Podcast Summary: Fox News Hourly Update — "The Government Shutdown is Closer to Ending"
Date: November 11, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update covers the approach toward ending a prolonged government shutdown, ongoing political negotiations, the shutdown's impact on Americans, Veterans Day remembrances, a developing military lawsuit, and a brief update in business and sports.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Government Shutdown Nears Resolution

• Senate Approves Government Funding

  • After 41 days, the Senate approved a bill to reopen the government with a 60–40 vote.
    • [00:03] Dave Anthony: “It took 41 days for this to happen.”
    • [00:08] Senate Announcer: “On this vote, the ayes are 60.”
    • [00:10] Dave Anthony: “The nays are 40. The Senate finally approving the funding that would reopen the government.”

• Bipartisan Cooperation Praised

  • Republican Senator Lindsey Graham publicly thanked Democrats who broke a filibuster to move funding forward.
    • [00:21] Lindsey Graham: “You had eight senators like Senator Fetterman who put the country ahead of party and I cannot thank him and the other seven enough.”
    • [00:30] Dave Anthony: “They did the country a great service by doing that.”

• Healthcare Policy Remains Contentious

  • Democrats didn’t secure an extension of Obamacare subsidies, raising concerns about more expensive coverage for millions.

    • [00:30] Dave Anthony: “Democrats did not get what they demanded in the bill extending Obamacare subsidies that expire at the end of the year, making coverage more expensive for millions of Americans.”

  • Senate Majority Leader John Thune promises a health care vote in December, but House Speaker Mike Johnson offers no guarantees.

    • [00:40] Dave Anthony: “Senate Majority Leader John Thune promises a health care vote in December, but there is no guarantee from House Speaker Mike Johnson.”

• Republican Reform Plans

  • President Trump suggests upcoming GOP plans will improve and lower insurance costs.
    • [01:03] Lindsey Graham (quoting Trump): “People buy their own health insurance. It's so good, the insurance will be better. It'll cost less. Everybody's going to be happy.”

• Next Steps for Funding

  • The House is expected to pass a bill funding the government through January, the military, and SNAP food assistance through September, but disruptions persist until it’s finalized.
    • [01:11] Dave Anthony: “Tomorrow. The House is expected to pass the bill to fund the government through January, would also fund the military and SNAP food assistance through next September. But until that's approved and signed into law, air travel remains difficult…”

2. Impact of Shutdown on Daily Life

• Travel Disruptions

  • Nearly 1,200 flights canceled, 600+ delayed; air traffic controllers still calling out sick.

    • [01:11] Dave Anthony: “Air travel remains difficult with nearly 1200 flights canceled today, 600 plus delayed. Air traffic controllers, some still calling out sick.”

  • Passenger Effects

    • [01:28] Kelly Saberry: “We're learning that 5.2 million passengers have been affected by these disruptions of the government shutdown since October 1st.”

  • Holiday Air Travel Slowdown

    • Lower sales and fewer people shopping for Thanksgiving travel.
      • [01:41] Kelly Saberry: “The sale of Thanksgiving week flights has also slowed in the first week of November. Cirium says that that number of people shopping for their Thanksgiving tickets has significantly dropped.”

3. Veterans Day Remembrance

• History and Sentiment

  • Comments on the origins of Veterans Day and its significance across generations.

    • [02:38] Grinnell Scott: “You can trace this day's remembrances back to November 11, 1919, the First Armistice Day…In 1954, Congress renamed it Veterans Day to honor those who serve in every branch.”

  • Ongoing respect for service:

    • [03:03] Dave Anthony: “We need to make sure this continues through generation through generation so it's never forgotten.”
    • [03:09] Grinnell Scott: “Today, active duty, the National Guard and Reserves number more than 2 million. We thank them all for their service.”

4. Military Doctor Lawsuit

• Allegations and Investigation

  • Army doctor Dr. Blaine McGraw is accused of secretly filming patients and performing unnecessary, invasive examinations.

    • [03:25] Chris Foster: “The lawsuit says Dr. Blaine McGraw, an Army major, took secret videos and pictures of female patients and conducted unnecessary and invasive examinations.”

  • Army investigations uncovered thousands of images involving potentially hundreds of victims; prior complaints allegedly ignored.

    • [03:36] Chris Foster: “The lawsuit says army criminal investigators have found thousands of videos and images possibly involving hundreds of patients… The plaintiff in this case is the spouse of an active duty service member. Her attorney says he also represents 45 other alleged victims.”

5. News Bites: Business & Sports

• Business

  • Stock markets open on Veterans Day:
    • [03:58] Dave Anthony: “Well, there's a doctor in the army not being thanked for his service. Instead, he's being sued for what he's accused of doing in Texas.”
    • [04:00] Dave Anthony: “Now on this Veterans Day, there's no mail. Banks are closed, but Wall Street's open for business. The day after a big surge. The Dow rose 381 points. The NASDAQ gained 522.”

• Sports

  • Dramatic Monday Night Football finish:
    • [04:10] Dave Anthony: “Monday Night Football was a kick away from overtime. Here we go. Snap was low and the kick no chance. And this game belongs to Philadelphia. The Eagles beat the Packers 107 on ESPN after that long Green Bay field goal attempt at the last second went way wide left.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• [00:21] Lindsey Graham: “You had eight senators like Senator Fetterman who put the country ahead of party and I cannot thank him and the other seven enough.”
• [01:28] Kelly Saberry: “We're learning that 5.2 million passengers have been affected by these disruptions of the government shutdown since October 1st.”
• [02:38] Grinnell Scott: “You can trace this day's remembrances back to November 11, 1919, the First Armistice Day…In 1954, Congress renamed it Veterans Day to honor those who serve in every branch.”
• [03:36] Chris Foster: “The lawsuit says army criminal investigators have found thousands of videos and images possibly involving hundreds of patients… The plaintiff in this case is the spouse of an active duty service member. Her attorney says he also represents 45 other alleged victims.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:03–01:11: Senate funding bill passes, bipartisan cooperation, ongoing health care debate
• 01:11–01:52: Shutdown impacts on travel and the public
• 02:31–03:19: Veterans Day history and current significance
• 03:19–03:58: Army doctor lawsuit details
• 03:58–04:28: Market updates, Monday Night Football recap

This episode delivers a succinct roundup of the shutdown’s near-ending, the lingering policy fights over healthcare, the effects on travel and families, and honors Veterans—mixing urgent political developments with moments of gratitude and community recognition.