Fox News Hourly Update – 3PM ET 11/19/2025

Host: Elisa Brady (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: November 19, 2025

Episode Overview

This broadcast delivers top national and international headlines as of 3PM ET on November 19, 2025. The newscast covers political contention around immigration enforcement in North Carolina, significant developments in US–Saudi relations, diplomatic efforts surrounding the Ukraine conflict, a high-profile criminal case involving a former Canadian Olympian, legislative responses to travel disruptions, and record-breaking news from the art world. Financial market updates close out the segment.

Key News Stories & Discussion Points

1. Immigration Enforcement and Political Tensions in North Carolina

[00:03–00:46]

• Governor Josh Stein (D-NC): Released a video condemning current federal immigration enforcement actions in Charlotte.
  • Allegations: Masked, heavily armed agents (ICE/CBP) in unmarked cars conducting racial profiling and detaining people "based on their skin color."
  • Quote:
    "We've seen masked, heavily armed agents in paramilitary garb driving unmarked cars, targeting American citizens based on their skin color, racially profiling and picking up random people in parking lots and off of our sidewalks.” — Governor Josh Stein [00:11]
• Additional accusations: Federal agents entering churches and stores.
• Federal Response (Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons):
  • Denies allegations of racial profiling.
  • Emphasizes the law enforcement mission and criticizes politicization of the operation.
  • Quote:
    "CBP and ICE are out there doing a dual law enforcement mission. And the thing is that people just aren't understanding that because they're so opposed politically and you should never politicize law enforcement. And that's what they're doing.” — Todd Lyons [00:34]
• At least 275 arrests confirmed in Charlotte during ongoing operations.
• Other Crime-Fighting Efforts: Indiana governor dispatches 300 National Guard troops to aid a crime crackdown in Washington, D.C. at the request of the local Guard.

2. US–Saudi Relations: Business and Alliance Strengthening

[01:06–01:44]

• Saudi Crown Prince’s US Visit: Culminates with a business forum attended by President Trump and numerous business leaders.
• Economic Announcements:
  • Saudi Arabia committing $1 trillion in investments in the US.
  • President Trump elevates Saudi Arabia to a "major non-NATO ally," significantly strengthening defense ties.
  • Quote:
    "The partnership between the US and Saudi Arabia is among the most consequential in the world.” — President Trump [01:06]
    "Together the crown prince and I are making an alliance stronger and more powerful than it's ever been before.” — President Trump [01:12]
  • Expressions of gratitude for job creation and economic opportunities:
    • Quote:
      "I want to thank you for bringing all those jobs and all those great opportunities to America and bringing great wealth to America.” — President Trump [01:27]

3. Diplomatic Efforts: Ukraine Crisis

[01:44–01:59]

• Talks in Turkey:
  • Ukrainian President Zelensky states that Turkey's leader is prepared to facilitate peace negotiations with Russia.
  • Zelensky scheduled to meet top Pentagon officials in Ukraine.
  • No further details provided in this brief update.

4. High-Profile Criminal Case: Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding

[02:15–02:59]

• New Charges Against Ryan Wedding:
  • Former Canadian Olympian faces additional charges in a US drug trafficking case, now including murder.
  • Authorities allege he orchestrated the January 2025 murder of a witness in Colombia to avoid US extradition.
  • Background:
    • Competed in the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics.
    • Connected to Mexican drug cartels.
    • Uses multiple aliases: El Jefe, Giant Public Enemy, James King, Jesse King.
  • Accused of running a network shipping hundreds of kilograms of cocaine from Colombia through Mexico to Southern California and beyond.
  • Quote (Unnamed official):
    "He orchestrated the 2025 murder this past January of a witness at a restaurant in Colombia, hoping it would get him out of US charges and extradition to the United States." [02:22]
  • Reward Raised: US State Department increases reward for his capture to $15 million.

5. Airline Disruptions and Government Shutdowns

[02:59–03:21]

• Senate Panel Hearing:
  • Focus on flight disruptions during government shutdowns.
  • Industry witness testifies in favor of paying key workers (notably air traffic controllers) during shutdowns to prevent operational chaos.

6. Art World Record: Klimt Portrait Auction

[03:21–04:01]

• Historic Auction:
  • Gustav Klimt’s portrait of Elizabeth Lederer sells for $236.4 million at Sotheby’s in New York—highest for any modern art piece at auction.
  • 20-minute bidding war sets auction house record.
  • Lederer, from a wealthy Austrian family, fabricated a story about being Klimt’s illegitimate child to escape Nazi persecution.
  • Painting came from the estate of Leonard Lauder (Estee Lauder heir); buyer remains anonymous.
  • Quote:
    "Portrait by Gustav Klimt pulls in the highest price ever for a work of modern art at auction, 236.4 million, including fees.” — Lillian Wu [03:21]

7. US Market Update

[04:01–04:17]

• Stocks:
  • Dow Jones down 58 points but above 46,000.
  • S&P and Nasdaq higher at the hour’s close.

Notable Quotes (with Attribution & Timestamps)

• Governor Josh Stein on Immigration Operation:
  "We've seen masked, heavily armed agents in paramilitary garb driving unmarked cars, targeting American citizens based on their skin color, racially profiling and picking up random people in parking lots and off of our sidewalks.”
  — [00:11]
• ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons on Political Opposition:
  "CBP and ICE are out there doing a dual law enforcement mission. And the thing is that people just aren't understanding that because they're so opposed politically and you should never politicize law enforcement. And that's what they're doing.”
  — [00:34]
• President Trump on US-Saudi Ties:
  "The partnership between the US and Saudi Arabia is among the most consequential in the world.”
  — [01:06]
  "Together the crown prince and I are making an alliance stronger and more powerful than it's ever been before.”
  — [01:12]
  "I want to thank you for bringing all those jobs and all those great opportunities to America and bringing great wealth to America.”
  — [01:27]
• Auction Record (Lillian Wu):
  "Portrait by Gustav Klimt pulls in the highest price ever for a work of modern art at auction, 236.4 million, including fees.”
  — [03:21]

Segment Timestamps (Highlights)

• [00:03] Immigration enforcement controversy in North Carolina
• [01:06] Saudi Crown Prince’s visit & US–Saudi economic/defense partnership
• [01:44] Zelensky: Turkey offers peace platform for Russia talks
• [02:15] New charges against Olympian Ryan Wedding in murder/drug trafficking
• [02:59] Senate panel on airline/air traffic disruptions during shutdowns
• [03:21] Klimt’s portrait sells for $236.4M at Sotheby’s
• [04:01] Wall Street markets update

This summary captures the critical news items and notable moments from the 3PM ET November 19, 2025 Fox News Hourly Update, offering a concise, fact-driven briefing for those who missed the episode.