Fox News Hourly Update – 5PM ET Newscast (November 27, 2025)
Host: Lisa Brady (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: November 27, 2025
Episode Overview
This newscast delivers succinct updates on major national and international events, ranging from the aftermath of a violent shooting of National Guard members in Washington, D.C., key developments in U.S. immigration policy, a tragic fire in Hong Kong, cybercrime warnings for Microsoft 365 users, and highlights from NFL games on Thanksgiving Day.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. D.C. Shooting of National Guard Members
(00:02 – 01:26)
- Two National Guard members, Sarah Backstrom and Andrew Wolfe (both in their early 20s), remain in critical condition after being shot in Washington, D.C.
- Their families are spending Thanksgiving by their side at the hospital.
"The father of one of those Guard members spoke to the New York Times today and said that he does not believe his daughter will ultimately survive and that he was holding her hand." — News Reporter (00:13)
- The shooter, Romanola Lockinwald, is from Washington state near the Canadian border and is being investigated by the FBI for an act of terror.
- Both victims are West Virginia guard members stationed in D.C. as part of President Trump’s federal crime crackdown initiative.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi addressed the incident:
"Trump is bringing in 500 more National Guard troops because we will not be taken down by this. We will not be threatened. We will not be intimidated as a country." — Pam Bondi (00:50)
- The suspect immigrated from Afghanistan, having worked with the CIA, and was admitted under a Biden-era refugee program following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
- Immediate suspension of all immigration requests related to Afghan nationals:
"Effective immediately, the processing of all immigration requests related to Afghan nationals is stopped indefinitely pending review of security and vetting protocol." — Immigration Official (01:11)
- Homeland Security has also paused asylum and green card processing for countries of concern. Notably, the suspect had received asylum under the Trump administration.
- President Trump scheduled Thanksgiving calls to U.S. service members; Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the USS Gerald Ford.
- Simultaneously, a major snowstorm is affecting the Great Lakes region, dumping over a foot of snow in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
2. Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Tragedy
(02:30 – 02:50)
- Hong Kong is grappling with a deadly fire in a high-rise apartment complex that has killed over 80 people.
- Firefighting operations are nearing completion, but active efforts continue to combat hotspots and dampen flare-ups.
"Down to various units of the seven blocks are still in progress." — Derek Armstrong Chan (Deputy Director of Fire Services) (02:46)
- The origin is suspected to be construction scaffolding; authorities have arrested three construction-related officials for negligence.
- The extent of missing or trapped individuals remains unknown.
3. Large-Scale Microsoft 365 Phishing Attack
(02:50 – 03:50)
- A phishing tool, “Quantum Root Redirect” (QRR), is facilitating widespread scams targeting Microsoft 365 users, including hundreds of fake sites across nearly 1,000 domains.
"QRR sends emails that look like legitimate notices, such as payment alerts. Clicking a link takes users to a fake Microsoft 365 login page designed to steal usernames and passwords." — Kurt Knudson (“the cyber guy”) (03:17)
- The fake sites are highly convincing and can bypass some automated security filters.
- Safety recommendations:
- Check sender addresses before clicking links.
- Hover over links to preview the actual URLs.
- Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
"Password to verify it's you—never, ever do that." — Ryan Reynolds (reading a phishing prompt) (03:37)
- Most attacks are targeting U.S. users, with 90 countries affected overall.
4. Thanksgiving NFL Highlights
(03:50 – 04:28)
- The Bengals vs. Ravens and Chiefs vs. Dallas games headline Thanksgiving football.
- The Green Bay Packers defeated the Detroit Lions earlier, 31-24 (broadcast on FOX).
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- "We will not be threatened. We will not be intimidated as a country." — Pam Bondi (00:50)
- "Effective immediately, the processing of all immigration requests related to Afghan nationals is stopped indefinitely pending review of security and vetting protocol." — Immigration Official (01:11)
- "Down to various units of the seven blocks are still in progress." — Derek Armstrong Chan (02:46)
- "Password to verify it’s you—never, ever do that." — Ryan Reynolds (03:37)
Key Timestamps
- 00:02–01:26: D.C. National Guard shooting updates, immigration response
- 02:30–02:50: Hong Kong high-rise fire disaster
- 02:50–03:50: Microsoft 365 phishing attack warnings and protective tips
- 03:50–04:28: NFL Thanksgiving game results and schedule
Summary:
This episode swiftly covers grave domestic crises—from a D.C. terror-linked shooting impacting National Guard members and sparking a freeze on Afghan immigration, to harrowing international news with Hong Kong’s deadly apartment fire. Listeners are also alerted about a serious phishing threat to Microsoft 365 users, and sports fans are updated on Thanksgiving NFL action. Through authoritative voices and concise reporting, the newscast details critical breaking news and practical guidance with clarity and urgency.