5AM ET 11/27/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 5AM ET 11/27/2025 Newscast

Host: Debra Valentine, with reports from Mark Meredith, Brett, Jessica Rosenthal, Ashley Strohmeier, and special appearances from Vice President J.D. Vance and Police Commissioner Jessica
Air Date: November 27, 2025

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Episode Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update delivers early-morning national news highlights on November 27, 2025. The top stories include a targeted attack on National Guard members in Washington, D.C., President Trump's response and actions, developments in Trump's Georgia election interference case, Vice President J.D. Vance's Thanksgiving address to troops, ongoing winter storms affecting holiday travel, and security preparations for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Targeted Attack on National Guard Members in Washington, D.C.

• Incident: Two National Guard members were shot outside a D.C. metropolitan train station near the White House.
• Suspect: A 29-year-old Afghan man, resettled in the U.S. under a special visa program for those who assisted U.S. forces in Afghanistan.
• Casualties: Both guardsmen and the suspect were hospitalized after the shooting.
• Unknown Motive: No public explanation for the shooter’s motive at this stage.

Notable Quotes:

• Debra Valentine (00:03): “President Donald Trump calling for an investigation into every person who entered the US From Afghanistan under former President Joe Biden after two National Guard members were shot in Washington in what officials call a targeted attack.”
• Mark Meredith (00:22): “President Trump is vowing to offer the full resources of the federal government to both investigate and prosecute this 29 year old man from Afghanistan who is accused of carrying out this attack.”

Former President Biden’s Statement:

• Mark Meredith quoting Biden (00:40):
  “Jill and I are heartbroken that two members of the Guard were shot outside the White House. Violence of any kind is unacceptable and we must all stand united against it. We are praying for their service members and their family.”

Actions Taken:

• Debra Valentine (00:57): “President Trump announced 500 more National Guard troops will be deployed to Washington.”

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2. Georgia Election Interference Case Dismissed

• Development: Judge dismisses President Trump’s criminal charges at the prosecutor’s request.
• Prosecutor’s Reasoning: Asserts that contesting an election isn't illegal and prolonging the case is unproductive.
• Context: The case stemmed from a 2020 phone call in which Trump urged Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to "find 11,780 votes."
• Result: Both Trump and 18 co-defendants are no longer facing these charges.

Notable Quotes:

• Brett (01:15):
  “Peter Scandalakis, the independent prosecutor, wrote that in his dismissal request that merely contesting an election is not illegal and that dragging out the case until after Donald Trump leaves office would be unproductive.”

• Brett referencing Trump (01:30):
  “I just want to find 11,780 votes, end quote.”

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3. Vice President J.D. Vance’s Message to the Troops

• Location: Fort Campbell, Kentucky, on Thanksgiving Eve.
• Main Message: Vance emphasized independent thinking among soldiers, reaffirming appreciation and support for the military, and critiquing past deployments without clear missions.
• Comments on Congressional Video: Did not directly address a recent video from six Congress members urging service members to refuse illegal orders.

Notable Quotes:

• Vice President J.D. Vance (02:53): “The most dangerous and lethal weapon anywhere in the... world is a United States soldier. And we're proud of you and we're going to stand behind you every step of the way.”
• Jessica Rosenthal paraphrasing Vance (03:04):
  "Vice President Vance said one of the biggest stains on American lawmakers of both parties is that troops have been sent into conflict without a clear plan or mission and that President Trump will only ask them to follow orders for a good reason."

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4. Winter Weather & Holiday Travel

• Blizzard Warnings: Upper Midwest (Minnesota, Dakotas) remains under blizzard advisories, with Wisconsin experiencing up to 25 inches of snow.
• Travel Advice:
  • If driving to Thanksgiving dinner, traffic should be light.
  • The busiest return travel day is expected to be Sunday.
  • More storms are anticipated for the Rockies, Central Plains, and Upper Midwest into the weekend.

Notable Quotes:

• Ashley Strohmeier (03:24): "Blizzard warnings are still in effect for parts of the upper Midwest like Minnesota and the Dakotas as a winter storm works its way east... Experts predict Sunday will be the busiest day for return travel."

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5. Security at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

• Event: 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan.
• Security Measures: Tight security, with thousands of NYPD officers across the 2.5-mile route and adjacent blocks.
• No Credible Threats: Safety precautions heightened but no specific threats reported.

Notable Quotes:

• Police Commissioner Jessica (04:12):
  "New Yorkers will see an increased police presence with thousands of NYPD officers posted along the two and a half mile parade route and on the surrounding blocks."
• Debra Valentine (04:22):
  “The parade is slated to begin at 8:30am Eastern Time.”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Debra Valentine (00:03): "A targeted attack. I'm Debra Valentine, Fox News."
• Mark Meredith (00:22): "President Trump is vowing to offer the full resources of the federal government..."
• Vice President J.D. Vance (02:53): "The most dangerous and lethal weapon anywhere in the... world is a United States soldier."
• Police Commissioner Jessica (04:12): "New Yorkers will see an increased police presence..."

