Fox News Hourly Update – 1AM ET 11/25/2025

Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
Host: Ted Lindner (with contributions from Mark Meredith, Sue Guzman, Tom Graham, John Saucier)
Date: November 25, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a fast-paced briefing of significant national news developments as of November 25, 2025. Major topics include the dismissal of criminal charges against James Comey and Letitia James, controversy involving Senator Mark Kelly, a Justice Department antitrust settlement over rental software, a Michigan vet's jail sentence, a tornado near Houston, and White House holiday traditions.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Judge Dismisses Criminal Cases Against James Comey and Letitia James

• Host Ted Lindner opens by reporting a political controversy:
  • A federal judge (Clinton appointee) dismissed criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and NY Attorney General Letitia James.
• U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi reacts forcefully:
  • "Taking all available legal action, including an immediate appeal to hold Letitia James and James Comey accountable for their unlawful complaints." (Pam Bondi, 00:19)
• James Comey responds:
  • "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, 00:33)
• Additional reporting (Mark Meredith):
  • DOJ (led by Pam Bondi) plans to appeal.
  • Comey had been charged with lying to Congress (2020); his legal team challenged prosecutorial authority.

2. Investigation Into Senator Mark Kelly Over Military Law (01:18)

• The Pentagon is investigating Arizona Senator Mark Kelly for potential breaches of military law after appearing in a video, along with other Democratic lawmakers, urging troops to defy "illegal orders."
• White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt comments:
  • “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, 01:37)
• President Trump accuses the lawmakers involved of "seditious behavior punishable by death."

3. Justice Department Settlement Over Rental Price-Fixing (03:38)

• Sue Guzman reports DOJ actions addressing rising rental prices.
• Tom Graham explains:
  • DOJ settled with RealPage, a real estate software company accused of helping landlords share rent data and possibly collude.
  • The platform's changes are expected to “help restore free market competition for millions of American renters.”

4. Michigan Veterinarian Sentenced to Jail (04:18)

• John Saucier shares a human-interest legal story:
  • Amanda Hergenrider, a Michigan vet, received a 10-day jail sentence for refusing to return an unlicensed, elderly dog to a homeless man.
  • She acted with “ethical duties as a veterinarian” but was convicted; the dog was euthanized due to age and health issues.

5. Tornado Damages Over 100 Houston-Area Homes (04:56)

• Sue Guzman details a tornado damaging homes near Houston (notably in Memorial Northwest), with “no injuries reported at this time.”

6. White House Holiday Traditions Underway (05:10)

• First Lady Melania Trump welcomes the 2025 White House Christmas tree.
• President Trump will pardon two North Carolina turkeys, a continuation of the annual tradition.

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• Pam Bondi (on appealing the dismissal):
  “Taking all available legal action, including an immediate appeal to hold Letitia James and James Comey accountable for their unlawful complaints.” (00:19)

• James Comey (on implications of his case):
  “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.” (00:33)

• Caroline Levitt (on military orders):
  “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.” (01:37)

Key Segment Timestamps

• Dismissal of cases against Comey & James: 00:02 – 01:18
• Sen. Mark Kelly investigation & Trump’s accusation: 01:18 – 01:59
• Rental software antitrust settlement: 03:38 – 04:18
• Vet jailed for refusing to return dog: 04:18 – 04:56
• Houston tornado: 04:56 – 05:10
• White House Christmas traditions: 05:10 – 05:33

Summary

In this brief yet news-dense episode, Fox News delivers updates on a series of key legal, political, and human-interest stories, using direct quotes from newsmakers and ensuring that listeners are up to date on evolving national headlines. The tone is urgent and direct, providing clear attribution and concise coverage of the day’s most significant stories.