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Fox News Hourly Update – November 24, 2025

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A rapid-fire bulletin on top national and international news, with an emphasis on the dismissal of federal criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James, a U.S. terror designation of a Venezuelan drug cartel, high-profile law and order updates, and cultural headlines.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Dismissal of Criminal Cases Against James Comey and Letitia James

[00:02]

Host: Lisa Brady
Content:
- A federal judge has dismissed criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
- Ruling: The interim U.S. attorney involved was not legally appointed, thus making the prosecutions procedurally invalid.
- Comey: Had faced charges of making false statements and obstruction, related to Congressional testimony.
- Letitia James: Had been indicted on mortgage fraud charges; both denied wrongdoing.
- The Justice Department stands by the legal appointment of the prosecutor and may appeal the ruling.
"One of the federal judges hearing challenges to the criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James has just dismissed the cases, ruling that the interim U.S. attorney involved was not legally appointed."
— Lisa Brady, 00:02
Implication: Potential appeals could continue the legal saga, keeping both public officials in the spotlight.

2. U.S. Terrorism Designation: “Cartel de la Sols”

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Context:
- The State Department designates the Cartel de la Sols as a terrorist organization.
- The move is interpreted as an effort by the Trump administration to tighten pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, accused of running the cartel himself.
- Venezuela’s foreign minister dismisses the group’s existence, calling the designation a “ridiculous fabrication.”
- Cartel de la Sols historically refers to corrupt Venezuelan military leaders tied to drug trafficking.
"The Trump administration wants more options to put pressure on Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, accusing him of being in charge of the drug cartel."
— News Anchor, 00:47
Historical Note: U.S. indictments against Maduro date back to 2020 for drug trafficking.

3. Pentagon Possible Recall of Senator Mark Kelly

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Content:
- The Pentagon threatens to recall Senator Mark Kelly (Democrat, former Navy Captain) to active duty.
- Possible prosecution for misconduct.
- Kelly, along with other military-veteran lawmakers, had appeared in a video urging service members to refuse illegal orders.
- Pentagon launches a broader review into the matter.
"The Pentagon just threatening to recall Senator Mark Kelly...to possibly prosecute him over misconduct allegations."
— Lisa Brady, 01:12

4. Law Enforcement Tragedy During Florida Eviction

[02:32]

Reporter: Jessica Rosenthal
Content:
- Indian River County Deputy Terry Sweeting Mashkow and locksmith David Long were killed during an eviction attempt in Vero Beach, Florida.
- Details:
  - Deputy Mashkow shot and killed by Michael Halberstam when attempting to serve eviction.
  - Another deputy wounded; Long (76) died after being removed from life support.
"Her loss is felt deeply by every member of the agency as well as by the community she served with pride."
— Jessica Rosenthal, 03:03
Aftermath: Deputy Mashkow was posthumously promoted to sergeant, honored by her department and community.

5. Music World: Passing of Jimmy Cliff

[03:18]

Host: Lisa Brady
Content:
- Iconic reggae artist Jimmy Cliff dies at 81 after suffering a seizure and pneumonia.
- Known for "I Can See Clearly Now" and the film The Harder They Come.
- Celebrated as a Reggae Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer.

6. Health News: Mushrooms and Metabolic Health

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Overview:
- New review of 20+ studies investigates mushrooms’ impact on cardiovascular and metabolic health (heart disease, diabetes, stroke).
- Findings:
  - Some evidence of lower triglycerides.
  - Possible improvement in blood glucose as part of a healthy diet.
  - No harm in adding mushrooms to one's diet.
"The studies also concluded there's also no harm in gobbling down mushrooms."
— Fox News Reporter, 04:15

7. Market Update

[04:19]

Host: Lisa Brady
Stats:
- Dow up 299 points, NASDAQ up 581 points — noted as a Wall Street Rally.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On the Judicial Ruling:

"One of the federal judges hearing challenges...has just dismissed the cases, ruling that the interim U.S. attorney involved was not legally appointed."
— Lisa Brady, 00:02
On Venezuela U.S. Policy:

"Venezuela's foreign minister says it doesn’t exist and his country rejects what it calls a ridiculous fabrication."
— News Anchor, 00:51
On the Florida Eviction Shooting:

"Her loss is felt deeply by every member of the agency as well as by the community she served with pride."
— Jessica Rosenthal, 03:03
On Mushrooms and Health:

