11AM ET 11/20/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 11AM ET 11/20/2025 Newscast

Main Theme:
This episode provides a rapid-fire roundup of major national events and breaking headlines as reported by FOX News on November 20, 2025. Key topics include the state funeral for former Vice President Dick Cheney, breaking developments in U.S. politics, updates on the economy, legal proceedings involving high-profile figures, and an anticipated White House meeting that underscores political tensions.

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1. Farewell to Former Vice President Dick Cheney

[00:03 – 00:39]

• State Funeral at Washington's National Cathedral:
  • Dignitaries gather to honor Dick Cheney, who passed earlier this month from complications related to pneumonia, heart, and vascular disease at age 84.
  • Eulogies: Former President George W. Bush and Cheney’s daughter, Liz Cheney, are among the speakers.
  • Attendance: Former President Biden and four former vice presidents—Dan Quayle, Al Gore, Mike Pence, and Kamala Harris—are present.
  • Notably absent: Donald Trump, a vocal critic of the Cheney family, was not invited.

Notable Quote:

• “The funeral about to start for former Vice President Dick Cheney with the president he served leading the way.” – Dave Anthony [00:03]

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2. Trump Administration Tensions Over Military Action

[00:39 – 01:28]

• Coastal Operation and Political Fallout:
  • President Trump is sharply critical of Democrats who appear to oppose a recent military operation targeting suspected drug trafficking off South America.
  • Trump accuses six Democrats (with military/intelligence backgrounds) of “seditious behavior punishable by death” after they voiced concerns and reminded service members of their duty to refuse illegal orders.

Memorable Quotes:

• “President Trump writes, each one of those traitors to our country should be arrested and put on trial.” – Chris Foster quoting President Trump [01:24]
• “Right now, the threats to our Constitution aren't just coming from abroad, but from right here at home. Our laws are clear. You can refuse illegal orders.” – Segment from Democrat’s video [01:16 & 01:22]

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3. U.S. Economic Update: Jobs Report

[01:28 – 01:56]

• Jobs Growth Surpasses Expectations:
  • September report: 119,000 jobs added—more than double predictions.
  • White House press secretary Caroline Levitt credits President Trump’s economic policies.
  • Despite positive job numbers, a Fox News poll finds 76% of voters view the economy negatively.
  • The jobs report was delayed due to a government shutdown.

Notable Quote:

• “The report is more proof that President Trump's pro-growth America First agenda is making great progress.” – Caroline Levitt [01:40]

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4. Justice Department Faces Deadline on Epstein Files

[02:30 – 03:01]

• Congress and President Demand Transparency:
  • The Justice Department has 30 days to release files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation after a bipartisan resolution was signed by President Trump.
  • Some files may be withheld due to ongoing investigations; Attorney General Pam Bondi promises compliance with laws and “maximum transparency.”
  • President Trump dismisses the push for the files as a “Democrat hoax.”

Notable Quote:

• “Attorney General Pam Bondi says... we'll continue to follow the law and to have maximum transparency.” – Dave Anthony [02:44]
• “President Trump calls the push for the files a Democrat hoax.” – Dave Anthony [02:51]

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5. Congresswoman Indicted for Fraud

[03:01 – 03:38]

• Legal Challenges for Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick:
  • Indicted for allegedly stealing millions in disaster relief funds for illegal campaign contributions.
  • She denounces the charges as baseless and politically motivated.
  • Republican Greg Stube moves to censure and remove her from committees.

Notable Quote:

• “The timing alone is curious and clearly meant to distract from far more pressing national issues.” – Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick statement [03:04]

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6. Progressive NYC Mayor-Elect to Meet President Trump

[03:38 – 04:17]

• Zoran Mamdani's High-Profile White House Visit:
  • Marking their first meeting since Mamdani’s election, following months of tension—Trump called him “a communist” and threatened to withhold federal funding.
  • Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, pledges to cooperate for the good of New Yorkers, but will not “stay silent if it hurts them.”

Notable Quote:

• “My team reached out to the White House to set up this meeting because I will work with anyone to make life more affordable for the more than eight and a half million people who call the city home.” – Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani [04:10]

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7. Market Update

[04:20 – 04:27]

• Stocks Surge:
  • The Dow Jones is up by 534 points, indicating investor optimism as of late morning.

