Polls are set to close in Virginia in the next hour, as President Trump urges Republicans to vote in all major races in NY, NJ, and VA

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – November 4, 2025

Main Theme:
This episode provides up-to-the-minute coverage of Election Day races in New Jersey, Virginia, and New York, details major endorsements and campaign strategies, reports on a public safety incident at polling locations, covers the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney, and shares a nationwide criminal capture and a significant Chrysler recall.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Election Day Races and Campaign Activity

• New Jersey Gubernatorial Contest

  • Republican Jack Cittarelli receives direct support from President Trump who urged Republicans to vote, calling Cittarelli “a friend” and stating he “wants to save New Jersey.”

    Lisa Licera: “President Trump has urged Republicans to get out and vote, lending his support to New Jersey gubernatorial hopeful Jack Cittarelli last night calling him a friend and saying he wants to save New Jersey.” [00:02]

  • Democrat Mikie Sherrill, endorsed by former President Obama, focuses on the high cost of living, blaming President Trump, in contrast to Cittarelli’s criticism of eight years of Democratic state leadership.

    Brian Yanes: “Both Republican Jack Cittarelli and Democrat Mikey Sherrill agree that the top [issue is] the high cost of living in New Jersey. This race will be decided on where they differ. Sherrill blames President Trump. Citarelli blames eight years of Democratic state leadership.” [00:26]

  • Polling Interruption: Voting in NJ was disrupted by bomb threats but all sites have since reopened.

    Lisa Licera: “Voting was interrupted in several places earlier due to bomb threats, but all polls have now reopened.” [00:45]

  • Report of High Turnout:

    Brian Yanes: “The Cittarelli campaign tells me they are encouraged by high voter turnout.” [00:26]

• Virginia Gubernatorial and Statewide Elections

  • Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winston Earl Sears close their campaigns targeting the region’s large federal employee base.
    • Spanberger frames her campaign against “Republicans in Washington, especially [alleged] cuts to federal workers.”

      Brian Yanes: “Spanberger is largely campaigning against Republicans in Washington, especially doge cuts to federal workers in a state with a lot of government employees.” [00:56]

  • Mention of other key statewide offices (lieutenant governor, attorney general) also on the ballot.

• New York City Mayoral Race

  • Surprise Endorsement: President Trump endorses former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is running as an independent, over Republican Curtis Sliwa, citing a tactical necessity.

    Unidentified Correspondent: “He wrote on Truth Social this about Cuomo and why he was going with him. He said a vote for Curtis Sliwa is a vote for Mamdani. Whether you personally like Andrew Cuomo or not, you really have no choice. You must vote for him and hope he does a fantastic job. He is capable of it. Mamdani is not.” [01:25]

• California Ballot Issue

  • Prop 50: The sole statewide issue allows for the redrawing of congressional maps through 2030, perceived to favor Democrats.

    Lisa Licera: “The only issue on the ballot in California is Prop 50. If voters approve it, it will allow the state to redraw congressional maps through 2030 that would favor Democrats.” [01:41]

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2. National News

• Death of Former Vice President Dick Cheney

  • Tributes and condolences from key leaders:
    • House Speaker Mike Johnson: Offers condolences.

      Mike Johnson: “House Speaker Mike Johnson offering condolences to the loved ones of the former vice president.” [03:05]

    • Sen. Lindsey Graham: Honors Cheney, calling him “one of the smartest people I’ve ever known.”

      Lindsey Graham: “The honor is certainly due to him and our prayers go out to the family.” [03:10] “Calling him one of the smartest people I’ve ever known.” [03:13]

    • Former President George W. Bush: “Brought integrity, high intelligence, and seriousness of purpose to every position he held.”

      Mike Johnson (paraphrasing Bush): “Former President George W. Bush calling Dick Cheney a patriot who, quote, brought integrity, high intelligence and seriousness of purpose to every position he held.” [03:13]

  • White House Response: Flags at half-staff; Funeral plans undeclared.

    Lisa Licera: “White House press secretary Caroline Levitt says the White House is so far not involved in funeral plans. Flags are being flown at half staff at the White House and Capitol in his honor.” [03:38]

• National Crime Story

  • Longtime Fugitive Captured:
    • Anthony Lennon, on Oklahoma's 10 Most Wanted for 13 years, was found living as “Justin Phillips” in New York.

      C.J. Papa: “He faked his own elaborate and bloody kidnapping and skipped town… Lennon was also hit with charges he did not register as a sex offender…a student enrolled under the name Justin Phil was arrested last week.” [03:53-04:33]

    • Details on his original and new charges, and capture confirmed by authorities in Oklahoma and at SUNY Canton.

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3. Public Safety, Consumer Alerts

• Chrysler Vehicle Recall
  • More than 320,000 plug-in hybrid vehicles recalled (Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Grand Cherokee) due to defective batteries at risk of fire. Owners advised not to park inside structures or charge until fixed. One injury reported.

