Fox News Hourly Update: Key Newscast Highlights — November 22, 2025 (3AM ET)

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This episode delivers a fast-moving roundup of major political events, legal developments, international relations, and breaking news. The newscast highlights a surprise resignation in Congress, unexpected political alliances, legal rulings on redistricting, emerging international diplomacy, and local emergencies—all in under six minutes.

Key Discussions and Insights

1. Marjorie Taylor Greene Resigns from Congress

• Overview:
  Marjorie Taylor Greene, a prominent Republican from Georgia and once a staunch Trump supporter, announces her resignation amid a very public dispute with former president Donald Trump.
• Causes:
  Greene’s fallout with Trump was specifically over issues including the release of Epstein files, disagreements on foreign policy, and conflicts regarding healthcare.
• Her Statement:
  Greene emphasized the importance of elected representatives having the freedom to follow their conscience and serve their districts authentically.
• Analysis:
  The resignation ends speculation around Trump’s impending endorsement of a primary challenger against Greene, with Trump having called her a "traitor".

Notable Moments & Quotes

• [00:30]
  "Loyalty should be a two way street and we should be able to vote our conscience and represent our district's interests because our job title is literally representative."
  — Marjorie Taylor Greene (via statement)
• [00:41]
  "President Trump branded Greene...as a traitor. He said he would endorse a challenger against her next year, which of course doesn't matter now because she won't be running."
  — FOX’s Kevin Cork

2. Trump and New York’s Democratic Socialist Mayor-Elect Mamdani Forge Unexpected Alliance

• Overview:
  In a surprising post-election shift, President Trump and Zorad Mamdani, New York City's newly elected Democratic Socialist Mayor, held a "productive meeting."
• Meeting Takeaways:
  • Both sides acknowledged "shared admiration and love" for New York City.
  • Focus was placed on collaboratively bringing down living costs in the city.
• Backdrop:
  The two leaders had exchanged heated insults during the campaign—Trump calling Mamdani a "communist" and Mamdani accusing Trump of being a "fascist".
• Significance:
  This meeting marks a sharp tone shift and signals possible bipartisan cooperation on policy priorities affecting New York City.

Notable Moments & Quotes

• [01:16]
  "Had some interesting conversation and some of his ideas really are the same ideas that I have."
  — President Trump on Mayor-elect Mamdani
• [01:28]
  "A place of shared admiration and love."
  — Mayor-elect Zorad Mamdani, referring to New York City

3. Ohio Police Officer Acquitted in Fatal Supermarket Shooting

• Overview:
  An Ohio officer was acquitted after a deadly shooting involving a pregnant Black woman in a supermarket parking lot.
• Incident Details:
  • Video evidence showed the woman refusing to exit her vehicle, which then rolled towards the officer.
  • The officer fired into the car, resulting in the woman's death.
• Legal Outcome:
  The jury found the officer not guilty of wrongdoing.

4. Trump Pushes for Ukraine Peace Deal

• Overview:
  President Trump is pressuring Ukraine to accept a US/Russia-backed peace proposal by Thanksgiving.
• Deal Provisions:
  • Ukraine would have to cede some territory, drastically reduce its military, and promise to never join NATO.
  • In exchange, Ukraine would receive NATO-like security guarantees from allies for future protection.
• Reactions:
  • Russian President Putin "cautiously welcomed" the plan as a possible step towards a final peace settlement.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky labeled the proposal a "stark choice" for his nation between sovereignty and continued US support.

Notable Moments & Quotes

• [03:43]
  "The Trump backed 28 point deal calls for Ukraine to cede territory, cut its military and never join NATO, something Russian leader Vladimir Putin appeared to cautiously welcome..."
  — FOX Reporter
• [03:54]
  "President Volodymyr Zelensky says his country faces a stark choice between standing up for its sovereignty and preserving the American support it needs."
  — FOX Reporter

5. California: Fire Aboard Los Angeles Cargo Ship

• Overview:
  A fire broke out on the ONE Henry Hudson cargo ship at the Port of Los Angeles.
• Details:
  • Fire started just before 6:40 PM; ship had arrived from Tokyo.
  • Hazmat containers onboard increased safety concerns.
  • All 23 crew members were safely evacuated; no injuries reported.
  • LA Mayor Karen Bass is monitoring air quality post-incident.

Notable Moments & Quotes

• [04:28]
  "Authorities believe that several of the containers have hazardous materials inside. The LAFD say there were 23 crew members on board when the fire broke out, but everybody has been found and everyone has been safely assisted off of the ship and thankfully no injuries have been reported."
  — Chelsea Edwards, FOX 11 Los Angeles

6. Supreme Court Blocks Texas Redistricting Ruling (At Least Temporarily)

• Overview:
  The US Supreme Court temporarily put on hold a lower court decision that found Texas’s 2026 congressional redistricting map likely racially biased.
• Effects:
  • The hold allows the GOP-favored map to remain in use, pending further court review.
  • Justice Samuel Alito signed the order.

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Greene Resignation: 00:03 – 00:54
• Trump/Mamdani Meeting: 01:08 – 01:44
• Ohio Officer Acquitted: 01:44 – 01:59
• Trump Ukraine Peace Push: 03:38 – 04:18
• LA Cargo Ship Fire: 04:18 – 05:05
• Supreme Court Redistricting Stay: 05:05 – 05:35

Memorable Quotes (with Attribution & Timestamps)

• [00:30] “Loyalty should be a two way street and we should be able to vote our conscience and represent our district's interests because our job title is literally representative.” — Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation statement
• [01:16] “Had some interesting conversation and some of his ideas really are the same ideas that I have.” — President Trump
• [01:28] “A place of shared admiration and love... which is New York City.” — Zorad Mamdani, Mayor-elect of NYC
• [03:43] “The Trump backed 28 point deal calls for Ukraine to cede territory, cut its military and never join NATO, something Russian leader Vladimir Putin appeared to cautiously welcome...” — FOX News reporter
• [04:28] “Everybody has been found and everyone has been safely assisted off of the ship and thankfully no injuries have been reported.” — Chelsea Edwards, FOX 11 Los Angeles

Summary

This broadcast distills the day’s critical headlines and policy battles, from seismic shifts in Congress and unlikely political bargains, to dramatic events in international negotiations, law enforcement, and emergency response. Coverage is brisk, pointed, and designed to inform listeners of urgent breaking news from Washington, New York, Kyiv, Los Angeles, Ohio, and Texas—all within a matter of minutes.