11AM ET 11/28/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 11AM ET 11/28/2025 Newscast

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This episode covers breaking national and international news updates, with a focus on the aftermath of a National Guard ambush in Washington, D.C., new U.S. immigration restrictions, Black Friday shopping trends, severe winter weather conditions, and updates from Hong Kong and France. Market updates round out the half-hour report.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. National Guard Ambush & West Virginia's Response

• Moment of Silence Planned: At 2:15 PM, a moment of silence and prayer will be held in West Virginia, marking the time when two state National Guard troops were ambushed in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.
• Victims Identified:
  • Sarah Beckstrom died from her injuries.
  • Andrew Wolfe remains in critical condition.
• Community Grieves:

  "Our hearts and prayers go out for the Beckstroms and also for the Andrews family as well. Losing her was a tragedy beyond belief."
  — Senator Shelley Moore Capito (00:19)

• Suspect Identified and Hospitalized: The alleged gunman, Afghan national Ramanala Lockenwall, was shot by other guard members and is currently in hospital; he faces more serious charges.
• Authorities’ Statement:

  "What happened at that crime is unmistakable. It is a premeditated murder."
  — U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro (00:44)

• Background on Suspect: Lockenwall had fought alongside U.S. forces as part of a CIA-linked group, came to the U.S. in 2021, and received asylum under Trump seven months ago.

2. Immigration Policy Changes

• Presidential Response:
  President Trump announced (via Truth Social) that the U.S. will "permanently pause migration from countries deemed to be third world countries" to allow the immigration system to recover.
• Scope of Ban:
  • The Department of Homeland Security clarified that these are countries previously listed under the Trump-era travel ban, primarily in the Middle East and Africa.

  "The US Will permanently pause migration from countries deemed to be third world countries...allow the system to fully recover."
  — Katie Burn (01:04)

3. Holiday Shopping Trends

• Record Black Friday Expected:
  The National Retail Federation anticipates holiday spending will top $1 trillion for the first time.
• Christmas Tree Prices:
  • Real tree prices stable.
  • Artificial trees have increased 10–20% (about $60), now often over $350.

  "If you're looking to either get maybe your first tree or a new artificial tree, it's going to be over $350."
  — Ainsley Earhart (01:44)

4. Severe Winter Weather Disruptions

• Northern U.S. Storms:
  Widespread winter storm warnings from Montana to western New York; difficult road conditions due to lake-effect snow.

  "The roads, they're pretty slick even for people who live here and say they're used to driving in the so-called city snow belts."
  — Ainsley Earhart (02:30)

• Regional Impact:

  "It's beautiful. It's a normal western New York day for me. Really? Yeah, the roads are kind of crappy, but the plows are just starting to get going."
  — Katie Burn (02:37)

• Key Totals:
  Wisconsin and Michigan saw more than 30 inches of snow in some spots; drivers are struggling. Winter weather alerts continue through at least Saturday.
• Travel Impacts:
  20 flight cancellations, nearly 900 delays; Sunday expected to be the busiest for airports.

5. International Updates

• Hong Kong:
  Up to 8 arrests following a massive apartment building fire that killed at least 128 people.
• Louvre Jewel Heist Update:
  Paris prosecutors arrested a suspected fourth member of the team behind the $102 million Louvre theft.
  • The suspect (39) has six prior convictions and was one of four arrested on Tuesday.
  • The October 19 heist lasted just seven minutes.

  "On October 19, four people raided the museum in broad daylight... before making their getaway on scooters."
  — Tanya J. Powers (03:25)

6. Markets

• Stock Market Status:
  • Dow is up nearly 300 points.
  • Nasdaq gains 92 points.
  • Trading closes early due to the holiday.

  "On Wall street, the Dow is up almost 300 points. The Nasdaq's gaining 92 on a half day of trading, which will end in about two hours."
  — Dave Anthony (04:03)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Senator Shelley Moore Capito’s heartfelt statement on the loss of Sarah Beckstrom and community grief (00:19).
• Jeanine Pirro’s unequivocal labeling of the National Guard ambush as "premeditated murder" (00:44).
• Ainsley Earhart’s breakdown of the sharp rise in artificial Christmas tree prices, giving listeners a clear idea of holiday spending pressures (01:44).
• Katie Burn’s candid description of life in snowy Jamestown, New York, adding a relatable touch to the weather coverage (02:37).
• Tanya J. Powers’ concise recap of the daring Louvre jewel heist (03:25).

