Fox News Hourly Update – 5PM ET, November 21, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update, hosted by Chris Foster, delivers a concise roundup of the day’s top national and international headlines. Major topics include a high-profile White House meeting between President Trump and New York City’s Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani, escalating geopolitical tensions in Ukraine, significant financial market updates, judicial developments regarding abortion laws, and the introduction of corporate naming rights for the upcoming LA 2028 Olympics.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. White House Meeting: Trump & NYC Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani

• Setting the Tone: Despite their public antagonism, President Trump and Mayor-elect Mamdani meet at the White House, choosing collaboration over conflict.
  • “President Trump has called New York City Mayor elect Zoran Mamdani a communist. He's called the president a fascist. They put all that aside today at the White House.” — Chris Foster [00:03]
• Focus of Meeting:
  • Both leaders focus on shared objectives for New Yorkers instead of personal or ideological rancor.
  • Topics discussed: affordability issues and the Middle East.
  • “The meeting that we had focused not on places of disagreement, which there are many, and also focused on the shared purpose that we have in serving New Yorkers.” — Chris Foster [00:14]
  • “I feel very confident that he can do a very good job. I think he's going to surprise some conservative people, actually…” — Zoran Mamdani [00:23]
• Notable Quote:
  • “He won't surprise him because they already like him.” — Zoran Mamdani, on the president [00:31]

2. Ukraine Peace Deal Dilemma

• Peace Proposal Details:
  • President Trump’s deal proposal requires Ukraine to cede territory to Russia, dividing opinion and placing President Zelensky in a tough position between “his country’s dignity and allied support.”
  • “Ukraine's President Zelensky says President Trump's proposed peace deal with Russia forces him to choose between his country's dignity and allied support.” — Chris Foster [00:39]
• Zelensky’s Response:
  • Zelensky emphasizes readiness for peace, but the deal is treated as a “rock and a hard place.”
  • “He'll have to like it. And if he doesn't like it, then… they should just keep fighting, I guess.” — Zoran Mamdani [00:43]
  • “Trump has offered Ukraine a security guarantee that's modeled on NATO's famous Article 5…” — Reporter [00:49]

3. Financial Markets Update

• Optimism in the Markets:
  • Wall Street rallies on expectations of an upcoming interest rate cut. All major S&P 500 sectors rise.
  • Eli Lilly makes history as the first healthcare firm to reach $1 trillion market capitalization, fueled by booming demand for weight-loss drugs.
  • “New York Fed President John Williams said that he sees room for a cut in the near term. All of the 11 S&P 500 sectors rose…” — Financial Analyst [01:10]
  • Dow up 493 points, Nasdaq up 195, S&P 500 up 64.
  • “Dow winners Home Depot, American Express and Sherwin Williams… Dow decliners, Microsoft, Walmart and Nvidia.” [01:21]

4. Legal Developments: Abortion & Law Enforcement

• Abortion Ban:
  • North Dakota’s Supreme Court upholds a near-total abortion ban, solidifying legislative action from 2023.
  • “North Dakota's Supreme Court upholds the state's near total abortion ban passed in 2023, reversed by a judge last year.” — Chris Foster [01:42]
• Law Enforcement Trial:
  • Ohio sheriff’s deputy found not guilty for shooting a pregnant shoplifting suspect through the windshield.
  • “An Ohio sheriff's deputy is found not guilty of murdering a pregnant shoplifting suspect that he shot through the windshield…” — Chris Foster [01:53]

5. Congressional Action & Political Rhetoric

• Symbolic Vote Against Socialism:
  • In response to Mayor-elect Mamdani’s background, the House passes a resolution condemning socialism, splitting Democratic votes.
  • “The House holds a symbolic vote to condemn socialism, supported by about half the Democrats.” — Chris Foster [02:37]
  • Resolution led by Florida Republican Maria Salazar, rooted in her family’s Cuban exile experience.
  • Mamdani’s response: focused on New York issues, not political labels.
  • “When he was asked about it...Congress voting to condemn socialism, he said, look, I'm just focused on the issues of New Yorkers in New York.” — Reporter [02:40]

6. Olympics 2028: Corporate Naming Rights

• Breaking Tradition:
  • For the first time, the LA 2028 Olympics will allow corporate sponsor names to remain on event venues—e.g., Clippers’ Intuit Dome, Honda Center.
  • Expected to boost Olympic finances and provide community benefits.
  • “For the first time, corporate naming rights will be part of the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028...” — Ginny Kosola [03:08]
  • Intuit’s role includes free tax prep for some athletes and expanded financial education in LA.

7. School District Hiring Scandal

• Superintendent Arrest:
  • An Iowa school district alleges it hired a superintendent who was arrested by ICE, discovered after a problematic background check and forged documents.
  • The district is suing the consulting firm involved, who in turn blame the district.
  • “Ian Roberts from Guyana was hired in 2023, arrested in September facing a deportation order, charged with falsely claiming to be a citizen on a federal form.” — Chris Foster [03:53]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “President Trump has called New York City Mayor elect Zoran Mamdani a communist. He's called the president a fascist. They put all that aside today at the White House.” — Chris Foster [00:03]
• “I feel very confident that he can do a very good job. I think he's going to surprise some conservative people, actually, and some very liberal people.” — Zoran Mamdani [00:23]
• “Ukraine's President Zelensky says President Trump's proposed peace deal with Russia forces him to choose between his country's dignity and allied support.” — Chris Foster [00:39]
• “Trump has offered Ukraine a security guarantee that's modeled on NATO's famous Article 5…” — Reporter [00:49]
• “North Dakota's Supreme Court upholds the state's near total abortion ban…” — Chris Foster [01:42]
• “The LA Olympics will keep Intuit on Clippers Arena… The arrangement is expected to raise millions of dollars for the Olympics above its more than $7 billion budget.” — Ginny Kosola [03:08]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• White House Meeting: Trump & Mamdani: [00:03–00:34]
• Ukraine Peace Deal: [00:39–01:04]
• Financial Markets Update: [01:10–01:42]
• Abortion Ban Upheld: [01:42–01:51]
• Ohio Deputy Verdict: [01:53–01:59]
• House Condemns Socialism: [02:37–03:00]
• Olympic Naming Rights: [03:08–03:53]
• Iowa Superintendant Scandal: [03:53–04:20]

Conclusion

This newscast delivers a wide-ranging summary of political maneuvering, global diplomacy, market optimism, judicial rulings, and unique developments surrounding major upcoming events like the Olympics. Despite differing points of view among top political figures, the episode underscores efforts to collaborate for the public, spotlights international complexities, and monitors both social and legal transformations in the U.S.