    Lisa Licera: “Chrysler is recalling more than 320,000 plug in hybrid vehicles due to a faulty battery that can fail and lead to a fire… Owners…are being advised to park the vehicles outside and away from structures and don't charge them until the company comes up with a fix. Federal regulators say one injury is connected to the problem.” [04:33]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Partisan Blame in NJ:

  Brian Yanes: “Sherrill blames President Trump. Citarelli blames eight years of Democratic state leadership.” [00:26]

• On Trump’s Cuomo Endorsement (NYC Mayor):

  Unidentified Correspondent (quoting Trump):
  “Whether you personally like Andrew Cuomo or not, you really have no choice. You must vote for him and hope he does a fantastic job. He is capable of it. Mamdani is not.” [01:25]

• On Dick Cheney’s Legacy:

  Former President George W. Bush: “[He] brought integrity, high intelligence, and seriousness of purpose to every position he held.” [03:13]

• On Crime and Identity Manipulation:

  C.J. Papa: “He faked his own elaborate and bloody kidnapping and skipped town.” [03:53]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• NJ Gubernatorial Race & Poll Openings: [00:02-00:45]
• Virginia Elections: [00:56-01:09]
• NYC Mayoral Endorsement: [01:09-01:41]
• California Prop 50: [01:41]
• Death of Dick Cheney & Reactions: [03:01-03:38]
• Fugitive Arrested (Oklahoma/New York): [03:53-04:33]
• Chrysler Recall: [04:33-05:00]

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This Fox News Hourly Update encompasses a packed snapshot of Election Day politics, public safety updates, a significant passing in American political history, and consumer news—all marked by rapid reporting and straightforward tone typical of Fox News Radio bulletins.

Transcript

[Lisa Licera]

Some key races this Election Day. I'm Lisa Licera of Fox News. President Trump has urged Republicans to get out and vote, lending his support to New Jersey gubernatorial hopeful Jack Cittarelli last night calling him a friend and saying he wants to save New Jersey. While former President Obama campaigned for Democrat Mikey Sherrill, saying if people vote for her they will put New Jersey on a brighter path. Polls there close in about two hours.

[Brian Yanes]

Both Republican Jack Cittarelli and Democrat Mikey Sherrill agree that the top the high cost of living in New Jersey. This race will be decided on where they differ. Sherrill blames President Trump. Citarelli blames eight years of Democratic state leadership. The Cittarelli campaign tells me they are encouraged by high voter turnout.

[Lisa Licera]

Fox's Brian Yanes in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Voting was interrupted in several places earlier due to bomb threats, but all polls have no reopened. In Virginia, they're also voting for governor among other offices.

[Brian Yanes]

Democrat Abigail Spamberger, Republican Winston Earl Sears have been making their closing arguments. Spanberger is largely campaigning against Republicans in Washington, especially doge cuts to federal workers in a state with a lot of government employees.

[Lisa Licera]

Fox's Rich Edson and Leesburg, Virginia voters were also casting ballots for lieutenant governor and attorney general, a last minute endorsement from President Trump or former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The Democrat is running as an independent for mayor of New York City. The president choosing Cuomo over Republican Curtis Lewa.

[Unidentified Fox News Correspondent]

He wrote on Truth Social this about Cuomo and why he was going with him. He said a vote for Curtis Lewa is a vote for Mamdani. Whether you personally like Andrew Comer or not, you really have no choice. You must vote for him and hope he does a fantastic job. He is capable of it. Mamdani is not.

[Lisa Licera]

Fox's Aisha Hosni. The only issue on the ballot in California is Prop 50. If voters approve it, it will allow the state to redraw congressional maps through 2030 that would favor Democrats. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Lisa Licera]

Reactions coming in following the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney.

[Mike Johnson]

House Speaker Mike Johnson offering condolences to the loved ones of the former vice president.

[Lindsey Graham]

The honor is certainly due to him and our prayers go out to the family.

[Mike Johnson]

Former President George W. Bush calling Dick Cheney a patriot who, quote, brought integrity, high intelligence and seriousness of purpose to every position he held. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham remembering his personality and professional relationship with the former vice president, calling him one of the smartest people I've ever known. Cheney was 84 years old. On Capitol Hill, Ryan Schmell's FOX News.

[Lisa Licera]

White House press secretary Caroline Levitt says the White House is so far not involved in funeral plans. Flags are being flown at half staff at the White House and Capitol in his honor. One of Oklahoma's 10 most wanted who was on the run for 13 years has been arrested in New York State.

[C.J. Papa]

First convicted in a 2008 case involving five counts related to possession of child pornography. Court records show Anthony Lennon pleaded guilty. He received a suspended sentence when eight new child porn charges were filed in March of 2012. The U.S. marshal's Office and the Moore Police Department in Oklahoma said he faked his own elaborate and bloody kidnapping and skipped town. In the new complaint filed this week, Lennon was also hit with charges he did not register as a sex offender. U.S. marshals said he was living under the alias Justin Phillips in New York, while a spokesperson for the State University of New York at Canton confirmed that a student enrolled under the name Justin Phil was arrested last week. C.J. papa, Fox News.

[Lisa Licera]

Chrysler is recalling more than 320,000 plug in hybrid vehicles due to a faulty battery that can fail and lead to a fire. Owners of the vehicles, which include Jeep Wranglers and Jeep Grand Cherokees, are being advised to park the vehicles outside and away from structures and don't charge them until the company comes up with a fix. Federal regulators say one injury is connected to the problem. I'm Lisa Licera. This is FOX News.

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