5AM ET 11/21/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 5AM ET Newscast

Date: November 21, 2025
Host: Ted Lindner, FOX News Podcasts

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Overview

This episode covers the latest major news events at the national and international levels. Highlights include emerging US-Russia peace proposals for Ukraine, the funeral of former Vice President Dick Cheney, a judge’s order regarding National Guard deployment in D.C., President Trump’s upcoming meeting with NYC’s new mayor-elect, and findings from a fresh Fox News poll on Americans' holiday plans and financial concerns.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. US-Russia Ukraine Peace Proposal

• [00:03] The US and Russia are reportedly working on a 28-point draft plan to end the war in Ukraine.
  • Main Terms:
    • Ukraine would cede territory to Russia.
    • Restrictions placed on Ukraine's military size.
    • Bar on foreign troops in Ukraine.
  • Reactions:
    • [00:24] Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) critiques the proposal:
      • “I think it reflects in large part what Russia wants to see out of this and a lot of things that Ukraine is not going to want to see and NATO and other European allies are not going to want to see as a part of it.” — Brian Mast, 00:24
    • $100 billion in frozen Russian assets would rebuild Ukraine.
    • Possible future reintegration of Russia into the global economy, including sanctions relief.

2. Funeral of Former Vice President Dick Cheney

• [00:35] Funeral service held at Washington National Cathedral.
  • Former President George W. Bush delivered a eulogy, highlighting:
    • Cheney’s loyalty and readiness to step into the presidency if needed.
    • “With the ability to step into the presidency without getting distracted by the ambition to seek it. After weeks of these meetings, I began to have a thought I could not shake. I realized the best choice for the vice president was the man sitting right in front of me and I told him that.” — George W. Bush, 01:10
  • Cheney served as vice president during the 9/11 attacks.
  • Cheney died on November 3rd, age 84.

3. Judge Orders End to National Guard Deployment in D.C.

• [01:28] Federal judge Gia Cobb orders Trump administration to cease National Guard deployment in the capital.
  • Constitutional Issues: Judge ruled military presence violates constitutional limits and local governance.
  • Appeal Window: Order is paused for 21 days, allowing for appeal. Troops could remain until December 11th.

4. President Trump to Meet NYC Mayor-Elect Zoram Mamdani

• [02:21] Anticipation around President Trump’s meeting with New York City Mayor-elect Zoram Mamdani.
  • Mamdani’s Perspective: Eager to advocate for NYC’s affordability and keep campaign promises.
    • “I'm not concerned about this meeting. I view this meeting as an opportunity for me to make my case and I'll make that case to anyone, frankly, as we've been doing over the course of the campaign. And now as I will be the next mayor of the city, it behooves me to ensure that I leave no stone unturned in looking to make the city more affordable.” — Zoram Mamdani, 02:27
  • [02:48] Reporter Alexandria Hoff offers analysis:
    • President Trump has a personal connection to NYC; invested in city’s success.
    • Both leaders campaigned on issues of public safety and affordability, but voters have divergent visions.
    • “The president does not want to see a failure in leadership there to prove a point. On the mayor elect side, you've heard some of his language be toned down... saying he wants to work with the president, find ways they can work together...” — Alexandria Hoff, 02:48

5. Holiday Season Poll: Americans Weigh In

• [03:20] New Fox News poll on Thanksgiving outlook, gift spending, and togetherness:
  • Financial Concerns:
    • 44% plan to spend less on gifts year-over-year.
    • 85% report higher grocery prices; 78% see increased utilities; 54% say gas is costlier.
  • Gratitude:
    • 33% feel more thankful, 25% less thankful than last year.
  • Political Divides:
    • 76% won’t let political disagreements keep them from holiday gatherings.
    • Republican, independent, and Democrat breakdown:
      • 86% of Republicans, 71% of independents, and 68% of Democrats are open to spending holidays with those they disagree with.
    • “When asked if they will avoid spending holidays with those they disagree with politically, 76% say no...” — Kristen Goodwin, 03:31

