Fox News Hourly Update – 9PM ET 11/24/2025 Newscast

Date: November 25, 2025
Host: John Saucier (FOX News Podcasts)

Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update delivers the latest headlines from politics, crime, national security, and international relations. Key stories include the dismissal of high-profile criminal cases, developments in anti-crime initiatives, an investigation involving a U.S. senator, diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and China, and the death of reggae icon Jimmy Cliff.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Dismissal of Cases Against Comey and Letitia James

[00:02–01:03]

• Federal Judge’s Ruling:
  A federal judge dismissed criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The charges were thrown out because the prosecutor responsible, from the Trump administration era, was found to have been illegally appointed.

• Justice Department Response:
  Attorney General Pam Bondi announced plans to appeal the decision, signaling the case is not over.

  • Notable Quote:

    "I'm going to keep going on this. I'm not, you know, I'm not, I'm not worried about someone who has been charged with a serious crime."
    — Attorney General Pam Bondi [00:25]

• Background and Reactions:
  Comey was charged in 2020 with lying to Congress, pleading not guilty. His legal team alleged procedural misconduct, leading to the dismissal.
  The ruling was seen as a check on the executive branch's use of the Justice Department.

  • Notable Quotes:

    "It matters most because a message has..."
    — John Saucier [00:50]
    "...to be sent that the president of the United States cannot use the Department of Justice to target his political enemies."
    — Fox News Correspondent (Colonel Scott) [00:52–00:56]

• White House Stance:
  Despite the dismissal, the White House stated support for continued efforts to prosecute Comey.

2. Anti-Crime Initiatives in Memphis

[01:03–01:53]

• Attorney General Bondi’s Visit:
  While in Memphis, Bondi discussed progress from the Memphis Safe Task Force targeting violent crime.

  • Results:

    • Memphis reported a 45% drop in serious crime, despite a recent court ruling preventing deployment of National Guard troops to the city.

  • Notable Quotes:

    "Violent crime rate, the highest in the entire country."
    — Attorney General Pam Bondi [01:18]
    "Unfortunately, the safety of our community has been compromised by some judges who continue to obstruct our efforts."
    — Bondi [01:34]

• Broader Application:
  Bondi suggested similar task force successes could be replicated in other U.S. cities.

3. Pentagon Investigation of Senator Mark Kelly

[02:32–03:02]

• Allegations:
  The Pentagon is investigating Arizona Senator Mark Kelly for possible breaches of military law. He, along with other lawmakers, appeared in a video encouraging troops to defy illegal orders.

• White House Response:

  • White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt critiqued the lawmakers' inability to cite any actual illegal orders.
    • Notable Quote:

      "They can't identify illegal orders because there are no illegal orders. Service members have a legal obligation under the US UCMJ to obey lawful orders and that orders are presumed to be lawful."
      — Attorney General Pam Bondi [02:50]

4. US-China Relations: Trade Deal and Taiwan

[03:02–03:51]

• Recent Trade Deal:
  President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone, touting a "good and very important deal" for American farmers. Plans are in motion for reciprocal visits by the two leaders.

• Taiwan Tensions:
  The conversation acknowledged the critical sensitivity of the Taiwan issue. Any aggressive moves by China on Taiwan could jeopardize the newly finalized plans.

• Senate Criticism:
  Senator Mark Warner criticized the U.S. administration’s 28-point peace plan for Ukraine, likening it to 1930s appeasement.

• Notable Quotes:

  "The president says we have done a good and very important deal for our great farmers and it will only get better. Our relationship with China is extremely strong."
  — Fox News Correspondent Peter Doocy [03:15]
  "If China winds up making a move on Taiwan anytime soon, like Senator Warner claims could happen, it could jeopardize plans that were finalized."
  — Peter Doocy [03:34]

5. Passing of Jimmy Cliff

[03:51–04:30]

• Legacy:
  Reggae star and actor Jimmy Cliff has died at 81. He was a key figure in the genre's global rise and starred in "The Harder They Come."

  • Cliff helped pave the way for artists like Bob Marley and Peter Tosh.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "I'm going to keep going on this. I'm not, you know, I'm not, I'm not worried about someone who has been charged with a serious crime."
  — Attorney General Pam Bondi [00:25]

• "...the president of the United States cannot use the Department of Justice to target his political enemies."
  — Fox News Correspondent (Colonel Scott) [00:56]

• "Violent crime rate, the highest in the entire country."
  — Attorney General Pam Bondi [01:18]

• "They can't identify illegal orders because there are no illegal orders."
  — Attorney General Pam Bondi [02:50]

• "Our relationship with China is extremely strong."
  — Peter Doocy [03:15]

Timestamps for Major Segments

• Comey/L. James Charges Dismissed: 00:02–01:03
• Memphis Anti-Crime Task Force: 01:03–01:53
• Senator Mark Kelly Investigation: 02:32–03:02
• US-China: Trade Deal & Taiwan: 03:02–03:51
• Jimmy Cliff Obituary: 03:51–04:30

This concise, news-focused episode captures the legal, political, and cultural headlines shaping the national and international conversation on November 25, 2025.