motivated murder at a Montana campsite.

5. Community & Cultural Notes

• [03:37] Florida Christmas Decorations Controversy: Residents near Tyndall Air Force Base ordered by landlord to delay holiday decorations until after Thanksgiving, following the housing handbook.

  • Carmen Roberts: “Christmas is officially grounded…” (03:37)

• [04:12] The Penny Retires: The US Mint in Philadelphia ends penny production after over two centuries, citing cost and obsolescence.

  • Lisa Lacera: “The change was made to save money and in recognition of the irrelevance of the $0.01 coin.” (04:12)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Speaker Mike Johnson on funding bill optimism:

  “We're very optimistic about the vote tally tonight. We think this is going to happen and we're sorry that it took this long.” (00:13)

• Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries on ACA tax credits:

  “This fight is not over. We're just getting started.” (00:39)

• Speaker Mike Johnson on Senate provision:

  “Legislation will be taken up that would strip a provision in the Senate's government funding bill allowing the eight senators whose phone records were allegedly looked at… to sue.” (00:47)

• Rep. Tim Burchett on senators’ right to sue:

  “I think they should. They caused him great damage.” (01:15)

• Lisa Lacera on the end of the penny:

  “Pennies have been produced in that mint since 1793.” (04:13)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

| Time | Segment Description | |--------|-----------------------------------------------------| |00:02 | House in session; pending government shutdown vote | |00:30 | Health care subsidies, partisan tensions | |00:47 | Senate lawsuit provision, House pushback | |01:20 | New member Grijalva, Epstein petition | |02:31 | Indiana deputy killed in traffic incident | |03:14 | Montana white supremacist murder conviction | |03:37 | Tyndall AFB Christmas decoration dispute | |04:12 | US Mint ceases penny production |

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Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update offers a fast-paced, headline-heavy briefing on the day's major legislative moves, political skirmishes, and national stories. From Capitol Hill maneuvers to poignant local tragedies and symbolic changes like the end of the penny, the episode distills a complicated news day into essential takeaways for its audience—capturing controversy, conflict, and cultural touchstones without commentary or editorializing.

Transcript

[Lisa Lacera]

A vote could be hours away. I'm Lisa Lacera, FOX News. The House now in session as is expected to take up a short term spending bill passed by the Senate last week. We're very optimistic about the vote tally tonight. We think this is going to happen and we're sorry that it took this long. Speaker MIKE johnson, the bill does not include the extension of health care subsidies Democrats had pushed for. House Democrats will continue to the fight to address the Republican health care crisis. And House Democrats will fight to extend the Affordable Care act tax credits. This fight is not over. We're just getting started. Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries this is his bipartisan backlash over provision allowing senators to sue over a special counsel investigation.

[Mike Johnson]

House Speaker Mike Johnson says legislation will be taken up that would strip a provision in the Senate's government funding bill allowing the eight senators whose phone records were allegedly looked at by special counsel Jack S.M. to sue for upwards of $500,000.

[Jeff Manasso]

I was surprised. I was shocked by it and I.

[Lisa Lacera]

Was angry about it.

[Mike Johnson]

The alleged moves stem from an investigation into the events of January 6th known as Arctic Frost. Republican Congressman Tim Burchett, though, says the senators should be allowed to sue.

[Lisa Lacera]

I think they should. They caused him great damage.

[Mike Johnson]

The speaker says the legislation will be taken up next week.

[Lisa Lacera]

Cox's Ryan Schmells on Capitol Hill when the House went back into session this afternoon, Arizona Democrat Adelita Grijalva was sworn in as the newest House member more than a month after winning a special election to fill the seat held by her late father. After delivering a speech on the House floor, she signed a petition to trigger a vote to release files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, giving it the 218 signatures needed. Separately, House Democrats today released emails connected to the Epstein case. President Trump posting on Truth Social that Democrats are using this to deflect blame from the shutdown. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Lisa Lacera]

An Indiana sheriff's deputy is killed in the line of duty in a traffic crash in Delaware County.

[Jeff Manasso]

Crash reconstruction units are on scene near Yorktown, just northeast of Indianapolis, where Indiana State Police Sgt. Scott Keegan says a Delaware county sheriff's deputy was out on foot with a stranded truck driver overnight when another semi.

[Mike Johnson]

That was northbound on I69 lost control and collided with both the deputy's vehicle and the disabled truck semi that was on the side of the road.

[Jeff Manasso]

The driver of the striking semi airlifted to a hospital. The fallen deputy, identified as Corporal Blake Reynolds, a four year veteran of the department who was just married in June. State police are leading the investigation. Jeff Manasso, Fox News A Montana man.

[Lisa Lacera]

With links to white supremacy found guilty in a grisly murder at a campsite last year after a six day trial. A jury convicted Darren Christopher Abbey of killing Dustin Jersum with a block of wood, an ax and a screwdriver after they met at Jersam's campsite near Big sky last October. A housing landlord near an Air Force base in Florida tells residents to take down their Christmas decorations for now.

[Carmen Roberts]

Christmas is officially grounded at housing near Tyndall Air Force Base, at least until after Thanksgiving. The property manager recently told residents near the Florida Panhandle base to take down their twinkling lights and inflatable Santas until after Thanksgiving. The company pointed to the housing handbook, which says all holiday decorations should be displayed no earlier than 30 days before the holiday. An Air Force officer confirmed the policy came from the landlord, not the Air Force, noting that community standards vary by base. Carmen Roberts, Fox News the US Mint.

[Lisa Lacera]

In Philadelphia has ended production of the penny. The change was made to save money and in recognition of the irrelevance of the $0.01 coin. Pennies have been produced in that mint since 1793. I'm Lisa Lucera. This is Fox News.

[Jeff Manasso]

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