Fox News Hourly Update: 3PM ET, November 28, 2025

Overview

This newscast delivers concise updates on major stories including a federal crime crackdown in Washington D.C., diplomatic shakeups in Ukraine amid a corruption scandal, an Airbus software recall affecting holiday travel, the recovery of a missing American in the Caribbean, charges following a deadly Hong Kong fire, and early Black Friday shopping trends.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Crime Crackdown in Washington D.C.

Timestamps: 00:03 – 00:39

• Joint Patrol Announcement:

  • Metro D.C. police to coordinate with National Guard members after a deadly attack near the White House.
  • Two National Guard members were shot on Wednesday; Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, has died, and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolf remains critical.
  • Authorities describe the attack as an “unmistakable…premeditated rapid murder” and an “ambush with a gun.”

    "What happened at that crime is unmistakable. It is a premeditated rapid murder. There was an ambush with a gun." — Fox News Anchor (00:26)

• Suspect and Policy Fallout:

  • The accused is an Afghan national, a U.S. military ally admitted as a refugee after the troop withdrawal.
  • D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro has upgraded the charges.
  • Immigration programs related to Afghan refugees are paused for review.

• Political Response:

  • President Trump announced he is canceling Biden executive orders and dismissing documents signed with an "auto pen."

    "President Trump just posting he's canceling Biden executive orders and anything else says signed with an auto pen instead of directly by the president." — Fox News Anchor (00:46)

  • Former President Biden has denied that others signed in his name or made decisions for him.

2. Ukraine Diplomat Resigns Amid Scandal

Timestamps: 01:03 – 01:48

• Leadership Change:

  • President Zelenskyy announces resignation of Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak, his close advisor and Ukraine's second-most powerful figure.
  • Yermak led peace negotiations with the Trump administration; he met with Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently, with Rubio calling it "the best meeting so far."

    “Yermak even met with the secretary of state, Marco Rubio on Sunday. Rubio calling it the best meeting so far.” — Fox News Anchor (01:32)

• Corruption Probe:

  • Investigators searched Yermak's home; he’s linked to a $100 million energy-sector embezzlement scandal that has rocked Ukraine for weeks.
  • Yermak is cooperating and has not been charged.

3. Airbus Plane Software Recall & Holiday Travel Impact

Timestamps: 02:31 – 02:52

• Scope of Recall:
  • Over 300 American Airlines planes are affected by an Airbus software recall.
  • It remains unclear how long updates will take or what impact this will have on holiday travel.

4. Missing American Woman Found in the Caribbean

Timestamps: 02:52 – 03:25

• Recovery Details:
  • Ann Evans, 55, reported missing during a cruise stop, was found on St. Martin. Local police confirm contact has been made.
  • She vanished November 20 after failing to return to her ship; she was sighted checking into a hotel on the French side of the island.
  • Privacy laws limit further disclosure about Evans’ circumstances.

5. Deadly Hong Kong High-Rise Fire: Charges Filed

Timestamps: 03:25 – 03:55

• Incident Update:

  • At least 11 people are charged in connection with a fire that killed at least 128 in a Hong Kong apartment tower.
  • Some charged are linked to ongoing construction at the site; suspicion falls on renovation negligence.
  • Key hazards included foam panels, bamboo scaffolding, netting, and malfunctioning fire alarms.

    “During the renovation, the buildings had foam panels and bamboo scaffolding covered in netting. And all that caught fire, rapidly jumping from building to building, shattering glass and allowing the flames to spread inside where people lived.” — Fox News Reporter (03:38)

• Victim Status:

  • An undetermined number remain missing.

6. U.S. Black Friday Shopping Trends

Timestamps: 03:55 – 04:29

• Retail Forecast:
  • National Retail Federation spokesperson Kathryn Cullen highlights strong interest in in-store shopping for Black Friday.

    "Most of those planning to shop on Black Friday, for example, do plan to head to the store at one point to pick up items. We know people like to see gifts in person." — Kathryn Cullen, NRF (04:09)

  • Nearly 187 million Americans are expected to shop over the Thanksgiving weekend.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “It is a premeditated rapid murder. There was an ambush with a gun.” — Fox News Anchor (00:26)
• “President Trump just posting he’s canceling Biden executive orders and anything else says signed with an auto pen instead of directly by the president.” — Fox News Anchor (00:46)
• “Yermak even met with the secretary of state, Marco Rubio on Sunday. Rubio calling it the best meeting so far.” — Fox News Anchor (01:32)
• “During the renovation, the buildings had foam panels and bamboo scaffolding covered in netting. And all that caught fire, rapidly jumping from building to building...” — Fox News Reporter (03:38)
• “Most of those planning to shop on Black Friday…do plan to head to the store at one point to pick up items. We know people like to see gifts in person.” — Kathryn Cullen, National Retail Federation (04:09)

Useful Timestamps

• D.C. Crime & National Guard Update: 00:03 – 00:39
• Immigration Program Pause & Presidential Orders: 00:39 – 01:03
• Ukraine Chief of Staff Resignation: 01:03 – 01:48
• Airbus Recall & Travel: 02:31 – 02:52
• Missing Cruiser Found: 02:52 – 03:25
• Hong Kong Fire Charges: 03:25 – 03:55
• Black Friday Shopping Trends: 03:55 – 04:29

This summary covers all major stories from the 3PM ET Fox News Hourly Update on November 28, 2025, preserving the episode’s factual and brisk reporting style.