Fox News Hourly Update – 1AM ET 11/26/2025 Newscast

Host: Ted Lindner
Date: November 26, 2025
Podcast: FOX News Radio

Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers concise coverage of several pressing national and international developments as of early November 26, 2025. Key topics include evolving Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations, winter weather warnings across the U.S. in the leadup to Thanksgiving, controversies regarding U.S. funding possibly being channeled to terrorist organizations, and major updates concerning prominent U.S. legal and political figures.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Russia-Ukraine War & Peace Negotiations

[00:02–01:09]

• Progress Toward a Peace Deal:

  • U.S. officials and Ukrainian envoys met in Geneva to discuss ending the war between Russia and Ukraine.
  • President Trump acknowledged ongoing discussions, referencing the involvement of Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in the process:

    "Steve Witkoff is going over maybe with Jared. I'm not sure about Jared going, but he's involved in the process, smart guy."
    — Ted Lindner quoting President Trump [00:15]

  • A potential Trump-Zelensky meeting has been postponed for the holiday weekend.
  • Mark Meredith (Fox News):

    "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." [00:32]

  • Despite new Russian airstrikes on Kyiv resulting in at least seven deaths, U.S. support for negotiations remains unchanged.
  • Trump will have his army secretary oversee Ukraine matters for now.

• Notable Quotes:

  • "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 for the moment."
    — Mark Meredith [00:57]

2. Holiday Weather Warnings

[01:09–01:57]

• Thanksgiving Weather Outlook:

  • Fox Weather’s Ian Oliver delivers national weather updates, noting that Thanksgiving Day itself "looks pretty good" but that severe winter storms are due to impact travel and holiday plans before and after.
  • Blizzard conditions are reported in northeastern South Dakota, with wind gusts up to 80 mph.
  • The snow line is moving south and east, affecting the Twin Cities.
  • Winter storm warnings are active through Friday morning, with significant snowfall expected, especially in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan ("two to three feet of snow").
  • Over 40 states are expected to be impacted by storms starting on Black Friday.

• Notable Quotes:

  • "Thanksgiving Day looks pretty good. Everything else not so much."
    — Ian Oliver [01:15]
  • "The spot to watch: the misery map—40+ states impacted by a storm that starts getting going on Black Friday."
    — Ian Oliver [01:49]

3. Political & Legal Developments in the U.S.

[03:39–05:35]

• FBI Leadership and President Trump:

  • Trump denies reports that he's considering replacing FBI Director Cash Patel, stating that Patel is "doing a good job" [03:39].

• Allegations of Misuse of Public Funds in Minnesota:

  • Four Minnesota Republican Congress members demand an investigation after a report claims public funds were diverted to the Somali terror group Al Shabaab.
  • Jeff Paul (Fox News):

    "They're calling for an investigation...after a report claimed taxpayer dollars were ending up in the hands of Somali terror group Al Shabaab." [03:58]

  • House Majority Whip Tom Emmer highlights that taxpayers shouldn't support terrorism:

    "Those taxes should not be going to a terrorist group in a foreign country." [04:11]

  • The report, published by City Journal (affiliated with the Manhattan Institute), alleges state program funds meant for housing and feeding people were stolen and redirected.

• Federal Dismissal of Charges Against Comey & James:

  • Criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and NY Attorney General Tish James have been dismissed.
  • Department of Justice plans to appeal the rulings, which found that the prosecutor in the case was improperly appointed.

• U.S. Sanctions on Haitian Official:

  • Visa restrictions imposed on Fritz Alphonse Jean, member of Haiti’s transitional presidential council, due to alleged support of gangs.
  • Jean denies these claims, arguing they are politically motivated as Haiti remains in crisis, with elections unlikely and gang violence escalating.

Notable Quotes & Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote/Context | |-----------|------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:15 | Ted Lindner | "Steve Witkoff is going over maybe with Jared. I'm not sure about Jared going, but he's involved..." | | 00:32 | Mark Meredith | "We've seen the European allies also very engaged on these peace talks, but there are still questions..." | | 01:15 | Ian Oliver | "Thanksgiving Day looks pretty good. Everything else not so much." | | 01:49 | Ian Oliver | "The spot to watch: the misery map—40+ states impacted by a storm that starts getting going on Black Friday." | | 03:58 | Jeff Paul | "They're calling for an investigation... taxpayer dollars were ending up in the hands of Somali terror group Al Shabaab."| | 04:11 | Tom Emmer | "Those taxes should not be going to a terrorist group in a foreign country." |

Segment Timestamps

• Russia-Ukraine Negotiations: 00:02–01:09
• Thanksgiving Weather Update: 01:09–01:57
• Political/Legal Updates & Minnesota Funding Report: 03:39–05:35

Conclusion

This Fox News Hourly Update succinctly covers crucial topics from unfolding peace efforts in Ukraine, severe U.S. holiday weather, and controversies in domestic policy and justice. The tone is urgent and direct, reflecting the fast-paced format of Fox News Radio's hourly newscasts.