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Targeted National Guard Attack: 00:03–00:57
• Georgia Case Dismissal: 01:15–01:52
• VP Vance: Message to Troops: 02:32–03:17
• Winter Weather Update: 03:17–03:57
• Macy’s Parade Security: 03:57–04:22

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This episode delivers a fast-paced overview of breaking news, emphasizing the intersection of security, politics, and national holiday events, with attention to first-person statements and official responses that shape the Thanksgiving news landscape.

Transcript

[Debra Valentine]

A targeted attack. I'm Debra Valentine, Fox News. President Donald Trump calling for an investigation into every person who entered the US From Afghanistan under former President Joe Biden after two National Guard members were shot in Washington in what officials call a targeted attack. Fox's Mark Meredith is in Washington.

[Mark Meredith]

President Trump is vowing to offer the full resources of the federal government to both investigate and prosecute this 29 year old man from Afghanistan who is accused of carrying out this attack. This shooting was a barrage of gunfire that occurred right outside of a D.C. metropolitan train station. It was after the attack that they were able to get these National Guards people to the hospital. The suspect was also shot. Former President Biden, he posted on social media. Jill and I are heartbroken that two members of the Guard were shot outside the White House. Violence of any kind is unacceptable and we must all stand united against it. We are praying for their service members and their family.

[Debra Valentine]

President Trump announced 500 more National Guard troops will be deployed to Washington. The suspect came to the US as part of a program to resettle Afghans who helped the US during the Afghanistan war. The motive for the shooting is currently unknown. President Trump's election interference case in Georgia is dismissed.

[Brett]

A judge formally dismissed the criminal charges case after a new prosecutor asked him to do just that. Peter Scandalakis, the independent prosecutor, wrote that in his dismissal request that merely contesting an election is not illegal and that dragging out the case until after Donald Trump leaves office would be unproductive. Now this case, Brett, stemmed from 2020 phone call where President Trump spoke to Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger in Georgia on the phone and said, quote, I just want to find 11,780 votes, end quote. The judge not only threw out Trump's portion, but the 18 CO defendants are also in the clear.

[Debra Valentine]

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[Parent]

Hi, I'm here to pick up my son, Milo. There's no Milo here. Who picked up my son from school.

[Mark Meredith]

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[Investigator]

I'm gonna need the name of everyone that could have a connection.

[Parent]

You don't understand. It was just the five of us. So this was all planned?

[Debra Valentine]

What are you gonna do?

[Parent]

I will do whatever it takes to get my son back.

[Investigator]

I honestly didn't see this coming. These nice people killing each other.

[Brett]

All her fault.

[Mark Meredith]

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[Debra Valentine]

Vice President J.D. vance at Fort Campbell, Kentucky Thanksgiving Eve with a broader message for all who serve about the vice president did not.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

Address the video of the six members of Congress who recently told service members they must refuse illegal orders. But he did say they don't want people who mindlessly follow orders. They want troops who think because he said, the most powerful weapon is not a rifle or a tank.

[Vice President J.D. Vance]

The most dangerous and lethal weapon anywhere in the in the world is a United States soldier. And we're proud of you and we're going to stand behind you every step of the way.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

Vice President Vance said one of the biggest stains on American lawmakers of both parties is that troops have been sent into conflict without a clear plan or mission and that President Trump will only ask them to follow orders for a good reason. Jessica Rosenthal, FOX News.

[Debra Valentine]

Much of the US Is being blanketed by snow this Thanksgiving, raising concerns for travel. Here's fox's Ashley Strohmeier.

[Parent]

Blizzard warnings are still in effect for parts of the upper Midwest like Minnesota and the Dakotas as a winter storm works its way east. The National Weather Service says parts of Wisconsin have 25 inches of snow. So if you are driving back or even catching a return flight, be mindful that the next storm system arrives Friday into Saturday. But the good news is that if you're driving to your turkey dinner, traffic should be minimal. Experts predict Sunday will be the busiest day for return travel. So regardless of how you're traveling, the earlier you can leave, the better.

[Debra Valentine]

Weekend storms are expected for the Rockies, the Central Plains and the upper Midwest. No credible threats for tight security for today's 99th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan. Police Commissioner JESSICA as always, New Yorkers.

[Police Commissioner Jessica]

Will see an increased police presence with thousands of NYPD officers posted along the two and a half mile parade route and on the surrounding blocks.

[Debra Valentine]

The parade is slated to begin at 8:30am Eastern Time. I'm Debra Valentine.

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