1AM ET 11/23/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 1AM ET November 23, 2025

Main Theme:
This broadcast delivers a comprehensive snapshot of developing national and international stories, focusing on diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, rising holiday travel coupled with safety concerns after multiple shootings, U.S. military activity in the Caribbean, debates on congressional stock trading, presidential announcements, and an emergency in Ohio.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Efforts for Peace in Ukraine (00:03–00:36)

• U.S. and Ukrainian leaders held talks in Switzerland aiming to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
• European leaders are skeptical about parts of President Trump's proposed peace plan.
• Notable Quote:
  • “We are clear on the principle that borders must not be changed by force. We are also concerned by the proposed limitations on Ukraine's armed forces, which would leave Ukraine vulnerable to a future attack.”
    — (Reporter, Madeleine Rivera, quoting European leaders, 00:15)
• President Trump set a Thanksgiving deadline for Ukraine to accept his 28-point plan, which would require Ukraine to cede large territories to Russia.
• Memorable Moment:
  • On the consequences of rejecting the plan:
    • “Then he can continue to fight his little heart out.”
      — (Unidentified speaker, 00:33)

2. Thanksgiving Travel Rush Amid Airline Optimism (00:36–01:04)

• Airlines, recovering from prior shutdowns, assure the public of preparedness for 31 million travelers this season.
• Weather conditions remain the key concern for travel disruptions.
• Notable Quote:
  • “US Airlines say even though they took a hard hit during the government shutdown, they say they're now well prepared to handle the 31 million [passengers] expected to fly during Thanksgiving week.”
    — (Caroline Elliott, Fox 9 Minneapolis, 00:48)

3. Holiday Season Marred by Gun Violence (01:04–02:01)

• Three shootings occurred in connection with Christmas tree lighting events: one in Concord, North Carolina (four injured, three critically), and two in Chicago (one 14-year-old killed, eight teens injured).
• Phoenix saw a mass shooting tied to a road dispute, leaving four shot and one dead.
• First-person Reaction:
  • “We were standing right there. We heard the pops and there was a kid laying in the street, you know, bloody. And it's just, it's not, I'm not worried about my, I'm just worried about the kids. I had to see that.”
    — (Eyewitness in Concord, 01:17)
• Authorities in Phoenix have detained a suspect connected to the violence.

4. Escalating U.S. Military Activity in the Caribbean (02:32–03:19)

• U.S. military steps up its presence targeting "alleged Norco terrorism" and shows force through joint exercises.
• Details:
  • Deployments involve Marine F-35B jets from Puerto Rico.
  • B-52 bombers conducted aggressive maneuvers near Venezuela.
  • About 25% of U.S. deployed warships are now operating in the Caribbean (Operation Southern Spear), with major assets and hundreds of Tomahawk missiles ready.
• Notable Quote:
  • “With more in the Caribbean, the show of Force continues. Fifth generation Marine Corps F35 Bravo stealth fighter jets launching from the island of Puerto Rico. And late this week, a pair of B52 bombers from Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota flew an attack demonstration right off the coast of Venezuela.”
    — (Lucas Tomilson, Fox, 02:42)

5. Debate Over Congressional Stock Trading (03:19–04:03)

• Increasing scrutiny around the ethics of stock trading in Congress:
  • The 2012 STOCK Act requires transparency, but many argue it's insufficient.
  • Bipartisan efforts are mounting to outlaw individual stock trading for members of Congress and families due to numerous high-profile profiting examples.
  • Notably, there is even an app allowing investors to mirror congressional trades.
• Notable Quote:
  • “Several reports show members in both parties profiting from well timed trades or beating markets overall performances. There's even an app where investors can connect their trades with a member of Congress's.”
    — (Rich Edson, Fox, 03:36)

6. Other Headlines (04:03–04:28)

• President Trump reiterated that he is not involved in his family’s business ventures.
• He announced that golf legend Jack Nicklaus will collaborate in revamping Joint Base Andrews’ courses, promising upgrades after touring the site.
• An explosion at a senior living complex in Ohio resulted in multiple injuries; details are emerging.

