Fox News Hourly Update – 9AM ET, November 27, 2025

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This episode delivers a concise news roundup, focusing on a serious ambush in Washington, developments in U.S. immigration and diplomacy policy following that attack, international news from Hong Kong and France, a highlight of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a new space mission, and more.

Key News Segments and Insights

1. Ambush of National Guard Soldiers in Washington

• [00:02] Dave Anthony introduces reports on an FBI update following a critical ambush of two National Guard soldiers in Washington.
• Attorney General Pam Bondi (via FOX):
  • [00:11] Requests prayers for “these two soldiers...the man and woman,” highlighting the personal sacrifice involved.
  • [00:18] Emphasizes: “She volunteered, as did many of those guards, men and women, so other people could be home with their families. Yet now their families are in hospital rooms with them while they are fighting for their lives.”
  • [00:36] Asserts legal action: “If one or both do not survive, we will do everything in our power to seek the death penalty against that monster who should not have been in our country.”
• [00:44] The suspected gunman is identified as an Afghan national who entered under “Operation Allies Welcome,” launched after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
• President Trump’s Reaction:
  • [00:54] In a White House video, says, “We must now reexamine every single alien who has entered our country from Afghanistan under Biden.”
  • Calls for removal of any alien “who does not belong here or add benefit to our country.”

2. National Response and Security

• [01:12] President Trump orders 500 more National Guard soldiers to D.C. as part of a broader crime crackdown.

3. International Crisis: Hong Kong Fire

• [01:19] A massive apartment fire in Hong Kong has left at least 65 dead and hundreds more unaccounted for.

4. Pope Leo’s Visit to Turkey

• [01:25] Pope Leo begins his first foreign trip, aiming to “announce, transmit, proclaim how important peace is throughout the world.”
  • Upcoming visits to Turkey and Lebanon.

5. Thanksgiving in New York

• [01:37] Ainsley Earhart reports on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade:
  • Millions line a 2.5-mile route to view 11 marching bands and over two dozen floats.
  • Notable new parade balloons: Buzz Lightyear, Mario, joining favorites like Bluey, Spider-Man, and Snoopy.

6. U.S. Immigration Policy Shakeup

• [02:16] In light of the D.C. ambush, President Trump orders a review of the program that allowed Afghan nationals to relocate to the U.S.
• Additional Action: The suspect had overstayed his visa, prompting further scrutiny.

7. Diplomatic Tensions: South Africa Barred from G20

• [02:34] Ryan Schmelz reports:
  • President Trump bars South Africa from a G20 summit in Miami and halts U.S. payments/subsidies.
  • White Africans reportedly “violently prosecuted,” per Trump, who claims South Africa is “not a country worthy of membership anywhere.”
  • South Africa denies the allegations.

8. European Security and Military Service Reform

• [03:05] Dave Anthony: France is responding to the Ukraine war.
• [03:12] Jonathan Savage details President Macron’s call for 18- and 19-year-olds to volunteer for 10 months of military service, with a goal of 50,000 annual volunteers by 2035.
  • Quote from France’s army chief: “France...needs to get prepared to lose its children.”

9. New Mission to Space

• [03:52] Russian Soyuz rocket launches from Kazakhstan.
• [03:57] Astronaut Chris Williams (American) and two cosmonauts to spend eight months on the International Space Station.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Pam Bondi on the Guards’ Sacrifice:

  “…Their families are in hospital rooms with them while they are fighting for their lives.” (00:18)

• Pam Bondi on Justice:

  “If one or both do not survive, we will do everything in our power to seek the death penalty against that monster who should not have been in our country.” (00:36)

• President Trump on Afghan Nationals:

  “We must now re examine every single alien who has entered our country from Afghanistan under Biden.” (00:54)

• President Trump on Deportations:

  “...Take all necessary measures to ensure the removal of any alien from any country who does not belong here or add benefit to our country.” (00:58)

• Pope Leo on World Peace:

  “We hope to announce, transmit, proclaim how important peace is throughout the world.” (01:27)

• French Army Chief on Coming Sacrifices:

  “France...needs to get prepared to lose its children.” (03:46)

• President Trump on South Africa:

  “South Africa has demonstrated to the world they are not a country worthy of membership anywhere.” (02:56)

Timeline of Major Segments

• 00:02 – 01:12 — The National Guard ambush, investigation updates, and political reactions
• 01:19 – 01:37 — International headlines: Hong Kong fire, Pope Leo in Turkey
• 01:37 – 01:56 — Thanksgiving Parade in NYC
• 02:16 – 02:34 — Trump orders review of Afghan resettlement, South Africa banned from G20
• 03:05 – 03:52 — France expands volunteer military service, new space station mission

Additional Notes

• Advertisements and program promotions omitted for clarity.
• The episode’s tone is urgent and somber, particularly during coverage of the ambush, with patriotism and calls for action prominent in political statements.
• International context emphasizes global instability—from Asia, the Middle East, and Europe—with the U.S. taking active roles both domestically and abroad.

This summary covers all the major news events and political developments discussed in the Fox News 9AM ET newscast for November 27, 2025, for listeners who need a comprehensive and insightful briefing.