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Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 11PM ET 11/25/2025 Newscast
Date: November 26, 2025
Host: Ted Lindner | Network: FOX News Radio

Overview

This episode delivers concise, late-night coverage of major national and international news, with a focus on the Thanksgiving travel rush, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, White House updates, and seasonal weather. The typical brisk tone is marked by direct reportage, administration statements, and quick transitions between top stories.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Record Holiday Travel and Air Traffic Concerns

(00:02–00:55)

This Thanksgiving week is anticipated as one of the busiest in years for travel, particularly by air.
The Trump administration projects a record 31 million air travelers, with the FAA expecting 52,000 flights on the peak day.
- “The Trump administration says a record high 31 million people will travel through the air this entire week.” (00:11, Matt Finn)
Post-government shutdown, air traffic control staffing has improved, but systemic issues persist.
Transportation Secretary Duffy calls for Congress to allocate $20 billion for overhauling outmoded air traffic technology.
- “Duffy says there are still system wide problems with the country's current air traffic control system and he's urging Congress to fund another $20 billion to replace the outdated technology.” (00:25, Matt Finn)
Travelers warned of potential delays due to weather, notably in Seattle and the Midwest.
- Gas prices reported at a little over $3 per gallon, which the administration highlights as a positive note.

2. Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Progress

(00:55–01:54)

US officials and Ukrainian envoys met in Geneva, fueling optimism for potential progress toward ending the war.
President Trump reportedly engaged influential envoys in behind-the-scenes efforts.
- “Steve Witkoff is going over maybe with Jared. I'm not sure about Jared going, but he's involved in the process, smart guy. And they're going to be meeting with President Putin, I believe next week in Moscow.” (01:04, President Trump)
European allies are heavily involved, but the specifics of any deal are still unclear.
- “There are still questions about what a deal is eventually going to look like.” (01:21, Merrick Meredith)
President Trump will not sit one-on-one with Ukrainian President Zelensky during the holiday.
Recent Russian airstrikes on Kyiv resulted in seven deaths; US diplomatic efforts remain unchanged.

3. White House: FBI Director & Legal Disputes

(03:38–04:22)

President Trump denies rumors of considering a replacement for FBI Director Cash Patel, voicing support for his work.
Congressman Eric Swalwell sues the administration’s Federal Housing Finance Agency head, Bill Pulte, accusing misuse of private mortgage records for political retaliation.
- “Swalwell filing a lawsuit against Director Bill Pulte, who referred the congressman to the Justice Department for possible prosecution on mortgage fraud charges.” (03:56, Ryan Schmelz)
Swalwell seeks to withdraw the criminal referral and unspecified damages; Pulte has not yet responded.

4. Thanksgiving Weather Forecast

(04:22–04:46)

Winter weather is set to affect much of the US just as Thanksgiving approaches.
“Thanksgiving Day looks pretty good. Everything else, not so much.” (04:28, Ian Oliver)
Blizzard conditions already reported in northeast South Dakota; a winter storm warning is in effect through Friday for the Upper Midwest.

5. Festive Tradition: Presidential Turkey Pardons

(04:46–05:19)

81 million Americans forecasted to travel by various means this week.
President Trump pardoned two turkeys, referencing a controversy about former President Biden’s pardons, alleging use of an auto pen rather than signing in person.
- “So I have the official duty to determine, and I have determined that last year's turkey pardons are totally invalid.” (05:05, President Trump)
The segment notes there is no evidence to support Trump’s claim regarding Biden’s pardons.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Air Travel Crunch:
- “The Trump administration says a record high 31 million people will travel through the air this entire week.”
  — Matt Finn (00:11)
- “Duffy says there are still system wide problems with the country's current air traffic control system…”
  — Matt Finn (00:25)
On Diplomacy:
- “Steve Witkoff is going over maybe with Jared. …They're going to be meeting with President Putin, I believe next week in Moscow.”
  — President Trump (01:04)
On Thanksgiving Weather:
- “Thanksgiving Day looks pretty good. Everything else, not so much.”
  — Ian Oliver (04:28)
On Turkey Pardons:
- “He used an auto pen last year for the turkeys pardon. So I have the official duty to determine, and I have determined that last year's turkey pardons are totally invalid.”
  — President Trump (05:05)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Time Range | |------------------------------------------|--------------| | Holiday travel update & air traffic | 00:02–00:55 | | Russia-Ukraine talks and US diplomacy | 00:55–01:54 | | FBI director rumors & Swalwell lawsuit | 03:38–04:22 | | Thanksgiving weather report | 04:22–04:46 | | Turkey pardon & presidential banter | 04:46–05:19 |

