9PM ET 11/26/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 9PM ET 11/26/2025 Newscast

Overview:
This episode delivers late-breaking updates on a shooting incident involving National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C., national security preparations for Thanksgiving festivities, updates on political and travel news, and remarks from Vice President J.D. Vance to troops ahead of the holiday.

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Major Story: Shooting of National Guard Soldiers in Washington, D.C.

• Incident Summary [00:02–00:14]:
  • Tom Graham opens with the breaking news: two National Guard soldiers are in critical condition after a gunman opened fire near the White House. The suspect is in custody.
• Suspect Background and Ongoing Investigation [00:14–00:42]:
  • Lauren: The suspect is confirmed as an Afghan national who entered the U.S. in 2021 under “Operation Allies Welcome,” a Biden administration initiative.
  • Law enforcement believes the suspect acted alone in a “targeted attack.”
  • Hundreds of National Guard troops have been in Washington since August; President Trump recently extended their deployment through February.
• Conflicting Reports and Official Responses [00:42–00:57]:
  • West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrissey initially stated both soldiers had died, but later retracted this, confirming they remain in critical condition.

Notable Quotes

• “Still no word on a motive.” – Tom Graham [00:02]
• “The suspect is an Afghan national who came into the United States during Operation allies welcome in 2021 under the Biden administration.” – Lauren [00:14]

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Security Ahead of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

• Parade Preparations and Security [00:57–01:28]:
  • New York City gearing up for the annual Macy’s Parade, with Mayor Eric Adams calling it “the catalyst for the holidays.”
  • NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirms there is no known link between the D.C. attack and NYC but emphasizes vigilance.
  • Visible security measures include officers, barricades, and drones.
• “The parade, he said, is the centerpiece.” – Gernall Scott [01:06]
• “There appears to be no known nexus to New York City. But of course, we will continue to track the situation as it develops.” – Commissioner Jessica Tisch [01:21]

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Political Briefs

• Redistricting in North Carolina [01:40–01:59]:
  • A federal panel allows North Carolina to use a new congressional map targeting the state's only Democrat-held swing seat, increasing Republican prospects for the 2026 midterms.

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Vice President J.D. Vance Visits Troops

• Thanksgiving at Fort Campbell [03:38–04:27]:
  • Vice President J.D. Vance, joined by the Second Lady, serves a pre-Thanksgiving meal to soldiers.
  • He addresses recent debates about military obedience, referencing a viral video without direct mention.
  • Highlights the need for critical thinking in the armed forces, not just uncritical obedience to orders.
  • Stresses that troop deployments should have clear purpose:
    • “We don’t just want people who mindlessly follow orders. We want people who think.” – Vice President J.D. Vance [03:58]
    • “Just as you follow orders of the president of the United States, this president stands by you. And if he asks you to do something hard, it’s only going to be for a very good reason.” – Vice President J.D. Vance [04:09]
  • Vance asks soldiers to pray for the wounded guardsmen in D.C.

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Thanksgiving Travel News

• Travel Trends & Weather Impacts [04:27–05:17]:
  • Millions of Americans are traveling; snow in the Midwest causes flight delays, notably at Chicago’s O’Hare.
  • The period is projected to be the busiest Thanksgiving for air travel in 15 years, even as bookings are slightly down from last year.
  • “There is a ground delay that has been extended through 9pm for tonight because of snow and ice... FAA says that they expect this travel week to be the busiest Thanksgiving period in 15 years.” – Kelly Siberia [04:41]

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Markets Update

• Stock Market Performance [05:17–05:36]:
  • Thanksgiving week sees strong markets: Dow closes up 315, Nasdaq gains 189, S&P adds 47.

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Key Takeaways

• Ongoing investigation in D.C. shooting of National Guard soldiers—suspect is an Afghan national admitted in 2021.
• Heavy security in NYC for Thanksgiving parade; no direct link to D.C. incident.
• Vice President Vance addresses troops, highlighting thoughtful military service and support.
• Record Thanksgiving travel expected, despite Midwest weather delays.
• Positive performance on Wall Street heading into the holiday.

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This update provides a concise yet comprehensive summary of late-breaking national headlines suitable for listeners who missed the broadcast.

Transcript

[Tom Graham]

Still no word on a motive. I'm Tom Graham, Fox News. Two National Guard soldiers in critical condition after a gunman opened fire in downtown Washington not far from the White House. The suspect is in custody.

[Lauren]

Fox News confirmed the suspect is an Afghan national who came into the United States during Operation allies welcome in 2021 under the Biden administration. Now, Lauren, law enforcement's sources say they believe the male suspect acted alone in a targeted attack. Now, hundreds of National Guard troops have been in Washington since August. And earlier this month, President Trump ordered their deployment to be extended in the city until at least February of next year.

[Tom Graham]

Sustainer Marie McNichol. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrissey initially announced that the two National Guard members had died, but later retracted that statement. Preparations underway, including ramped up security ahead of tomorrow's annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

[Gernall Scott]

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the parade steps off Thursday and will be the catalyst for the holidays. The parade, he said, is the centerpiece.

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[Vice President J.D. Vance]

In the economic stability of this of the city.

[Gernall Scott]

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch did mention police were keeping an eye on details of the attack on two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. but for the moment.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

There appears to be no known nexus to New York City. But of course, we will continue to track the situation as it develops like.

[Gernall Scott]

It is every year. Officers in uniform and not barricades and drones will be in place to keep millions of spectators safe in New York City. Gernall Scott, FOX News.

[Tom Graham]

A federal three judge panel will allow North Carolina to use a redrawn congressional map aimed at flipping a seat to Republicans during next year's midterms. The new map takes aim at the Tar Heel State's only swing state currently held by a Democrat. America is listening to FOX News News.

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[Tom Graham]

Vice President J.D. vance and his family visiting U.S. army troops Fort Campbell, Kentucky, serving up a pre Thanksgiving dinner after he and the.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

Second lady served food to the troops at Fort Campbell, Vice President Vance addressed the crowd. He didn't men the recent video of six lawmakers telling troops to refuse illegal orders but did say we don't just.

[Vice President J.D. Vance]

Want people who mindlessly follow orders. We want people who think.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

The vice president said one of the great stains on the country is that both parties have sent the military in to fight and die without a clear plan or mission at times.

[Vice President J.D. Vance]

Just as you follow orders of the president of the United States, this president stands by you. And if he asks you to do something hard, it's only going to be for a very good reason.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

Vance also asked the troops to pray for the two National Guard soldiers shot in Washington, D.C. and Jessica Rosenthal, FOX News.

[Tom Graham]

Millions of Americans are on the road this Thanksgiving eve, many also packing the airports. But snow is on the menu for the upper Midwest that's been causing delays for air travelers, places like Minnesota, Illinois, Fox's Kelly Siberia at Chicago's o' Hare International.

[Kelly Siberia]

Right now we are seeing a little bit more traffic throughout the airport, more than we did throughout this past month when there was a reduction in air traffic. But things seem to be back to normal. But of course, now there is a ground delay that has been extended through 9pm for tonight because of snow and ice and other areas. We're being told the FAA says that they expect this travel week to be the busiest Thanksgiving period in 15 years. But this also comes as air travel analysts at Cirium said bookings for this week were actually down almost four and a half percent from last year. But TSA data kind of corroborates that idea.

[Tom Graham]

Aaa projects about 82 million people will be traveling in all this Thanksgiving week on Wall street looking strong, heading into that Thanksgiving break. The down finishing up about 315 points today. The NASDAQ adding 189s and P climbing 47. I'm Tom Graham and this is FOX News.

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