Fox News Hourly Update — 7AM ET, November 27, 2025

Episode Overview

This edition of the Fox News Hourly Update provides a brisk rundown of major U.S. and international news stories as Americans prepare for Thanksgiving. The main themes include national security concerns following an attack on National Guard soldiers in D.C., updates on international crises, Thanksgiving parade security, and key political and legal developments. The tone remains urgent and informative, reflecting the rapidly changing news landscape.

Major News Headlines & Key Discussion Points

1. Attack on National Guard Soldiers in Washington, D.C.

• Summary: Two National Guard soldiers were critically wounded in an ambush while on patrol in D.C., sparking swift condemnation from President Trump and policy changes regarding Afghan immigration.
• Notable Quotes & Details:
  • [00:03] President Trump: “He will pay the steepest possible price. … This heinous assault was an act of evil and act of hatred and an act of terror. It was a crime against our entire nation. It was a crime against humanity.” (Dave Anthony relaying)
  • [00:25] Madeline Rivera: “The administration is now pausing all immigration requests related to Afghan nationals after alerting the suspect is from Afghanistan.”
  • [00:36] DHS identified the suspect as 29-year-old Ramanula Lacamal, who entered the U.S. via Operation Allies Welcome (launched post-Afghanistan withdrawal by former President Biden).
  • [00:52] Additional U.S. troops requested for D.C. as part of crime crackdown. Republican Governor Patrick Morrissey commends the service of those injured.
    • Morrissey: “These are people that stepped up to serve their country and to serve their state.”

2. International Crisis: Deadly Fire in Hong Kong

• Summary: A catastrophic apartment fire in Hong Kong has claimed at least 55 lives, with hundreds still missing. The incident is expected to worsen as authorities continue search efforts.
• Notable Quotes:
  • [01:11] Jonathan Savage: “With nearly 300 people still missing, the number of dead is expected to rise. The fire spread rapidly across seven towers in an eight block high rise apartment complex … Maintenance work was going on at the time with blocks covered in bamboo scaffolding and construction nets.”
  • Three construction executives have been taken into custody.

3. Rare Shark Attack in Australia

• Summary: In a rare coastal attack, a shark killed a woman and severely injured a man swimming in Cratey Bay National Park near Sydney.
• Details:
  • [01:32] Local beaches are now closed as authorities search for the shark.

4. Pope Leo’s First Overseas Visit

• Summary: Pope Leo embarks on his inaugural foreign trip, visiting Turkey and, later, Lebanon.
• Details:
  • [01:32] His trip is marked by “fanfare” and signals a new chapter in international religious diplomacy.

5. Thanksgiving Day Parade Security & Traditions

• Summary: Preparations and heightened security are underway for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, along with its historic counterpart in Philadelphia.
• Notable Quotes & Details:
  • [02:32] Jessica Tish, NYPD Commissioner: “Officers, drones and barricades will be in place, but there will also be eyes on cyberspace.”
  • [02:51] “Intelligence teams will analyze social media for potential threats and response units will be deployed citywide to investigate any reports in real time.” (Parade safety measures)
  • [03:02] “Too much wind may ground the parade’s balloons, but it will not call off this near-century-old tradition in New York City.” — Jessica Tish
  • Philadelphia’s parade, the oldest Thanksgiving parade, dates back to 1920.

6. Update on President Trump’s Legal Troubles

• Summary: Legal cases stemming from accusations that Trump attempted to overturn 2020 election results are now closed, particularly the high-profile Georgia case.
• Notable Quotes & Details:
  • [03:15] Dave Anthony: “President Trump is now off the hook after all the investigations into his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results, as indictment was already dismissed after the president was elected again last year. And now the Georgia case is closed.”
  • [03:33] Fani Willis, the Fulton County DA, was removed due to an “appearance of impropriety” after a relationship with the special prosecutor.
  • Pete Scandalakis, new authority on the case, decided not to pursue further, citing: “lack of criminal intent and guilty pleas from others ... resolved certain aspects of the case.” (Jessica Rosenthal)

7. Sports and Market Updates

• Highlights:
  • [04:15] No stock market trading due to Thanksgiving after a four-day surge.
  • A full Thanksgiving NFL and NBA schedule highlighted. Boston Celtics snapped the Detroit Pistons’ 13-game winning streak.

Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

• President Trump’s forceful statement on the D.C. attack sets the tone:

  “This heinous assault was an act of evil and act of hatred and an act of terror. It was a crime against our entire nation. It was a crime against humanity.”
  — (Trump via Dave Anthony, 00:03)

• NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tish on parade security:

  “Too much wind may ground the parade’s balloons, but it will not call off this near-century-old tradition in New York City.”
  — [03:02]

• Jessica Rosenthal’s summary of the Georgia case:

  [03:33] “The president and others, including Rudy Giuliani and former chief of staff Mark Meadows, were accused of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. But Scandalakis, he would not pursue the case further, citing among other things ... lack of criminal intent and guilty pleas from others ... resolved certain aspects of the case.”

Key Timestamps

• 00:03 – President Trump statement on D.C. attack
• 00:25–00:52 – Details on suspect, Afghan immigration pause, and crime crackdown response
• 01:11 – Hong Kong apartment fire update
• 01:32 – Shark attack in Australia; Pope Leo’s travel
• 02:32 – Thanksgiving parade security (Jessica Tish, NYPD)
• 03:15 – President Trump cleared in 2020 Georgia election case
• 04:15 – Markets closed; Thanksgiving football; Pistons’ win streak ends

Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers pivotal news from around the world and across the U.S., covering a deadly attack on service members in the capital, international tragedies, robust Thanksgiving security, closure of politically charged legal cases, and the spirit of national traditions. The reporting style is urgent and factual, offering Americans a comprehensive briefing to start their Thanksgiving morning.