Fox News Hourly Update – 1PM ET, November 20, 2025

Episode Overview

This newscast delivers the top headlines and breaking stories from the Fox News Radio team for the early afternoon of November 20, 2025. Hosted by Lisa Brady, the episode features economic updates, political controversies, immigration news, a notable memorial for former Vice President Dick Cheney, and a cultural tribute to Princess Diana. The tone is brisk, factual, and focused on headline news, with brief segments and multiple correspondents.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Economic Report and Wall Street Volatility

• (00:03 – 00:32)

  • The September jobs report, delayed by the government shutdown, was finally released.
    • 119,000 jobs were created, more than expected.
    • Despite this, the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%.
      • Labor Secretary Lori Chavez D. Rimmer highlights the positive: over 400,000 people joined the labor force.
  • The stock market initially rallied, with the Dow up over 500 points, but reversed course, falling nearly 300 points.
    • The downturn attributed partly to slumping shares of Boeing and Cisco, as well as ongoing fears of a possible AI bubble.

  “People are wanting to work and that's the exciting part of this report. And we're going to continue to bring down unemployment rate.”
  —Lori Chavez D. Rimmer (00:25)

2. Remembering Dick Cheney: State Memorial

• (00:32 – 01:05)

  • Former President George W. Bush delivers a eulogy for Dick Cheney at the Washington National Cathedral.
    • Cheney described as a thinker, listener, and a disciplined mind, yet also easygoing and humorous.
  • Several former vice presidents, including Biden, attended; President Trump was notably not invited.

  “In a profession that attracts talkers, he was a thinker and a listener. ... You knew you were getting the best of a highly disciplined mind.”
  —George W. Bush (00:50)

3. Congressional Scandal: Possible Expulsion After Indictment

• (01:05 – 01:53)

  • Republican Congressman Greg Stube threatens to bring an expulsion resolution to the House floor if Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick does not resign.
    • She was indicted by a Miami grand jury for allegedly stealing millions in disaster relief funds for illegal campaign contributions.
  • She has stepped down from her committee leadership role and denies the charges.

  “A Miami grand jury indicting Sherpilis McCormick over allegations of stealing millions in disaster relief funds to make illegal campaign contributions. ... She has denied the accusations, calling the charges baseless and unjust.”
  —Ryan Schmelz (01:19)

4. Immigration Enforcement and Local Response

• (02:31 – 03:12)

  • A North Carolina sheriff reports the conclusion of a federal immigration enforcement operation after hundreds of arrests. Operations expanded recently around Raleigh.
  • Chicago is bolstering its legal response, adding seven immigration attorneys to the Cook County Public Defender's Office.
    • Cook County Board President Tony Preckwinkle frames this as support for families and against deportations stemming from unjust government action.

  “Supporting this work will keep families together and help prevent asylum seekers, longtime community members, from being deported based on unlawful or unconstitutional government actions.”
  —Lori Chavez D. Rimmer (03:00)

5. Culture: Wax Figure of Princess Diana Unveiled

• (03:29 – 04:12)

  • The Grévin Museum in Paris unveils a new wax figure of Princess Diana, dressed famously in her "revenge dress"—the same she wore on the night Prince Charles admitted infidelity.
    • The unveiling is a homage to Diana's enduring legacy, especially poignant as it takes place in the city where she died.

  “The big reveal at the Gray Von Museum, which dressed the life size figure of Diana in the black off the shoulder figure hugging cocktail dress she wore to the Serpentine Gallery event in London in 1994, ... the museum completed the sculpture with high heels, a pearl choker at her neck and a small handbag clasped in both hands.”
  —CJ Papa (03:34)

6. Breaking News: Fire at UN Climate Talks in Brazil

• (04:12 – 04:28)
  • A fire is reported at a building used for United Nations Climate talks in Brazil. Evacuations are underway, but the cause and extent are still unknown.

Notable Quotes

• Lori Chavez D. Rimmer (Labor Secretary) on the job report:

  “People are wanting to work and that's the exciting part of this report. And we're going to continue to bring down unemployment rate.” (00:25)

• Former President George W. Bush on Dick Cheney:

  “He was a thinker and a listener. ... you knew you were getting the best of a highly disciplined mind.” (00:50)

• Lori Chavez D. Rimmer on immigration defense:

  “Supporting this work will keep families together and help prevent asylum seekers, longtime community members, from being deported based on unlawful or unconstitutional government actions.” (03:00)

• CJ Papa on Princess Diana’s wax figure:

  “The big reveal ... Diana in the black off the shoulder figure hugging cocktail dress she wore to the Serpentine Gallery event ... tabloids later dubbed the outfit the revenge dress.” (03:34)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:03 – Jobs report details & stock market swings
• 00:25 – Labor Secretary response on unemployment
• 00:50 – George W. Bush eulogizes Dick Cheney
• 01:19 – Congressional indictment and expulsion threat
• 02:31 – End of federal immigration raid in North Carolina
• 03:00 – Chicago’s expansion of immigration legal defense
• 03:29 – Princess Diana wax figure unveiled in Paris
• 04:12 – Breaking: Fire at UN Climate talks in Brazil

Episode Tone

• Factual and succinct, focusing on clarity and rapid updates.
• Occasional personal notes, especially in memorial segments and cultural stories.
• The tone maintains urgency, especially in sections on breaking news and developing stories.

This summary covers all principal news content, highlights key moments and quotes, and is structured to provide a clear, engaging snapshot of the episode for anyone who has not listened.