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Memorable Quotes & Timestamps

| Timestamp | Speaker & Quote | |-----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:15 | Madeleine Rivera (on European leaders): “We are clear on the principle that borders must not be changed by force. We are also concerned by the proposed limitations on Ukraine's armed forces, which would leave Ukraine vulnerable to a future attack.”| | 00:33 | (Unidentified): “Then he can continue to fight his little heart out.” | | 01:17 | Eyewitness in Concord: “We were standing right there. We heard the pops and there was a kid laying in the street, you know, bloody. And it's just, it's not, I'm not worried about my, I'm just worried about the kids. I had to see that.”| | 02:42 | Lucas Tomilson: “With more in the Caribbean, the show of Force continues. Fifth generation Marine Corps F35 Bravo stealth fighter jets launching from the island of Puerto Rico. And late this week, a pair of B52 bombers... flew an attack demonstration right off the coast of Venezuela.”| | 03:36 | Rich Edson: “Several reports show members in both parties profiting from well timed trades or beating markets overall performances. There's even an app where investors can connect their trades with a member of Congress's.”|

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Important Segment Timestamps

• 00:03 – Ukraine peace talks and pushback on Trump’s plan
• 00:36 – Thanksgiving travel surge and airline preparedness
• 01:04 – Holiday season shootings in Chicago, North Carolina, and Phoenix
• 02:32 – U.S. military escalation in the Caribbean
• 03:19 – Congressional stock trading reform debate
• 04:03 – POTUS Trump announcements & Ohio explosion

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Tone:
Direct, news-driven, and occasionally blunt—especially when quoting sources and officials.
Utility:
This summary enables listeners to stay informed about major national and world developments, public safety, and politics, with specific attention to headline-making events and official responses.

Transcript

[A]

Will there be Peace? I'm Chris DiMaio, Fox News. The U.S. and Ukraine holding talks in Switzerland Sunday to figure out ways to end the Russia Ukraine war. Fox's Madeleine Rivera says European leaders oppose parts of the president's plan.

[B]

They say we are clear on the principle that borders must not be changed by force. We are also concerned by the proposed limitations on Ukraine's armed forces, which would leave Ukraine vulnerable to a future attack.

[A]

President Trump is giving Ukraine a Thanksgiving deadline to agree to his peace plan to end the war. And if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy refuses.

[C]

Then he can continue to fight his little heart out.

[A]

The 28 point plan includes Ukraine giving up large pieces of territory to Russia. The president says he wants Ukraine to accept the plan by late next week. The Thanksgiving travel rush is underway. So are airlines ready?

[B]

US Airlines say even though they took a hard hit during the government shutdown, they say they're now well prepared to handle the 31 million passeng expected to fly during Thanksgiving week. So the question now, is the weather going to cooperate?

[A]

That's Caroline Elliott with Fox. Nine Minneapolis. Three separate shootings following Christmas tree lightings Friday night shake the holiday spirit in Chicago and one in a North Carolina town. The shooting in Concord left four injured, three critically. This man was there. We were standing right there. We heard the pops and there was a kid laying in the street, you know, bloody. And it's just, it's not, it's not, I'm not worried about my, I'm just worried about the kids. I had to see that. The two other shootings happening in Chicago in the loop area. A 14 year old boy died and at least eight other teens were injured. A mass shooting in Phoenix on Saturday night. Police say four people were shot, one is dead. Details sketchy, but police say a dispute between two cars resulted in gunfire being exchanged. A suspect is in custody. America is listening to FOX News.

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[A]

The US Military continues its crackdown on alleged Norco terrorism and increasing its presence in the Caribbean. Fox's Lucas Tomilson in Port of Spain in Trinidad and Tobago.

[C]

With more in the Caribbean, the show of Force continues. Fifth generation Marine Corps F35 Bravo stealth fighter jets launching from the island of Puerto Rico. And late this week, a pair of B52 bombers from Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota flew an attack demonstration right off the coast of Venezuela. Venezuela. About a quarter of all deployed US Warships are in the Caribbean. The vanguard of this Operation Southern Spear USS Gerald R. Ford with four squadrons of F18 Super Hornets aboard. There are now over 200 Tomahawk cruise missiles deployed in theater ready to fire at predetermined targets inside Venezuela.

[A]

A Friday marked the end of a week long training exercise in Trinidad. The Marines have returned to their ships and now are on alert, ready for any orders from the commander in chief. Should lawmakers be able to trade stocks? That question is up for debate. Fox's Rich Edson in Washington has more.

[D]

In 2012, Congress passed the Stock act requiring members to publicly disclose their trades. A bipartisan group of lawmakers argues that law is too weak and is pushing legislation to prohibit members of Congress and their direct family members from owning or trading individual stocks. Several reports show members in both parties profiting from well timed trades or beating markets overall performances. There's even an app where investors can connect their trades with a member of Congress's.

[A]

And this comes as President Trump claims that he has nothing to do with his family's businesses. Meantime, the president says he's teaming up with legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus to revamp the golf courses at Joint Base Andrews. The president took an aerial tour of the courses on Saturday and promised improvements. And an explosion rips through a senior living apartment complex in Ohio. There were several injuries. I'm Chris de Bayo.

[C]

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