Fox News Hourly Update – 11PM ET 11/22/2025 Newscast

Host: Chris DiMeo
Date: November 23, 2025
Network: FOX News Radio

Overview

This newscast delivers a concise roundup of the latest national and international events, including U.S.-Ukraine peace talks involving President Trump’s controversial plan, heightened Thanksgiving travel concerns, a string of shootings at holiday events, an expanded U.S. military presence in the Caribbean, and debate in Congress over members trading stocks. The episode features on-the-ground correspondents, firsthand witness accounts, and inside analysis on emerging stories.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. U.S. & Ukraine Peace Talks in Switzerland

• [00:02] The U.S. and Ukraine are scheduled to meet in Switzerland to seek an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.

• President Trump’s proposed peace plan is contentious, raising alarms among European leaders.

  • Key concern: The plan would require Ukraine to give up large portions of territory to Russia, and proposes limits on Ukraine’s military strength.

• Fox’s Madeleine Rivera highlights:
  “They say we are clear on the principle that borders must not be changed by force. We are also concerned by the proposed limitations on Ukraine's armed forces, which would leave Ukraine vulnerable to a future attack.” – [00:15] Madeleine Rivera

• Trump has reportedly issued a Thanksgiving deadline for Ukraine’s acceptance.

  • If President Zelensky refuses, Trump remarked:
    “Then he can continue to fight his little heart out.” – [00:34] (Speaker not directly named, implied as Trump)

• The proposal includes a 28-point plan, pushing Ukraine to accept within the next week.

2. Thanksgiving Travel Surge and Airline Preparations

• [00:51] Reports point to a major surge in travel, with 31 million passengers expected to fly during Thanksgiving week.
  • U.S. airlines claim readiness despite impacts from the recent government shutdown.
  • Weather is a looming variable.
  • Fox 9 Minneapolis’s Caroline Elliott relays:
    "The TSA expects to screen more than 17.8 million people from November 25th to December 2nd." – [01:06] Caroline Elliott

3. Violence at Holiday Events: Shootings in Chicago, North Carolina, & Phoenix

• [01:06] Three separate shootings occurred following Christmas tree lightings on Friday night.

  • Concord, North Carolina: 4 injured, 3 critically. Eyewitness recount:
    “We were standing right there. We heard the pops and there was a, there's a kid laying the street, you know, bloody. And it's just, it's not, it's not, I don't, I'm not worried about myself. I'm just worried about the kids. I had to see that.” – [01:28] Eyewitness account

  • Chicago: Shooting resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy and injuries to at least 8 other teens.

  • Phoenix: A mass shooting Saturday night, four shot, one dead, a suspect is in custody.

4. U.S. Military Show of Force in the Caribbean

• [03:38] The U.S. military is ramping up operations against alleged narco-terrorist activity.
  • Fifth-generation Marine Corps F-35 Bravo jets are launching from Puerto Rico; B-52 bombers demonstrated off the coast of Venezuela.
  • “About a quarter of all deployed US Warships are in the Caribbean...” with the USS Gerald R. Ford leading Operation Southern Spear, equipped with over 200 Tomahawk missiles. – [03:49] Lucas Tomlinson (Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago)
  • Marines concluded a week-long exercise in Trinidad and are now on alert for further orders.

5. Congressional Stock Trading Debate

• [04:45] Renewed scrutiny of the stock trading activities by lawmakers and their families.
  • The 2012 Stock Act requires disclosure but is considered too lenient by a bipartisan group now pushing for a ban on direct stock ownership and trading for members and their families.
  • Reports reveal multiple lawmakers outperforming the market through timely trades; apps now exist for public to follow politicians’ trades.
  • “Several reports show members in both parties profiting from well-timed trades or beating markets overall performances. There's even an app where investors can connect their trades with a member of Congress's.” – [04:45] Rich Edson (Washington)

6. President Trump & Joint Base Andrews Golf Course

• [05:12] President Trump distances himself from his family business interests amid public scrutiny.
• Announced a partnership with Jack Nicklaus to revamp the golf courses at Joint Base Andrews, following an aerial tour and vow to deliver improvements.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “We are clear on the principle that borders must not be changed by force...concerned by the proposed limitations on Ukraine's armed forces.”
  — Madeleine Rivera, [00:15]

• “Then he can continue to fight his little heart out.”
  — President Trump, [00:34]

• “We were standing right there. We heard the pops and there was a, there's a kid laying the street, you know, bloody...”
  — Eyewitness, Concord, NC, [01:28]

• “About a quarter of all deployed US Warships are in the Caribbean. The vanguard of this Operation Southern Spear USS Gerald R. Ford...”
  — Lucas Tomlinson, [03:49]

• “Several reports show members in both parties profiting from well timed trades or beating markets overall performances. There's even an app where investors can connect their trades with a member of Congress's.”
  — Rich Edson, [04:45]

Segment Timestamps

• Ukraine Peace Talks & Trump Plan: [00:02] – [00:51]
• Thanksgiving Travel & Airline Readiness: [00:51] – [01:06]
• Holiday Event Shootings: [01:06] – [01:59]
• U.S. Military in Caribbean: [03:38] – [04:25]
• Congressional Stock Trading Debate: [04:45] – [05:12]
• Trump & Golf Course Revamp with Nicklaus: [05:12] – [05:34]

This episode delivers the Fox News signature in rapid, headline-focused fashion—mixing political updates, national safety concerns, and domestic affairs for listeners who need a comprehensive, up-to-the-minute news fix.