Fox News Hourly Update

Date: November 5, 2025
Episode: Zohran Mamdani is elected New York City's Next Mayor
Host: FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This hour’s Fox News update focuses on a historic night of electoral shifts, with Democrat Zohran Mamdani elected as New York City’s new mayor, marking several firsts for the city’s leadership. The episode also covers other significant election results across the country, a tragic plane crash in Kentucky, the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney, a high-profile arrest, and a major auto recall.

Main Headlines and Key Discussion Points

1. Zohran Mamdani Elected Mayor of New York City

• First Muslim Mayor & Youngest in a Century:
  • Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Assemblyman, is projected to win the mayoral race.
  • Defeats former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent.
  • Marks a shift as “younger voters in New York City saying they don’t care about the Democratic establishment.”
    • [00:13] Lisa Lucera: "They reject a moderate Democrat like Cuomo and tell me they'd rather go with somebody who's new."
• Significance:
  • Reflects the growing influence of progressive and younger voters.
  • Emphasizes a break from traditional party politics in local governance.

2. Democratic Election Wins in New Jersey and Virginia

• New Jersey:
  • Mikie Sherrill elected governor, defeating Republican Jack Cittarelli.
    • [00:32] Mikie Sherrill: "Serving you is worth any tough fight I have to take on and I am incredibly honored to be your next governor."
• Virginia:
  • Abigail Spanberger, former congresswoman, wins gubernatorial race.
  • Spanberger will be the first woman governor of Virginia.
    • [01:04] Lisa Lucera: "Out a clear agenda and leading with decency and determination."
  • Winsome Earl Sears, the Republican lieutenant governor, concedes but offers a message of perseverance.
    • [01:17] Lisa Lucera (quoting Winsome Earl Sears): "Life has ups and downs. You must never stay down. There is nothing down there. You must always rise."

3. California Passes Proposition 50

• Redistricting Reform:
  • California voters approve Prop 50, giving the Democratic legislature the power to draw congressional maps for the next three election cycles, replacing the independent commission.
    • [01:33] Lisa Lucera: "The ballot measure allows the Democratic legislature to adopt more favorable congressional maps... stripping that power from an independent commission."

Other Major News

4. Tragic UPS Plane Crash in Kentucky

• Incident:
  • At least 7 people dead, 11 injured at the UPS hub in Louisville.
    • [02:31] Lisa Lucera: "The number of dead in the crash of a UPS plane at their hub in Louisville, Kentucky has increased to at least seven with at least 11 injured."
  • Local officials and hosts send condolences to victims’ families.

5. Death of Former Vice President Dick Cheney

• Reactions from Leaders:
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson, former President George W. Bush, and Senator Lindsey Graham praise Cheney’s legacy.
    • [03:00] Mike Johnson (quoting George W. Bush): "Dick Cheney... brought integrity, high intelligence and seriousness of purpose to every position he held."
    • [03:07] Mike Johnson (quoting Lindsey Graham): "One of the smartest people I've ever known."
  • Flags at half-staff as the White House refrains from involvement in funeral planning.

6. Notorious Fugitive Arrested After 13 Years

• Case Details:
  • Anthony Lennon, convicted in Oklahoma for child pornography, arrested in New York after living under an alias.
    • [03:39] CJ Papa: "First convicted in a 2008 case... Anthony Lennon pleaded guilty... he faked his own elaborate and bloody kidnapping and skipped town."

7. Chrysler Hybrid Recall

• Scale:
  • Over 320,000 plug-in hybrid vehicles recalled due to battery faults.
    • [04:20] Lisa Lucera: "Chrysler recalling more than 320,000 plug in hybrid vehicles due to a faulty battery."

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Young Voters & Change in NYC:
  • Lisa Lucera [00:13]: "They reject a moderate Democrat like Cuomo and tell me they'd rather go with somebody who's new."
• On the Significance of the NJ Governor's Race:
  • Mikie Sherrill [00:32]: "Serving you is worth any tough fight I have to take on and I am incredibly honored to be your next governor."
• On Overcoming Defeat:
  • Lisa Lucera (quoting Winsome Earl Sears) [01:17]: "Life has ups and downs. You must never stay down. There is nothing down there. You must always rise."
• On Dick Cheney’s Legacy:
  • Mike Johnson (quoting George W. Bush) [03:00]: "Dick Cheney... brought integrity, high intelligence and seriousness of purpose to every position he held."

Timestamps for Key Segments

• NYC Mayoral Election & Youth Vote: 00:01–00:31
• NJ & VA Election Results: 00:31–01:33
• California Prop 50: 01:33–02:00
• UPS Crash in Kentucky: 02:31–02:46
• Dick Cheney’s Death & Tributes: 02:46–03:24
• Oklahoma Fugitive Arrest: 03:24–04:20
• Chrysler Recall: 04:20–04:28

Conclusion

This Fox News Hourly Update captures a night of major political change—historic elections with new, diverse leadership, legislative shifts, and significant breaking news. The episode stands out for its concise coverage of milestone political wins, public figures’ statements, and stories reflecting broader changes in American politics and society.