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

[00:02–00:57]

• 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

[01:10–01:40]

• 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

[01:40–01:59]

• 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

[03:51–end]

• 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.