Fox News Hourly Update – 3PM ET 11/21/2025 Newscast

Host: Chris Foster
Network: FOX News Podcasts
Date: November 21, 2025
Duration: ~5 minutes (excluding ads and promos)

Overview

This episode delivers a rapid-fire rundown of the day’s top national and international news stories, as is typical for the Fox News Hourly Update. Major topics include President Trump’s meeting with New York City’s incoming mayor Zoran Mamdani, updates on peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, the acquittal in a high-profile police shooting case in Ohio, ongoing legal developments related to Jeffrey Epstein’s associates, a disturbing arson attack in Chicago, an AI export scandal involving China, and the shuttering and liquidation of Radio Free Asia following federal funding cuts.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump Meets NYC Mayor-Elect Zoran Mamdani

• [00:03] Chris Foster reports that President Trump and Zoran Mamdani, NYC's mayor-elect and a Democratic Socialist, are meeting at the White House, notable for their differing political backgrounds.
  • Quote: “The Republican and Democratic socialist both say they just want what's best for the city.”
• [00:14] Jackie Heinrich highlights past friction, including Mamdani’s victory speech taunting Trump.
  • Quote: “President Trump called that a dangerous speech statement urging him to respect Washington because if he does not, there isn't a chance he will succeed.” (Jackie Heinrich, 00:14)
• The meeting signifies a rare moment of bipartisan dialogue despite public animosity.

2. Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan and White House Response

• [00:32] Vladimir Putin signals that a new American proposal could serve as the foundation for a final peace agreement with Ukraine.
• [00:39] Jared Halpern details President Trump’s expectations for a response from Ukrainian President Zelensky by Thanksgiving.
  • Quote: “President Trump tells the Brian Kilmeade show on Fox News Radio he'd like a response from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky by Thanksgiving if things are working well.” (Jared Halpern, 00:39)
• [00:53] The 28-point proposal includes Ukraine ceding territory to Russia in exchange for NATO-like security guarantees.

3. Ohio Sheriff’s Deputy Acquitted in Shooting of Pregnant Woman

• [01:04] Chris Foster introduces the verdict in a contentious Ohio police shooting case.
  • Quote: “A Franklin County, Ohio jury finds a police officer not guilty of murder in the 2023 shooting death of a 21 year old pregnant black woman who was suspected of stealing alcohol from a grocery store.” (Unnamed narrator, 01:09)
• [01:09] The case involved Connor Grubb, who shot Takiah Young after she allegedly rolled her car toward him while refusing to exit her vehicle.

4. Ghislaine Maxwell Refuses Congressional Testimony

• [01:42] Lillian Wu covers that convicted Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell has declined to testify before the House Oversight Committee, as communicated by her lawyers.

5. Chicago Subway Arson Attack

• [02:31] Chris Foster updates on a violent incident where a man set a woman on fire on a Chicago subway.
• [02:41] Mike Tobin details the alleged perpetrator Lawrence Reed’s courtroom statements and lengthy arrest record (72 arrests in 30 years).
  • Quote: “If you want to trial me, you got to feed me.” (Mike Tobin quoting Lawrence Reed, 02:41)
• Reed is accused of following the victim onto the train, dousing her with gasoline, and setting her alight; she remains in critical condition.

6. AI Export Conspiracy to China

• [03:16] Foster introduces charges against four individuals accused of illicitly exporting Nvidia GPUs (for AI applications) to China.
• [03:24] Gregory Kehoe, US Attorney in Tampa, explains the use of a real estate front company to evade export laws.
  • Quote: “East coast conspirators sought to send some of the most sensitive US Technologies to an adversary.” (Chris Foster, 03:45)
• [03:51] The suspects allegedly received nearly $4 million for their role.

7. Radio Free Asia Shuts Down, Sells Off Assets

• [03:59] Foster covers the closure of Radio Free Asia due to funding withdrawn by President Trump, resulting in mass equipment auctions.
• [04:06] Jared Halpern details the sale of expensive broadcasting equipment for pennies on the dollar, including cameras, teleprompters, and even a refrigerator.

8. Market Update

• [04:24] Quick financial news: The Dow Jones is up 665 points.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “The Republican and Democratic socialist both say they just want what's best for the city.”
  — Chris Foster, [00:03]

• “President Trump called that a dangerous speech statement urging him to respect Washington because if he does not, there isn't a chance he will succeed.”
  — Jackie Heinrich, [00:14]

• “President Trump tells the Brian Kilmeade show on Fox News Radio he'd like a response from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky by Thanksgiving if things are working well.”
  — Jared Halpern, [00:39]

• “A Franklin County, Ohio jury finds a police officer not guilty of murder in the 2023 shooting death of a 21 year old pregnant black woman who was suspected of stealing alcohol from a grocery store.”
  — Unnamed Jury Narrator, [01:09]

• “If you want to trial me, you got to feed me.”
  — Mike Tobin quoting Lawrence Reed, [02:41]

Segment Timestamps

• 00:03: Trump and Mamdani at White House
• 00:32: Russia-Ukraine peace proposal details
• 01:04: Ohio shooting case verdict
• 01:42: Ghislaine Maxwell refuses testimony
• 02:31: Chicago subway attack updates
• 03:16: AI export case to China
• 03:59: Radio Free Asia sells assets
• 04:24: Stock market update

This concise, news-driven update offers a quick pulse on major national and international developments, blending hard politics, court decisions, public safety incidents, tech security, and media industry shakeups—all in roughly five minutes.