Fox News Hourly Update – 7AM ET 11/25/2025 Newscast

Date: November 25, 2025
Host: Dave Anthony, (with contributors Cheryl Cassoni, Jonathan Savage, Mark Meredith), FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This newscast provides a concise roundup of national and global headlines to start the day. Key stories include Thanksgiving travel around the U.S., legal developments in high-profile political cases, severe weather aftermath in Texas and the South, updates from global conflict zones (Israel-Gaza, Ukraine, Afghanistan-Pakistan), and highlights from Monday Night Football and the NBA.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Thanksgiving Travel Surges

• Record Numbers on the Move:

  • Nearly 82 million Americans expected to travel for Thanksgiving, predominantly by car (gas prices holding steady from last year).
  • Today marks the peak for U.S. air travel with a record number of scheduled flights.

• Airline & Airport Readiness:

  • Airlines increased their capacity significantly, adding 45,000 extra seats daily compared to last year.
  • "The Transportation Department expecting we're going to see record travel at the nation's airports. More than 52,000 flights scheduled today alone."
    — Cheryl Cassoni (00:15)

• Travel Tips & Situation:

  • Only about 500 flight delays and 31 cancellations reported early in the morning.
  • Travelers advised to stay updated via airline apps due to the potential for delays.

Notable Quote:

• "Stay in touch with your airline or update your apps so you know if your flight has been delayed or moved at all."
  — Unidentified Fox News Reporter (00:39)

2. Legal Updates: High-Profile Cases Dismissed

• Federal Judge Dismisses Mortgage Fraud Case:
  • New York Attorney General Letitia James and former FBI Director James Comey see mortgage fraud cases against them thrown out.
  • Judge Cameron McGowan Curry ruled the prosecutor in the case was improperly appointed.

Notable Quotes:

• "[The] president of the United States cannot use the Department of Justice to target his political enemies."
  — James Comey, cited by Fox News Reporter (01:07)
• "[Judge] Curry ruling Halligan was not properly appointed to the job as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia."
  — Mark Meredith (01:32)

3. Severe Weather in the South

• Tornado Hits Houston Area:
  • Tornado damages about 100 homes in Houston, Texas area. No injuries reported; severe weather threats persist from Louisiana to Mississippi.
  • Eyewitness account details the tornado's intensity and the chaos as debris filled the air.

Memorable Moment:

• "I see it starts spinning and then I see the spiral coming down and then stuff just starts flying past my head. A garbage bin flew past me."
  — Tornado Eyewitness (01:43)

4. Updates from Global Conflict Zones

• Israel-Gaza Hostage Updates:

  • Hamas expected to return another set of remains to Israel as the country waits for the final three dead hostages from a group of 28, part of the ceasefire arrangement.

• War in Ukraine:

  • Russian missile and drone attacks kill at least 7.
  • Ukrainian counterattack across the Russian border kills 3.

• Afghanistan-Pakistan Tensions:

  • Pakistan accused of airstrikes killing nine children among ten dead in Afghanistan.
  • Taliban government alleges overnight attacks on three provinces, claims of a Pakistani drone strike on Kabul; no official response from the Pakistani government.

Notable Quotes:

• "The Taliban government in Afghanistan is accusing Pakistan of attacking three eastern provinces overnight... Pakistan believes Afghanistan is supporting militants who they say have carried out a series of attacks in recent months."
  — Jonathan Savage (03:08)

5. Markets & Sports Roundup

• Wall Street:

  • Stock futures down slightly after a big market surge the previous day.

• NFL Monday Night Football:

  • San Francisco 49ers defeat the Carolina Panthers, 29-13.
  • "San Francisco topped Carolina 49ers beat the Panthers 29 with running back Christian McCaffrey finding the end zone against his former team in the third quarter."
    — ESPN Sports Commentator (03:50)

• NBA:

  • Detroit Pistons extend their win streak to 13, tying a franchise record with a 122-117 victory over Indiana.

Timestamps for Notable Segments

• Thanksgiving Travel Trends & Airline Readiness: 00:03–00:46
• Legal Case Dismissals (James/Comey): 00:46–01:32
• Houston Tornado & Eyewitness Account: 01:32–01:52
• Israel/Gaza, Ukraine, Afghanistan-Pakistan Conflicts: 02:32–03:42
• Markets & Sports Highlights: 03:42–04:17

Tone & Style

The episode maintains a brisk, fact-focused tone with clear attributions and quick transitions, characteristic of hourly news bulletins. Direct quotes and eyewitness snippets add immediacy, while the overall language remains straightforward and concise.