"The studies also concluded there's also no harm in gobbling down mushrooms."
— Fox News Reporter, 04:15

Timestamps for Key Segments

[00:02] – Main update: Comey & Letitia James cases dismissed
[00:42] – U.S. designates Venezuelan cartel as terrorist group
[01:12] – Pentagon threatens to recall/prosecute Senator Mark Kelly
[02:32] – Law enforcement fatalities in Florida eviction
[03:18] – Death of reggae legend Jimmy Cliff
[03:41] – Review: Mushrooms’ role in metabolic health
[04:19] – Wall Street market rally

Overall Tone

Succinct, serious, urgent—a focus on high-profile legal and political events, with human interest and culture woven into rapid headlines.

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Lisa Brady
This is a Fox News alert. Cases dismissed. I'm Lisa Brady. One of the federal judges hearing challenges to the criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey. And New York Attorney General Letitia James has just dismissed the cases, ruling that the interim U.S. attorney involved was not legally appointed. A grand jury indicted Comey on charges of making false statements and obstruction stemming from testimony to Congress. James, facing a mortgage fraud case, both deny wrongdoing. The Justice Department has insisted the interim federal prosecutor was legally appointed. Today's ruling could be appealed. A new terrorism designation from the US and one the Venezuelan government calls ridiculous.
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News Anchor
The State Department formally announces the designation of Cartel de la Souls as a terrorist organization. The Trump administration wants more options to put pressure on Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, accusing him of being in charge of the drug cartel. Venezuela's foreign minister says it doesn't exist and his country rejects what it calls for, a ridiculous fabrication. Cartel of the Suns originated as a term in the 1990s, referring to high ranking military officers profiting from the drug trade sons for the epaulettes on their uniforms. Maduro says accusations against him are false and part of a campaign to remove him from Power.
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Lisa Brady
Fox's Chris Foster Maduro was indicted in the US on drug trafficking charges in 2020. The Pentagon just threatening to recall Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, to active duty to possibly prosecute him over misconduct allegations. Kelly, one of several Democratic lawmaker with military background who were part of a recent video urging service members to refuse illegal orders. The Pentagon launching a review with millions of Americans already on the move for Thanksgiving, the White House Christmas tree arrives. First lady Melania Trump there to greet the horse drawn carriage delivering a 25 foot concolor fur from Michigan. It's heading to the Blue Room. America is listening to Fox News.
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Fox News Reporter
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Lisa Brady
A sheriff's deputy and a locksmith are dead after trying to evict a man in Vero Beach, Florida.
[02:38]
Jessica Rosenthal
Indian River County Deputy Terry Sweeting Mashkow was shot and killed Friday while trying to evict Michael Halberstam from his upscale home in Bermuda Club. The sheriff's office says Halberstam had a gun and opened fire in his entryway, killing her and injuring another deputy as well as 76 year old locksmith David Long. On Sunday, Long's family said they removed him from life support and that he then passed away. The sheriff announced a posthumous elevation to the rank of sergeant for Sweeting Mashkow, who'd been with the department for 25 years, saying her loss is felt deeply by every member of the agency as well as by the community she served with pride. Jessica Rosenthal, Fox News A reggae pioneer has died.
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Lisa Brady
Reggae night Jimmy Cliff, better known for a hit cover of I Can See clearly now, was also an actor who starred in the landmark movie the Harder They Come. The Jamaican native was 81. The Reggae Grammy winner and Rock and Roll hall of Famer suffered a seizure and then had pneumonia. A review of more than 20 existing human studies involving mushrooms analyzes whether the fungus can be more than just low calorie nutrition.
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Fox News Reporter
Chronic health issues like heart disease, diabetes and strokes remain leading causes of death worldwide. The goal of researchers was to figure out whether eating mushrooms might provide a simple food based way to support metabolic health. The review was promising, but did not yield any certain conclusions. One of the most consistent findings was a reduction in triglycerides when participants added mushrooms to regular diets without making major lifestyle changes. Some studies also suggested possible improvements in blood glucose when mushrooms are part of an overall healthier eating pattern. The studies also concluded there's also no harm in gobbling down mushrooms.
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Lisa Brady
Fox's CJ Papa There's a rally on Wall Street. The Dow's up $2.99, the NASDAQ up 581. Elisa Fox News It's Will Kane Country.
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Fox News Reporter
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