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Fox News Hourly Update — 11AM ET 11/15/2025 Newscast

Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update delivers key national headlines, focusing on an arrest in a federal office attack, a critical police crash during Vice President J.D. Vance’s motorcade, developments concerning Jeffrey Epstein-related investigations, a potential federal immigration crackdown in North Carolina, and a historic Mega Millions jackpot winner in Georgia. The fast-paced broadcast highlights reactions from government officials, local leaders, and relevant agencies.

Major News Stories and Key Insights

1. Arrest in New Jersey Federal Office Attack

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Incident Reported: Suspect Keith Michael Lisa arrested following an attack on acting U.S. attorney Alina Haba's office in New Jersey.
Investigation: Attorney General Pam Bondi credits the combined efforts of the FBI, U.S. Marshals, and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) for the apprehension.
- Pam Bondi: “Thanks to the great work of the FBI, the U.S. marshals and HSI, the suspect … is now in custody. No one will get away with threatening or intimidating our great U.S. attorneys or the destruction of their offices.” (00:16)
Incident Details: Lisa originally entered the federal building with a baseball bat, denied entry, returned later (batless), and attempted to confront Alina Haba.
Response from Haba: On social media, Alina Haba denounces intimidation:
- Haba: “I will not be intimidated by radical lunatics for doing my job.” (00:57)

2. Police Officer Critically Injured During VP Vance’s Motorcade in Tennessee

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Crash Reported: Marysville, TN—A local motorcycle police officer is in critical condition after colliding with a state trooper’s car while escorting VP J.D. Vance.
Event Circumstances: Occurred en route to a Republican National Committee fundraiser; the Secret Service confirms VP Vance’s safety was not compromised.
- “The Secret Service says the accident did not detract from the protection of the vice president.” (01:32)
Immediate Response: Paramedics treated the state trooper on the scene.

3. Air Travel Disruptions Amidst Reduced Flight Cuts

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Update: U.S. flight cuts reduced from 6% to 3% at 40 major airports, but significant delays and cancellations persist:
- “There are already over 400 delays and around 270 cancellations across the US today.” (01:46)
Context: Ongoing travel complications likely tied to operational and governmental disruptions.

4. President Trump Demands DOJ Probe Epstein-Democrat Links

[02:16–03:03]

White House Action: President Trump publicly urges the Justice Department to investigate Democratic ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Jared Halpern: “President Trump is telling the Justice Department to look into any Democrats potential ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.” (02:16)
Investigation Scope: Attorney General Pam Bondi confirms federal prosecutors will also scrutinize high-profile Democrats, including Bill Clinton.
Political Accusations: Trump dismisses ongoing focus on “Epstein hoax” as a diversion from the government shutdown.
Congressional Moves: House Democrats push for the Justice Department to release all Epstein-related files via discharge petition for a vote next week.

5. Potential Federal Immigration Crackdown in Charlotte, NC

[03:03–03:51]

Local Response: City and advocacy leaders in Charlotte, NC, react to reports of potential Trump administration immigration enforcement operations.
- JD Arias (City Councilman-elect):
  “Our Queen City will not become a staging ground for fear. We will not confuse cruelty with safety. And we will not allow the politics of intimidation to define who belongs here.” (03:17)
- Cameron Pruitt (Freedom Center for Social Justice):
  “This is not about legal status. This is about the color of someone's skin, about where they come from and about causing fear. And division.” (03:33)
Official Silence: Department of Homeland Security remains quiet about prospective actions; local officials report no formal notifications.

