Fox News Hourly Update – 9PM ET 11/23/2025 Newscast

Host: Carmen Roberts
Date: November 24, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode offers a rapid-fire summary of top global and national news as of November 23rd, 2025. Anchored by Carmen Roberts, the coverage centers on substantial developments in Ukraine peace talks, major security incidents internationally, political controversies in the U.S., and scientific milestones. The tone is brisk and factual, reflecting the format’s emphasis on delivering breaking news.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Progress in Ukraine Peace Talks (Geneva)

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the day’s negotiations as highly productive, highlighting significant movement towards a peace plan for Ukraine, involving the U.S., Ukraine, and several European countries.

  • “We have a very good work product that was already built on a foundation of input from all the relative parties involved here. And we were able to go through some of those items now point by point. And I think we've made good progress.”
    — Marco Rubio (00:11)
  • Rubio emphasizes that the talks are ongoing:
    “This continues to be a working process. You know, I don't want to declare victory or finality here... But we are much further ahead today at this time than we were when we began this morning.”
    — Marco Rubio (00:29)

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signals optimism, noting recognition from the Trump team regarding Ukraine’s concerns.

  • Roberts summarizes, referencing Zelensky's comments: “There were signs that the Trump team is hearing them earlier. Ukraine and its European allies had expressed concern over the leaked proposals seen as clearly favoring Russia and actually being a Russian wish list.” (00:45)

2. Israel Strikes in Lebanon

• Israel carried out airstrikes in Lebanon — the first such strikes since June — claiming to have killed Hezbollah's chief of staff. Hezbollah has not confirmed the death. (00:45)

3. Domestic Political Tension: Trump v. Democrats

• President Trump harshly criticized Democratic lawmakers for releasing a video urging service members not to obey illegal orders, labeling the video “seditious and punishable by death.”

  • Carmen Roberts: “President Trump criticized Democrats who made a video urging military service members not to follow illegal orders, the president called that message seditious and punishable by death.” (00:56)

• Response:

  • Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO) responded on CBS, expressing alarm:
    “It's very disturbing stuff when you have the president of the United States threatening...” — (01:33)
  • Rubio comments, highlighting the inflammatory rhetoric:
    “To execute and to hang to arrest using this rhetoric.” — Marco Rubio (01:34)
  • The White House later walked back Trump’s comments.

4. National Security Incident: Florida Deputy Case

• A conman who fatally shot a Florida deputy last week has died of injuries sustained during the confrontation. (01:37)

5. Naming Controversy: Gulf of Mexico / Gulf of America

• The Associated Press will appear in court to challenge the Trump administration’s executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America”.
  • AP cites international standards and audience confusion for refusing to adopt the new name.
  • In retaliation, the White House banned AP from the Oval Office and Air Force One. AP is suing to regain access. (02:33)

6. Nigerian School Kidnappings

• Kidnapping Incident:

  • 50 out of 303 Christian students abducted by Islamic extremists have escaped, the fate of the rest is unknown.
    “We're hearing now. It's not clear how they managed to escape or where they were held and where the others are.” — Stephanie Bennett (03:08)
  • 253 students and 12 teachers are still missing; no group has claimed responsibility.
  • Papal Response:
    Pope Leo at the Vatican called for schools and churches to remain places of “safety and hope.” (03:44)

• U.S. Reaction:

  • President Trump threatens military action; State Department adds Nigeria to its list of “countries of particular concern” over religious freedom violations. (03:44)

7. Prince Andrew & Epstein Investigations

• Growing pressure for former Prince Andrew to testify in U.S. Congressional Epstein hearings, with U.K. Prime Minister endorsing the move. (03:44)

8. SpaceX Falcon X Rocket Launch

• SpaceX successfully launched the new Falcon X rocket, deploying 28 satellites for its Starlink constellation from Vandenberg Space Force Base. (03:44)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “We have a very good work product ... I think we've made good progress.”
  — Marco Rubio on Ukraine talks (00:11)

• “There were signs that the Trump team is hearing them earlier. Ukraine and its European allies had expressed concern over the leaked proposals seen as clearly favoring Russia and actually being a Russian wish list.”
  — Carmen Roberts (00:45)

• “It's very disturbing stuff when you have the president of the United States threatening...”
  — Rep. Jason Crow (01:34)

• “To execute and to hang to arrest using this rhetoric.”
  — Marco Rubio (01:34)

• “Pope Leo expressed his concern, saying churches and schools should always remain places of safety and hope.”
  — Stephanie Bennett (03:44)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Ukraine Peace Talks: 00:03–00:45
• Israel Strikes in Lebanon: 00:45
• Trump-Democrats Military Orders Controversy: 00:56–01:37
• Florida Deputy Shooting: 01:37
• AP v. White House, Gulf Renaming Dispute: 02:33
• Nigerian Student Kidnapping / Pope Leo Response: 03:08–03:44
• Prince Andrew / Epstein Hearings: 03:44
• SpaceX Falcon X Launch: 03:44

Conclusion

This tightly packed Fox News Hourly Update delivers crucial updates on international diplomacy, security concerns, political strife, and advancements in space technology. Through direct reporting and key quotes, listeners gain a snapshot of headlines dominating the news as of November 23, 2025.