Fox News Hourly Update – 11AM ET 11/23/2025 Newscast

Episode Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update, hosted by Angelo Bavaro, delivers a concise rundown of the top U.S. and global stories as of late November 2025. The episode focuses on high-stakes diplomacy over the Russia-Ukraine war, massive Thanksgiving travel amidst threatening weather, Congressional clashes over senators’ rights, debate over military obedience, and an anticipated box office blockbuster. The tone is brisk, informative, and urgent, with key correspondents weighing in on the day’s most significant issues.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan Negotiations

• Venue and Principal Players: Special Envoy Steve Wytkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are in Geneva, Switzerland, negotiating an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. (00:02)

• Controversial U.S. Peace Proposal:

  • President Trump’s "28 point peace plan" is under fire for being “overly favorable to Russia,” requiring Ukraine to make major concessions.
  • Key Demands:
    • Ukraine cedes territory to Russia.
    • Ukraine abandons NATO aspirations and reduces military size.
    • Provides Ukraine security guarantees from allies using a “NATO-like model.”
  • Ukrainian Response:
    • President Volodymyr Zelensky calls it a stark choice: “standing up for its sovereignty and preserving the American support it needs.”
  • Negotiation Deadline:
    • Trump gives Ukraine until Thursday to accept or reject the plan, but clarifies it’s “not his final offer.” (00:15)

  "They argue it must be revised because it's overly favorable to Russia and demands too many concessions from Ukraine."
  — Chanley Painter (00:15)

2. Thanksgiving Travel & Severe Weather Outlook

• Travel Surge: 82 million Americans expected to travel—potentially the busiest period in 15 years. (01:46)

• Weather Risks: Two major storm systems may disrupt plans, especially in Texas and moving eastward.

  • Storm Timeline:
    • Sunday: Flood risk in Texas.
    • Monday-Tuesday: Storms shift east, risk of severe weather.
    • Wednesday: Storms reach the East Coast.
    • Thursday (Thanksgiving): Weather expected to mostly clear.

  "There will be a couple spots where maybe see some slowdowns at airports. But largely the weather's looking pretty good."
  — Adam Klotz (01:12)

3. Senate Lawsuit Provision and Congressional Dispute

• Legislative Battle: The House passed a resolution to overturn a provision that would allow Republican senators whose phone records were allegedly surveilled (due to January 6 investigations) to sue the government for damages. The Senate has yet to act. (02:31)

• Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Defense:

  • Graham passionately defends the right to sue if rights are violated.

  "Is it wrong for me to sue? Is it wrong for any American to... sue the government if they violated your rights?"
  — Sen. Lindsey Graham (02:56)

• Republican Position: Outrage over a “blindsiding” move tucked into the government funding bill.

4. Congressional Video on Refusing Illegal Military Orders

• Critical Video Release: Six Democratic lawmakers (all veterans/intel background) publicly advise service members not to follow illegal orders. (03:14)
  • “No one has to carry out orders that violate the law or our Constitution.”
    — Sen. Alyssa Slotkin (03:30)
• Political Fallout:
  • Jason Crow (D-CO) admits no specific illegal orders are known but references Trump’s threats to deploy military to U.S. cities.
  • Trump, via Truth Social, calls the video “seditious behavior punishable by death.”
  • White House (Caroline Levitt) tempers reply: “No one wants to see members of Congress executed,” but warns discouraging the chain of command is dangerous.

5. Box Office News: “Wicked for Good” Soars

• Ticket Sales: “Wicked for Good” projected to make over $150 million in its first three days, beating the first installment by 35%.
  • Global box office expected at $228 million, up from $164 million of the first movie. (04:05)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Ukraine Peace Plan:

  "President Volodymyr Zelensky says his country faces a stark choice between standing up for its sovereignty and preserving the American support it needs."
  — Chanley Painter (00:44)

  "Trump is giving Ukraine until Thursday to accept or reject the plan, though he now says this won't be his final offer."
  — Chanley Painter (00:54)

• Thanksgiving Weather Advice:

  "Anyone who's traveling the next couple of days, that's going to be the system that can slow you down Tuesday into Wednesday. By Wednesday, it's up along the east coast."
  — Adam Klotz (01:30)

• Congressional Rights:

  "Is it wrong for any American to…sue the government if they violated your rights?"
  — Sen. Lindsey Graham (02:56)

• Military Obedience:

  "No one has to carry out orders that violate the law or our Constitution."
  — Sen. Alyssa Slotkin (03:30)

  "President Trump wrote on Truth Social the video was seditious behavior punishable by death."
  — Jessica Rosenthal (03:47)

  "Their video encouraged breaking the military chain of command and that that can lead to people being killed."
  — Jessica Rosenthal quoting White House spokeswoman Caroline Levitt (03:52)

Timestamps for Major Segments

• 00:02 – Russia-Ukraine peace talks and plan details
• 00:59 – Thanksgiving travel, weather forecast by region
• 01:46 – FAA prepares for record holiday travel
• 02:31 – Congressional debate on lawsuit provision; Sen. Graham’s defense
• 03:14 – Democratic lawmakers’ video on refusing illegal orders
• 04:05 – “Wicked for Good” box office expectations

Conclusion

This update delivers a snapshot of international diplomacy, domestic political divides, massive holiday travel, and pop culture triumphs—painting a picture of a nation balancing high-stakes geopolitics with everyday resilience and festivity. The reporting maintains Fox's characteristic urgent, pointed tone, with direct quotes from officials and vivid descriptions by correspondents.