Fox News Hourly Update – November 7, 2025

Episode Title: Shutdown Continues as Flight Reductions Begin
Host: FOX News Podcasts (Lisa Lucera)
Main Theme:
A snapshot of the day’s top national headlines: the continued government shutdown and its ripple effects on travel and healthcare policy; fallout from a deadly UPS cargo plane crash; a settlement between the Trump administration and Cornell University; the official farewell to "Twitter.com" as X; and a look at the 2025 Grammy nominations.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Government Shutdown Stalemate and Rejected Proposal

Time: 00:02 – 00:53

• Senate Impasse:
  • Senate Republicans have rejected a renewed proposal from Democrats to reopen the government.
  • Lisa Lucera: “Senate Republicans reject a new proposal from Democrats to reopen the government.” (00:04)
• Democratic Offer:
  • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer proposes a plan involving a continuing resolution to end the shutdown and an extension of ACA (Affordable Care Act) premium tax credits for a year.
  • The plan also includes creating a bipartisan committee to discuss long-term reforms.
• Republican Rebuttal:
  • Senator Steve Daines criticizes the measure, claiming that “these subsidies are paid directly to the insurance companies.” (00:24)
  • An analyst further alleges that “20% of these subsidies are fraudulent.” (00:42)
  • The Republican side believes the proposed tax credit extension fails to slow healthcare cost increases and primarily benefits insurance companies.
• Memorable Quote:
  • Anonymous airport traveler: “I hope some of those senators and congressmen get stuck because they can't get somewhere. So they'll get there and figure this out and get it going again.” (01:04)

2. Air Travel Disruptions from the Shutdown

Time: 00:53 – 01:12

• Flight Cancellations:
  • Over 1,000 flights have been canceled due to a lack of air traffic controllers.
  • The FAA has ordered flight reductions at the busiest U.S. airports, with more cancellations expected in coming days.
• Public Frustration:
  • Travelers express growing frustration, directly blaming Congress for the travel chaos.

3. UPS Cargo Plane Crash—Investigation Update

Time: 01:12 – 01:40

• Accident Details:
  • The NTSB is investigating a deadly UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky, which killed all three crew members and at least 10 people on the ground.
• Cockpit Voice Recorder Clues:
  • NTSB member Todd Inman:
    • “The crew called for takeoff thrust. A repeating bell was heard on the CVR which persisted until the end of the recording 25 seconds later.” (01:29)
    • Analysis indicates the flight crew struggled to regain control during the emergency.

4. Cornell University Settlement over Federal Funding

Time: 03:36 – 04:19

• Restoring Funds:
  • Cornell University has agreed to a $60 million settlement to restore more than $250 million in federal research funding previously withheld by the Trump administration amid civil rights investigations.
• Terms of Agreement:
  • University accepts the administration’s interpretation of civil rights laws—including provisions regarding antisemitism, racial discrimination, and transgender issues.
• Financial Breakdown:
  • $30 million paid directly to the government, $30 million directed toward research benefiting U.S. farmers.
• Quote:
  • Carmen Roberts (reporter): “University President Michael Kotlikoff announced the agreement, saying it upholds the university’s academic freedom.” (03:53)

5. Social Media Shift: Farewell to Twitter.com

Time: 04:36 – 05:14

• Complete Transition to ‘X’:
  • Elon Musk’s 2022 rebranding of Twitter is being finalized with the retirement of “twitter.com.”
  • Users must update login credentials and 2FA methods or risk being locked out after November 10.
• Quote:
  • Analyst: “...anyone still using twitter.com instead of x.com to log in and post on X will need to adjust their habits... anyone not updating their two-factor authentication, their accounts will be locked out until they do.” (04:36)

6. Grammy Nominations: Kendrick Lamar Leads

Time: 05:14 – 05:21

• Leading Nominee:
  • Kendrick Lamar tops the nominations (nine nods), including Album of the Year.
• Competition:
  • Notable competitors for album of the year include Bad Bunny and Justin Bieber.

7. Other Notable Headlines

• Obituary:
  • James Watson, co-discoverer of the DNA double helix, passes at age 97. (04:29)
• Financial Snapshot:
  • Wall Street has gained 74 points as of reporting. (01:52)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On the shutdown fix:
  • “I hope some of those senators and congressmen get stuck because they can't get somewhere. So they'll get there and figure this out and get it going again.” — Anonymous airport traveler, (01:04)
• On ACA subsidies:
  • “These subsidies are paid directly to the insurance companies.” — Senator Steve Daines, (00:24)
  • “20% of these subsidies are fraudulent.” — Expert/Analyst, (00:42)
• On the UPS crash:
  • “The crew called for takeoff thrust. A repeating bell was heard on the CVR which persisted until the end of the recording 25 seconds later.” — Todd Inman, NTSB, (01:29)
• On Cornell’s settlement:
  • “University President Michael Kotlikoff announced the agreement, saying it upholds the university’s academic freedom.” — Carmen Roberts, (03:53)
• On the end of Twitter.com:
  • “...anyone still using twitter.com instead of x.com to log in and post on X will need to adjust their habits...” — Expert/Analyst, (04:36)

Important Timestamps

| Segment | Timestamp | |-----------------------------------|-----------------| | Shutdown proposal rejected | 00:02 – 00:53 | | Flight cancellations & traveler | 00:53 – 01:12 | | UPS crash & investigation | 01:12 – 01:40 | | Cornell settlement | 03:36 – 04:19 | | Death of James Watson | 04:29 | | Twitter.com to X.com transition | 04:36 – 05:14 | | Grammy nominations | 05:14 – 05:21 |

Tone and Style

The episode maintains FOX News' direct and urgent news delivery: concise, punchy headlines with expert insights and occasional soundbites from everyday Americans caught up in national events.

Summary:
This Fox News Hourly Update covers the ongoing government shutdown and its effect on travel, healthcare politics, and daily life. It features an aviation disaster update, a significant university-government settlement over civil rights and funding, the final transition from Twitter to X as a platform, and the early buzz surrounding the Grammy nominations. The powerful voices of experts, lawmakers, analysts, and affected citizens create a snapshot of current American anxieties, disputes, and cultural milestones.