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Key Takeaways

• The nation pays tribute to Dick Cheney, with stark reminders of deep political rifts—Trump’s absence is as significant as the presence of other leaders.
• President Trump intensifies rhetoric against political opponents, highlighting concerns over the politicization of military actions.
• While jobs numbers are strong, public sentiment on the economy remains low, reflecting continued uncertainty.
• Pressure mounts for transparency with looming Epstein document deadlines.
• Ethics in Washington are under the microscope as a Democratic congresswoman faces fraud charges and possible censure.
• A new era of City-White House relations is poised to begin as New York’s progressive mayor-elect seeks common ground, but won’t shy from confrontation.

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For listeners who missed the episode:
This newscast delivered a brisk, comprehensive sweep of top headlines, balancing ceremony, controversy, and the latest on America’s economic and political health, in the true “Fox News” tone—direct, urgent, and engaging.

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Transcript

[A]

Paying their last respects. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX news. That's what they're doing now at Washington's National Cathedral. The funeral about to start for former Vice President Dick Cheney with the president he served leading the way.

[B]

George W. Bush will speak as will Cheney's daughter, former Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney. Former President Biden is expected to attend the service as well. Before he was V.P. cheney served as defense secretary and before that he was chief of staff to attorney to President Ford. He also served as a Wyoming congressman. Cheney died earlier this month due to complications from pneumonia, cardiac and vascular disease. He was 84.

[A]

Lawrence Fox's Jessica Rosenthal. Four former vice presidents also there, Dan Quayle, Al Gore, Mike Pence and Kamala Harris. But President Trump, who is a critic of Dick Cheney and his daughter Liz not there. He wasn't invited. But the president is fuming at some Democrats he's calling traitors for appearing to oppose the Trump military operation off the South American coast, blowing up boats suspected of illegal drug traffic and killing alleged narco terrorists.

[C]

The president, the president on truth Social calls it seditious behavior punishable by death. A one minute video posted Tuesday featuring six Democrats with military or intelligence backgrounds addressing Americans currently serving.

[A]

You all swore an oath to protect.

[B]

And defend this constitution.

[A]

Right now, the threats to our Constitution aren't just coming from abroad, but from right here at home. Our laws are clear. You can refuse illegal orders.

[C]

President Trump writes, each one of those traitors to our country should be arrested and put on trial.

[A]

That's fox's Chris Foster. We're getting a reaction from the White House to the September jobs report. 119,000 created more than double the estimates.

[D]

White House press secretary Caroline Levitt says the report is more proof that President Trump's pro growth American first agenda is making great progress. The survey delayed by the government shutdown comes as President Trump's approval rating on the economy falters. A Fox News poll this week finds 76% of voters view the economy negatively.

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[A]

The Justice Department is on the clock given 30 days to release Epstein files as compelled by a resolution Congress approved that President Trump signed last night to turn over documents from the Epstein underage girl sex trafficking operation. Now some could be held back the activate the investigation still active, Attorney General Pam Bondi says, and we'll continue to follow the law and to have maximum transparency. President Trump calls the Bush for the files a Democrat hoax. Unrelated to that, a House Democrat's been indicted, accused of fraud.

[H]

Congresswoman Sheila Sherfilis McCormick calls the charges unjust, baseless and a sham indictment, saying, quote, the timing alone is curious and clearly meant to distract from far more pressing national issues. The Florida Democrat has been indicted by a Miami grand jury on charges of allegedly stealing millions of dollars in disaster relief funds to to make illegal campaign contributions, charges that could carry up to 53 years in prison. Florida Republican Greg Stube is planning to introduce a resolution to censure and remove the congresswoman from her committee assignments. On Capitol Hill, Ryan Schmelz, FOX News.

[A]

Tomorrow, a high profile progressive goes to the White House for a meeting that could get interesting.

[G]

Mayor Elect Zoran Mamdani's meeting with President Trump will be the first between the two since Mamdani was elected earlier this month. The two have clashed in recent months with the president calling Mamdani a communist and threatening to withhold federal funding if Mamdani was elected. Mamdani, who was a Democratic socialist, said he would make it clear to the president that he will work with him on any agenda that helps New Yorkers, but that he'll be the first to speak up if it hurts them.

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My team reached out to the White House to set up this meeting because I will work with anyone to make life more affordable for the more than eight and a half million people who call the city home.

[G]

Mamdani's term begins on New Year's Day in New York City. Tanya J.

[A]

Powers, FOX NEWS On Wall street, stocks are surging. The Dow's up 534 points. I'm Dav Dave Anthony, this is FOX News.

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