Fox News Hourly Update — 5AM ET 11/28/2025 Newscast

Date: November 28, 2025
Host: Angelo Bavaro (FOX News)
Length: ~5 minutes

Episode Overview

This brisk, news-focused episode of the Fox News Hourly Update delivers rapid coverage of major overnight developments in U.S. politics, national security, immigration, and international affairs, along with a touch on Black Friday shopping trends. The tone is urgent, concise, and direct, reflecting pressing issues and headline news.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Deadly Shooting of National Guard Members in Washington, D.C.

• Incident Recap

  • Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, a 20-year-old National Guard troop shot near the White House, has died. Another soldier, Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolf, is fighting for his life. ([00:03-00:44])
  • The alleged shooter, an Afghan national, was subdued and is currently in custody.

• Presidential Response & Policy Announcements

  • President Trump called the incident “an act of evil” and took immediate public action. ([00:03])
  • He announced a permanent ban on migration from "third world" countries:

    “Announcing he will permanently ban migration from the third world to allow the US system to fully recover.” — Ashley Strohmeier reporting ([00:21])

  • Trump further stated intentions to:
    • Potentially deport the suspected shooter's family ([00:44])
    • Order a USDA full reexamination of green cards for immigrants from “countries of concern”
    • End all benefits to non-citizens

      “He also says he will end all benefits to non citizens.” ([01:34])

    • Criticize the program admitting 76,000 Afghans after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and question the adequacy of vetting. ([00:44])

• Broader Immigration & Security Concerns

  • The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services director has begun a “full scale reexamination of every green card for every alien from every country of concern.”
  • President Trump criticized Biden’s stance, highlighting divides in refugee and immigration policy.

2. International Security: U.S. and Venezuela

• President Trump suggests potential new actions against alleged Venezuelan drug trafficking networks. ([01:54])

3. West Bank Incident: Israeli Forces and Palestinian Men

• Event Summary
  • Israeli forces killed two Palestinian men in the West Bank on Thursday.
  • Palestinian sources claim the men were shot while attempting to surrender.
  • The Israeli military has opened an investigation. ([03:38])

4. Texas Governor Abbott’s Stance Against Muslim Groups

• Developments
  • Governor Greg Abbott labeled the “largest Muslim advocacy group” in Texas a foreign terrorist organization, sparking a heated dispute. ([04:01])
  • Muslim community leader Marwan Marouf, from Jordan, is slated for deportation after being linked to a group providing alleged material support to Hamas.

    “Marouf was denied a lawful permanent resident visa due to his involvement with a foundation that provided material support for Hamas.” — Brooke Taylor ([04:24])

5. Black Friday: Tech and Shopping Trends

• Innovation in Shopping
  • Not only is technology driving deals, but AI is also influencing what we buy.

    “Artificial intelligence is playing a larger role in our holiday buying.” — Trey Bodge, smart shopping expert ([04:50])

  • AI-powered tools are seeing a 70% increase in adoption for holiday shopping over last year. ([05:07])
  • The National Retail Federation projects a record 186 million shoppers between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday. ([05:20])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Immigration after Shooting

  “He will permanently ban migration from the third world to allow the US system to fully recover.” — Ashley Strohmeier ([00:21])

• On Afghan Refugee Vetting

  “President Trump has repeatedly questioned whether they were all properly vetted during the mad rush out of the country and as the Taliban moved into power.” — Angelo Bavaro ([01:18])

• On AI Shopping Trends

  “There's holiday shopping report that found that the number of consumers who plan to use AI tools is going to increase 70% from last year.” — Trey Bodge ([05:07])

Key Segment Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|---------------------------------------------------| | 00:03 | National Guard shooting & President Trump response| | 00:21 | President Trump’s migration ban statements | | 00:44 | Details on shooter, green card review announcement| | 01:54 | U.S.-Venezuela drug trafficking investigation | | 03:38 | Israeli-Palestinian incident in West Bank | | 04:01 | Texas: Muslim community leader faces deportation | | 04:50 | Black Friday trends & rise of AI in shopping | | 05:20 | Shopping projections; episode closing |

Summary

This Fox News update delivers urgent reporting on a tragic D.C. shooting and its intense political fallout, decisive presidential action on immigration, brewing international actions, domestic security developments, and a look at how AI is transforming consumer shopping on Black Friday. The episode is brisk and news-dense, spotlighting hot-button issues of policy, security, and economic change.

For those who missed it:

• The D.C. shooting has catalyzed sweeping proposed immigration reforms and reviews.
• Controversies over Afghan refugee vetting and anti-extremist initiatives are making headlines.
• Tensions flare in Texas over Islamic groups and deportations.
• The Israel-Palestine conflict continues to see violence and investigation.
• Black Friday is seeing historic shopping numbers and a technological shift in how and why consumers buy.

America is listening to FOX News. — Angelo Bavaro ([05:29])