Fox News Hourly Update — 1PM ET 11/27/2025 Newscast

Main Theme: This episode delivers a concise overview of the latest breaking news topics: scrutiny over US refugee vetting following a violent incident in Washington, high-profile holiday events, a deadly fire in Hong Kong, legal updates in key criminal cases, and an unusual pension fraud in Italy.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. US Refugee Vetting Under Scrutiny

• Incident Trigger: A recent shooting involving two West Virginia National Guard members in Washington, D.C., by a suspect who entered the US as part of a Biden-era Afghan refugee program.
• Government Response: The Trump administration announces plans for a "much deeper look" into individuals admitted under this program.
• Investigative Angle: The FBI is treating the attack as "an act of terrorism."

Notable Quotes:

• “The Trump administration planning a much deeper look at who was let into the US under a Biden era refugee program following the troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.”
  — Elisa Brady [00:03]
• “He will also be charged with possession of a firearm during a crime of violence if the guard members pass from their injuries.”
  — Jenny Pirro [00:24]
• "The FBI director says it is being investigated as an act of terrorism."
  — Elisa Brady [00:43]

Key Details:

• Suspect: Ramanullah Lockanwal, 29, worked with the US in Afghanistan (CIA counterterrorism unit), lived in Washington state, drove cross-country to D.C. for the attack.
• Charges: Three counts of assault with intent to kill while armed; may be upgraded to first-degree murder.

2. Thanksgiving Events and Celebrations

• NYC Macy’s Parade:
  • Santa arrives at Herald Square, marking the start of the holiday season.
  • New balloons: Pac-Man and Derpy Tiger from K-pop Demon Hunters.
  • Performers: Cynthia Erivo, Foreigner, Mickey Guyton, Lainey Wilson, Jonathan Groff (with the “Just in Time” Broadway cast).
• Other Notables:
  • Philadelphia parade marks its 106th year.
  • Macy’s already planning its landmark 100th anniversary parade.
  • Thanksgiving Military Visit: Secretary Pete Hegseth visits USS Gerald R. Ford in the Caribbean.

Memorable Moments:

• “Santa has made his way to Herald Square atop his sleigh ... the holiday season is officially underway.”
  — Madeline Rivera [01:19]

• “Macy's already working on next year's 100th anniversary parade. Philadelphia's parade even older, 106 this year.”
  — Elisa Brady [01:42]

Obituary:

• Fuzzy Zoeller, two-time major golf champion, dies at 74.

3. Deadly Fire in Hong Kong

• Tragedy: Ongoing rescue efforts after a catastrophic apartment fire leaves more than 80 dead and over 200 missing.
• Cause & Suspects: Fire believed to have started with bamboo scaffolding and construction netting; three construction firm staff arrested for suspected gross negligence.

Notable Quotes:

• “Rescuers in Hong Kong still searching for more than 200 people missing in a deadly apartment fire that started yesterday and has killed more than 80 people.”
  — Elisa Brady [02:16]

• “The tally of those who have lost their lives continues to grow.”
  — Jonathan Savage [02:24]

4. Legal Developments & Extraordinary Crime Stories

a) Louisiana — Death Row Release

• Case Overview: Jimmy Duncan is home for Thanksgiving after nearly 30 years on death row for a murder conviction, overturned after new forensic evidence.
• Details: The child's mother now says her daughter, with a seizure history, may have accidentally drowned.

Memorable Moment:

• "A judge tossed out the conviction based on new forensic evidence, and the child's mother tells the judge she now believes her daughter ... accidentally drowned in a bathtub."
  — Elisa Brady [03:00]

b) Italy — Pension Fraud in Disguise

• Crime: Man accused of impersonating his deceased mother—makeup, wig, clothes—to renew her ID and collect her pension.
• Discovery: Alert processing agent noticed masculine features, leading to the find of the mummified body at home.

Notable Quotes:

• “...her son allegedly put on makeup, a wig and her clothes to pose as his mother and renew her card to collect her pension.”
  — Gianna Jalousi [03:28]

• “Officers then went to the elderly woman's home address and found her mummified body in the laundry room closet, wrapped in sleeping bags.”
  — Gianna Jalousi [03:28]

• "The sons now accused of concealing a corpse, fraud against the state, impersonation and forgery of a public document."
  — Elisa Brady [04:00]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• US Refugee Vetting & D.C. Shooting: [00:03]-[00:43]
• Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade & Thanksgiving Events: [01:19]-[01:42]
• Fuzzy Zoeller Obituary: [01:42]
• Hong Kong Apartment Fire: [02:16]-[02:52]
• Jimmy Duncan—Death Row Release: [03:00]-[03:28]
• Italy Pension Fraud Incident: [03:28]-[04:00]

Notable Quotes

• “The Trump administration planning a much deeper look at who was let into the US ... following the troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.”
  — Elisa Brady [00:03]

• “Santa has made his way to Herald Square atop his sleigh ... and the holiday season is officially underway.”
  — Madeline Rivera [01:19]

• “The tally of those who have lost their lives continues to grow.”
  — Jonathan Savage [02:24]

• “Officers then went to the elderly woman's home address and found her mummified body in the laundry room closet, wrapped in sleeping bags.”
  — Gianna Jalousi [03:28]

This episode provides a rapid-fire, factual roundup of pressing national and international news stories with the signature brisk pace of Fox News Radio, moving seamlessly from intense policy and crime coverage to the lighter, festive notes of Thanksgiving.