1AM ET 11/27/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 1AM ET 11/27/2025: Episode Summary

Overview

This newscast from Fox News Hourly Update, hosted by Debra Valentine, delivers breaking national stories with a focus on a major incident in Washington, D.C. involving the shooting of two National Guard members, updates on President Trump's election case in Georgia, political developments in North Carolina, and Thanksgiving preparations across the nation.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Shooting of National Guard Members in Washington, D.C.

• Incident Summary (00:03-01:03)

  • Two National Guard members were shot and are in critical condition.
  • President Trump quickly condemned the attack, calling for justice and promising stern consequences for the suspect.
    • Quote: “The suspect who shot the two National Guards members is severely wounded and will, quote, pay a very steep price.” – Ainsley Earhardt (00:41)
  • The White House went on lockdown immediately, with President Trump being briefed and updating the public via Truth Social.
  • Law enforcement believes it was a targeted attack by a lone male suspect.
  • The Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, announced President Trump’s order to deploy an additional 500 troops to the capital for security.

• Suspect Details (00:13, 01:03)

  • Department of Homeland Security officials confirmed the suspect is an Afghan national who entered the U.S. from Afghanistan in September 2021 via the Biden administration’s airlift.
  • The suspect reportedly worked with U.S. government entities, including the CIA, while in Afghanistan.

2. Dismissal of President Trump's Georgia Election Interference Case

• Legal Developments (01:18-01:54)
  • A judge formally dismissed the criminal charges against President Trump and 18 co-defendants regarding the alleged election interference in Georgia.
  • Independent prosecutor Peter Scandalakis requested the dismissal, arguing that contesting an election is not illegal.
    • Quote: “Merely contesting an election is not illegal and that dragging out the case until after Donald Trump leaves office would be unproductive.” – Peter Scandalakis (01:27)
  • The case stemmed from the 2020 call with Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, where Trump had said, "I just want to find 11,780 votes."
    • Quote: “I just want to find 11,780 votes.” – President Trump’s 2020 call, as reported by Peter Scandalakis (01:40)

3. North Carolina Redistricting & 2026 Midterms

• Political Update (02:32-02:49)
  • A federal panel approved a new Republican-leaning congressional map in North Carolina, aiming to flip the state's sole Democratic swing seat before the 2026 midterms.

4. Thanksgiving Preparations & Military Support

• Vice Presidential Visit (02:50-03:15)

  • Vice President J.D. Vance visited Fort Campbell in Tennessee, serving food and expressing gratitude to service members ahead of Thanksgiving.
    • Quote: “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.” – Pete Hegseth relaying to troops (03:04)

• Thanksgiving & Security in NYC (03:15-04:12)

  • President Trump is celebrating Thanksgiving in Florida.

  • Preparations and security are heightened for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, which Mayor Eric Adams called "the centerpiece" and vital for the city’s economy.

    • Quote: “The parade... will be the catalyst for the holidays. The parade, he said, is the centerpiece.” – Eric Adams (03:29-03:37)

  • NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated there’s no known connection between the D.C. attack and NYC, though security remains tight with barricades, drones, and a significant police presence.

    • Quote: “There appears to be no known nexus to New York City. But of course, we will continue to track the situation.” – Debra Valentine (03:52)

  • Weather concerns for the parade: Balloons may be grounded if wind speeds exceed city-mandated limits.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• President Trump Condemnation
  “The suspect who shot the two National Guards members is severely wounded and will, quote, pay a very steep price.”
  – Ainsley Earhardt (00:41)

• Dismissal of Georgia Case
  “Merely contesting an election is not illegal and that dragging out the case until after Donald Trump leaves office would be unproductive.”
  – Peter Scandalakis (01:27)

• 2020 Georgia Call
  “I just want to find 11,780 votes.”
  – President Trump (recounted by Peter Scandalakis, 01:40)

• Support for Military Members “The most dangerous and lethal weapon anywhere in the in the world is a United States soldier.”
  – Pete Hegseth (03:04)

• NYC Parade Importance “The parade... will be the catalyst for the holidays. The parade, he said, is the centerpiece.”
  – Eric Adams (03:29-03:37)

• Security Statement “There appears to be no known nexus to New York City. But of course, we will continue to track the situation.”
  – Debra Valentine (03:52)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Shooting & White House Response: 00:03–01:03
• Afghan Suspect & Past Ties: 00:13, 01:03
• Georgia Case Dismissed: 01:18–01:54
• North Carolina Map Ruling: 02:32–02:49
• VP Vance at Fort Campbell: 02:50–03:15
• NYC Thanksgiving Prep & Parade Security: 03:15–04:12
• Weather & Parade Logistics: 04:12–04:28

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Conclusion

This Fox News Hourly Update delivered fast-moving coverage on national security, politics, and holiday traditions, highlighting both heightened security concerns and major legal/political outcomes. The episode’s tone balanced urgency regarding the D.C. attack with traditional holiday optimism, especially as the nation enters the Thanksgiving period amidst ongoing political and social developments.

Transcript

[Debra Valentine]

Two guardsmen shot. I'm Debra Valentine, Fox News. Two National Guard members in critical condition after being shot in Washington, D.C. president Trump condemning the attack in a video from the White House.

[Department of Homeland Security Official]

The Department of Homeland Security is confident that the suspect in custody is a foreigner who entered our country from Afghanistan, a hellhole on earth. He was flown in by the Biden administration in September 2021.

[Debra Valentine]

Fox's Dana Marie McNichol, although President Trump.

[Ainsley Earhardt]

Is in florid, the White House went on lockdown immediately after that shooting happened. The president was quickly briefed and then he posted updates on Truth Social pointing out that the suspect who shot the two National Guards members is severely wounded and will, quote, pay a very steep price. Law enforcement say they believe the male suspect acted alone in a targeted attack. The Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth said that President Trump directed an additional 500 troops to be deployed to Washington, D.C.

[Debra Valentine]

Fox News has learned that the suspect in custody, an Afghan national, worked with the US Government entities, including the CIA in Afghanistan. President Trump's election interference case in Georgia has been dropped.

[Peter Scandalakis]

A judge formally dismissed the criminal charges case after a new prosecutor asked him to do just that. Peter Scandalakis, the independent prosecutor, wrote that in his dismissal request that merely contested an election is not illegal and that dragging out the case until after Donald Trump leaves office would be unproductive. Now this case, Brett, stemmed from that 2020 phone call where President Trump spoke to Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger in Georgia on the phone and said, quote, I just want to find 11,780 votes, end quote. The judge not only threw out Trump's portion, but the 18 CO defendants are also in the clear.

[Debra Valentine]

Fox's David Spunt reporting. America's listening to Fox.

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[Debra Valentine]

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, Tennessee. To visit service members ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The VP serving food. He also spoke with troops, expressing gratitude for their service.

[Pete Hegseth]

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.

[Debra Valentine]

President Trump is in Florida to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Preparations are underway, including ramped up security ahead of Thursday's annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

[Eric Adams]

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the parade steps off Thursday and will be the catalyst for the holidays. The parade, he said, is the centerpiece.

[Debra Valentine]

But it also plays a major role.

[Pete Hegseth]

In the economic stability of this of the city.

[Eric Adams]

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.

[Debra Valentine]

There appears to be no known nexus to New York City. But of course, we will continue to track the situation as it developed like.

[Eric Adams]

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. Granal Scott, FOX News officials are watching.

[Debra Valentine]

The weather because under New York City law, the balloons have to be grounded if sustained winds exceed 23 mph or if wind gusts are over 35 mph. More than 100 technicians inflated balloons Wednesday. I'm Debra Valentine.

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