9PM ET 11/23/2025 Newscast

Summary

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.

Transcript

[Carmen Roberts]

A tremendous amount of progress. I'm Carmen Roberts, Fox News. That's how Secretary of State Marco Rubio describes today's Ukraine peace talks in Geneva.

[Marco Rubio]

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.

[Carmen Roberts]

Rubio speaking to reporters in Geneva, where he and other delegates from the U.S. ukraine and several European countries are trying to finalize a peace plan.

[Marco Rubio]

This continues to be a working process. You know, I don't want to declare victory or finality here. There's still some work to be done. But we are much further ahead today at this time than we were when we began this morning and where we were a week ago for certain.

[Carmen Roberts]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that 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. Israel conducted strikes in Lebanon today for the first time since June and it says that it killed Hezbollah's chief of staff. The Iran backed militant group has not confirmed that. Though 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. One of those Democrats, Congressman Jason Crow of Colorado, reacts on CBS's Face the Nation. It's very disturbing stuff when you have the president of the United States threatening.

[Marco Rubio]

To execute and to hang to arrest using this rhetoric.

[Carmen Roberts]

People listen to it. And the White House later walked back President Trump's comments. And a conman who killed a Florida deputy last week has died from his injuries received in that confrontation. America's listening to Fox News.

[LegalZoom Announcer]

It's time to start businessing. LegalZoom is here to help whether you're registering as an LLC or keeping it compliant. When you need a legal hand, turn to the number one online legal services provider who's helped launch over 4 million businesses like yours. Visit legalzoom.com because life is more legal than you think. LegalZoom provides access to independent attorneys and self service tools. LegalZoom is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Visit legalzoom.com.

[Carmen Roberts]

The Associated Press heads back to court tomorrow over the Trump administration's executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. In January, the AP refused to adopt the change, saying that it serves the global audience and that the international consumers don't necessarily recognize or even use the new name. Afterwards, the White House banned AP from the Oval Office and from Air Force One. So the news agency is suing to regain that access. Dozens of Nigerian Christian students escape after being kidnapped by Islamic extremists.

[Stephanie Bennett]

Authorities say 50 of the 303 schoolchildren who were abducted from their Catholic school on Friday managed to escape and they are now with their families. We're hearing now. It's not clear how they managed to escape or where they were held and where the others are. According to the chairman of the Christian association of Nigeria and the proprietor of the school, a total of 253 students and 12 teachers are still still being held by these kidnappers. So far, no group has claimed responsibility. At the Vatican, Pope Leo expressed his concern, saying churches and schools should always remain places of safety and hope.

[Carmen Roberts]

Fox's Stephanie Bennett in London. President Trump has threatened military action. And the State Department added Nigeria to its list of countries of particular concern for issues relating to religious freedom. Pressure is increasing for the former Prince Andrew to give evidence in the congressional hearings into the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. And that comes Britain's prime minister suggested that Andrew should testify. SpaceX introduced a new Falcon X rocket as it launched today. Some 28 satellites up for its Starlink Mega Constellation. Those are in low earth orbit. That launch took place at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California in the pre dawn hours. I'm Carmen Roberts. This is FOX News.

[LegalZoom Announcer]

It's time to start businessing. LegalZoom is here to help. Whether you're registering as an LLC or keeping it compliant. When you need a legal hand, turn to the number one online legal services provider who's helped launch over 4 million businesses like yours. Visit legalzoom.com because life is more legal than you think. LegalZoom provides access to independent attorneys and self service tools. LegalZoom is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Visit legalzoom.com.