Fox News Hourly Update – November 14, 2025

Episode Theme:
The Federal Government Reopens: Looming Shutdowns, Health Care Battles, Legal Dramas, and National News

Episode Overview

This episode provides an update on the federal government reopening after a shutdown, explores the likelihood of another closure, details ongoing partisan conflicts over budget appropriations and healthcare, and covers key developments in legal actions linked to prominent political figures. The show also includes updates on airport operations post-shutdown, weather threats in California, and notable sports highlights.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Government Reopens, but Uncertainty Remains

• Limited Funding Window:
  Dave Anthony opens with a caution: “The government's back open, but could it shut down again? ... The government's only funded through January 30th.” (00:02)

• Legislative Dynamics:

  • House Speaker Mike Johnson outlines a “minibus” approach, passing smaller packages of appropriations bills (00:19).
  • The House hasn’t scheduled another vote yet, unlike the Senate.

• Partisan Blame Game:

  • Republican perspective:
    • “I don't put anything past Schumer and Jeffries and the Democrats right now, but we're going to try to take that weapon out of their hand.” (Republican Politician, 00:10)
    • On Democrats and healthcare premiums: “The Democrats broke the American health care system. The reason your premiums are skyrocketing is because they have terrible policies and one of them is subsidizing insurance companies.” (00:37)
  • Democratic response:
    • Democrats are accused of “diminishing to extend Obamacare tax credits … making coverage cost more for millions.” (00:27)
    • Democrats blame Republicans for increased healthcare costs.

2. White House Perspective

• Vice President Vance emphasizes progress and the administration’s focus:

  • “We inherited a disaster.” (00:53)
  • “There’s a lot of work to do … But I think that we've made great progress.” (00:56–00:57)

• Actions to Combat Inflation:

  • Tariff Reductions: Scaling back tariffs on imports (bananas, coffee, cocoa) to lower consumer prices. (00:57)

3. Economic Update

• Market Volatility:
  • “Dow futures down almost 400 points the morning after plunging nearly 800 amid uncertainty about the economy and future interest rate cuts.” (Dave Anthony, 01:03)

4. Travel & FAA Readjustments

• Quick Rebound in Air Traffic Control Staffing:
  • “Staffing levels at air traffic control facilities quickly bounced back and almost immediately returned to normal yesterday.” (Vice President Vance, 01:17)
  • Over 500 delays, but not due to staffing shortages. (01:30)

5. California Weather Disaster Threat

• Potential Landslides:
  • After devastating wildfires, Southern California faces heavy rain, raising the risk of landslides and flash flooding, especially in places like Palisades and Altadena. (01:35)

6. Legal Battles and Political Fallout

• Indictments of Comey and Letitia James:

  • Former FBI Director James Comey and NY Attorney General Letitia James both face charges, raising political tensions.
  • “They claim they were indicted by President Trump seeking revenge.” (02:32)

• Courtroom Dynamics:

  • Comey’s attorney challenges the appointment of Lindsey Halligan as a special attorney, questioning legal procedure and separation of powers.
  • “He says Halligan was appointed as interim U.S. attorney in eastern Virginia, and after 120 days, her time was up.” (02:46)
  • “The judge ... asked attorneys for Comey and James if they'd seen the memo written by the prior U.S. attorney about why his office declined to bring charges against Comey and James.” (03:14)

• California Redistricting Lawsuit:

  • Trump administration sues California over new congressional redistricting maps, alleging they’re unconstitutional. (03:32)
  • Attorney General Pam Bondi labels it “a brazen power grab that tramples on civil rights and mocks the democratic process.” (03:37)
  • California’s response: “Good luck, losers.” (California Governor's Office, 03:56)

7. Sports Highlight

• Patriots’ Streak Continues:
  • “Henderson scored two more times, leading the New England Patriots past the New York Jets 27:14 ... the Patriots’ eighth straight win.” (04:19)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “I don't put anything past Schumer and Jeffries and the Democrats right now, but we're going to try to take that weapon out of their hand.”
  — Republican Politician (00:10)
• “The Democrats broke the American health care system. The reason your premiums are skyrocketing is because they have terrible policies and one of them is subsidizing insurance companies.”
  — Republican Politician (00:37)
• “We inherited a disaster. ... There’s a lot of work to do. ... But I think that we've made great progress.”
  — Vice President Vance (00:53–00:57)
• “Attorney General Pam Bondi calling the new maps a brazen power grab that tramples on civil rights and mocks the democratic process.”
  — Kristin Goodwin, FOX News (03:37)
• California’s blunt reply: “Good luck, losers.”
  — California Governor’s Office (03:56)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:02–00:27: Government reopening status, spending bills, shutdown risk.
• 00:27–00:46: Partisan health care arguments.
• 00:53–01:17: Vice President Vance on economic recovery actions.
• 01:03: Stock market update.
• 01:17–01:35: FAA, air travel, and recovery from shutdown.
• 01:35–02:01: California weather risk coverage.
• 02:32–03:32: Legal updates on Comey, Letitia James, and court proceedings.
• 03:32–03:56: Trump administration sues California over redistricting.
• 04:09–04:19: Patriots football update.

Conclusion

This tightly-packed Fox News update weaves together the latest in government funding challenges, partisan blame-shifting over healthcare and the economy, legal fights involving major political figures, and urgent national developments. Through soundbites from key players and real-time reporting, the episode captures an atmosphere of uncertainty and political tension as 2025 draws toward pivotal budget and electoral battles.