Fox News Hourly Update — 3PM ET, November 14, 2025 Newscast

Host: Lisa Brady
Date: November 14, 2025

Episode Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update covers a shifting economic policy at the White House, new legal moves in the Epstein investigation, updates on a high-profile murder case, and key political and international developments. The episode delivers succinct news highlights, emphasizing political disputes over economic policy, new local political victories, and international tensions.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. White House Economic Shift: Tariff Exemptions & Deregulation

• Peter Doocy reports the Trump administration is actively seeking ways to lower the cost of living:
  • Exempting certain groceries from tariffs for immediate price relief
  • Long-term push to "cut a bunch of red tape" especially delaying housing construction
  • The administration argues current housing inventory has been swelled by “illegal immigrants” (00:10)
  • Political Framing:
    • White House says affordability issues come from Biden’s policies;
    • Democrats assert Trump’s tariffs and red tape are causing Americans financial pain.
• Quote:

  “The lever that they are pulling is to start exempting certain groceries from tariffs. That could help in the short term and then in the long term, the White House wants to cut a bunch of red tape…”
  — Peter Doocy, (00:12)

2. Epstein Files & New Federal Probe in Manhattan

• Lisa Brady: Attorney General Pam Bondi appoints a federal prosecutor for an investigation linked to Jeffrey Epstein, following a social media post from President Trump targeting several individuals and organizations (00:39).
  • Democrats in Congress demand full disclosure of Epstein files

3. Brian Thompson Murder Case: Defense Challenges Police Narrative

• Legal Update by an unnamed correspondent:

  • Accused: Luigi Mangione (charged with killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson)
  • Controversy: Police say Mangione’s mother recognized characteristics in the murder suspect photo
  • Defense disputes this, requesting clear confirmation if she ever made such a statement (01:09)

• Quote:

  "She didn't indicate that it was her son in the photograph, but she said it might be something she could see him doing."
  — NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenney, (01:28)

• Defense attorneys claim discovery shows she did not say that and ask the judge for a record statement (01:38)

4. Local Politics: Seattle’s New Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson

• Lisa Brady: Highlights the victory of Katie Wilson:
  • Second self-described socialist to win in last week’s elections (after NYC’s Zoran Mamdani)
  • Wilson’s Profile:
    • Age 40, progressive, Oxford grad, rents with her husband, gets help from parents
    • Promises to “Trump-proof” Seattle with policies focused on wealth redistribution
    • Proposals include higher corporate payroll taxes (Amazon, Starbucks, etc.), free daycare, taxes on the wealthy/capital assets, and a landlord tax for public housing (02:43)
• Quote:

  “Wilson says the rich can pay more and so can corporations like Amazon, Starbucks, Nordstrom, Expedia. They’re all based in Seattle now.”
  — Lisa Brady, (02:43)

• Notable Moment: Wilson’s campaign linked local economic goals to resistance against Trump-era policies

5. International: Brazil’s Former President & U.S. Involvement

• Fox’s William Lajeunesse:
  • Eduardo Bolsonaro (son of Brazil’s ex-president) accused of soliciting Trump’s help to stop proceedings against his father
  • Brazil's Supreme Court forms majority to put Eduardo on trial; ex-president convicted in coup plot, denies guilt (03:19)

6. National Security: Russian Spy Ship near Hawaii

• Military Correspondent:
  • U.S. Coast Guard is monitoring a Russian “Vishnya class” intelligence ship off Honolulu, just outside U.S. waters
    • Coast Guard dispatched aircraft and cutter for surveillance; ship is 15 miles south of Oahu (03:44)
• Quote:

  “The Coast Guard now shadowing the vessel for maritime security and Homeland Defense.” (03:44)

7. Market Update

• Lisa Brady:
  • Dow Jones down 146 points, one hour before market close (04:18)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Peter Doocy (on swift grocery relief):

  “The lever that they are pulling is to start exempting certain groceries from tariffs. That could help in the short term…” (00:12)

• Lisa Brady on Seattle's new mayor:

  “Wilson says the rich can pay more and so can corporations like Amazon, Starbucks, Nordstrom, Expedia.” (02:43)

• NYPD’s Joseph Kenney on murder suspect's mother:

  “She didn't indicate that it was her son in the photograph, but she said it might be something that she could see him doing.” (01:28)

• Military Correspondent on Russian ship:

  “The Coast Guard now shadowing the vessel for maritime security and Homeland Defense.” (03:44)

Timestamps for Major Segments

• White House economic pivots: 00:10 – 00:39
• Epstein investigation update: 00:39 – 01:09
• NYC healthcare executive murder case: 01:09 – 01:51
• Seattle mayoral outcome & progressive policy: 02:28 – 03:19
• Brazilian political developments: 03:19 – 03:44
• Russian spy ship off Hawaii: 03:44 – 04:18
• Market update: 04:18

This episode delivers quick, info-dense coverage of prominent national news with a Fox News lens—emphasizing disputes over economic policy, bold political newcomers, and rising international tensions. The report is characterized by measured urgency, straight reporting, and punchy summaries.