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Moment of Silence for National Guard Troops: 00:02–00:30
• Suspect Background & Charges: 00:30–00:50
• Immigration Policy Announcement: 01:04–01:26
• Black Friday & Holiday Spending: 01:26–01:57
• Winter Storm Coverage: 02:16–03:06
• Hong Kong Fire & Louvre Update: 03:06–04:03
• Market Update: 04:03–04:13

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This hourly news recap delivers succinct updates across a range of domestic and global issues, blending hard news with practical information for travel and holiday preparations. The tone remains urgent but measured, with direct quotes from officials and on-the-scene reporters bringing immediacy and clarity.

Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

They are planning a moment of silence and prayer in West Virginia. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News. It'll be at 2:15 this afternoon. Around the same time the two National Guard troops deployed from there were ambushed in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. Sarah Beckstrom died yesterday. Andrew Wolfe remains in critical condition.

[Tanya J. Powers]

Our hearts and prayers go out for the Beckstroms and also for the for Andrews family as well. Losing her was a tragedy beyond belief.

[Dave Anthony]

That's Republican Senator Shelley Moore Capito from West Virginia. The suspected gunman's also hospitalized an Afghan national who was shot by other guard members, Ramanala Lockenwall, and he will face more serious charges. U.S. attorney for D.C. jeanine Pirro tells.

[Tanya J. Powers]

Fox what happened at that crime is unmistakable. It is a premeditated murder.

[Dave Anthony]

Lockenwell came here in 2021 after the American withdrawal from Afghanistan. He had fought with the US during the war, part of a CIA linked counterterror group. He was granted asylum by the Trump administration seven months ago. The president is vowing to make changes in immig.

[Katie Burn]

The US Will permanently pause migration from countries deemed to be third world countries, according to President Trump in a truth social post saying it will, quote, allow the system to fully recover. The Department of Homeland Security says those countries are the ones that fall under a travel ban from the Trump administration earlier this year. Most of them are in the Middle east, in Africa.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Ryan Schmells the holiday shopping season's underway on Black Friday. The National Retail Federation predicts we'll spend just over a trillion dollars for the first time. It's also a big day to buy Christmas trees on lots. Fox Business Network's Kelly Sabera is at a farm in Spring Grove, Illinois, and says real tree prices did not go up this year, but artificial ones have.

[Ainsley Earhart]

Somewhere between 10 to 20% on the higher side and that comes out to about $60 more. So if you're looking to either get maybe your first tree or a new artificial tree, it's going to be over $350.

[Dave Anthony]

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[Dave Anthony]

After all the record Thanksgiving travel, the return trips home won't be easy for people in parts of the northern U.S. there are winter storm warnings. Montana, over to western New York, Fox Weather's Katie Burn is in Jamestown, which is getting dumped on by lake effect snow.

[Ainsley Earhart]

The roads, they're pretty slick even for people who live here and say they're used to driving in the so called city snow belts.

[Katie Burn]

It's beautiful. It's a normal western New York day for me. Really? Yeah, the roads are kind of crappy, but the plows are just starting to get going.

[Ainsley Earhart]

I think the highest snowfall totals for this event ended up in Wisconsin and Michigan where some spots got more than 30 inches and drivers there sliding off as the roads conditions got even worse, especially yesterday. Now, we are still in a winter weather alert here through at least Saturday. That's also going for millions of people in the region here.

[Dave Anthony]

For those flying there, just 20 cancellations, almost 900 flights delayed. The busiest day for those going to airports to travel back home will be Sunday in Hong Kong. It's up to eight arrests related to Wednesday's massive apartment building firing up to at least 128 people dead. We have an update in the investigation into last month's jewel heist at France's Louvre museum.

[Tanya J. Powers]

The Paris prosecutor says a man who was arrested earlier this week is thought to be the fourth member of a team that was responsible for stealing France's crown jewels from the Louvre. He's charged with robbery as a part of an organized gang and criminal conspiracy. Prosecutors did not say what role he is thought to have played in the theft. The 39 year old, who has six previous convictions, was one of two men and two women taken into custody on Tuesday in connection with last month's heist. On October 19, four people raided the museum in broad daylight, taking just seven minutes to steal jewelry worth an estimated $102 million before making their getaway on scooters. Tanya J. Powers, FOX News.

[Dave Anthony]

On Wall street, the Dow is up almost 300 points. The Nasdaq's gaining 92 on a half day of trading, which will end in about two hours. I'm Dave Anthony and this is FOX News.

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