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Fox News Hourly Update – 3AM ET 11/19/2025 Newscast

Host: Ted Lindner (FOX News)
Date: November 19, 2025

Episode Overview

This installment of the Fox News Hourly Update delivers a concise roundup of major national and international stories as of November 19, 2025. The episode covers new congressional legislation on the Jeffrey Epstein files, developments in US-Saudi relations, a ruling on Texas redistricting, stock market news, the upcoming CMA Awards, findings in the Baltimore bridge collapse investigation, and diplomatic moves involving Ukraine and Turkey.

Key News Segments and Insights

1. Congress Orders Release of Jeffrey Epstein Files

(00:02 – 00:48)

Main Point: Congress has passed legislation requiring the Justice Department to make public all records regarding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The bill will soon be sent to the President.
- “Congress overwhelmingly approving legislation compelling the Justice Department to release all of its records about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.” — Ted Lindner [00:02]
The Senate adopted the measure by unanimous consent following a near-unanimous House vote.
- “The Senate adopting the measure by unanimous consent hours after a nearly unanimous House vote.” — Jared Halpern [00:15]
The intent is transparency, as noted by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer.
- “Let the truth come out, let transparency reign.” — Chuck Schumer [00:28]
Former President Trump, who had initially opposed the legislation, accuses Democrats of trying to distract from his administration’s successes.
- “President Trump, who initially opposed the legislation, is accusing Democrats of using the Epstein case to distract from his administration's successes.” — Jared Halpern [00:32]

2. Texas Congressional Map Blocked by Federal Judges

(00:48 – 01:13)

Main Point: A panel of three federal judges ruled against the use of a new, Republican-drawn congressional map in Texas, which aimed to secure more GOP seats in the U.S. House.
- “A panel of three federal judges have ruled that Texas cannot use a new congressional map drawn by Republicans in hopes of securing the party additional U.S. house seats.” — Ted Lindner [00:48]
The 2-1 decision follows a two-week trial in El Paso.

3. US-Saudi Relations and Defense Deals

(01:13 – 01:49)

Main Point: President Trump meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House, with discussions centered on Iran and significant US defense sales.
- “The president gave the crown prince what he wanted even before the meeting started – to buy those F35 most advanced fighter jets.” — Edward Lawrence [01:21]
There was a ceremonial flyover of F15s and F35s over the White House.
- “The pomp and circumstance. The F15s as well as the F35s flew over the White House.” — Edward Lawrence [01:13]
The Crown Prince pledges to raise investment in the US to $1 trillion over several years, with 1,800 jobs created in Greenville, SC, through infrastructure projects.
- “$14.2 billion the Saudis spent with GE Varnova. The project built heavy duty gas turbines and will create 1800 jobs.” — Edward Lawrence [01:36]

4. Market Update

(01:49 – 01:59)

Main Point: The Dow slips by 498.5 points on Tuesday.
- “Stocks falling again on Tuesday. The Dow shedding 498.5 points.” — Ted Lindner [01:49]

5. Upcoming 59th Annual CMA Awards

(03:38 – 04:23)

Main Point: CMA Awards are set for the evening in Nashville with Ella Langley, Megan Maroney, and Lainey Wilson leading nominations.
- “Ella Langley, Megan Maroney and Lainey Wilson lead the CMA nominations with six each.” — Tanya J. Powers [03:44]
Lainey Wilson, last year’s Female Vocalist of the Year, returns as host.
Other notable performers: Kenny Chesney, Brandi Carlisle, Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs.
Vince Gill to receive the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award.
The event airs live on ABC and streams on Hulu.

6. NTSB Findings on Baltimore Bridge Collapse

(04:23 – 05:13)

Main Point: The NTSB blames two power blackouts due to a loose wire and faulty fuel pump for the crash that brought down the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024.
- “Two power blackouts caused by a loose wire and a faulty fuel pump were among what caused the Dolly to hit and collapse the Francis Scott Key Bridge.” — Gernall Scott [04:33]
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy criticizes inadequate bridge protection systems and calls for updated procedures.
- “The pier protection systems were not adequate and the bridge protection systems were not adequate.” — Jennifer Homendy [04:46]
- “We have a big voice and we're not afraid to use it.” — Jennifer Homendy [05:02]
Costs for a new bridge more than doubled, with the completion date extended by two years.

7. Ukraine–Turkey Diplomatic Talks

(05:13 – 05:35)

Main Point: Ukrainian President Zelensky is headed to Turkey to restart negotiations for an end to Russia’s invasion; Russia is not sending representatives. US participation is uncertain.
- “Ukrainian President Zelensky going to travel to Turkey this week in an attempt to jumpstart negotiations on ending Russia's full scale invasion. The Kremlin says Russia would not be sending anyone.” — Ted Lindner [05:13]
The talks will focus on establishing a ceasefire and lasting settlement.

