Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 5AM ET 11/22/2025 Newscast
Date: November 22, 2025
Host: Chris DiMaio (FOX News Podcasts)
Duration covered: 00:03 – 06:04

Episode Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers a rapid roundup of pressing political and national news as of November 22, 2025. Main headlines include Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation, a surprising political alliance in New York City, an Ohio police officer’s acquittal, breaking international developments regarding Ukraine, a significant fire at the Port of Los Angeles, and a Supreme Court intervention on Texas’s redistricting. The tone remains brisk, serious, and focused on factual reporting.

Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. Marjorie Taylor Greene Resigns from Congress

[00:03 – 00:54]

• Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), a “Trump loyalist” turned public critic, announces her resignation.
  • Her last day: January 5, 2026.
  • Context: Resignation follows fallout with President Trump over the Epstein files, foreign policy, and health care.
• FOX notes Greene’s statement was posted on social media.
• Quote:
  • Political Analyst: “Loyalty should be a two way street and we should be able to vote our conscience and represent our district's interest because our job title is literally representative.” [00:30]
• President Trump had labeled Greene a “traitor” and threatened to endorse a primary challenger, which is now moot with her departure.
• Greene was first elected in 2020, serving the Georgia House seat since 2021.
• Quote:
  • Reporter: “He said he would endorse a challenger against her next year, which of course doesn't matter now because she won't be running.” [00:42]

2. Unlikely Political Alliance in New York City

[00:54 – 01:44]

• President Trump and NY Mayor Alex Zorad Mamdani (Democratic Socialist) hold a productive meeting.
  • Both officials acknowledge policy disagreements but highlight common goals, especially reducing costs for New Yorkers.
  • Quote:
    • Trump: “Had some interesting conversation and some of his ideas really are the same ideas that I have.” [01:17]
    • Mamdani wants to “work with the president to bring down costs.”
• Meeting marks a shift from campaign rhetoric:
  • Trump had previously called Mamdani a “communist.”
  • Mamdani called Trump a “fascist.”
  • Quote:
    • Halpern: “The meeting was a major departure from campaign rhetoric.” [01:32]

3. Ohio Police Officer Acquitted in Shooting

[01:44 – 01:59]

• Officer Connor Grubb acquitted in the fatal shooting of a pregnant Black woman in a supermarket parking lot.
• Details:
  • Video evidence showed the woman refusing to exit her car, vehicle rolled toward officer, who then discharged his weapon.
• Quote:
  • DiMaio: “America's listening to FOX News.” [01:59]

4. President Trump Pressures Ukraine on Peace Plan

[03:37 – 04:17]

• Trump pushes Ukrainian President Zelensky to accept a U.S.-, Russia-backed peace plan before Thanksgiving.
  • Key demands:
    • Ukraine to cede territory, reduce military, and permanently forgo NATO membership.
    • Russia’s Putin responds cautiously, viewing it as a possible foundation for a final deal.
  • Plan includes Western security guarantees, similar to a NATO model.
  • Zelensky faces difficult decision between sovereignty and the continued support of American aid.
  • Quote:
    • Political Analyst: “The Trump backed 28 point deal calls for Ukraine to cede territory, cut its military and never join NATO…” [03:43]

5. Fire on Cargo Ship in Los Angeles

[04:17 – 05:06]

• A significant electrical fire breaks out on the cargo ship “One Henry Hudson” in the Port of Los Angeles.
  • Incident details:
    • Fire began before 6:40 PM, ship arrived from Tokyo.
    • Several containers contained hazardous materials.
    • All 23 crew members safely evacuated, no injuries reported.
    • City (Mayor Karen Bass) is monitoring air quality post-event.
  • Quote:
    • Chelsea Edwards: “Authorities believe that several of the containers have hazardous materials inside. The LAFD say there were 23 crew members on board… everyone has been safely assisted off of the ship… no injuries have been reported.” [04:29]

6. Supreme Court Blocks Texas Redistricting Ruling

[05:06 – 05:35]

• U.S. Supreme Court (Justice Samuel Alito) temporarily blocks a lower court ruling against Texas’s 2026 congressional redistricting plan.
  • Order leaves in place a GOP-favorable map for the time being during the legal review.
  • Next steps: High court will deliberate on whether the map can be used in midterms.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Loyalty should be a two-way street and we should be able to vote our conscience... because our job title is literally representative.”
  Political Analyst – [00:30]

• “He said he would endorse a challenger against her next year, which of course doesn't matter now because she won't be running.”
  FOX Reporter – [00:42]

• “Had some interesting conversation and some of his ideas really are the same ideas that I have.”
  Donald Trump – [01:17]

• “The meeting was a major departure from campaign rhetoric. President Trump had described Mamdani as a communist. The mayor elect had referred to the president as a fascist.”
  Jared Halpern – [01:32]

• “The Trump backed 28 point deal calls for Ukraine to cede territory, cut its military and never join NATO...”
  Political Analyst – [03:43]

• “Authorities believe that several of the containers have hazardous materials inside... everyone has been safely assisted off of the ship and thankfully no injuries have been reported.”
  Chelsea Edwards – [04:29]

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Start | End | |-------------------------------------------|---------|---------| | Marjorie Taylor Greene Resignation | 00:03 | 00:54 | | Trump—Mamdani Meeting in NYC | 00:54 | 01:44 | | Ohio Officer Acquitted | 01:44 | 01:59 | | Ukraine Peace Plan Pressure | 03:37 | 04:17 | | Port of L.A. Fire | 04:17 | 05:06 | | Supreme Court—TX Redistricting | 05:06 | 05:35 |

Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers succinct national and international coverage. It includes the unexpected resignation of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a cross-party meeting between Trump and socialist NYC mayor Mamdani, controversial legal verdicts, evolving U.S.-Russia-Ukraine diplomacy, a fire emergency on the West Coast, and consequential Supreme Court maneuvers. The reporting maintains a rapid pace, focusing on delivering facts and expert analysis, with the original tone preserved throughout.