President Donald Trump says West Virginia National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom has died from wounds in the DC attack.

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – Episode Summary

Date: November 28, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Main Theme:
This episode provides listeners with breaking news and major updates from the U.S., focusing especially on President Trump's Thanksgiving message, the tragic death of a National Guard member in DC, military activities in the Caribbean, and nationwide Thanksgiving coverage, including the Macy’s Parade and air travel updates.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump's Thanksgiving Message and DC Shooting Update

[00:03–01:28]

• President Trump’s Video Address:

  • The President delivers a somber Thanksgiving message to American troops, updating the nation on National Guard members wounded during a patrol in Washington, D.C.

  • Specifically, he announces the death of Sarah Beckstrom, a young National Guard member from West Virginia who began serving in June 2023.

    “Sarah Beckstrom of West Virginia, one of the guardsmen that we're talking about, highly respected, young magnificent person, started service in June of 2023. Outstanding in every way. She's just passed away. She's no longer with us. She's looking down at us right now.”
    – President Donald Trump [00:18]

• Incident Context

  • Sarah Beckstrom was killed while on a presidentially ordered crime prevention patrol in DC.

  • Another National Guard member, a 24-year-old man, remains critically injured.

  • The shooting suspect—a 29-year-old Afghan national—is also in serious condition, with motive still under investigation.

  • FBI Director Kash Patel is pursuing terrorism charges against the suspect.

    "The FBI director, Kash Patel, says he will be pursuing terrorism charges against this individual."
    – Host [00:40]

• Response from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth:

  • Secretary Hegseth, addressing troops from the Caribbean, acknowledges both wounded Guardsmen and expresses prayers, while emphasizing ongoing resolve to protect the capital.

    “Yeah, we're prayerful, but we're also increasing our resolve just like they are that we will keep the capital safe and secure the American people.”
    – Secretary Pete Hegseth [01:28]

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2. U.S. Military Actions in the Caribbean

[01:36–01:59]

• The U.S. has bolstered its military presence in the Caribbean to counter drug trafficking amidst increasing tensions with Venezuela.
• Recent military operations targeted 21 suspected drug-running boats, resulting in 83 deaths—actions which have drawn international criticism, including from the UN.

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3. Thanksgiving Across America: The Macy’s Parade

[03:02–03:57]

• Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade:

  • The 99th parade featured 34 balloons, 28 floats, and 11 marching bands, drawing millions of spectators.

  • Notable additions to the balloon lineup included Buzz Lightyear, Pac-Man, and Super Mario.

  • The event was marked by festive, joyful crowds and favorable weather, a contrast to last year's rain.

    “With millions of eyes on the lineup, the annual parade is an event that surely leaves its mark... In the crowd, we witness so much joy.”
    – Stephanie Bertini, Fox 5 New York [03:15]

    "It's my first time at the parade, actually. Never been so having a wonderful time."
    – Parade attendee [03:42]

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4. Thanksgiving Travel & Air Traffic Controller Shortage

[03:57–04:53]

• Record Travel:

  • Americans are traveling in record numbers for Thanksgiving, but air travel is hampered by air traffic controller (ATC) shortages.

• FAA and Retirements:

  • Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy notes unusually high retirement rates during the government shutdown (up to 20 per day vs. usual 4), with the FAA short about 2,000 controllers even as retirements slow.

    "We're about 2,000 controllers short trying to make up that difference. We're going to do it. We're going to work on it."
    – Secretary Sean Duffy [04:33]

• Airline Impact:

  • The shortage previously forced flight cancellations; recent progress is noted in improved staffing.

