Fox News Hourly Update

Host: Ted Lindner (FOX News Podcasts)
Episode: 11PM ET 11/24/2025 Newscast
Date: November 25, 2025

Overview

In this concise FOX News newscast, Ted Lindner and reporters cover the major developments heading into Thanksgiving week, including holiday travel advisories, legal upheavals involving former FBI Director James Comey and NY Attorney General Letitia James, a Pentagon investigation into Senator Mark Kelly, an increased US military presence in the Caribbean amid new terrorism designations, and emerging diplomatic dialogue between the US and China.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Thanksgiving Travel Chaos Due to Weather

[00:02–00:52]

• Reporter: Tonya J. Powers
• Severe weather is expected to disrupt Thanksgiving travel across the central, southern, and eastern United States.
• The forecast includes heavy rain, severe storms, and snow, raising the prospects of both road and flight delays, especially during the peak travel days (Tuesday and Wednesday).
• AAA predicts a record 82 million travelers on the move this week.

Quote:
"Mother Nature may have some unwelcome surprises in store for Thanksgiving travelers as a cross country storm could bring flight delays and dangerous driving conditions." – Tonya J. Powers [00:12]

2. Criminal Cases Against James Comey & Tish James Dismissed

[00:52–01:31]

• A federal judge has dismissed criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and NY Attorney General Tish James.
• The prosecutor who brought the charges at President Trump's urging was found to be illegally appointed by the DOJ.
• The ruling is characterized as a strong rebuke of the Trump administration's efforts to target political opponents.
• US Attorney General Pam Bondi announces plans to appeal.

Quote:
"The rulings from U.S. district Judge Cameron McGowan Curry amount into a stunning rebuke of the Trump administration's efforts to target Trump’s political opponents..." – Ted Lindner [00:52]

Response from James Comey:
"This case mattered to me personally, obviously. But it matters most because a message has to be sent that the president of the United States cannot use the Department of Justice to target his political enemies." – James Comey [01:31]

3. Pentagon Investigation into Senator Mark Kelly

[03:38–04:09]

• Senator Mark Kelly, a former Navy pilot, is under investigation after joining other Democratic lawmakers in a video encouraging troops to defy "illegal orders."
• White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt dismisses the allegations, asserting there are no such illegal orders.

Quote:
"They can't identify illegal orders because there are no illegal orders. Service members have a legal obligation under the US UCMJ to obey lawful orders and that orders are presumed to be lawful." – Caroline Levitt [03:57]

4. US Military Activity & Terrorism Designations in the Caribbean

[04:09–05:10]

• The US Navy increases its presence in the Caribbean, following exercises in Trinidad.
• The State Department designates a Venezuelan cartel, allegedly connected to President Nicolás Maduro, as a foreign terrorist organization.
• The new designation allows for potential US military airstrikes.
• The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, General Dan Raisin Cain, arrives in Puerto Rico for an update.

Quote:
"The administration says the new designation opens up the cartel to airstrikes." – Lucas Tomlinson [04:27]

5. US-China Diplomatic Developments

[05:10–05:35]

• President Trump speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping by phone, announces plans to visit Beijing in April.
• President Xi is invited for a reciprocal state visit to the US the following year.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "AAA says this week is expected to see record high travel numbers with an estimated 82 million people driving and flying to their holiday destinations." – Tonya J. Powers [00:40]
• "This case mattered to me personally, obviously. But it matters most because a message has to be sent that the president of the United States cannot use the Department of Justice to target his political enemies." – James Comey [01:31]
• "They can't identify illegal orders because there are no illegal orders." – Caroline Levitt [03:57]
• "The administration says the new designation opens up the cartel to airstrikes." – Lucas Tomlinson [04:27]

Important Segment Timestamps

• Holiday Weather & Travel Warnings: [00:02–00:52]
• Dismissal of Criminal Cases (Comey & Tish James): [00:52–01:31]
• Reactions to Dismissals: [01:20–01:31]
• Pentagon Investigation of Mark Kelly: [03:38–04:09]
• Military Drills and Terrorism Designation: [04:09–05:10]
• US-China Diplomatic Announcements: [05:10–05:35]

This episode delivers a brisk roundup of the nation’s top stories as Thanksgiving approaches, blending urgent travel alerts, legal and political fallout, military readiness, and international statecraft in FOX News’ signature direct, matter-of-fact tone.