A holiday tradition at the White House.

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – Episode Summary

Episode Title: A Holiday Tradition at the White House
Air Date: November 25, 2025
Host: Lisa Brady (FOX News Podcasts)

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Overview

This hourly news update from FOX News highlights the annual Thanksgiving tradition at the White House, economic concerns in the U.S., a major development in the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, a tragic story involving NFL player Marshawn Neyland, and a public health alert regarding an HIV outbreak in Maine. The episode features real-time reporting from various FOX News correspondents.

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Key Discussion Points

1. White House Thanksgiving Tradition

[00:02–00:45]

• President Trump pardons a turkey: Continuing the holiday tradition, President Trump pardons a turkey named Gobble in the White House Rose Garden.

• Presidential Message: Trump uses the occasion to wish Americans a happy Thanksgiving and tout economic improvements.

  “On behalf of the first lady and the entire Trump family, I want to wish all Americans a very, very happy Thanksgiving.”
  — President Trump [00:06]

  • The President emphasizes affordability and falling prices for holiday essentials, referencing a USDA report.
  • Products including turkey, potatoes, and ham are said to be less expensive than in recent years.

  “We are down to a level that we haven't seen in a long time.”
  — President Trump, referencing food prices [00:41]

2. U.S. Economic Concerns

[00:45–01:13]

• Consumer Confidence: Despite the positive economic message, Americans are reportedly feeling less confident about the economy.

• The Conference Board’s latest index drops to its lowest point since April after new tariffs were announced.

• Key Factors:

  • Prices and inflation
  • Tariffs and trade policy
  • Political uncertainty, including government shutdown

  “The most often mentioned factors for the lower reading are prices and inflation, tariffs and trade and politics, including mentions of the federal government shutdown… particularly sharp among independents.”
  — Chris Foster [00:55]

• Delayed Economic Reports: New data due to the shutdown reveals retail and restaurant sales up slightly, with moderate inflation.

3. Ukraine-Russia Peace Developments

[01:13–01:42]

• Peace Framework: Ukrainian officials claim agreement on the core terms of a peace framework with Russia.

• An invitation is extended for Ukraine’s President to visit the U.S. to finalize the deal with President Trump.

  “We look forward to organizing a visit of Ukraine's president to the US at the earliest suitable date in November to complete final steps and make a deal with President Trump.”
  — Quoted by Chris Foster [01:33]

• Cautious Reaction: Some U.S. lawmakers and European leaders express reservations about the unresolved details.

4. Tragedy Involving NFL Player Marshawn Neyland

[02:15–03:05]

• Police Pursuit and Death: Newly released records describe a high-speed chase in Dallas involving Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Neyland.

• Neyland fled in a stolen vehicle, crashed, and was later found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot.

• Police discovered his identity the next day, learning he had communicated intentions to take his life to family and friends.

  “Police searched nearby storm drains using K9s and a drone, later finding the 24 year old in a portable bathroom dead from what appeared to be a self inflicted gunshot wound.”
  — Jessica Rosenthal [02:42]

5. HIV Outbreak in Maine

[03:05–03:54]

• Health Warning: Maine health officials warn of the state’s largest-ever HIV outbreak, centered in Bangor.

• Most cases impact those experiencing homelessness or drug use.

• Response and Risks:

  • Testing efforts stepped up statewide.
  • Potential setbacks due to proposed $1.7 billion federal funding cuts for HIV programs.

  “The outbreak stems from a cluster of HIV cases first identified in 2023 and is largely affecting those who are homeless or use drugs.”
  — Ainsley Earhart [03:26]

6. Wall Street Update

[03:54–04:11]

• Stock Market Reaction: Amid mixed economic signals, major indices surge. The Dow climbs over 557 points, reclaiming the 47,000 mark.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump:

  “You are hereby unconditionally pardoned.” [00:17]
  — Officially pardoning turkey ‘Gobble’ in White House Rose Garden

• Chris Foster:

  “The confidence dip is common to all political affiliations and particularly sharp among independents.” [01:05]

• Jessica Rosenthal:

  “Records show the chase in Dallas got up to 145 miles per hour the night of November 5th…” [02:30]
  “They realized who he was in the early morning hours of the 6th and spoke to his girlfriend who said he was going to kill himself…” [02:51]

• Ainsley Earhart (on HIV):

