Fox News Hourly Update – 9PM ET 11/14/2025 Newscast
Host: Lisa Lucera (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: November 15, 2025
Episode Overview
This episode delivers a concise roundup of major U.S. news stories from politics, legal proceedings, tragic events, public health, and business. The broadcast features direct soundbites from President Donald Trump, as well as key reporting from FOX News correspondents.
Major Headlines & Key Discussion Points
1. President Trump Denies Involvement in Epstein House Democrats’ Emails
- [00:02–00:18]
- Lisa Lucera: Reports that President Trump disavows knowledge of leaked House Democrat emails from Jeffrey Epstein mentioning him.
- President Donald Trump: “Jeffrey Epstein and I had a very bad relationship for many years.” [00:14]
- Context: The president stressed distancing himself from Epstein while aboard Air Force One.
2. Federal Probe into Epstein’s Association With Clinton and JPMorgan
- [00:18–00:34]
- Lisa Lucera: Attorney General Pam Bondi announces investigation into links between Epstein, former President Bill Clinton, and JPMorgan Chase.
3. Trump Administration Eases Grocery Tariffs
- [00:34–00:39]
- President Donald Trump: “What we’re going to do is we cut back. You’ll see prices come down even lower.” [00:34]
- Trump signs an executive order lifting certain grocery tariffs (coffee, beef, fruits) aiming to reduce consumer prices.
4. Appeals Court Blocks Immigrant CDL Rule
- [00:39–01:25]
- Lisa Lucera and Jared Halpern: Discuss court decision against Trump administration’s rule restricting immigrants' access to commercial driver’s licenses.
- Jared Halpern: Highlights that the D.C. Appeals Court found procedural flaws and insufficient safety rationale.
- Background: Policy response to a fatal crash caused by an undocumented truck driver.
5. Oakland Police Arrest Suspect in Shooting of Former Coach John Beam
- [01:25–01:49]
- Lisa Lucera: Reports Cedric Irving’s arrest following shooting of John Beam at Laney College.
- Claudia Cowan: Details of the manhunt and confirms Beam “died of his injuries this afternoon.”
- Relationship: Police state the suspect knew Beam, but they were not close.
Legal and Health News
6. Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement Moves Forward
- [03:01–03:45]
- Lisa Lucera: Bankruptcy judge greenlights $7 billion settlement.
- Carmen Roberts:
- Company to be renamed NOAA Pharma, run by independent overseers.
- Profits redirected to opioid crisis response.
- Supreme Court previously rejected a similar deal.
- “About $850 million would be set aside for tens of thousands of victims, with most of the settlement though going to state and local governments.” [03:29]
- Sackler family ban from certain opioid business abroad is included.
7. Infantile Botulism Outbreak Linked to Bihart Baby Formula
- [03:45–04:11]
- Lisa Lucera: 23 babies across 13 states sickened—an increase of 10 cases since Nov 8. Formula has been recalled per USDA advisories.
8. Florida Father Survives Overdose Thanks to Son, Faces Charges
- [04:11–04:47]
- Eben Brown:
- Quotes:
- “44 year old Daniel Johnson of Edgewater, Florida…credits his eight year old son with saving his life. The boy administered Narcan to the father who was in the midst of an overdose after smoking heroin.” [04:13]
- “Deputies now charge the father with neglect and drug possession. The son is now staying with relatives.” [04:31]
- Johnson’s explanation: Used heroin due to pain and inability to obtain prescription meds.
- Quotes:
- Eben Brown:
Business Update
9. Walmart CEO Doug McMillan to Retire
- [04:47–05:00]
- Lisa Lucera: Announces McMillan’s plan to retire early next year.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- President Donald Trump: “Jeffrey Epstein and I had a very bad relationship for many years.” [00:14]
- President Donald Trump: “What we’re going to do is we cut back. You’ll see prices come down even lower.” [00:34]
- Carmen Roberts: “The company would be renamed NOAA Pharma and run by independent overseers directing future profits to fight the opioid crisis.” [03:12]
- Eben Brown: “The boy administered Narcan to the father who was in the midst of an overdose after smoking heroin.” [04:14]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 00:02–00:18: Trump on Epstein email leak
- 00:34–00:39: Trump orders grocery tariff rollback
- 00:53–01:25: Appeals court blocks immigrant CDL rule
- 01:25–01:49: Arrest and death of John Beam
- 03:01–03:45: Purdue Pharma/Sackler opioid settlement
- 03:45–04:11: Infant botulism outbreak and baby formula recall
- 04:11–04:47: Florida overdose rescue and legal aftermath
- 04:47–05:00: Walmart CEO retirement news
Tone and Language
The episode maintains a factual, authoritative tone, with direct reporting and official statements. Key quotes reflect the speakers' candid or formal delivery. The podcast flows briskly from headline to headline for efficient news coverage.