Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: It's Getaway Day for Millions of Americans
Date: November 25, 2025
Host: Dave Anthony
Network: FOX News Radio

Episode Overview

This episode focuses on the surge of Thanksgiving travel across the U.S., challenges caused by weather and airport staffing, ongoing international tensions, breaking legal cases involving high-profile officials, and key domestic news. It also includes rapid updates on the NFL, Wall Street, and a developing case of a missing Virginia school coach.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Record Thanksgiving Travel and Airport Updates

• Record Crowds at Airports

  • AAA predicts record-breaking Thanksgiving travel numbers.
  • TSA expects to screen 18 million travelers between today and next Tuesday, with the current day being the busiest.
    • "It's going to be crowded at airports." (Dave Anthony, 00:02)
    • "You just never know what's going to happen, to be honest. It's kind of like a waiting game to see what they say." (Pam Bondi, 00:11)
  • 52,000 flights scheduled nationwide.

• Flight Delays and Weather Issues

  • At Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) airport:
    • Hundreds of delays yesterday; only a few dozen this morning.
    • Nationwide: ~600 delays, 34 flights canceled so far (00:16).

• FAA and TSA Staffing

  • Towers are back to pre-government shutdown staffing levels.
  • Flight schedules have returned to normal.

• Notable Quote:

  • "The FAA says their air traffic control towers are still understaffed, but they are back to pre government shutdown levels and flight schedules are also back to normal." (Ainsley Earhart, 00:44)

2. Weather Catastrophe in Houston

• Aftermath of a tornado in the Houston area:
  • About 100 homes damaged.
  • Many blocks without power; some lights restored by generators.
  • "Generators in the area providing some power. We did see some lights on, but the debris goes all the way down the block." (Ruben Dominguez, 00:55)

3. International News: Ukraine and Venezuela

• Ukraine Conflict Update

  • Russian drone and missile attacks killed at least 7.
  • Ukrainian counterattack left 3 dead inside Russia.
  • Peace talks ongoing; Ukraine's team agreed to a peace deal pending Russia's response ahead of Thursday's deadline.
    • "That is a big deal now. They need to get Russia on board." (Peter Ducey, 01:28)

• Venezuelan Narco-Terrorism

  • U.S. conducting a two-month operation off Venezuela, blowing up suspected drug boats and killing over 80 alleged narco-terrorists.
  • U.S. officially designates the cartel led by President Nicolás Maduro as a foreign terrorist organization.
    • "The administration accusing Maduro and his generals of enriching themselves in the drug trade." (Lucas Tomlinson, 02:33)
    • The new designation could justify airstrikes under the same authority used to destroy the drug boats, pending presidential approval.

4. Legal News: Dismissal of High-Profile Cases

• Federal judge dismissed criminal cases against New York AG Letitia James (mortgage fraud) and former FBI Director James Comey (lying to Congress).
  • The reason: The U.S. attorney who got the indictments was determined "unlawfully appointed."
• Pam Bondi, Attorney General, vows immediate legal action and appeal.
  • "We'll be taking all available legal action, including an immediate appeal to hold Letitia James and James Comey accountable for their unlawful Congress." (Pam Bondi, 01:44)

5. Domestic News: Missing Virginia Football Coach

• Travis Turner (Union High School, Big Stone Gap, VA)
  • Last seen Thursday walking into woods near his home; police discovered the situation during a separate investigation.
  • School district confirms a staff member (unnamed) is now on paid administrative leave as an external review is pending.
  • Turner was midseason coach of an undefeated team; the team played and won without him after his disappearance.
    • "Turner, 46 years old, was in the middle of an undefeated season with the Union High School Bears. They played him one without him on Saturday." (Chris Foster, 03:31)

6. Wall Street & Financial Update

• Stock futures relatively flat after significant gains:
  • Nasdaq up nearly 600 points.
  • Dow up 200 (02:55).

7. NFL Update

• Monday Night Football:
  • 49ers beat the Panthers, 20-9, despite Brock Purdy throwing three interceptions.
  • Christian McCaffrey scored a touchdown against his former team, finished with 89 rushing yards and 53 receiving yards.
    • "San Francisco improved to eight and four. Carolina dropped to six and six." (Jared Max, 04:03)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "You just never know what's going to happen, to be honest. It's kind of like a waiting game to see what they say." – Pam Bondi, on travel uncertainty (00:11)
• "Generators in the area providing some power. We did see some lights on, but the debris goes all the way down the block." – Ruben Dominguez, describing tornado aftermath (00:55)
• "That is a big deal now. They need to get Russia on board." – Peter Ducey, on Ukraine-Russia peace talks (01:28)
• "We'll be taking all available legal action, including an immediate appeal to hold Letitia James and James Comey accountable for their unlawful Congress." – Pam Bondi, on dismissed indictments (01:44)
• "The administration says the new designation opens up the cartel to airstrikes, claiming the same legal authority used to destroy suspected drug boats should President Trump give the green light." – Lucas Tomlinson, on Venezuela operation (02:42)

Segment Timestamps

• Thanksgiving Travel & Airports: 00:02 – 00:50
• Houston Tornado Aftermath: 00:50 – 01:09
• Ukraine-Russia News: 01:09 – 01:31
• Legal Cases Dismissed: 01:31 – 01:54
• Venezuela Narco-Terrorism: 02:11 – 02:54
• Wall Street Update: 02:54 – 03:12
• Missing Coach in Virginia: 03:12 – 03:45
• NFL Monday Night Recap: 03:45 – 04:08

This tightly packed episode delivers essential information for Americans on the move, along with critical legal and international developments, in FOX’s rapid-fire, news-focused style.