Fox News Hourly Update – 5PM ET 11/22/2025 Newscast
Episode Overview:
This tightly packed FOX News update, anchored by Carmen Roberts, delivers rapid-fire coverage of breaking political developments, international crises, and major holiday travel forecasts. The main themes include a notable GOP resignation, a surprising political alliance, global incidents, and debates over AI regulation.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Resignation (00:02–00:34)
- Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia announces her resignation from Congress, effective January 5.
- Cause: Resignation follows a falling out with President Trump over several issues: the Epstein files, foreign policy disagreements, and health care.
- President Trump publicly brands Greene "a traitor" and promises to endorse a challenger against her (00:34).
- Republican Reaction: Other GOP leaders express concern, especially about disruption caused by mid-term departures.
- Quote (Nicole Natalia Caucasus, 00:20):
“I wish these members would wait and just fulfill the remainder of their term instead of leaving midterm and leaving us with a vacancy for a few months. That will really cripple our ability to get things done.”
- Quote (Nicole Natalia Caucasus, 00:20):
2. Trump’s Unlikely Alliance with NYC Mayor (00:59–01:37)
- President Trump meets Alex Zoran Mamdani, the new mayor of New York City, despite past political clashes. Trump once called Mamdani "a communist," and Mamdani, a Democratic socialist mayor, has publicly referred to Trump as a "fascist."
- Their first Oval Office meeting is described as surprisingly cordial.
- Quote (Jared Halpern, 01:24):
“The president says he is confident Mamdani…will do a very good job as mayor. Mamdani says he and President Trump share the same goal of making New York a more affordable city.”
- Quote (Jared Halpern, 01:24):
- Theme: Political pragmatism takes precedence over rhetoric; previously adversarial leaders collaborate on city affordability.
3. Tatiana Schlossberg’s Health Revelation (01:37–01:59)
- Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK’s granddaughter, announces terminal illness.
- Reveals in The New Yorker that she has less than one year to live due to acute myeloleukemia, which features a rare mutation.
- Personal and somber moment highlighting a prominent American family's resilience in the public eye.
4. Mass Kidnapping in Nigeria (02:31–03:09)
- Hundreds of Christians (303 schoolchildren and 12 teachers) kidnapped by gunmen from St. Mary's Catholic boarding school, western Nigeria.
- Context: Second major abduction in one week; previously, 25 schoolgirls were kidnapped in a Muslim-majority town.
- Presidential Reaction: President Trump expresses anger over these events.
- Quote (Stephanie Bennett, 02:40):
"Officials say the suspects arrived on motorcycles around 4am. A fifteen year-old girl managed to escape.”
- Quote (Stephanie Bennett, 02:40):
5. Trump, State Regulations, and AI Policy Battles (03:09–03:55)
- President Trump pushes to curb state-level regulation of AI, arguing federal “one approval process” is key to innovation and national dominance.
- Quote (Unidentified speaker, 03:24):
“We are going to work it so that you’ll have a one approval process, not have to go through 50 states.”
- Quote (Unidentified speaker, 03:24):
- Resistance: Some state leaders believe they must protect the public with their own laws.
- Pending Action: Presidential executive order to upend states’ regulatory authority is currently on hold.
- Legislative Angle: A proposed 10-year moratorium on state-level AI laws could be included in an upcoming defense bill.
6. Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Forecast (03:55–04:28)
- Record air and road travel projected for Thanksgiving weekend.
- 31 million+ people expected to fly; TSA projects November 30th as the busiest travel day (~3 million travelers to be screened).
- AAA expects 82 million will drive to destinations.
- Emphasis: Nation braces for travel congestion; agencies alert public to prepare for record-breaking crowding.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Nicole Natalia Caucasus on mid-term resignations (00:20):
“That will really cripple our ability to get things done.”
- President Trump and Mayor Mamdani’s unexpected alliance (01:24):
“The president says he is confident Mamdani…will do a very good job as mayor.”
- Stephanie Bennett on Nigerian kidnappings (02:40):
“Officials say the suspects arrived on motorcycles around 4am. A fifteen year-old girl managed to escape.”
- President Trump’s push for federal AI oversight (03:24):
“You’ll have a one approval process, not have to go through 50 states.”
Timeline of Important Segments
- 00:02–00:34: Greene’s resignation and intra-GOP tensions
- 00:59–01:37: Trump-Mamdani White House meeting; bipartisan cooperation
- 01:37–01:59: Tatiana Schlossberg’s health announcement
- 02:31–03:09: Nigerian school kidnappings; international crisis
- 03:09–03:55: Debate over state vs. federal AI regulations
- 03:55–04:28: Thanksgiving travel surge projections
Tone & Language
The update features the direct, concise language typical of Fox News newscasts, alternating between urgent political news, international breaking stories, and service journalism about the travel forecast. The tone is brisk and newsy, eschewing commentary for bullet-point factual coverage, though moments of friction and cooperation are clearly highlighted.
Summary by FOX News Hourly Update | 5PM ET 11/22/2025
For those who missed the live broadcast, this episode encapsulates a day packed with high-stakes political shifts and significant news events at home and abroad, providing crisp and critical details for listeners on the move.