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Notable Quotes

• Rep. Brian Mast on Ukraine Peace Proposal:
  “I think it reflects in large part what Russia wants to see out of this and a lot of things that Ukraine is not going to want to see...” (00:24)
• George W. Bush on Dick Cheney:
  “I realized the best choice for the vice president was the man sitting right in front of me and I told him that.” (01:10)
• Zoram Mamdani on Trump Meeting:
  “...It behooves me to ensure that I leave no stone unturned in looking to make the city more affordable.” (02:27)
• Alexandria Hoff on NYC Meeting:
  “...you've heard some of his language be toned down... saying he wants to work with the president, find ways they can work together...” (02:48)
• Kristen Goodwin on Holiday Poll:
  “When asked if they will avoid spending holidays with those they disagree with politically, 76% say no...” (03:31)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Ukraine Peace Proposal: 00:03 – 00:35
• Cheney Funeral & Bush Eulogy: 00:35 – 01:28
• National Guard in D.C. – Judge’s Order: 01:28 – 02:00
• President Trump & Mayor-Elect Mamdani Meeting: 02:21 – 03:20
• Holiday Poll Results: 03:20 – 04:17

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Memorable Moments

• Reflection on Dick Cheney’s service by President Bush (01:10): Bush sharing the story of how Cheney became his VP.
• Insight into political civility during holidays (03:31): Most Americans polled won’t let politics ruin family gatherings, even as financial concerns rise.

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This episode provided a comprehensive look at fast-evolving headlines, capturing both the gravity of global diplomacy and the daily realities Americans face as the holiday season approaches.

Transcript

[A]

Hoping for peace. I'm Ted Lindner, Fox News. The US and Russia are reportedly crafting a 28 point plan aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The draft proposal says it would have Ukraine cede territory to Russia, limit the size of its military and bar foreign troops in Ukraine. Florida Republican Congressman Brian Mast on Fox Business says many of the details won't go over well, though with Ukraine or European allies.

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I think it reflects in large part what Russia wants to see out of this and a lot of things that Ukraine is not going to want to see and NATO and other European allies are not going to want to see as a part of it.

[A]

In addition, $100 billion in frozen Russian assets would be dedicated to rebuilding Ukraine. There would also be a path to reintegrating Russia in the global economy, including the future lifting of sanctions. The funeral service for former Vice President Dick Cheney being held at Washington National Cathedral Thursday. Former President Bush paying tribute to Cheney during the service, calling him a friend and someone who he trusted help him while in office. Of course, Cheney served alongside Bush during the September 11 attacks in 2001. The former president recounting how he hired Cheney to help him select his vice president in 2000 when he came to a realization above all, I wanted someone.

[C]

With the ability to step into the presidency without getting distracted by the ambition to seek it. After weeks of these meetings, I began to have a thought I could not shake. I realized the best choice for the vice president was the man sitting right in front of me and I told him that.

[A]

Cheney died on November 3rd at the age of 84. And a federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to end its month long deployment of National Guard troops to help police the nation's capital. U.S. district Judge Gia Cobb concluding that the military takeover in D.C. violates the Constitution and illegally intrudes on local officials authority to direct law enforcement in the District. She put her order on hold for 21 days to allow for an appeal. So the troops may remain till then, which gets us to December 11th. America's listening to FOX News.

[D]

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[A]

Today is the day President Trump said to meet New York City Mayor Elect Zoram Mamdani at the White House.

[E]

I'm not concerned about this meeting. I view this meeting as an opportunity for me to make my case and I'll make that case to anyone, frankly, as we've been doing over the course of the campaign. And now as I will be the next mayor of the city, it behooves me to ensure that I leave no stone unturned in looking to make the city more affordable.

[A]

Fox's Alexandria Hoff has more when you.

[F]

Talk about this gift, potentially that the president must unwrap carefully, I mean, carefully indeed. New York City is a city that he loves, that is called home. The president does not want to see a failure in leadership there to prove a point. On the mayor elect side, you've heard some of his language be toned down kind of in anticipation of this meeting, saying he wants to work with the president, find ways they can work together, even went as far as to say that the two of them were elected for similar reasons, for public safety, affordability. Clearly, the voter base has different ideas of what that looks like. So this will definitely be an interesting meeting.

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And a Fox News poll suggests Americans won't let opposing political views get in the way of holiday togetherness. But higher costs may get in the way of gift giving now just a week away from Thanksgiving.

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In a Fox News poll Of more than 1,000 U.S. voters, 33% say they have more to be thankful for this Thanksgiving than last year, while 25% say they are less thankful. 44% of those polled plan to spend less on gifts this year compared to last, with 85% saying the cost of groceries have gone up compared to a year ago. 78% feel the same about utilities and 54% about gasoline. When asked if they will avoid spending holidays with those they disagree with politically, 76% say no, while 22% say yes. By party, 86% of Republicans are open to spending the holidays with those they disagree with politically, with 71% of independents and 68% of Democrats feeling the same. Kristen Goodwin, Fox News and I'm Ted Lindner.

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