Notable Quotes

“Let the truth come out, let transparency reign.” — Chuck Schumer on Epstein files [00:28]
“The president gave the crown prince what he wanted even before the meeting started – to buy those F35 most advanced fighter jets.” — Edward Lawrence [01:21]
“We have a big voice and we're not afraid to use it.” — Jennifer Homendy, NTSB Chair [05:02]

Timestamps for Major Segments

Epstein Files Legislation: 00:02 – 00:48
Texas Redistricting Ruling: 00:48 – 01:13
US–Saudi White House Meeting: 01:13 – 01:49
Stock Market Update: 01:49 – 01:59
CMA Awards Preview: 03:38 – 04:23
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Findings: 04:23 – 05:13
Ukraine Peace Talks: 05:13 – 05:35

Tone and Style

The episode is delivered in a crisp, professional newsroom manner, focusing on the essentials of key stories while highlighting impactful statements and newsworthy developments.

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The Epstein files set to be released. I'm Ted Lindner. FOX News. Congress overwhelmingly approving legislation compelling the Justice Department to release all of its records about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Fox's Jared Halpern with the latest for.
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U.S. legislation requiring release of the Justice Department's files on Jeffrey Epstein is now heading to the president's desk. The Senate adopting the measure by unanimous consent hours after a nearly unanimous House vote.
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Let the truth come out, let transparency reign.
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Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says the bill is not about one party or the other. But President Trump, who initially opposed the legislation, is accusing Democrats of using the Epstein case to distract from his administration's successes. At the White House, Jared Halpern, FOX News.
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A panel of three federal judges have ruled that Texas cannot use a new congressional map drawn by Republicans in hopes of securing the party additional U.S. house seats. The 2 to 1 decision following a nearly two week trial at El Paso. President Trump will welcoming the Saudi crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House discussing the plan to keep Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. The meeting coming with lots of ceremony. Fox's Edward Lawrence tells us more complete with a flyover.
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The pomp and circumstance. The F15s as well as the F35s flew over the White House. Here it was all smiles inside the Oval Office and the president gave the crown prince what he wanted even before the meeting started to buy those F35 most advanced fighter jets. Now starting with crown prince saying that his investment now in the US is pledging to increase to 1 trillion doll over the next several years. Now, the first part of that will invest in infrastructure projects like 14.2 billion the Saudis spent with GE Varnova. The project built heavy duty gas turbines and will create 1800 jobs. In Greenville, South Carolina.
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Stocks falling again on Tuesday. The Dow shedding 498.5 points. America's listening to FOX News.
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The CMA awards will be handed out tonight in Nashville. Fox's Tanya J. Powers tells us more.
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Ella Langley, Megan Maroney and Lainey Wilson lead the CMA nominations with six each. All three will perform on the show and Wilson, the reigning Female Vocalist of the Year, returns as its host for the second consecutive year. Other performers include Kenny Chesney, Brandi Carlisle, Chris Stapleton and Luke Combs. Presenters and special guests include Billy Ray Cyrus, Elizabeth Hurley, Steve Martin, LeAnn Rimes, Gretchen Wilson, Leanne Morgan and more. Vince Gill will receive the Willie Nelson Lifetime achievement award. The 59th annual CMA Awards will air live from Nashville's Bridgestone arena this evening at 8 o' clock Eastern on ABC and stream tomorrow on Hulu. Tonya J.
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Powers, Fox News the National Transportation Safety Board settling on the critical factors in the container ship crash that brought down the Baltimore bridge over a year and a half ago in late March 2024.
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Two power blackouts caused by a loose wire and a faulty fuel pump were among what caused the Dolly to hit and collapse the Francis Scott Key Bridge. NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy added concerning the.
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Bridge itself, the pier protection systems were not adequate and the bridge protection systems were not adequate.
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Homendy also wondered why Synergy, the Dolly's operator, had not updated procedures to avoid a similar mishap. She said the NTSB will push for that.
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We have a big voice and we're not afraid to use it.
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Maryland officials say a new bridge will be built, but the cost has more than doubled and the completion date has been extended by two years.
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Gernall Scott, Fox News and Ukrainian President Zelensky going to travel to Turkey this week in an attempt to jumpstart negotiations on ending Russia's full scale invasion. The Kremlin says Russia would not be sending anyone. It's not clear if there will be US Participation in the talks. The top Turkish spokesman saying the talks will center on how to establish a ceasefire and a lasting settlement. I'm Ted Lindner. This is FOX News.
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