Closing Note

This rapid-fire news update covers the most pressing issues as the US heads into Thanksgiving—from busy travel and diplomatic overtures to the lighthearted turkey-pardon rivalry. The tone remains crisp, direct, and news-driven, making it a concise summary for listeners wanting a snapshot of national and international affairs on November 25, 2025.

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The busy travel week continues. I'm Ted Lindner, FOX News. It's expected to be one of the busiest holiday travel weeks in years. Fox's Matt Finn with all the details for us tonight.
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The Trump administration says a record high 31 million people will travel through the air this entire week. And the FAA says today will be the busiest day of the week with an estimated 52,000 flights. Transportation Secretary Duffy now says there is solid staffing at air traffic control towers, an improvement from when the government reduced flights and staff during the 43 day shutdown. But Duffy says there are still system wide problems with the country's current air traffic control system and he's urging Congress to fund another $20 billion to replace the outdated technology. Duffy is also warning travelers that weather could cause headaches in places like Seattle and across the Midwest. The Trump administration is also touting the national average for a gallon of gas sitting at a little over $3 a gallon.
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Progress being made towards a deal that could end the war between Russia and Ukraine after US Officials and envoys from Kyiv met in Geneva, Switzerland. President Trump with plenty to say about day.
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Steve Witkoff is going over maybe with Jared. I'm not sure about Jared going, but he's involved in the process, smart guy. And they're going to be meeting with President Putin, I believe next week in Moscow.
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Jared being the president's son in law. Jared Kushner. Fox's Merrick Meredith with more.
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We've seen the European allies also very engaged on these peace talks, but there are still questions about what a deal is eventually going to look like. And President Trump says he does not plan to sit down one on one with President Zelensky this holiday weekend. There was the possibility of that happening. Now that is on hold. Overnight, the Russians carried out new airstrikes on Ukraine's capital. The latest death count at seven people so far. The attack not appearing to impact where the US Stands on the current views of these talks. Ukraine's leader had wanted to sit down with the president as soon as possible, including over the holiday. But as Trump says, he's going to have his army secretary handle Ukraine.
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President Trump denying published reports today that he's weighing whether to replace FBI Director Cash Patel. The president said that Patel is doing a good job. A top critic of President Trump filing a lawsuit against the administration.
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Congressman Eric Swalwell accusing the Trump administration's Federal Housing Finance Agency director of misusing private mortgage records against the California Democrat and other critics of the administration. Swalwell filing a lawsuit against Director Bill Pulte, who referred the congressman to the Justice Department for possible prosecution on mortgage fraud charges. Swalwell seeking a court order to have the criminal referral withdrawn and is seeking damages that aren't specified. Pulte has not responded to the lawsuit. At the White House, Ryan Schmelz, FOX News.
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Winter weather is set to hit portions of the U.S. just in time for Thanksgiving this Thursday. Fox Weather's Ian Oliver with the latest.
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Thanksgiving Day looks pretty good. Everything else, not so much. We've seen blizzard conditions today, northeastern parts of South Dakota. The snow, the rain, snow line creeping down to the south and east, encroaching on the Twin Cities. There is a winter storm warning in effect all the way through Friday morning.
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Experts forecast over 81 million people will be traveling by plane, train and car this week and waddle and gobble live to see another day. These are the couple of turkeys from North Carolina that President Trump granted clemency to. Before doing that, however, the president claiming that former President Biden did not actually issue the pardons and executive orders that.
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He signed he used an auto pen last year for the turkeys pardon. So I have the official duty to determine, and I have determined that last year's turkey pardons are totally invalid.
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The president and Republicans in Congress have not produced any evidence to indicate the former President Biden's executive actions were illegitimate. And the former President himself has repeatedly denied the allegation. I'm Ted Lindtner. This is FOX News. This is Ainsley Earhart. Thank you for joining me for the 52 episode podcast series the Life of.
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