11PM ET 11/26/2025 Newscast - Fox News Hourly Update

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Fox News Hourly Update – 11PM ET 11/26/2025 Newscast

Main Theme:
The episode delivers concise breaking news updates on national security, legal developments, politics, and Thanksgiving events. Key stories include a major security incident in Washington D.C., a high-profile legal case in Wisconsin, political moves in North Carolina’s congressional landscape, and holiday preparations in New York City.

1. White House Reacts to DC National Guard Shooting

[00:03 – 01:03]

Incident Overview: Debra Valentine opens with breaking news: President Donald Trump has released a statement following the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C.
- Quote [00:12]: President Trump: “This heinous assault was an act of evil, an act of hatred and an act of terror. It was a crime against our entire nation. It was a crime against humanity.”
Presidential Response: The President calls for the mobilization of 500 additional troops to Washington, underscoring security concerns.
Investigation Update: The suspect, an Afghan national, is in custody, and the guardsmen are reported in critical condition.
- Reporter Mark Meredith [00:32]: The suspect is a 29-year-old Afghan man who entered the US in 2021. Investigators are examining his immigration status and possible deportation proceedings.
- Additional Details: The suspect was shot multiple times by investigators during apprehension; his medical condition remains unclear.

2. Slenderman Stabbing Case – Legal Setbacks in Wisconsin

[01:03 – 01:52]

Situation Recap: Coverage shifts to Wisconsin, where authorities seek to revoke the conditional release of Morgan Geyser, involved in the infamous “Slenderman” stabbing.
- Background [01:13]: Geyser fled a group home after cutting off her GPS monitor, but was captured near Chicago.
Legal Implications: A motion hearing is scheduled for December 22nd, with the possibility of Geyser returning to a state mental institution.
- Quote [01:13]: “In 2017, Geyser and another friend were found guilty of nearly fatally stabbing their sixth grade classmate in 2014... claiming it was to please a horror villain named Slenderman. The two were committed to mental institutions. Geyser for 40 years.”
Broader Context: The case continues to draw attention due to its psychological and cultural implications.

3. Political Shifts: North Carolina’s Congressional Redistricting

[02:33 – 03:00]

Federal Court Ruling: A three-judge panel approves North Carolina’s redrawn congressional map.
Political Stakes: The new map targets the state’s lone swing seat, currently held by a Democrat, potentially favoring Republicans in the next midterms.

4. Holiday Highlights: Thanksgiving Preparations

a) Vice President J.D. Vance Visits Troops

[02:33 – 03:16]

Event: Vice President Vance visits Fort Campbell, Kentucky, serving food and expressing gratitude ahead of Thanksgiving.
- Quote [03:00]: V.P. Vance: “It's not a rifle, it's not a tank, it's not a helicopter or an airplane. The most dangerous and lethal weapon anywhere in the in the world is a United States soldier. And we're proud of you and we're going to stand behind you every step of the way.”

b) Security in New York City – Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

[03:16 – 04:07]

Preparations Detailed: President Trump spends Thanksgiving in Florida; New York City ramps up security for Macy’s parade.
Mayor’s Insight [03:27]:
- Eric Adams: “The parade, he said, is the centerpiece...”
- Jessica Tisch (NYPD Commissioner): “There appears to be no known nexus to New York City. But of course, we will continue to track the situation as it develops.”
Security Measures: Barricades, uniformed and undercover officers, and drones will be deployed.
Parade Logistics: Balloon inflation underway, with weather conditions closely monitored, as wind could force them to be grounded.

5. Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

President Trump [00:12]:
“This heinous assault was an act of evil, an act of hatred and an act of terror. It was a crime against our entire nation. It was a crime against humanity.”
VP Vance [03:00]:
“The most dangerous and lethal weapon anywhere in the in the world is a United States soldier.”
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch [03:50]:
“There appears to be no known nexus to New York City. But of course, we will continue to track the situation as it develops.”

