3PM ET 11/23/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 3PM ET 11/23/2025 Newscast

Overview

This Fox News newscast, hosted by Carmen Roberts, delivers the latest headlines with reports on global politics, national security, ongoing investigations, and significant U.S. developments. The broadcast covers President Trump's controversial remarks on Ukraine, Congressional tensions surrounding military orders, developments in Gaza, an unsettling death investigation, updates on TSA enhancements, and the Prince Andrew-Epstein probe.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Trump Criticizes Ukraine Amid Peace Talks

[00:02–00:42]

• President Trump publicly accuses Ukraine of "ingratitude" during active peace discussions in Geneva involving U.S., Ukrainian, and European officials.
• Ukrainian President Zelensky hints at a new 28-point peace plan, emphasizing protection of national interests and the need to prevent Russia from launching another invasion.
  • The proposed plan reportedly requires Ukraine to cede additional territory and reduce its military size.
  • Zelensky refrains from discussing specific details.

Notable Quote:

• Zelensky: “Our representatives know how to protect Ukrainian national interests and exactly what is needed to prevent Russia from carrying out a third invasion.” — [00:28]

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2. Congressional Democrats’ Warning on Military Orders

[00:42–01:35]

• Six congressional Democrats release a video advising soldiers they may refuse “illegal orders,” particularly in the context of operations in Venezuela.
• President Trump labels the lawmakers “traitors” via social media, claiming their actions should be “punishable by death.”
• Michigan Senator Alyssa Slotkin voices concern for U.S. troops in cities and questions the legality of strikes in the Caribbean and Venezuela.
  • Slotkin: “Believes there are some legal gymnastics that are going on with these Caribbean strikes and everything related to Venezuela.” — [01:06]
• Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) asserts there's nothing illegal about stopping threats from Venezuelan ships.
  • McCaul: “...the threat of drugs coming into our country and killing Americans.” — [01:12]
• The White House clarifies the President is not seeking the death penalty for the Democrats.

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3. Escalation in Gaza and Strike on Hezbollah

[01:35–02:00]

• Israel launches airstrikes against Hamas in Gaza following a cross-border attack by militants on Israeli troops in southern Gaza.
• The Israeli military claims to have killed Hezbollah’s Chief of Staff in an airstrike near Beirut, marking a significant escalation.

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4. Breaking Crime: Teenager’s Death on Cruise Ship

[02:29–03:13]

• The FBI releases details concerning the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, who was found deceased on a Carnival cruise ship.
  • Anna had bruises on her neck; medical examiner has not announced an official cause.
  • Custody dispute filings point to Anna’s stepbrother as a potential suspect, with allegations of “creepy behaviors” as reported by Anna’s ex-boyfriend.

Notable Quote:

• Reporter: “Anna’s stepbrother is being eyed as a potential suspect and a source close to the family told Fox Digital Anna’s ex boyfriend witnessed creepy behaviors from the stepbrother towards Anna.” — [03:05]

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5. Bolsonaro’s Nervous Breakdown and Legal Trouble

[03:13–03:44]

• Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro admits to violating court-ordered ankle monitoring due to a “nervous breakdown” linked with medication changes.
  • Bolsonaro is under house arrest, sentenced to 27 years for his attempt to overturn the 2022 presidential election results.

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6. TSA Security Investment Ahead of Holiday Travel

[03:44–04:14]

• Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announces over $1 billion earmarked for new TSA technology, training, and system upgrades at airports nationwide.
• FAA administrator praises air traffic controllers for readiness during the holiday travel surge, with 82 million Americans expected to travel.
  • FAA Administrator: “We are ready for the holiday rush and take pride in helping travelers reach their friends and families during this important time of year.” — [03:53]

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7. Prince Andrew and Epstein Investigation

[04:14–04:30]

