Podcast Summary: The Stalemate is Over in the Senate

Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Episode Date: November 10, 2025

Episode Overview

The episode provides a fast-paced roundup of major national and international news, focusing on the Senate's breakthrough in the government shutdown stalemate, major legislation updates, transportation disruptions, high-profile legal cases, updates from the Middle East, potential economic stimulus announcements, and notable moments involving President Trump.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Government Shutdown Stalemate Ends

• [00:02] The U.S. government shutdown appears close to ending after a late-night Senate vote broke a filibuster, signaling a bipartisan effort.

  • Sen. John Barrasso (R): Focused on reopening the government for the holidays.
  • Sen. Bernie Sanders (D): Expresses disappointment over lost leverage for extending Obamacare tax credits, highlighting progressive discontent with the compromise.
    • Quote: “To my mind, this was a very, very bad vote because Democrats did not get the extension of expiring Obamacare tax credits they demanded.” (Bernie Sanders, 00:24)

• Deal Details:

  • Senate advanced a continuing resolution with the support of 8 Democrats crossing over to vote with Republicans.
  • The resolution would keep the government funded until the end of January.
  • Provisions include restored SNAP benefits, federal worker back pay, and a scheduled future Senate vote on Obamacare subsidies.

• Uncertainty Remains: House and final Senate votes on the resolution are not yet scheduled.

2. Shutdown Impact: Travel Chaos

• [00:50] The shutdown causes persistent travel disruptions:

  • Over 1,500 flights canceled and 1,200 delays due to reduced air traffic controller staffing and weather complications.
  • Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy: Warns of worsening staff shortages as controllers miss paychecks.

• Additional Note: Severe winter weather from Chicago to Michigan contributes to delays.

3. International & Security News

• [01:10] U.S. Military Strikes:
  • [01:12] Secretary of War Pete Hegseth reports on X (formerly Twitter) about U.S. forces taking out two boats “trafficking illegal drugs, killing six people” off the South American coast. Hegseth labels them “narco terrorists.”

4. Major Legal Developments

• [01:25] MLB Sports Betting Scandal:

  • Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers, Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase, indicted on fraud and bribery charges for allegedly conspiring to fix pitches and profit from betting.
    • FBI Claims: Players plotted betting schemes, shared advance info, and were sometimes paid to throw certain pitches.
    • Quote: “The two would plan to throw things like a certain type of pitch or a ball instead of a strike ahead of time. Then they and their friends would place bets on it.” (01:36)

• [01:50] Presidential Pardons:

  • President Trump issues 77 pardons related to the 2020 election, including for Rudy Giuliani.

5. Middle East Update: Hamas & Israel

• [02:16] Return of remains and hostages:
  • Hamas returns the body of Lt. Hadar Goldin, held since he was killed in 2014, as part of a ceasefire agreement.
  • All 20 surviving hostages released; four deceased remain in Gaza.
  • [02:46] President Trump's aide Jared Kushner in Israel discussing Gaza ceasefire’s next phase with PM Netanyahu.
    • Quote: “Hamas has returned all 20 hostages who were still alive when the deal took effect, but four of the 28 bodies... remain in Gaza.” (Jonathan Savage, 02:39)

6. Economic & Policy News

• [03:01] Possible Economic Stimulus:

  • Markets anticipate a rebound with reports President Trump may announce a stimulus.
  • President’s Truth Social Post: Suggests a “dividend of at least $2,000 a person, not including high income people,” linked to tariff revenues.
    • Quote: “People that are against the tariffs are fools... the US Is taking in trillions of dollars and that a dividend of at least $2,000 a person... will be paid to everyone.” (Trump, 03:09)

• Supreme Court Challenge:

  • The legality of Trump’s tariffs is in question; justices indicate tariffs may be considered taxes, a power reserved for Congress.
  • Chief Justice Roberts: “The tariffs are taxes and the power to impose taxes has always been with Congress, not the executive branch.” (Paraphrase, 03:39)

7. Presidential Appearance at NFL Game

• [03:50] President Trump becomes the first president since Carter to attend an NFL regular season game.
  • Participates in the broadcast, hoping to juice ratings.
  • Washington loses to Detroit 44-22.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Sen. Bernie Sanders [00:24]: "To my mind, this was a very, very bad vote because Democrats did not get the extension of expiring Obamacare tax credits they demanded."
• Greg Thompson, FOX [01:36]: "The two would plan to throw things like a certain type of pitch or a ball instead of a strike ahead of time. Then they and their friends would place bets on it."
• Jonathan Savage, FOX [02:39]: "Hamas has returned all 20 hostages who were still alive when the deal took effect, but four of the 28 bodies they were holding remain in Gaza."
• President Trump (paraphrased from Truth Social) [03:09]: "People that are against the tariffs are fools... [there will be] a dividend of at least $2,000 a person, not including high income people... paid to everyone."
• Chief Justice Roberts (paraphrased) [03:39]: "The tariffs are taxes and the power to impose taxes has always been with Congress, not the executive branch."

Important Timestamps

• 00:02: Senate breaks filibuster to advance shutdown-ending resolution
• 00:35: Details on spending deal and SNAP benefits
• 00:50: Flight cancellations and air traffic control staffing issues
• 01:10: U.S. military drug interdiction action off South America
• 01:25: MLB bribery and betting scandal indictment
• 01:50: Trump announces 77 pardons
• 02:16: Israel/Hamas update: return of remains and hostages
• 03:01: Market news and Trump’s alleged economic dividend proposal
• 03:39: Supreme Court debate on tariff legality
• 03:50: President Trump attends NFL game, participates in live broadcast

Tone & Style

The episode delivers brisk, succinct updates in FOX News’ signature urgent and direct tone. Reporting moves rapidly across topics, maintaining a focus on conservative perspectives and major political personalities.