6. Mega Millions Jackpot in Georgia Sets State Record

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Lottery Update: One Mega Millions ticket purchased at a Publix in Noonan, Georgia wins the $980 million jackpot—the largest in the state’s history.
- “A Mega Millions player there winning the staggering check, that $980 million jackpot, the largest in state history.” (03:51)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Attorney General Pam Bondi on U.S. Attorney Attack (00:16)
“No one will get away with threatening or intimidating our great U.S. attorneys…”
Alina Haba on Standing Firm (00:57)
“I will not be intimidated by radical lunatics for doing my job.”
City Councilman-elect JD Arias on Community Values (03:17)
“We will not allow the politics of intimidation to define who belongs here.”
Cameron Pruitt on Immigration Enforcement Impact (03:33)
“This is not about legal status. This is about the color of someone’s skin…”

Timestamps for Key Segments

Arrest in NJ Federal Office Attack: 00:02–00:57
Officer Critical After VP Motorcade Crash: 01:10–01:40
Flight Cuts, Delays & Cancellations: 01:40–01:59
Trump Demands DOJ Epstein Probe: 02:16–03:03
NC Immigration Raid Concerns and Community Response: 03:03–03:51
Georgia Mega Millions Winner: 03:51–end

This quick-paced episode keeps listeners briefed on serious national security issues, pivotal political developments, and lighter moments with a record lottery win—underscored by strong, memorable commentary directly from those involved.

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An arrest made. I'm Paul Stevens, Fox News. The suspect in the attack on acting U.S. attorney Alina Haba's office in New Jersey now in custody. Fox's Chanley Painter.
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Attorney General Pam Bondi making the announcement, posting quote, thanks to the great work of the FBI, the U.S. marshals and HSI, the suspect wanted in the attack on U.S. attorney Haba's office is now in custody. No one will get away with threatening or intimidating our great U.S. attorneys or the destruction of their offices. This all comes after the FBI offered a $25,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of that man, Keith Michael Lisa. Police say he has ties to Mawa, New Jersey and New York City. Well, on Wednesday, police say Lisa entered the federal building with a baseball bat, but after being denied entry, he returned later without it and then proceeded to the floor where Alina Haba's office is located. The attorney general saying Thursday the man was trying to confront Haba and Lena.
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Haba posting on X quote, I will not be intimidated by radical lunatics for doing my job, unquote. Officer in critical condition after a crash while escorting Vice President J.D. vance's motorcade in Tennessee.
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It happened when two police vehicles collided in Marysville, Tennessee. The injured officer, a motorcycle cop with the Marysville Police Department, hit by a car driven by a state trooper who was treated on the scene by paramedics. The Secret Service says the accident did not detract from the protection of the vice president. The crash occurring as Vance's motorcade was on its way to a Republican National Committee fundraiser. GARY baumgarten, FOX NEWS Government shutdown related.
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Flight cuts will be reduced today from 6% to 3% at 40 major airports across the U.S. travelers not out of the woods yet. There are already over 400 delays and around 270 cancellations across the US today. America's listening to Fox News.
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President Trump is telling the Justice Department to look into any Democrats potential ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Attorney General Pam Bondi says federal prosecutors will investigate any involvement between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and prominent Democrats, including former President Bill Clinton. Bondi confirmed the investigation shortly after President Trump requested it in a social media post accusing Democrats of using what he calls the Epstein hoax to deflect from the government shutdown and other failures. Earlier in the week, House Democrats released years old emails from Epstein about President Trump. And enough lawmakers signed on to a discharge petition forcing a vote next week on ordering the Justice Department to release all of its Epstein related files. At the White House, Jared Halpern, FOX News.
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Democratic leaders in North Carolina speaking out against a potential federal immigration crackdown.
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In Charlotte, North Carolina, City Councilman elect JD Arias responding to reports the Trump administration is planning to send immigration enforcement agents to Charlotte.
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Our Queen City will not become a staging ground for fear. We will not confuse cruelty with safety. And we will not allow the politics of intimidation to define who belongs here.
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Freedom center for Social Justice Executive Director Cameron Pruitt.
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This is not about legal status. This is about the color of someone's skin, about where they come from and about causing fear. And division.
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The Department of Homeland Security not commenting on future or potential operations. And local officials say they have yet to receive any formal notification. Kristin Goodwin, FOX News.
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And that crackdown may begin as early as today. Somebody in Georgia cashing in for the holidays. A Mega Millions player there winning the staggering check, that $980 million jackpot, the largest in state history. The winning ticket sold at a public Publix in Noonan, ending a 39. I'm Paul Stevens. This is.