3PM ET 11/25/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 3PM ET 11/25/2025 Newscast

Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update, anchored by Lisa Brady, covers major breaking news across the United States and internationally on November 25, 2025. Key topics include intense Midwest blizzard conditions, Thanksgiving travel updates, President Trump’s Thanksgiving remarks and diplomatic moves on Ukraine, D.C. Mayor Bowser’s decision not to seek re-election, Oklahoma’s Bible-in-schools lawsuit dismissal, the rescue of kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls, and former Brazilian President Bolsonaro’s imprisonment.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Severe Winter Storms and Thanksgiving Travel

• Blizzard in the Midwest

  • [00:02] Lisa Brady reports “Blizzard conditions in South Dakota… Michigan's Upper Peninsula could get 2 to 3 ft [of snow].”
  • Ian Oliver, Fox Weather meteorologist, describes the storm as “a beast” and warns that “the intensity… has been trending up as we head Friday into the weekend.” ([00:16])
  • Chicago could see a record-setting November snowfall: “This has the potential to be a top 10 snow, a two day snow in the month of November for Chicago.” ([00:24])

• Severe Southern Weather and Travel Updates

  • [00:31] Lisa Brady mentions tornado watches “from Mississippi into Alabama” and notes that national flight delays are increasing (2600+), “but still not many cancellations on what's expected to be the busiest day for Thanksgiving travel.”
  • At Newark Liberty Airport, travelers report manageable crowds:
    • Traveler 1: “We got here early expecting crowds and it’s not that crowded.” ([00:47])
    • Traveler 2: “We didn’t know what to expect. And we’re pleasantly surprised that everything seems to be okay so far.” ([00:51])

2. White House and International Diplomacy

• President Trump’s Thanksgiving Address

  • [00:56] President Trump pardons a turkey named Gobble and touts his administration’s record:
    • Quote: “So far in less than one year, we’ve accomplished more than most other administrations have accomplished in eight years. And this is a very special Thanksgiving.” ([01:06])
  • He signals optimism on progress to end the Ukraine war, highlighting a revised US peace plan and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
    • Quote: “In hopes of finalizing this peace plan, I’ve directed my special envoy, Steve Witkoff, to meet with President Putin in Moscow. And at the same time, Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll will be meeting with the Ukrainians. I will be briefed on all progress made.” ([01:32])

• Upcoming Leadership Discussions

  • [01:47] Fox’s Peter Doocy adds that the president looks forward to meeting Russian and Ukrainian presidents directly “but only when the deal is in its final stages.”

3. Political Developments

• Washington, D.C. Mayor Steps Down

  • [02:15] Lisa Brady reports that D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced she will not seek a fourth term after three terms in office, confirmed via a social media video.

• Oklahoma Bible-in-Schools Lawsuit Dismissed

  • [02:33] The state Supreme Court dismissed the lawsuit opposing mandatory Bible instruction, a policy introduced and since rescinded after a leadership change. The prior superintendent, Ryan Walters, expressed disappointment over the project being dropped.

4. International News

• Rescue of Nigerian Schoolgirls

  • [03:13] Lisa Brady leads into Gernall Scott’s report:
    • 24 schoolgirls, kidnapped on November 17, have been rescued, though “officials have not shared the details” and the girls' condition is unknown.
    • The rescue follows another escape, while over 250 children and teachers remain captive in a related kidnapping. ([03:21])

• Brazilian Political Crisis

  • [03:53] Lisa Brady notes that former President Bolsonaro arrives in prison to begin serving a 27-year sentence for a coup attempt following his 2022 election defeat.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Ian Oliver on Midwest Blizzard:

  “This is going to be a beast of a storm. And the intensity of this has been trending up as we head Friday into the weekend.” — Ian Oliver, Fox Weather ([00:16])

• Traveler Experience at Newark Liberty Airport:

  “We got here early expecting crowds and it’s not that crowded.” — Traveler 1 ([00:47])
  “We didn’t know what to expect. And we’re pleasantly surprised that everything seems to be okay so far.” — Traveler 2 ([00:51])

• President Trump’s Administration Boast:

  “So far in less than one year, we’ve accomplished more than most other administrations have accomplished in eight years. And this is a very special Thanksgiving.” — President Trump ([01:06])

• President Trump on Ukraine Peace Plan:

  “I've directed my special envoy, Steve Witkoff, to meet with President Putin in Moscow. And at the same time, Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll will be meeting with the Ukrainians. I will be briefed on all progress made.” — President Trump ([01:32])

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Midwest Blizzard and Travel: [00:02]–[00:56]
• President Trump’s Statements: [00:56]–[01:47]
• D.C. Mayor and Oklahoma Lawsuit: [02:15]–[03:13]
• Nigeria and Brazil International News: [03:13]–[03:53]

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This concise but comprehensive episode offers listeners the latest on severe winter weather, national politics, international crises, and key legal developments, with on-the-ground and official perspectives throughout.

Transcript

[Lisa Brady]

Blizzard conditions in South Dakota. Lisa Brady, FOX NEWS as snow hits parts of the Midwest both before and after Thanksgiving, Michigan's Upper peninsula could get 2 to 3ft. Thanksgiving Day expected to be the quietest beyond it.

[Ian Oliver]

This is going to be a beast of a storm. And the intensity of this has been trending up as we head Friday into the weekend.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox Weather meteorologist Ian Oliver.

[Ian Oliver]

This is Saturday afternoon and evening. This has the potential to be a top 10 snow, a two day snow in the month of November for Chicago.

[Lisa Brady]

Severe weather hitting parts of the south today with a tornado watch from Mississippi into Alabama. Air travel disruptions beginning to rise around the country. FlightAware now reporting more than 2600 delays but still not many cancellations on what's expected to be the busiest day for Thanksgiving travel.

[Traveler 1]

We got here early expecting crowds and it's not that crowded.

[Traveler 2]

We didn't know what to expect. And we're pleasantly surprised that everything seems to be okay so far.

[Lisa Brady]

They're at New Jersey's Newark Liberty Airport. President Trump wishing Americans a happy Thanksgiving while pardoning a turkey named Gobble at the White House and touting a record of his second administration.

[President Trump]

So far in less than one year, we've accomplished more than most other administrations have accomplished in eight years. And this is a very special Thanksgiving.

[Lisa Brady]

The president also saying he thinks progress has been made on ending the war in Ukraine. And he just Posted the original 28 point peace plan from the US has been fine tuned with additional input from both sides and only a few remaining points of disagreement.

[President Trump]

He goes on to say in hopes of finalizing this peace plan, I've directed my special envoy, Steve Witkoff to meet with President Putin in Moscow. And at the same time, Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll will be meeting with the Ukrainians. I will be briefed on all progress made.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Peter Doocy at the White House. The president adding he looks forward to meeting with the Russian and Ukrainian presidents soon, but only when the deal is in its final stages. America is listening to fo.

[Ian Oliver]

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[Lisa Brady]

Washington, D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser just announcing she will not seek re election. She has served three terms. Posting a video on social media confirming the decision not to seek a fourth. An Oklahoma lawsuit opposing mandatory Bible instruction in the state's schools is thrown out.

[Lindell Fields]

The Oklahoma State Supreme Court says it will no longer consider the lawsuit against ex state school Superintendent Ryan Walters. When he was in office, Walters issued a directive that mandated Bible teachings in classrooms from a specific edition of the holy book. A complete changeover of the state education board led to Walter's resignation in September. Lindell Fields, who took over the job, rescinded Walter's policy. The state Supreme Court voted 6 to 2 to dismiss the legal action. One justice recused herself. Walters reacted, saying he was disappointed the state was moving away from the project.

[Lisa Brady]

Gernall Scott, Fox News Nigeria's government says more than 20 schoolgirls kidnapped earlier this month are now safe.

[Gernall Scott]

24 schoolgirls abducted at gunpoint from their school in northwestern Nigeria have been rescued, according to government officials there. The girls were taken by armed assailants on November 17. Officials have not shared the details of how the children were recovered. Their conditions are also unknown, only being described as accounted for. The rescue comes just days after 50 abducted students escaped their captors in a separate kidnapping incident involving a Catholic school. More than 250 children and teachers remain captive in that incident.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Evan Brown, former President Bolsonaro of Brazil heads to prison, arriving today to begin serving a 27 year sentence for for a coup attempt designed to keep him in office after losing the 2022 presidential elections. Elisa Brady, FOX NEWS It's Will Kane.

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