6. Timestamps for Key Segments

| Timestamp | Topic | |-----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:03 | DC National Guard shooting – White House and investigation updates | | 01:03 | Wisconsin Slenderman stabbing case – Morgan Geyser’s legal developments | | 02:33 | North Carolina redistricting approved | | 02:33 | VP Vance visits Fort Campbell | | 03:16 | NYC preps for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – security and economic impact | | 04:07 | Parade logistics – Balloon inflation, weather watch |

Tone & Style:
The summary mirrors FOX News’ rapid, headline-driven format, focusing on factual reporting and official statements. The episode underscores national security, legal accountability, and the celebratory spirit surrounding Thanksgiving, while remaining vigilant about public safety.

This summary is designed to give a thorough, structured snapshot of the episode’s news value, making it accessible even to listeners new to the broadcast.

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This is a FOX News alert. I'm Debra Valentine. President Donald Trump releasing a White House video addressing the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington.
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This heinous assault was an act of evil, an act of hatred and an act of terror. It was a crime against our entire nation. It was a crime against humanity.
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The president has directed the mobilization of 500 additional troops to Washington. A suspect described as an Afghan national is in custody while the guardsmen are reported in critical condition.
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Investigators are looking into the immigration status of the suspect we were told is a 29 year old man from Afghanistan originally and appears to have entered the United states back in 2021. We're still trying to piece together if he was facing any deportation or if he was going to be staying in the country, what may have prompted this attack, if it had anything to do with his immigration status or not. We also are trying to get more information about his condition. One source telling FOX that the suspect had been shot multiple times on his body. Investigators said that they had shot him, but we've been trying to get a better understanding of how bad his injuries are.
[01:04]
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That's fox's Mark Meredith reporting from Washington. Wisconsin, looking to block a Slenderman stabbing assailant Morgan Geier's conditional release.
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A motion hearing on the Wisconsin Department of Corrections petition to revoke Morgan Geyser's conditional release is set for December 22nd. If it's revoked, the 23 year old could be sent back to a state mental institution where she spent most of the past eight years. Months ago, a judge granted her conditional release to a group home in Madison, Wisconsin. But on Saturday, Geyser cut off her GPS monitoring bracelet and fled the police finding her Sunday outside of Chicago. In 2017, Geyser and another friend were found guilty of nearly fatally stabbing their sixth grade classmate in 2014. The girls, who were all 12 years old at the time, claiming it was to please a horror villain named Slenderman. The two were committed to mental institutions. Geyser for 40 years.
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Kristin Goodwin, FOX News America's listening to FOX News.
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A federal three judge panel will allow North Carolina to use a redrawn congressional map aimed at flipping a seat to Republicans during next year's midterms. The new map takes aim at the Tar Heel state's only swing seat currently held by a Democrat. Vice President J.D. vance visiting Fort Campbell in Clarksville, Kentucky, to visit service members ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The vice president served food and spoke with troops expressing gratitude for service.
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It's not a rifle, it's not a tank, it's not a helicopter or an airplane. The most dangerous and lethal weapon anywhere in the in the world is a United States soldier. And we're proud of you and we're going to stand behind you every step of the way.
[03:16]
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President Trump in Florida to celebrate Thanksgiving. Preparations underway, including ramped up security ahead of Thursday's annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the parade steps off Thursday and will be the catalyst list for the holidays. The parade, he said, is the centerpiece.
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But it also plays a major role in the economic stability of this of the city.
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NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch did mention police were keeping an eye on details of the attack on two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. but for the moment.
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There appears to be no known nexus to New York City. But of course, we will continue to track the situation as it develops like.
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It is every year. Officers in uniform and not barricades and drones will be in place to keep millions of spectators safe in New York City.
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Grinal Scott, Fox News More than 100 technicians and volunteers worked Wednesday to inflate the parade balloons. Officials are watching the weather because under New York City law, the balloons have to be grounded if sustained wind exceeds 23 miles per hour or wind gusts are over 35 miles per hour. I'm Debra Valentine. This is FOX News.
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