Fox News Hourly Update – 7AM ET 11/26/2025 Newscast
Overview:
This Fox News Hourly Update, hosted by Dave Anthony, provides a concise roundup of the top national and international news stories for the morning of November 26, 2025. The focus includes record Thanksgiving travel conditions, severe winter weather in parts of the U.S., the ongoing ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, updates on the war in Ukraine, controversy surrounding a group of U.S. senators, a deportation case involving a White House official’s relative, a Virginia manhunt, and a quick Wall Street outlook.
1. Thanksgiving Travel: Record Crowds and Winter Weather
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Record Levels Expected:
- Nearly 82 million Americans expected to travel, making it a record Thanksgiving season. Most will drive rather than fly.
- "Been pretty smooth. Came in a little too early so I have to wait to go through TSA. But the earlier the better." – Airport traveler at Philadelphia (00:07)
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Flights:
- As of the report, only about 500 flight delays and 25 cancellations nationally.
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Road Travel Tips:
- FOX Business’ Cheryl Cassoni shares a AAA travel tip:
- “Check your battery on your car and your tire pressure before you get on the road today.” (00:29)
- Last year, AAA responded to over 600,000 emergency calls, mostly for dead batteries, flat tires, and empty fuel tanks.
- FOX Business’ Cheryl Cassoni shares a AAA travel tip:
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Winter Weather Warnings:
- Northern U.S. Hit Hard:
- Heavy snow in the Dakotas; blizzard warnings in Wisconsin and northern Michigan; wintry weather in Minnesota.
- Lake-effect snow forecast for northern Ohio and western New York.
- Northern U.S. Hit Hard:
2. Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Hostage and Body Exchanges
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Latest Developments:
- Israel returned the bodies of 15 Palestinians after positively identifying a dead hostage from Hamas as part of the ongoing ceasefire (00:48).
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Human Side of the Conflict:
- “Remembered as a devoted father and talented cheese maker, Dror Orr was killed by militants from Hamas who stormed their kibbutz on October 7, 2023. His body held in Gaza until yesterday.” – Jonathan Savage, FOX News (01:11)
- Dror’s wife was also killed; two children were abducted but later released as part of a deal.
- Two more hostages’ bodies remain to be returned by Hamas for full compliance (01:34).
3. Ukraine War & Trump's "Peace Plan"
- Ongoing Russian Offensive:
- No detailed update, but mention of Russia still waging war in Ukraine.
- Trump's Statement on Peace Proposal:
- “Talking about going land both ways and trying to clean up a border. …It’s a complicated process.” – President Trump, responding to reporter questions (01:44)
- Emphasis:
- Trump says his plan for resolving the Ukrainian conflict is “fine-tuned” and ongoing.
4. U.S. Politics: Senator Mark Kelly & the “Unlawful Orders” Video
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Video Controversy:
- Senator Mark Kelly and five other Democratic senators under investigation for appearing in a viral video urging troops to disobey unlawful orders.
- "He will not be intimidated or silenced. That's what a defiant Senator Mark Kelly says…" (02:22)
- FBI is coordinating with the Department of War to investigate potential court-martial (02:44).
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Criticism from the Right:
- “You know what, when you're generally saying don't obey the president, it's pretty close to the line.” – Rep. Darrell Issa (03:03)
- Issa urges the senators to clarify they know of no actual unlawful acts.
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Video’s Claim:
- "The threats to our constitution aren't just coming from abroad, but from here at home." – Video excerpt quoted by Jessica Rosenthal, FOX News (03:18)
5. Immigration & White House Connection
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Deportation Issue Hits Close to President:
- White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt’s family involved: Her nephew’s mother, Bruna Caroline Ferreira, detained for being in the U.S. on an expired visa (03:25).
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Details & Dispute:
- Lawyer for Ferreira says she's a DACA recipient, working on a green card, "not a criminal and has no criminal record." (03:40)
- DHS Statement:
- "ICE arrested Bruna Caroline Ferreira, a criminal illegal alien from Brazil. She has a previous arrest for battery." (03:40)
- Clarified that Ferreira is no longer in a relationship with Levitt’s brother and they haven’t spoken in years (04:08).
6. Virginia Manhunt
- Fugitive Case:
- Travis Turner, a high school football coach now wanted on charges of child pornography and soliciting a minor, remains missing; the search continues (04:13).
7. Financial Update
- Wall Street Outlook:
- Stock futures rising after big gains the previous day (04:13).
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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Travel Advice:
- “Check your battery on your car and your tire pressure before you get on the road today.” – Cheryl Cassoni (00:29)
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Political Critique:
- “When you’re generally saying don’t obey the president, it’s pretty close to the line.” – Rep. Darrell Issa (03:03)
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Personal Story Amid Conflict:
- “Remembered as a devoted father and talented cheese maker, Dror Orr was killed by militants from Hamas…” – Jonathan Savage (01:11)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Thanksgiving Travel & Weather: 00:03–00:48
- Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal: 00:48–01:34
- Ukraine War / Trump Peace Plan: 01:34–01:56
- Senator Kelly Video Controversy: 02:22–03:18
- Immigration/White House Connection: 03:25–04:08
- Virginia Manhunt: 04:13
- Market Outlook: 04:13
Summary Tone:
Direct, news-driven, and urgent in keeping with the Fox News style. Key stories are presented briskly, giving listeners rapid updates on the issues dominating the news cycle on the eve of Thanksgiving 2025.
