Fox News Hourly Update – 3AM ET, November 27, 2025

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This episode delivers the latest national security, legal, and political updates, with coverage of a suspected terror attack in Washington D.C., the dismissal of President Trump's Georgia election case, midterm election maneuvering in North Carolina, military leadership messaging, and preparations for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Potential Act of Terror in Washington, D.C.

• Summary:
  Two National Guard members were critically wounded in a shooting incident under investigation as a possible act of terror.
• Government Response:
  • President Trump condemned the attack in a video address and ordered 500 additional guardsmen to Washington D.C.
  • He called for strict review and removal of Afghan and other foreign nationals deemed unvetted or not beneficial to the U.S.
  • The FBI Director Kash Patel praised the injured National Guardsmen and highlighted their service and sacrifice.
  • Federal authorities have paused processing Afghan immigration requests, pending a security review.
  • Notable Quotes:
    • President Trump (00:21): “We must now re-examine every single alien who has entered our country from Afghanistan under Biden. And we must take all necessary measures to ensure the removal of any alien from any country who does not belong here or add benefit to our country.”
    • Kash Patel, FBI Director (00:39): “They are here serving our country. They are here protecting everyday Americans and citizens around the world in our nation's capital. They are the heroes of this day and we must remember them on this day and every day and their families and the sacrifice they have made.”

2. Trump Georgia Election Interference Case Dismissed

• Summary:
  A judge formally dismissed the Georgia election interference charges against President Trump and 18 co-defendants.
  • The dismissal followed a new prosecutor’s request, stating that contesting an election isn’t illegal and the case would be “unproductive” if dragged out.
  • The high-profile case stemmed from Trump’s 2020 call to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.
• Notable Quote:
  • Case Reference (01:14): "This case... stemmed from that 2020 phone call where President Trump spoke to Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger... and said, quote, ‘I just want to find 11,780 votes’, end quote."

3. North Carolina Congressional Map Redrawn

• Summary:
  • A federal panel approved North Carolina’s new congressional map, expected to flip a Democrat-held swing seat to Republicans for the 2026 midterms.
  • Political stakes are high as redistricting continues to shape election outcomes.

4. Military Leadership and Troop Morale

• Summary:
  • Vice President J.D. Vance visited Fort Campbell, Kentucky, to thank troops for their service and deliver a Thanksgiving message.
  • He addressed recent controversy over following orders, stressing the military values thinking soldiers, not mindless obedience, and criticized lawmakers for sending troops into conflict without clear missions.
• Notable Quotes:
  • Vice President Vance (04:01): “They don't want people who mindlessly follow orders. They want troops who think because...the most powerful weapon is not a rifle or a tank.”
  • Fox News Reporter quoting Vance (04:15): “The most dangerous and lethal weapon anywhere 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.”
  • Vice President Vance (04:26): "One of the biggest stains on American lawmakers is that troops have been sent into conflict without a clear plan or mission...President Trump will only ask them to follow orders for a good reason."

5. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Security

• Summary:
  • NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch outlined stepped-up security—officers, drones, barricades, and cyber-intelligence units monitoring social media and responding in real time.
  • There’s concern about wind possibly grounding parade balloons, but the event will continue unless otherwise jeopardized.
  • Authorities stated there is no credible threat to the parade.
• Notable Quote:
  • Jessica Tisch (05:06): “Intelligence teams will also be analyzing social media for potential threats and response units will be deployed citywide to investigate any reports in real time.”
  • Jessica Tisch (05:17): "Too much wind may ground the parade balloons, but it will not call off this near century old tradition in New York City."

Memorable Moments & Quotes (with Timestamps)

• Potential Act of Terror

  • President Trump (00:21): “We must now re-examine every single alien who has entered our country from Afghanistan under Biden…”
  • Kash Patel (00:39): “They are here serving our country...they are the heroes of this day.”

• Georgia Case Dismissal

  • Fox News Reporter (01:14): “That case stemmed from that 2020 phone call…‘I just want to find 11,780 votes'...”

• Military Leadership

  • Vance (04:01): “They don't want people who mindlessly follow orders. They want troops who think...”
  • Fox News Reporter (04:15): “The most dangerous and lethal weapon anywhere in the world is a United States soldier…”

• Parade Security

  • Jessica Tisch (05:06): “Intelligence teams will also be analyzing social media…”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:03 – Breaking: National Guard shooting in D.C. investigated as terror
• 00:21 – Trump orders more guardsmen, calls for Afghan vetting
• 00:39 – FBI director statements, immigration pause
• 01:14 – Trump Georgia election case dismissed
• 03:38 – North Carolina’s new congressional map approved
• 04:01 – Vice President Vance’s visit to troops, order-following controversy
• 04:41 – Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade security brief
• 05:27 – Weather and tradition of the Parade, safety updates

Tone & Delivery

The episode maintains a serious, urgent, and concise tone, typical of Fox News radio updates, emphasizing national security, legal developments, and American traditions with rapid, factual reporting and direct quotations from key officials.