Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: House votes to condemn socialism amid growing debate over progressive policies

Date: November 21, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a rapid-fire update on several major national and international news stories, with the primary focus on the U.S. House of Representatives' symbolic vote to condemn socialism amidst the ascendancy of more progressive policies and politicians. Other topics include threats against lawmakers, the Ukraine peace process, a high-profile police shooting case, a tragic accident at the Dubai Air Show, an earthquake in Bangladesh, and legal action over California's tuition laws.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Death Threats Against Lawmakers and Tensions Over Civil-Military Relations

• [00:03] Michigan Senate Democrat Alyssa Slotkin, who has a military/national security background, has been placed under 24/7 police protection after receiving nearly 1,000 death threats.

  • The threats followed a social media post from former President Trump accusing Slotkin and other Democrats of "seditious behavior punishable by death" after they urged service members to ignore unlawful orders.

  “I’m not threatening death, but I think they’re in serious trouble. In the old days, it was death.”
  — Donald Trump, quoted by Chris Foster, [00:29]

• [00:34] Trump clarifies he believes lawmakers broke the law, but says he's not concerned about the military refusing orders.

Ukraine Peace Plan Developments

• [00:46] Russian President Vladimir Putin confirms receipt of the U.S. peace proposal for Ukraine.

  • Ukrainian President Zelensky responds, framing the plan as a forced choice between:
    • “Losing dignity, giving up territory and other concessions, or U.S. support."

  “We are not making loud statements. We will calmly work with America and all partners.”
  — President Zelensky, paraphrased by Chris Foster, [00:57]

  • European leaders commend U.S.-led mediation but reaffirm support for Ukrainian sovereignty.

Domestic Law Enforcement Incidents

• [01:20] St. Louis Airport Shooting

  • Police shot and killed a man with a knife who refused orders to leave a restricted area and drop his weapon, even after being tased ([Tanya J. Powers, 01:20]).
  • Airport operations continued as normal.

• [01:45] Ohio Police Shooting Verdict

  • Police officer Connor Grubb was acquitted in the shooting of Kia Young, a pregnant Black woman suspected of shoplifting, after she refused to leave her car and allegedly drove toward Grubb.

International News

• [02:16] Bangladesh Earthquake
  • At least nine dead and more than 300 injured in an earthquake near Dhaka.
• [02:16] Dubai Air Show Crash
  • Indian Air Force pilot killed in a crash; the aircraft lost control before nosediving.

U.S. Politics: House Vote to Condemn Socialism

• [02:16] New York City Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani, a self-described Democratic Socialist, visits the White House the same day the House votes on a resolution condemning socialism.
• 285 House members, including top four Democratic leaders, voted YES; nearly 100 Democrats voted NO, indicating a significant split within the party.

  “Republicans aren't focused on issues like addressing the cost of living and they do not want to fix the catastrophic economic policies of this administration.”
  — Maxine Waters, [02:40]

• Report by Fox's Ryan Schmell from Capitol Hill.

U.S. Department of Justice Sues California Over Tuition Policies

• [03:12] Lillian Wu: DOJ sues California to block in-state tuition for undocumented students, arguing it discriminates against U.S. citizens.
  • California law allows undocumented students who graduate from in-state high schools to pay in-state tuition and apply for state aid.
  • Gov. Gavin Newsom's office calls the suit “meritless, politically motivated” and notes it’s one of three filed against California in one week.

Business and Markets

• [03:55] Chris Foster: Eli Lilly becomes the first healthcare company to hit a $1 trillion market cap, thanks in part to weight-loss and diabetes drugs.
  • Dow up 650 points; S&P 500 up 83.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Trump accusations and death threats:

  "I'm not threatening death, but I think they're in serious trouble. In the old days, it was death."
  — Donald Trump, quoted by Chris Foster, [00:29]

• On Ukraine/U.S. peace diplomacy:

  "We are not making loud statements. We will calmly work with America and all partners."
  — President Zelensky, paraphrased by Chris Foster, [00:57]

• Democratic dissent on House anti-socialism resolution:

  "Republicans aren't focused on issues like addressing the cost of living and they do not want to fix the catastrophic economic policies of this administration."
  — Maxine Waters, [02:40]

Timestamps of Important Segments

• [00:03] – Threats against lawmakers; Trump accusations
• [00:46] – U.S. peace plan for Ukraine
• [01:20] – St. Louis airport police shooting incident
• [01:45] – Ohio police shooting acquittal
• [02:16] – Bangladesh earthquake and Dubai Air Show crash
• [02:16] – NYC Democratic Socialist Mayor-elect; House anti-socialism vote
• [03:12] – DOJ lawsuit against California over tuition for undocumented students
• [03:55] – Eli Lilly stock milestone and stock market update

Language & Tone

This episode is fast-paced and fact-driven, with a focus on blending breaking news updates, hard news reporting, and brief political analysis. The language is direct, sometimes heated (as with the Trump and Waters quotes), and the segment on the House vote reflects growing tension between the party establishment and progressive Democrats.

Summary

The episode encapsulates the swirl of controversies and policy debates currently dominating U.S. headlines—from threats against lawmakers and fiery accusations of sedition, to geopolitical chess over Ukraine, high-profile police use-of-force incidents, and a passionate, sharply divided House vote condemning socialism despite the rising profile of left-wing leaders. Legal battles over immigration-related state policy and a landmark Wall Street milestone round out a snapshot of a nation and world in flux.