11PM ET 11/27/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 11PM ET, 11/27/2025 Newscast

Host: Angelo Bavaro (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: November 28, 2025
Duration: ~4.5 minutes (excluding ads & promos)

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Episode Overview

This late-night Fox News update delivers coverage of national and international headlines on Thanksgiving Day. The newscast is anchored by Angelo Bavaro, with contributions from Carmen Roberts, Stephanie Bertini, and Caroline Elliott. Main stories include the fatal shooting of National Guard members in Washington, D.C., U.S. military actions in the Caribbean, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and ongoing shortages of air traffic controllers during record holiday travel. This summary excludes advertisements and sponsor segments.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Deadly Attack on National Guard Members in D.C.

• Incident: Two National Guard members were shot in Washington, D.C., allegedly by an Afghan national.
• Fatality Confirmed: Specialist Sarah Beckstrom of Summersville, WV, died as a result of the attack ([00:15]).
• Victim Profile: Beckstrom, only 20, began her service in June 2023 and was highly praised for her character and service ([00:28]).
• President Trump Responds: Trump confirms Beckstrom’s death and pays tribute to her service just before addressing troops at Mar-a-Lago.
  • Quote:

    "One of the guardsmen that we're talking about, highly respected, young, magnificent person, started service in June of 2023. Outstanding in every way. She's just passed away." — President Trump ([00:28])

• Second Victim: Andrew Wolf, 24, remains in critical condition ([00:42]).
• Attacker’s Status: The suspected shooter is also reported in serious condition ([00:59]).

2. U.S. Military Presence in the Caribbean & International Criticism

• Thanksgiving with Troops: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spends Thanksgiving with service members in the Caribbean, honoring the victims of the D.C. shooting.
  • Quote:

    "Yeah, we're prayerful, but we're also increasing our resolve just like they are, that we will keep the capital safe and secure the American people." — Pete Hegseth ([01:03])

• Expanded U.S. Operations: U.S. military has increased its operations in the Caribbean to combat drug trafficking amid tensions with Venezuela.
• Strikes & International Reaction:
  • 21 strikes against suspected drug boats have killed at least 83 people.
  • The U.N. and various countries condemn the strikes, citing violations of international law ([01:17]).

3. Holiday Weather Update

• Snow Watches: Lake effect snow is impacting the Great Lakes, especially Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, causing several inches of accumulation ([01:32]).

4. The 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

• Parade Highlights:
  • 28 floats, 34 balloons—including new characters Buzz Lightyear, Pac-Man, and Super Mario ([02:41]).
  • The event featured traditional closing with Santa Claus and widespread public joy.
• Vox Pops:
  • "It's my first time at the parade, actually." ([03:08])
  • "Never been so having a wonderful time." ([03:10])
• Crowd Report: Millions attended or watched; the parade continues to be a centerpiece of NYC’s holiday tradition ([03:16]).

5. Record Thanksgiving Travel Amid Air Traffic Controller Shortage

• Travel Surge: Record numbers of Americans are traveling for the holiday, even as the nation’s air traffic control system is under strain ([03:23]).
• Shortfall Explained:
  • Surge in retirements during the recent government shutdown — normal: 4 per day vs. 15–20 daily during the shutdown ([03:36]).
  • Current shortfall: ~2,000 controllers ([03:55]).
  • Quote:

    "We're about 2,000 controllers short...We're going to do it. We're going to work on it." — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ([03:55])

• Progress Noted: Fewer retirements and sick calls since the shutdown; the FAA aims to hire 9,000 controllers by 2028 ([04:01], [04:15]).

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump ([00:28]):

  "One of the guardsmen that we're talking about, highly respected, young, magnificent person, started service in June of 2023. Outstanding in every way. She's just passed away."

• Secretary of War Pete Hegseth ([01:03]):

  "Yeah, we're prayerful, but we're also increasing our resolve just like they are, that we will keep the capital safe and secure the American people."

• Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ([03:55]):

  "We're about 2,000 controllers short...We're going to do it. We're going to work on it."

• Parade Attendees:

  • ([03:08]) "It's my first time at the parade, actually."
  • ([03:10]) "Never been so having a wonderful time."

