Fox News Hourly Update – Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces Resignation

Date: November 22, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This episode centers on a major political development: the resignation of Georgia Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene following a tumultuous split with President Trump. The episode also covers the unexpected cooperation between President Trump and new NYC Mayor-elect Zorad Mamdani, updates on immigration policy, federal versus state AI regulation, heightened U.S. military activity near Venezuela, and a holiday travel forecast.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Resignation

• Announcement & Reasons
  • Greene’s resignation is effective January 5, 2026.
  • The decision follows a public dispute with President Trump over multiple issues: the Epstein files, foreign policy, and health care.
  • Greene posted her full resignation statement on social media.
• Notable Quote:
  • "Loyalty should be a two way street and we should be able to vote our conscience and represent our district's interest because our job title is literally representative."
    — Marjorie Taylor Greene [00:30]
• Additional Context
  • President Trump branded Greene “a traitor” and threatened to endorse a primary challenger, which is now moot.
  • Commentators discuss the end of Greene’s run in Congress since 2021.
  • [00:02–00:52]

2. Unlikely Alliance: Trump & NYC Mayor-Elect Zorad Mamdani

• Summary
  • President Trump met with Zorad Mamdani, a Democratic socialist and NYC's new mayor. Despite ideological clashes, both parties expressed willingness to address cost-of-living challenges in New York.
• Notable Quotes:
  • "We had some interesting conversation and some of his ideas really are the same ideas that I have."
    — President Trump [01:09]
  • "It was a productive meeting focused on a place of shared admiration and love, which is New York City."
    — Jared Halpern [01:18]
• Context
  • This cooperation marks a departure from sharp campaign rhetoric; Trump once called Mamdani “a communist,” while Mamdani labeled Trump “a fascist.”
  • [01:00–01:24]

3. President Trump Ends Temporary Protected Status for Somalis in Minnesota

• Action
  • Trump announced, via Truth Social, the immediate termination of TPS for Somali immigrants in Minnesota.
• Justification
  • Trump cited crime: "Somali gangs are terrorizing the people of that great state. Billions of dollars are missing." [01:35]
• Community Impact
  • Minnesota is home to a large Somali-American population.
• Reference: [01:35–01:59]

4. Federal Pushback on State AI Regulations

• President Trump’s Position
  • Trump wants to end what he calls “excessive” state-level AI regulations, advocating for a single federal approval process.
• Notable Quote:
  • "We are going to work it so that you'll have a one approval process, not have to go through 50 states."
    — President Trump [02:28]
• Political Context
  • Some state leaders resist, insisting their responsibility is to protect the public.
  • A possible executive order is on hold, but a 10-year moratorium on state AI laws may be included in a future defense bill.
• Reference: [02:16–02:58]

5. US Military Escalation in the Caribbean & Venezuela

• Developments
  • Iran is backing Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro as the Trump administration ramps up military pressure.
  • US military maneuvers include:
    • F-35 launches from Puerto Rico
    • B-52 bombers demonstrating off the Venezuelan coast
    • 20% of US warships now in the Caribbean, with over 200 Tomahawk missiles deployed
  • Former envoy Elliott Abrams estimates a potential conflict could be over in "three to four days."
• Quote:
  • "A pair of B52 bombers from Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota flew an attack demonstration flight off the coast of Venezuela."
    — Lucas Tomlinson [03:11]
• Political Divide
  • Congressional Democrats warn Republicans against war escalation.
• Reference: [02:58–03:48]

6. Thanksgiving Travel Forecast

• Travel Surge
  • Record 31 million travelers expected to fly over the holiday.
  • Sunday, November 30, and Monday, December 1 anticipated as busiest days.
• Reference: [03:48–04:10]

Memorable Moments & Quotes

• Marjorie Taylor Greene on representation:
  "Loyalty should be a two way street...we should be able to vote our conscience..."
  — Greene [00:30]
• President Trump’s surprising praise for Mamdani:
  "Some of his ideas really are the same ideas that I have."
  — Trump [01:09]
• Trump on AI regulation:
  "You'll have a one approval process, not have to go through 50 states."
  — Trump [02:28]
• Military escalation specifics:
  "20% of all deployed US warships are in the Caribbean, with over 200 Tomahawk cruise missiles in theater ready to fire predetermined targets."
  — Lucas Tomlinson [03:11]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Marjorie Taylor Greene Resignation Announcement – [00:02–00:52]
• Trump & Mamdani NYC Alliance – [01:00–01:24]
• Somali TPS Termination in Minnesota – [01:35–01:59]
• Trump on AI Regulation – [02:16–02:58]
• US Show of Force in Caribbean/Venezuela – [02:58–03:48]
• Thanksgiving Travel Update – [03:48–04:10]

This episode provides fast-paced, critical updates on pressing political developments, with direct quotes from key figures and a tone reflecting urgent, unfolding national and international events. Listeners gain both context and detail on why Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned, emerging bipartisan dialogues, controversial Trump immigration and technology policies, and signs of increasing US military engagement abroad.