Fox News Hourly Update – 5PM ET 11/25/2025

Host: Ainsley Earhart, with reports by Lisa Brady, Ebin Brown, Christian Goodwin, Ryan Schmelz, and Lillian Wu
Date: November 25, 2025

Episode Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers concise coverage of major national news stories leading into the Thanksgiving holiday. The newscast covers the state of Thanksgiving travel, warnings about Black Friday shopping scams, updates on civil rights investigations in schools, the ByHeart infant formula recall, a light-hearted White House turkey pardoning ceremony with President Trump, and key economic reports impacting Americans.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Thanksgiving Travel Surge

• Flight Delays, Not Cancellations

  • [00:03] Lisa Brady: Reports from Newark Liberty Airport highlight that although national flight delays top 3,000 (per FlightAware), there are "still not many cancellations today."
  • Busiest air travel days: today and Sunday, with high road traffic expected tomorrow.

• Travelers' Attitudes

  • On-the-scene interviews indicate cautious optimism among early travelers:

    "No, I came early figuring it may be chaotic, but I'm excited. So far, so good for her."
    – Lisa Brady relaying traveler sentiment [00:10]

2. Black Friday Shopping Scams Warning

• Cybersecurity Threats on the Rise

  • [00:35] Ebin Brown: "New data from NORDVPN shows a spike in the number of phony shopping websites popping up during the month of October," with a 250% increase in such sites, especially those impersonating popular platforms like Amazon and eBay.
  • Scammers have developed more convincing website designs, increasing the risk to unsuspecting shoppers.

• Advice for Consumers

  • Shoppers are urged to scrutinize URLs and consider using official apps to reduce risk:

    "...urged to check URLs closely and consider using apps instead..."
    – Ainsley Earhart [01:00]

3. Civil Rights Complaint in Schools

• Allegations in Multiple Districts

  • [01:08] Christian Goodwin: Details a House Committee letter alleging that Berkeley Unified School District staff "encouraged walkouts where Jewish students were isolated," with reports of antisemitic chanting ("kill the Jews"). Violations of student civil rights are alleged.
  • Similar document requests sent to Fairfax County (VA) and Philadelphia school districts, with a compliance deadline of December 8.

• District Response

  • Berkeley's superintendent previously denied knowledge of the events but affirmed commitment to action if issues are verified.

4. ByHeart Infant Formula Recall

• Botulism Contamination Concerns
  • [02:12] Ainsley Earhart: ByHeart recalls formula after three lots test positive for botulism; at least 31 infants in 15 states have become ill since August.
  • FDA reports formula still being sold despite recall; investigation into the contamination source is ongoing.
  • Full refunds are being offered for purchases from August 1 onwards.

5. White House Turkey Pardon – President Trump

• Annual Event Turns Playful
  • [02:55] Ryan Schmelz: Coverage of the turkey pardoning, with President Trump mocking last year's turkey pardon as performed by "autopen," declaring those pardons "invalid."
  • Trump jokes the turkeys were "on their way to be processed...to be killed. But I have stopped that journey and I am officially pardoning them." [03:08]
  • This year’s turkeys: Gobble and Waddle from North Carolina. Trump jests he considered naming them "Chuck and Nancy" (referencing Schumer and Pelosi), but quips:

    "I would...never pardon those two people."
    – President Trump [03:17]

  • President closes by wishing Americans a happy Thanksgiving.

6. Economic Indicators

• Consumer and Wholesale Data

  • [03:33] Ainsley Earhart: Inflation rose by 0.3% at the wholesale level in September, per a delayed report. Retail sales grew by only 0.2%, indicating cautious consumer spending, with declines in vehicle, electronics, clothing, sporting goods, and online purchases.

• Market Reaction

  • Despite these metrics, the Dow surged 664 points, closing above 47,000.

    "But Wall Street rallies, the Dow up 664 points back over 47K."
    – Lillian Wu [03:53]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Thanksgiving Travel:

  "No, I came early figuring it may be chaotic, but I'm excited. So far, so good for her." — Lisa Brady [00:10]

• On Shopping Scams:

  "The culprits have gotten much better at their phony web design, making them harder to spot." — Ebin Brown [00:45]

• On the Turkey Pardon:

  "They were on their way to be processed, in other words, to be killed. But I have stopped that journey and I am officially pardoning them." — President Trump [03:08] "I would...never pardon those two people." (Joking about naming the turkeys after Schumer and Pelosi) — President Trump [03:17]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Thanksgiving Travel: 00:03–00:35
• Shopping Scams: 00:35–01:08
• School District Civil Rights Complaint: 01:08–01:33
• Infant Formula Recall: 02:12–02:55
• Turkey Pardon Ceremony: 02:55–03:33
• Economic Updates: 03:33–04:03

Episode Takeaway

This hourly update offers a clear snapshot of current issues facing Americans—from the joys and challenges of holiday travel to warnings about shopping scams, evolving school controversies, and both economic concern and optimism. President Trump’s quips during the turkey pardon inject holiday levity, while pressing topics like food safety and civil rights round out a balanced, informative newscast.