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Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• President Trump acknowledges Sarah Beckstrom’s death:
  • “She's just passed away. She's no longer with us. She's looking down at us right now.” [00:18]
• Host summarizes the ongoing investigation:
  • “The FBI director, Kash Patel, says he will be pursuing terrorism charges against this individual.” [00:40]
• Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on resolve:
  • “We will keep the capital safe and secure the American people.” [01:28]
• Stephanie Bertini, on the parade atmosphere:
  • “With millions of eyes on the lineup, the annual parade is an event that surely leaves its mark... so much joy.” [03:15]
• ATC Shortage Update, Sec. Duffy:
  • "We're about 2,000 controllers short trying to make up that difference." [04:33]

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Episode Structure & Flow

• Breaking News: Death of National Guard member, President’s address
• Security Update: Crime incident details, terrorism investigation, administration responses
• International Affairs: U.S. military operations, tensions in the Caribbean
• Holiday Coverage: Macy’s Parade highlights, nationwide celebration atmosphere
• Travel Reports: Effects of ATC shortage, government efforts to resolve it

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Summary:
This Fox News Hourly Update delivers urgent national security news with President Trump’s somber Thanksgiving address mourning the death of National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom. The episode moves swiftly through updates on increased military operations in the Caribbean, vibrant holiday scenes from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the ongoing challenges facing American travelers due to air traffic controller shortages—providing a succinct yet detailed account of a news-packed Thanksgiving Day.

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Transcript

[A]

And we have a FOX News alert. President Trump sent a video message to troops on this Thanksgiving and he had an update on the condition of the National Guards members who were shot in Washington, D.C. yesterday and specifically the younger of the two.

[B]

Here's the president, Sarah Beckstrom of West Virginia, one of the guardsmen that we're talking about, highly respected, young magnificent person, started service in June of 2023. Outstanding in every way. She's just passed away. She's no longer with us. She's looking down at us right now.

[A]

So really sad news there delivered by President Trump especially for her family to get that on this Thanksgiving as she was part of a patrol in Washington, D.C. a deployment by the president. They're trying to crack down on crime. The president went on to say the other national guard member, a 24 year old male, he was shot. He is currently fighting for his life. He said the suspect is in serious condition right now. That's suspect a 29 year old male, an Afghan national. And they're still trying to figure out a motive for this, although the FBI director, Kash Patel says he will be pursuing terrorism charges against this individual. The secretary of war, Pete Hegseth spending Thanksgiving in the Caribbean with American troops. In a video posted on X, Secretary Hegseth also acknowledging those two National Guard officers who were shot in D.C. yesterday and says he's praying for them as they remain in critical condition.

[C]

Yeah, we're prayerful, but we're also increasing our resolve just like they are that we will keep the capital safe and secure the American people.

[A]

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[A]

What a scene today in New York City. 34 balloons, 28 floats, throw in 11 marching bands and the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. All about that. But it was, of course, also about the people. Fox 5 New York Stephanie Bertini was along the parade route in Manhattan.

[E]

With millions of eyes on the lineup, the annual parade is an event that surely leaves its mark. This year there were 28 and there were 34 balloons in the sky. And of course, yes, Santa Claus, he ends it all every year now while along the parade route we spotted some new character balloons and that includes Buzz Lightyear, Pac man and Super Mario. And then in the crowd, we witness so much joy.

[F]

It's my first time at the parade, actually. Never been so having a wonderful time.

[B]

Stand up. Stand up.

[E]

Every year, the parade marches through the heart of Manhattan, bringing so happiness along the way.

[A]

It was a great day for a parade as well. The weather held up blue skies over the Big Apple, much better than that cold, pouring rain we had last year. Americans are on the move this Thanksgiving in record numbers. The nation's air travel, though, is still facing a shortage of air traffic controllers. Fox's Caroline Elliott is in Atlanta with more.

[F]

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said, we saw a spike in retirements during the government shutdown. But now he says typically the FAA sees about four air traffic controllers retire daily. But of course, during the shutdown, anywhere from 15 to 20 air traffic controllers retired every day.

[C]

We're about 2,000 controllers short trying to make up that difference. We're going to do it. We're going to work on it.

[F]

During the shutdown, the FAA forced airlines to cancel flights because the shortage got so bad. Since then, Duffy says, we've seen some progress. Retirements have slowed down and fewer ATC workers are calling in sick.

[A]

In New York City, I'm John Saucier, and this is FOX News.

[G]

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