Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: President Trump Calling on Congress to Reform Healthcare
Date: November 18, 2025
Host: Dave Anthony (FOX News Podcasts)
Length: ~4m 30s

Overview

This episode offers a fast-paced update on the day's top political and news stories. The focus is on President Trump's call for congressional action on healthcare reform, coupled with his responses to major issues: the Epstein investigation, foreign policy in the Middle East, economic claims, immigration enforcement, and the ongoing war on drugs. The show also briefly covers stock market movements and NFL results.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump on the Epstein Files

• Trump forcefully distances himself from Jeffrey Epstein, instead highlighting Democratic connections.
• He supports a House resolution to release Epstein investigation documents.
• House Speaker Mike Johnson and Trump both claim they have "nothing to hide," but stress protecting crime victims' privacy.

Notable Quotes:

• "We have nothing to do with Epstein. The Democrats do. All of his friends were Democrats."
  — Donald Trump [00:07]
• "He's never had anything to hide... we wanted to make sure that victims of his crimes are completely protected from disclosure."
  — Mike Johnson [00:30]

Timestamps:

• [00:02] Trump weighs in on Epstein investigation
• [00:12] Resolution discussed; bipartisan support
• [00:30] Johnson affirms transparency, protects victims

2. Middle East Diplomacy: Saudi Arabia, Israel, & Gaza Ceasefire

• Trump hosts Saudi Crown Prince for talks on trade, defense, and regional stability.
• Netanyahu publicly thanks Trump as the UN backs a Trump-led peace plan for Gaza, calling it an "international stabilization force."
• The plan is condemned by Hamas as biased.

Notable Quotes:

• "The state of Israel applaud President Donald Trump and his tireless and devoted team."
  — Benjamin Netanyahu (via statement) [00:58]

Timestamps:

• [00:45] Trump, Saudi Crown Prince meet, discuss Israel
• [00:58] UN endorses Trump's Gaza peace plan; reactions from Israel and Hamas

3. Economic Claims & Outreach to McDonald’s Executives

• Trump takes on accusations that his policies cause unaffordable prices.
• Claims significant drops in breakfast costs, bread, dairy, and especially eggs.
• Addresses McDonald’s franchisees, highlighting his connection as a former fry cook (referencing a past promotional event).

Notable Quotes:

• "In the past six months, the price of breakfast items has fallen 14%... The price of eggs has declined 86% since March."
  — Donald Trump [01:31]
• "One of your all time most loyal customers."
  — Donald Trump [01:49]

Timestamps:

• [01:25] Trump rebuts economic criticisms; lists price drops
• [01:49] Personal anecdote: McDonald’s fry cook reference

4. Immigration Crackdown & Drug Interdiction

• Trump administration's tough measures target undocumented individuals with criminal records in North Carolina—over 100 arrests in Charlotte, with operations expanding to Raleigh.
• Critics, including Gov. Josh Stein, decry racial profiling and stoking fear.
• Meanwhile, Trump boasts of naval interdictions off South America, with more than 80 "narco-terrorist" deaths, and contemplates direct action against cocaine production facilities.

Notable Quotes:

• "Fact: ... Colombia has cocaine factories where they make cocaine. Would I knock out those factories? I would be proud to do it. Personally, I didn't say I'm doing it, but I would be proud to do it."
  — Donald Trump [03:20]
• "We know every route. We know the addresses of every drug lord. We know their address. We know their front door. We know everything about every one of them."
  — Donald Trump [03:37]

Timestamps:

• [02:32] Immigration arrests in North Carolina; local controversy
• [03:13] Naval drug interdiction; Trump considers strikes on drug labs
• [03:37] Trump asserts U.S. intelligence on drug lords

5. Financial Markets Update

• Significant selling continues after Monday's stock market drop: Dow down 557 points, Nasdaq down nearly 200.

Timestamps:

• [03:53] Recap of market turbulence

6. NFL Highlights

• Quick sports score: Dak Prescott throws four touchdowns for Cowboys win over Raiders.

Timestamps:

• [04:08] NFL results

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On transparency:
  "He's never had anything to hide..." — Mike Johnson [00:30]
• On drug lord intelligence:
  "We know every route. We know the addresses of every drug lord... We know everything about every one of them." — Donald Trump [03:37]
• On economic statistics:
  "The price of eggs has declined 86% since March." — Donald Trump [01:31]
• On the McDonald’s connection:
  "One of your all time most loyal customers." — Donald Trump [01:49]

Structure & Flow

The episode maintains FOX’s brisk, headline-driven style and presents Trump’s statements without deep counter-analysis. The language is direct and sometimes boastful, keeping the focus on presidential initiatives and government actions, with brief interruptions for sports and market news.

For listeners who missed the broadcast:
This summary presents the essential updates—Trump’s assertive political positioning, his administration’s controversial crackdowns, major foreign policy milestones, and economic talking points—delivered in a rapid-fire, news-bulletin format typical of FOX News hourly updates.