11PM ET 11/15/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 11PM ET 11/15/2025 Newscast

Date: November 16, 2025
Host: Chris DiMaio (FOX News Podcasts)

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Episode Overview

This edition of the Fox News Hourly Update delivers concise coverage of the day’s key national and international headlines. Major stories include ICE operations in Charlotte, political violence targeting a U.S. Attorney’s office, renewed scrutiny of Jeffrey Epstein’s connections, a tragic migrant incident off North Africa, a brewing dispute between President Trump and the BBC, Congressional budget negotiations, and a child’s fatal fall in New Jersey. The episode maintains a brisk, informative tone throughout.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

ICE Operations in Charlotte

[00:02–00:41]

• ICE agents begin enforcement actions in Charlotte, NC, despite resistance from Democratic leaders.
• Democratic State Rep. Aisha Do and the Mayor oppose the operations, saying local authorities can manage city safety.
  • Quote:
    “We know how to take care of our city. We know how to protect our city. And we simply do not need them here.”
    — Democratic Leader, [00:13]
• Homeland Security justifies the raids as measures to enhance public safety and remove threats.
• Noted that similar enforcement has recently occurred in Chicago, Memphis, and Los Angeles.

Attack on U.S. Attorney’s Office

[00:41–01:15]

• Keith Michael is in custody, accused of ransacking the office of Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba.
• He initially approached the building armed with a baseball bat; after leaving the weapon outside, he was allowed in and caused property damage.
• Habba vows to remain undeterred despite the violent act.
  • Quote:
    “I will not be intimidated by radical lunatics.”
    — Alina Habba (summarized from social media comments), [01:15]

Kansas Shootout Injures Officers

[01:15–01:31]

• Four officers wounded in a domestic violence response south of Topeka; one gunman killed, the other hospitalized.
• The condition of the officers remains uncertain (“very fluid”).

Epstein Files and Political Investigations

[01:31–01:59]

• President Trump orders the DOJ to investigate alleged ties between Jeffrey Epstein and Democrats, notably former President Clinton.
• The House plans a vote on releasing the so-called “Epstein files.”

Migrant Boats Tragedy Off Northern Africa

[02:52–03:04]

• At least four people dead after two boats carrying 95 migrants capsized.
• Highlights ongoing perils facing migrants in the region.

President Trump to Sue BBC

[03:04–03:41]

• Trump announces plans to sue the BBC, demanding a direct call with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
• The dispute stems from a BBC Panorama documentary that edited several clips of Trump’s Jan. 6, 2021 speech out of order, allegedly misrepresenting his intent.
  • The edit implied a direct call for violence and excluded Trump’s statements urging peaceful protest.
• The BBC has apologized but disputes the legal basis for a defamation claim.
  • Quote:
    “It implied, wrongly, that he made a direct call for violence, but it also cut out a section where he urged supporters to protest peacefully.”
    — Stephanie Bennett, [03:20]

U.S. Government Funding and Potential Shutdown

[03:41–04:21]

• Congress has passed 3 of 12 appropriations bills; deadline for further funding is end of January.
• Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson push for “regular order.”
• Next appropriations will cover defense as well as Education, Commerce, Labor, HUD, and other departments.
• 60 Senate votes needed for passage of remaining bills.

Newark, NJ Child Fatality and FAA Updates

[04:21–04:48]

• Police investigate death of a two-year-old boy who fell from a 20th story window.
• FAA reduces flight restrictions from 6% to 3% at 40 airports following the end of the government shutdown and return of air traffic controllers.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “We know how to take care of our city... We simply do not need them here.” — Democratic leader on ICE in Charlotte [00:13]
• “I will not be intimidated by radical lunatics.” — Alina Habba, after attack on her office [01:15, paraphrased]
• “It implied, wrongly, that he made a direct call for violence, but it also cut out a section where he urged supporters to protest peacefully.” — Stephanie Bennett, explaining the BBC documentary controversy [03:20]

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Important Segment Timestamps