  “Community organizations are ramping up HIV testing efforts, while Portland’s health department has added a walk in testing day to its STD clinic.” [03:34]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• White House Pardoning Tradition: [00:02–00:45]
• Economic Concerns & Data: [00:45–01:13]
• Ukraine Peace Developments: [01:13–01:42]
• Marshawn Neyland Story: [02:15–03:05]
• Maine HIV Outbreak: [03:05–03:54]
• Stock Market Update: [03:54–04:11]

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This episode offers a rapid yet deep overview of current U.S. news, combining seasonal White House traditions with hard-hitting reports on the economy, international affairs, public health, and tragic personal stories. The tone remains brisk, factual, and urgent, reflective of FOX News Radio’s commitment to fast-paced updates.

Transcript

[Lisa Brady]

A holiday tradition at the White House. Lisa Brady, FOX NEWS.

[President Trump]

On behalf of the first lady and the entire Trump family, I want to wish all Americans a very, very happy Thanksgiving.

[Lisa Brady]

And President Trump just pardoning a turkey named Gobble in the Rose Garden.

[President Trump]

You are hereby unconditionally partnered.

[Lisa Brady]

The president calling it a great time of year and saying the country is doing really well.

[President Trump]

And this Thanksgiving, we're also making incredible strides to make Americ affordable again, running.

[Lisa Brady]

Through a USDA list of products costing less compared to Biden era highs or compared to last year, including turkeys, potatoes and ham.

[President Trump]

So we are down to a level that we haven't seen in a long time.

[Lisa Brady]

But Americans are feeling less confident about the economy. And the conference board's latest index hitting its lowest point since April when the stock market dropped after the president announced new tariffs on many countries.

[Chris Foster]

The most often mentioned factors for the lower reading are prices and inflation, tariffs and trade and and politics, including mentions of the federal government shutdown. The conference board says the confidence dip is common to all political affiliations and particularly sharp among independents.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Chris Foster. Another report delayed by the government shutdown and released today shows sales at retailers and restaurants rising less than expected, up 2.10of a point in September. But inflation at the wholesale level also rising only slightly, up 110 of a point for the core rate. Ukrainian officials say they agree to the core terms of a peace framework with Russia, with a new top Ukrainian defense official posting this.

[Chris Foster]

We look forward to organizing a visit of Ukraine's president to the US at the earliest suitable date in November to complete final steps and make a deal with President Trump.

[Lisa Brady]

FOX is Mark Meredith at the White House. But some US Lawmakers and some European leaders remain concerned about the fine print, which is still a work in progress. America is listening to FOX News.

[Ainsley Earhart]

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[Podcast Host]

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[Lisa Brady]

Newly released records detail the police pursuit and the effort to find an NFL player, Marshawn Neyland of the Dallas Cowboys before he apparently took his own life. Earlier this month.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

Records show a Texas state trooper began a vehicle pursuit of Marshawn Nealon not knowing it was him but believing the Dodge Challenger he was in was stolen. Records show the chase in Dallas got up to 145 miles per hour the night of November 5th after losing him. Troopers found the car in a Dallas suburb following a crash with another vehicle. The car was empty, but so was a holster inside. Police searched nearby storm drains using K9s and a drone, later finding the 24 year old in a portable bathroom dead from what appeared to be a self inflicted gunshot wound. They realized who he was in the early morning hours of the 6th and spoke to his girlfriend who said he was going to kill himself. He'd also sent text messages to other family and friends saying goodbye.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Jessica Rosenthal Health officials in Maine are warning of an HIV outbreak as some local governments take steps to get ahead of it.

[Ainsley Earhart]

The epicenter of Maine's largest ever HIV outbreak is in Bangor, and health care providers say they're confident it will lead to new cases outside Penobscot county and affect the entire state. That's according to reporting from the Bangor Daily News. The outbreak stems from a cluster of HIV cases first identified in 2023 and is largely affecting those who are homeless or use drugs. Community organizations are ramping up HIV testing efforts, while Portland's health department has added a walk in testing day to its STD clinic. Local efforts to combat the HIV spread could be hampered by the elimination of funding. The House of propagations bill for 2026 proposed cutting $1.7 billion for HIV programs. Tanya J.

[Lisa Brady]

Powers, Fox News Stocks turning higher as Wall street digests those new economic reports delayed by the government shutdown. Right now, the dow is up 557points, back over 47k, the S& P and the Nasdaq. Also in the green and Lisa Brady.

[Podcast Host]

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