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

Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Air Date: November 24, 2025
Summary Coverage: News report between timestamps [00:02]–[05:35]

Episode Overview

This episode delivers the latest global and national news updates from the FOX News Radio team, highlighting major political, international, and cultural developments as of November 23, 2025. Major topics include significant progress in the Ukraine peace talks, fresh military action in the Middle East, reaction to a provocative statement by President Trump, a tragic shooting incident in Florida, a large-scale kidnapping in Nigeria, a media freedom lawsuit involving the Associated Press, a health reveal from Donald Glover, and a preview of the upcoming Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Progress on Ukraine Peace Talks

[00:02]–[00:44]

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke from Geneva, Switzerland, where U.S., Ukrainian, and European delegations are negotiating a peace agreement for the ongoing war in Ukraine.

• Rubio’s Assessment:

  • The process is still ongoing but showing improvement.
  • Quote ([00:11]): “We have a very good work product...able to go through some of those items now point by point. And I think we’ve made good progress.” – Marco Rubio

• Rubio emphasized caution, not declaring victory but noting substantial advancement since earlier talks.

  • Quote ([00:33]): “You know, I don’t want to declare victory or finality here. There’s still some work to be done. But we are much further ahead today...than we were when we began this morning and where we were a week ago.” – Marco Rubio

• Ukrainian President Zelensky noted positive signs from President Trump’s team, implying U.S. responsiveness.

• Previous concerns lingered over leaked proposals perceived as favoring Russia.

2. Middle East Update – Israel Strikes Beirut

[00:44]–[01:07]

• Israel struck Lebanon's capital, Beirut, for the first time since June, targeting and reportedly killing Hezbollah’s chief of staff.
• Israel warned Hezbollah, backed by Iran, not to rebuild military infrastructure.
• The strike occurred nearly a year after the previous ceasefire, signaling tense escalation in the region.

3. Domestic Politics – President Trump’s Controversial Rhetoric

[01:07]–[01:35]

• President Trump condemned Democrats for a video urging military members to ignore illegal orders, accusing them of “seditious behavior punishable by death.”
• Response from Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO):
  • Quote ([01:28]): “It’s very disturbing stuff when you have the president of the United States threatening...execute and to hang and to arrest using this rhetoric. People listen to it.” – Rep. Jason Crow
• The White House later moderated (“walked back”) Trump’s statement after public backlash.

4. Shooting Incident – Florida Deputy Killed

[01:35]–[01:59]

• Incident Details:
  • Michael Halberstan, 37, killed a Florida sheriff’s deputy and wounded another deputy and a locksmith during an eviction notice on Friday.
  • Halberstan died from injuries sustained in the confrontation.

5. Mass Kidnapping in Nigeria – Schoolchildren Escape

[03:38]–[04:20]

• Over 300 students were abducted from a Catholic school in Nigeria by Islamic extremists.
• Escape Update: 50 of the kidnapped children reportedly escaped and are safe with their families, but over 250 students and a dozen teachers are still held captive.
• No group has claimed responsibility.
• Quote from Pope Leo:
  • “Churches and schools should always remain places of safety and hope.” – Summarized ([04:20])

6. AP Sues for White House Access over “Gulf of America” Naming Dispute

[04:20]–[04:38]

• Background: The Trump administration ordered references from “Gulf of Mexico” to “Gulf of America.”
• The Associated Press refused, citing its global audience, and was subsequently banned from the Oval Office and Air Force One.
• AP is suing to regain access.

7. Donald Glover Reveals Major Health Scare

[04:38]–[04:47]

• Publicly known as “Childish Gambino,” Glover revealed at the Camp Flog Festival in L.A. that he suffered a stroke last year, resulting in canceled tour dates.
• He also disclosed undergoing two surgeries for a heart condition.

8. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade — New Floats Preview

[04:47]–[05:35]

• This year’s parade features seven new floats, including:
  • Labubu characters, the Demogorgon from Stranger Things, LEGO, Lindt Chocolate, and Serta.
• Returning float: Goldfish with the “world’s smallest float” (14 crackers long).
• Parade concludes with Santa Claus’s arrival shortly before noon Eastern.

Notable Quotes

• Rubio on Ukraine talks:
  • “There’s still some work to be done. But we are much further ahead today...than we were when we began this morning and where we were a week ago.” ([00:33])
• Rep. Jason Crow on Trump’s rhetoric:
  • “It’s very disturbing stuff when you have the president...threatening...execute and to hang and to arrest using this rhetoric. People listen to it.” ([01:28])
• Pope Leo (via Vatican report):
  • “Churches and schools should always remain places of safety and hope.” ([04:20])

Memorable Moments

• First Israeli strike on Beirut since June, ratcheting up Middle East tensions
• President Trump’s highly charged rhetoric and the following political pushback
• Touching update as dozens of kidnapped Nigerian children manage to escape, contrasted with ongoing peril for those still held
• Personal revelation from Donald Glover about his health battle

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Ukraine Peace Talks: 00:02–00:44
• Israel-Lebanon Strike: 00:44–01:07
• President Trump & Democrat Video Controversy: 01:07–01:35
• Florida Deputy Shooting: 01:35–01:59
• Nigerian Student Kidnapping: 03:38–04:20
• AP/White House Lawsuit: 04:20–04:38
• Donald Glover’s Health Revelation: 04:38–04:47
• Thanksgiving Parade Preview: 04:47–05:35

This episode encapsulates key international and national developments, urgent humanitarian news, and lighter cultural updates, offering a compact but thorough overview of the day’s biggest stories.