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Timeline of Important Segments

| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:02 | News of National Guard shooting; introduction | | 00:15 | Identification and tribute to Specialist Sarah Beckstrom | | 00:28 | President Trump confirms Beckstrom’s death | | 00:42 | Beckstrom’s service described; update on Andrew Wolf | | 00:59 | Status of the suspected shooter; Hegseth’s Thanksgiving message | | 01:17 | U.S. military strikes in Caribbean and global reactions | | 01:32 | Weather update: Snow in the Great Lakes region | | 02:32 | Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade coverage | | 03:08 | Parade attendees share their excitement | | 03:16 | Crowd and parade wrap-up | | 03:23 | Record Thanksgiving travel amid air traffic controller shortage | | 03:36 | Details on FAA staffing shortage and shutdown impact | | 03:55 | Secretary Duffy on current shortfall and hiring efforts | | 04:15 | FAA's hiring plan and current progress |

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Summary & Takeaways

• The episode is characterized by somber national security news, cheerful holiday traditions, and concerns over vital infrastructure.
• The fatal shooting of a young National Guard member in D.C. on Thanksgiving cast a shadow over the holiday; the incident drew immediate response and condolences from officials, including the President.
• U.S. military engagement abroad—including controversial anti-narcotic operations—faces international scrutiny.
• Traditional festivities, including the Macy’s Parade, press on, providing joy and a sense of normalcy.
• The FAA continues to grapple with staffing shortages amid historic travel volume but signals gradual improvement.

For listeners, this broadcast encapsulated a Thanksgiving balancing national tragedy, global tensions, and enduring American traditions.

Transcript

[Angelo Bavaro]

What President Trump has called an act of evil has now turned deadly. I'm Angelo Bavaro, Fox News. One of the two National Guard members allegedly shot by an Afghan national in D.C. yesterday did not survive.

[Carmen Roberts]

U.S. army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom of Summersville, West Virginia. One of the two National Guard members savagely attacked in Washington, D.C. died on Thanksgiving Day. President Trump confirmed the news.

[Angelo Bavaro]

One of the guardsmen that we're talking about, highly respected, young, magnificent person, started service in June of 2023. Outstanding in every way. She's just passed away.

[Carmen Roberts]

The president says he Learned of the 20 year old's death just before he was to speak to members of the military at Mar A Lago. He added the second service member wounded in the attack, 24 year old Andrew Wolf, is still fighting for his life. Carmen Roberts, Fox News.

[Angelo Bavaro]

And President Trump says the suspected shooter is also in serious condition. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is celebrating Thanksgiving in the Caribbean with U.S. troops. In a video posted on X, Heath also acknowledged the two National Guard officers who were shot. Yeah, we're prayerful, but we're also increasing our resolve just like they are, that we will keep the capital safe and secure the American people. The US has expanded its military presence in the Caribbean to try and curb drug trafficking amid growing tensions with Venezuela. The military has carried out 21 known strikes against alleged drug boats, killing at least 83 people. Those strikes have been condemned by the UN and officials from multiple other countries who have called them a violation of international law. A cold turkey day in the Great Lakes region. Lake effect snow bands are dumping several inches of snow with most of that accumulation in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Angelo Bavaro]

Balloons, floats and marching bands. That is what the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was all about. But it was also about the people.

[Stephanie Bertini]

With millions of eyes on the lineup. The annual parade, it is an event that surely leaves its mark. This year there were 28 floats and there were 34 balloons in the sky. And of course, yes, Santa Claus, he ends it all every year now while along the parade route we spotted some new character balloons and that includes Buzz Lightyear, Pac man and Super Mario. And then in the crowd, we witness so much joy.

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It's my first time at the parade, actually.

[Sean Duffy]

Never been so having a wonderful time.

[Stephanie Bertini]

Every year the parade marches through the heart of Manhattan bringing so much happiness along the way.

[Angelo Bavaro]

Fox 5 New York. Stephanie Bertini was along that parade route in NYC. Americans are on the move this Thanksgiving in record numbers as the the nation's air travel still faces a shortage of air traffic controllers.

[Sean Duffy]

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said we saw a spike in retirements during the government shutdown. But now he says typically the FAA sees about four air traffic controllers retired daily. But of course, during the shutdown, anywhere from 15 to 20 air traffic controllers retired every day.

[Angelo Bavaro]

We're about 2,000 controllers short trying to make up that difference. We're going to do it. We're going to work on it.

[Sean Duffy]

During the shutdown, the FAA forced air to cancel flights because the shortage got so bad. Since then, Duffy says we've seen some progress. Retirements have slowed down and fewer ATC workers are calling in sick.

[Angelo Bavaro]

That is Fox's Caroline Elliott. The FAA says it wants to hire nearly 9,000 air traffic controllers by 2028. I'm Angelo Bavaro and this is Fox News.

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