• ICE operations and local response: [00:02–00:41]
• Attack on U.S. Attorney’s office: [00:41–01:15]
• Kansas shootout: [01:15–01:31]
• Epstein files investigation: [01:31–01:59]
• Migrant boat tragedy off Africa: [02:52–03:04]
• Trump-BBC legal dispute: [03:04–03:41]
• Government funding status: [03:41–04:21]
• Newark tragedy and FAA update: [04:21–04:48]

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Summary Tone & Style

The reporting is brisk, direct, fact-focused, and sometimes features quotations or perspectives from officials involved. The authoritative, straight-news tone is consistent throughout the episode, emphasizing national and global news updates relevant to a U.S. audience.

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Transcript

[Chris DiMaio]

Ice agents descend upon Charlotte. I'm Chris DiMaio, Fox News. Homeland Security says ICE operations started today in Charlotte, North Carolina, despite Democratic leaders saying that they're not wanted or needed.

[Democratic Leader]

We know how to take care of our city. We know how to protect our city. And we simply do not need them here.

[Chris DiMaio]

Democratic State Representative Aisha Do.

[Chanley Painter]

Federal agents started making arrests across the city. The Department of Homeland Security claims it's to ensure Americans are safe and public safety threats are removed. Charlotte's mayor and and other leaders say they don't want the agents and argue they are causing unnecessary fear. Similar actions have taken place in Chicago, Memphis and Los Angeles.

[Chris DiMaio]

That's fox's Chanley Painter. A man accused of ransacking the Office of Acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba is behind bars. He's identified as Keith Michael. Lisa.

[Alina Habba]

Alina Habba told FOX this hits too close to home. The FBI says he showed up to the federal building in Newark, New Jersey, where Habba's office is holding a baseball bat. He was initially turned away but was allowed after returning without the bat, according to investigators. They say he then smashed and destroyed property at the U.S. attorney's office. Haba says a recent streak of political violence won't slow down her work.

[Chris DiMaio]

That's fox's Connor Hanson. Habba claimed that she would not be intimidated by radical lunatics on social media following the incident. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says two gunmen shot and injured four law enforcement officers after they responded to a domestic violence call south of Topeka. Now, one of the two gunmen died in the shootout with the other hospitalized in stable condition. The officers conditions are described as very fluid. President Trump ordering the Justice Department to investigate ties between the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Democrats like former President Clinton. This comes as the House plans to vote on a resolution to order the release of the Epstein files. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Chris DiMaio]

At least four people are dead after two boats carrying illegal migrants capsized off the coast of northern Africa. The boats carrying 95 illegal migrants. The BBC is preparing for legal trouble from President Trump.

[Stephanie Bennett]

The president says he plans to sue the BBC sometime next week and he's also planning to call the prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer this weekend. Now the controversy centers over a BBC Panorama documentary where separate clips from the president's January 6, 2021 speech were edited together, creating the impression they were spoken consecutively when they actually came almost an hour apart. It implied, wrongly that he made a direct call for violence, but it also cut out a section where the urged supporters to protest peacefully. Now the BBC has apologized to the president but said they strongly disagree. There is a basis for defamation claim.

[Chris DiMaio]

Fox's Stephanie Bennett in London. The work to avoid another government shutdown is already underway.

[Ryan Schmell]

Congress has so far passed three of its 12 appropriations bills to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year. In September, Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson have vowed to get back to what they call regular order by passing the other nine bills with the Department of Veterans affairs and Agriculture now fund, the Senate could look at bills next week to fund the military and the departments of Education, Commerce, Labor, Housing and Urban Development and others. Those bills will need 60 votes in the Senate. The next funding deadline is at the end of January. In Washington, Ryan Schmell's Fox News A.

[Chris DiMaio]

Two year old boy is dead after reportedly falling from a high rise in New Jersey. Police in Newark investigating his death after he reportedly fell from a 20th story window. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The FAA is easing some of the flight restrictions at 40 airports from 6% to 3% now that the government shutdown is over and air traffic controllers are returning to work. I'm Chris DiMaio. This is Fox News.

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