Fox News Hourly Update - 9AM ET 11/21/2025 Newscast

Date: November 21, 2025
Host: Jack Callahan, FOX News Radio
Theme: A quick-paced roundup of the latest major political, international, and domestic news events, highlighting high-stakes meetings, controversial peace plans, domestic policy debates, and notable crime and policy stories.

Episode Overview

This newscast centers on significant political developments both in the U.S. and abroad: an awaited meeting between President Trump and New York City's mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani, a contentious congressional resolution to condemn socialism, a controversial U.S.-brokered Ukraine peace plan, domestic updates on air traffic controller bonuses following the government shutdown, and high-profile crime stories in Chicago and abroad. Tight, fact-driven reporting is paired with pointed quotes from political leaders.

Key Segments & Insights

1. Trump and NYC Mayor-Elect Zoran Mamdani: Tension & Meeting

Time: 00:03–00:29

• Background: President Trump labels NYC mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani a "communist"; Mamdani has vowed political opposition.
• Upcoming Meeting: Both are set to meet at the White House to discuss city and national issues.
• Mamdani’s Approach:
  • Quote: "My team reached out to the White House to set up this meeting because I will work with anyone to make life more affordable for the more than eight and a half million people who call this city home." — Zoran Mamdani (00:19)
• White House Position: Press Secretary Caroline Levitt states:
  • Quote: "President Trump is willing to meet with anyone and talk to anyone and to try to do what's right on behalf of the American people." — Caroline Levitt (00:29)

2. House Resolution to Condemn Socialism

Time: 00:38–00:52

• Discussion: The House considers a resolution condemning socialism, but some Democrats object due to a lack of definition and potential implications for social programs.
• White House Remarks:
  • Quote: "Some Dems might oppose it because the resolution does not define socialism and some social programs like Medicaid and Social Security could be viewed as socialist under this measure." — Caroline Levitt (00:42)

3. American-Backed Ukraine Peace Plan Sparks Controversy

Time: 00:52–01:36

• Plan Details: A proposal backed by President Trump would:
  • Require Ukraine to give up territory to Russia.
  • Limit Ukrainian military size.
  • Prevent future NATO expansion.
  • Offer security guarantees from the U.S.
  • Dedicate $100 billion of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine’s rebuilding.
  • Provide a path to lifting sanctions on Russia if certain conditions are met.
• Criticism: The plan is seen as putting "more pressure on Kyiv than Moscow" and potentially rewarding Russian aggression.
  • Quote: "Critics say doing so would be a victory for the Kremlin." — Kristin Goodwin/Report (01:36)
• U.S. Ultimatum: Ukraine is pressured to approve the plan quickly or risk losing intelligence and weapon support.
  • Quote: "The US wants Ukraine to sign off on the plan by Thursday, threatening to cut off intelligence and weapons supplies." — Kristin Goodwin (01:36)

4. International News: Nigerian School Attack

Time: 01:36–01:45

• Incident: Armed men attack a Catholic school in western Nigeria; as many as 52 children kidnapped.
  • No direct quotes; reporting based on local media.

5. Wall Street Opening Update

Time: 01:45–01:52

• Economic Note: Dow futures up about 300 points after previous day's loss of 386 points.

6. Air Traffic Controller Bonuses Post-Shutdown

Time: 02:32–03:20

• Reward for Service: After a monthlong government shutdown, 776 air traffic controllers/technicians receive $10,000 awards for not missing work.
  • Quote: "The bonuses were suggested by the president in a Truth social post last week for their commitment during the country's longest ever government shut." — Gernall Scott (02:39)
  • Federal officials and Secretary Sean Duffy praise their “highest level of public service.”
• Potential Penalties: President Trump suggested pay cuts for those who missed work, but no policies announced.

7. President Trump Accuses Lawmakers of Sedition

Time: 03:20–03:45

• Controversy: Trump calls for arrest and trial of six Democratic lawmakers who urged military members to defy “illegal orders.”
  • Quote: "The president called for the lawmakers to be arrested and put on trial." — Jack Callahan (03:20)

8. Chicago Crime Update: Horrific Train Attack

Time: 03:45–04:22

• Incident: Lawrence Reed, with a history of violent crime, accused of dousing a woman with gasoline and setting her on fire on a commuter train; previously on pretrial release.
  • Quote: "At the time of the incident, prosecutors say Reed was already on pre trial release for an aggravated battery case for violently hitting a social worker." — Chanley Painter (03:45)
  • Judge opts for electronic monitoring rather than pre-trial detention.

Memorable Quotes

• "I will work with anyone to make life more affordable for the more than eight and a half million people who call this city home." — Zoran Mamdani (00:19)
• "President Trump is willing to meet with anyone and talk to anyone and to try to do what's right on behalf of the American people." — Caroline Levitt (00:29)
• "Some Dems might oppose it because the resolution does not define socialism and some social programs like Medicaid and Social Security could be viewed as socialist under this measure." — Caroline Levitt (00:42)
• "Critics say doing so would be a victory for the Kremlin." — Kristin Goodwin (01:36)
• "The bonuses were suggested by the president in a Truth social post last week for their commitment during the country's longest ever government shut." — Gernall Scott (02:39)
• "The president called for the lawmakers to be arrested and put on trial." — Jack Callahan (03:20)
• "At the time of the incident, prosecutors say Reed was already on pre trial release for an aggravated battery case for violently hitting a social worker." — Chanley Painter (03:45)

Notable Moments & Timestamps

• Trump-Mamdani Meeting & Tensions: 00:03–00:29
• House Anti-Socialism Resolution: 00:38–00:52
• Ukraine Peace Plan Details & Fallout: 00:52–01:36
• Nigerian School Kidnapping: 01:36–01:45
• Wall Street Update: 01:45–01:52
• Air Traffic Controller Bonus Story: 02:32–03:20
• Accusations of Sedition: 03:20–03:45
• Violent Chicago Train Attack: 03:45–04:22

Conclusion

This FOX News newscast delivers concise yet detailed reporting on high-profile political showdowns, major international policy maneuvers, and dramatic domestic incidents—balancing straight reporting with headline-grabbing quotes. The tone is brisk, fact-focused, and gives listeners rapid access to top news priorities without commentary or editorializing.