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.

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.

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)

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

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.