• Former Prince Andrew faces rising pressure to testify before a congressional committee investigating connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump on Democrats: “President Trump, who said on social media their actions are punishable by death.” — [00:56]
• Sen. Alyssa Slotkin: “Believes there are some legal gymnastics that are going on with these Caribbean strikes and everything related to Venezuela.” — [01:06]
• FAA on Travel: “Thanks to the dedication of our air traffic controllers and every FAA employee, we are ready for the holiday rush ...” — [03:53]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Trump Accuses Ukraine: [00:02–00:42]
• Democrats & Military Orders: [00:42–01:35]
• Israel-Hamas/Hezbollah Strikes: [01:35–02:00]
• Teen Death on Cruise Ship: [02:29–03:13]
• Bolsonaro’s Legal Situation: [03:13–03:44]
• TSA Investment/FAA Remarks: [03:44–04:14]
• Prince Andrew-Epstein Probe: [04:14–04:30]

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This newscast provided rapid, fact-focused coverage of developing international crises, domestic controversies, and high-profile investigations, all delivered in Fox News’ concise, headline-driven tone.

Transcript

[Carmen Roberts]

Trump accuses Ukraine of ingratitude. I'm Carmen Roberts, Fox News. The president criticized Ukraine online as officials meet in Geneva to discuss a plan to end the war.

[Trey Yings]

These conversations will include officials from the United States, Ukraine and a variety of European countries that are rallying behind Kyiv. Zelensky spoke about the negotiations and a 28 point peace plan that has circulated in recent days. Our representatives know how to protect Ukrainian national interests and exactly what is needed to prevent Russia from carrying out a third invasion. Zelensky did not go into details about the plan that would require Ukraine to give up more territory and limit the size of their military.

[Carmen Roberts]

Fox's Trey Yings reporting. Six congressional Democrats who put out a video saying that soldiers can refuse illegal orders are standing by their warning to the military.

[Michael McCaul]

All six Democrats, two Senate and four House members have been called traitors by President Trump, who said on social media their actions are punishable by death. Michigan Senator Alyssa Slotkin said she's concerned about troops in cities, but she also.

[Alyssa Slotkin]

Believes there are some legal gymnastics that are going on with these Caribbean strikes and everything related to Venezuela.

[Michael McCaul]

Republican Congressman Michael McCaul of Texas said he doesn't think there's anything illegal about the operations on Venezuelan ships to stop a threat, in this case the threat of drugs coming into our country and killing Americans. Both were on ABC this week. The White House said the president was not seeking to have those Democrats put to death. Gernall Scott, FOX News.

[Carmen Roberts]

Israel's military says it launched new airstrikes against Hamas militants in Gaza, claiming that an armed terrorist crossed into Israel's held area and shot at troops in southern Gaza. Israel's military says it killed Hezbollah's chief of staff in a strike near Beirut. America is listening to fox.

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[Carmen Roberts]

The FBI reveals details about the death of a teenage girl found on a Carnival cruise ship. 18 year old high schooler Anna Kepner was on a vacation with her family.

[Alyssa Slotkin]

The disturbing development was first reported by ABC, which said its source also revealed Anna Kempner had two bruises on the side of her neck. ABC's report comes as the Miami Dade Medical examiner has yet to reveal an official cause of death. In the two weeks since Anna's passing, court filings have surfaced from a a custody dispute between the teen stepmother and ex husband. Those documents revealing Anna's stepbrother is being eyed as a potential suspect and a source close to the family told Fox Digital Anna's ex boyfriend witnessed creepy behaviors from the stepbrother towards Anna.

[Carmen Roberts]

Fox's CB Cotton reporting no arrest at this time. Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro tells a judge that he violated his ankle monitoring a day before his house arrest because of a nervous breakdown caused by a change of his medication. Court sentenced him to 27 years in prison for attempting to overthrow his loss in the 2022 presidential election, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announces a $1 billion investment for TSA. As Fox's Chanley Painter tells us, according.

[Chanley Painter]

To Noem, the more than $1 billion investment will go to new technology training and advancements in security systems at airport checkpoints across the country, the FAA administrator said, saying this quote, thanks to the dedication of our air traffic controllers and every FAA employee, we are ready for the holiday rush and take pride in helping travelers reach their friends and families during this important time of year. Nearly 82 million Americans are expected to travel over the next week. We are keeping our eyes for any.

[Carmen Roberts]

Major delays and pressure is increasing for former Prince Andrew to give evidence to a congressional committee that is investigating Jeffrey Epstein. I'm Carmen Roberts. This is Fox News. This is Ainsley Earh. Thank you for joining me for the 52 episode podcast series the Life of.

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