Fox News Hourly Update - 11PM ET 11/21/2025 Newscast

Host: Lisa Lucera (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: November 22, 2025

Episode Overview

This concise newscast delivers the top U.S. political headlines and breaking news from the late hours of November 21, 2025. Key topics include the resignation of Marjorie Taylor Greene, surprising political alliances, pressing developments in the Ukraine conflict, a landmark federal court decision in North Carolina, and other notable national stories.

Main News Segments & Key Discussion Points

1. Marjorie Taylor Greene Resigns from Congress

[00:02–00:41]

• Announcement: Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced her resignation from Congress, effective January 5th.
• Reason: She posted a video online citing ongoing frustrations with Washington and partisan politics.
• Quote:
  • “No matter which way the political pendulum swings, Republican or Democrat, nothing ever gets better for the common American man or woman.”
    — Political Commentator, [00:16]
• Criticized Congress' focus on "disgusting political drama" over actual problem-solving, particularly in the context of ongoing government shutdown issues.
• Quote:
  • “America was force fed disgusting political drama once again from both sides of the aisle on television every single day.”
    — Political Commentator, [00:26]

2. Unexpected Trump–Mamdani Political Alliance

[00:41–01:16]

• Context: Despite previous public spats, President Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani met for the first time in the Oval Office.
• Past Tensions: Both have traded insults, calling each other a “communist” and a “fascist,” but reportedly put aside differences for this meeting.
• Affirmations:
  • President Trump expressed confidence in Mamdani’s leadership: “The president says he is confident Mamdani, a democratic socialist, will do a very good job as mayor.”
    — Reporter, [01:05]
  • Mamdani emphasized shared priorities: making New York “a more affordable city.”
• Memorable moment:
  • “[Mamdani] and President Trump share the same goal of making New York a more affordable city.”
    — Reporter, [01:11]

3. Trump’s Pressure on Ukraine and Peace Plan

[01:16–01:47]

• News: President Trump is advocating for Ukraine’s President Zelensky to accept a U.S.-backed peace proposal, which would entail Ukraine ceding territory to Russia.
• Trump's Stance:
  • “If Zelensky doesn’t like his peace proposal, then Ukraine can just go on fighting.”
    — Political Commentator, [01:26]
• Analysis: Trump appears to frame the costs starkly, referencing 25,000 recent Ukrainian casualties and suggesting "he should have made a deal…a year ago, two years ago."
  — Political Analyst, [01:31]
• Zelensky’s Response:
  • “Zelensky said today his country is ready for peace. But the President Trump is really putting him between a rock and a hard place.”
    — Political Commentator, [01:42]

4. First U.S. Death From Rare Bird Flu Strain

[01:47–01:59]

• Update: A man in Washington state is believed to be the first person in the U.S. to die from a rare bird flu strain.
• Reported by: Lisa Lucera

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5. North Carolina Redistricting Ruling

[03:36–04:16]

• Court Decision: Panel of federal judges ruled that North Carolina’s 2023 redistricting map did not violate the Constitution or Voting Rights Act.
• Details:
  • The congressional map shifted seats in favor of Republicans.
  • Lawsuit alleged racial gerrymandering, but judges said no evidence lawmakers used racial data and concluded partisan (not racial) gerrymandering had occurred.
• Quote:
  • “While partisan gerrymandering is allowed, racial gerrymandering is not. The judges found that due to the high number of black voters in the state, changes would naturally impact black voters.”
    — Legal Analyst, [03:55]
• Pending Issues: Changes to the state's first Congressional District are still under review.

6. New Jersey Special Election Scheduled

[04:27–04:40]

• Trigger: Mikie Sherrill resigned after being elected governor.
• Special Election: Set for April to fill her congressional seat.
• District History: Traditionally Republican, but increasingly Democratic in last decade.

7. Florida HOA Lawsuit Over Yard Cross Ends in Settlement

[04:41–05:20]

• Incident: A homeowners association in “The Villages” fined a couple for displaying a one-foot-tall yard cross, claiming it violated community standards.
• Legal Battle:
  • Homeowners refused to pay burgeoning fines; HOA sued.
  • Court-ordered Settlement: HOA pays $173,000 in legal fees, $70,000 to the couple, and the cross will remain.
• Quote:
  • “The Andersons refused to pay, so the homeowners association sued them. Now, more than five years later, a court ordered settlement.”
    — Reporter, [04:50]

8. Allegations Against Smokey Robinson

[05:20–05:35]

• Development: Two more former employees of Motown legend Smokey Robinson have come forward with accusations of sexual assault against him and his wife.
• Reported by: Lisa Lucera

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “No matter which way the political pendulum swings, Republican or Democrat, nothing ever gets better for the common American man or woman.”
  — Political Commentator, [00:16]
• “America was force fed disgusting political drama once again from both sides of the aisle on television every single day.”
  — Political Commentator, [00:26]
• “If Zelensky doesn’t like his peace proposal, then Ukraine can just go on fighting.”
  — Political Commentator, [01:26]
• “The president says he is confident Mamdani, a democratic socialist, will do a very good job as mayor.”
  — Reporter, [01:05]
• "While partisan gerrymandering is allowed, racial gerrymandering is not."
  — Legal Analyst, [03:55]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:02–00:41 — Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns, criticizing bipartisan dysfunction
• 00:42–01:16 — Trump and Mamdani form an unlikely partnership
• 01:16–01:47 — Trump pressures Ukraine on U.S. peace proposal
• 01:47–01:59 — First U.S. death from rare bird flu strain
• 03:36–04:16 — North Carolina redistricting map upheld by federal court
• 04:27–04:40 — Special election called in New Jersey
• 04:41–05:20 — Florida HOA cross lawsuit concludes with major settlement
• 05:20–05:35 — New sexual assault allegations against Smokey Robinson

Tone:
The episode maintains FOX’s signature brisk, no-nonsense delivery, blending sharp political criticism, national legal news, and breaking headlines with brief analytical commentary.

This newscast offers a succinct but thorough roundup of the day's main national stories, focusing on politics, law, and culture, useful to anyone seeking an up-to-date snapshot of late November 21, 2025’s developments.