Secretary of State Marco Rubio says progress has been made after meeting with Ukraine officials in Geneva.

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Fox News Hourly Update

Episode Date: November 23, 2025
Host: Kathleen Maloney (FOX News Podcasts)
Main Theme: Diplomatic progress in Ukraine peace talks, Thanksgiving travel surge, and legislative news on cash payments.

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Episode Overview

This episode centers on U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's encouraging update after peace negotiations with Ukrainian officials in Geneva. Additional coverage focuses on massive Thanksgiving holiday travel expectations, a new TSA investment, gas prices, and Ohio legislative efforts to keep cash as a form of payment.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Progress in Ukraine Peace Talks

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio Meets with Ukraine Officials
  (00:02 - 00:19)

  • Rubio reports significant momentum after recent negotiations in Geneva.
  • "There's still some work to be done, but we are much further ahead today at this time than we were when we began this morning and where we were a week ago for certain." — Secretary of State Marco Rubio (00:11)

• Details on the Peace Plan
  (00:21 - 00:51)

  • Fox’s Trey Yings describes broad international involvement: “These conversations will include officials from the United States, Ukraine and a variety of European countries that are rallying behind Kiev.”
  • Ukrainian President Zelensky references a proposed 28-point peace plan, designed to protect Ukrainian interests and deter further Russian aggression.
  • Zelensky avoids specific details, but it’s implied the plan might require Ukraine to cede more territory and accept military limitations.
  • Notable quote:

    "Our representatives know how to protect Ukrainian national interests and exactly what is needed to prevent Russia from carrying out a third invasion.” — Trey Yings, paraphrasing Zelensky (00:29)

• US Administration’s Position
  (00:51 - 01:10)

  • President Trump states the U.S. proposal “is not his final offer” and asserts the arrangement is a blend of Russian and Ukrainian inputs.

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2. Thanksgiving Travel Surge & TSA Investments

• Anticipated Record-Breaking Travel
  (01:10 - 01:40)

  • DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announces a $1 billion federal investment in TSA equipment and staff: “The government will be making a historic investment… including new scanning equipment.”
  • TSA expects to screen over 17.8 million people during the holiday, 3 million on Sunday, November 30.

• Ground Travel Brief

  • According to AAA: Over 70 million people traveling by road this holiday.

• Airport and Security Upgrades
  (03:48 - 04:27)

  • Noem details investments in technology and training for better airport security.
  • Nearly 82 million Americans are anticipated to travel over the next week.
  • FAA: “We are ready for the holiday rush and take pride in helping travelers reach their friends and families during this important time of year.” (FAA Administrator, via Chanley Painter at 03:57)

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3. Legislative Push for Mandatory Cash Acceptance in Ohio

• Ohio Considering a ‘Cash Bill’
  (03:02 - 03:48)
  • New legislation would require stores/government offices to accept cash for payments up to $500.
  • Ohio Rep. David Thomas: “Cash is the basis for business in America. Our taxpayers should always have the ability to use it.” (03:36)
  • The bill reflects proposed federal rules by Senator John Fetterman and Congressman Kevin Kramer, barring higher prices for cash payments.

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4. Other Noteworthy News Segments

• Gas Prices Update
  (04:27 - 04:47)

  • Analyst Toby Lundberg: “Gasoline prices moved up 4 cents per gallon in the past two weeks. The average is now $3.16 per regular.” (04:40)
  • Despite the slight rise, prices remain close to pandemic-era lows.

• Tragic Cruise Ship Death Report
  (01:40 - 01:59)

  • A new report reveals the mother of Anna Kepner, the 18-year-old found dead on a Carnival cruise ship, learned about her daughter’s passing online.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Marco Rubio on Ukraine Peace Talks:

  "We are much further ahead today at this time than we were when we began this morning and where we were a week ago for certain." (00:11)

• Fox's Trey Yings, summarizing Zelensky’s position:

  "Our representatives know how to protect Ukrainian national interests and exactly what is needed to prevent Russia from carrying out a third invasion." (00:29)

• DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on TSA preparations:

  “The government will be making a historic investment of $1 billion in new resources to help TSA, including new scanning equipment.” (01:13)

• FAA Administrator on Travel Readiness:

  "We are ready for the holiday rush and take pride in helping travelers reach their friends and families during this important time of year." (03:59)

• Ohio Rep. David Thomas on cash payments:

  “Cash is the basis for business in America. Our taxpayers should always have the ability to use it.” (03:36)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Ukraine Peace Talks Update – 00:02–01:10
• Thanksgiving Travel & TSA Investment – 01:10–01:40, 03:48–04:27
• Ohio Cash Bill – 03:02–03:48
• Gas Prices – 04:27–04:47
• Tragic News: Cruise Ship Incident – 01:40–01:59

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Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers a concise yet informative roundup focused on diplomatic progress between the U.S. and Ukraine, the immense scale of expected Thanksgiving travel and new federal investments in airport security, consumer protection efforts in Ohio regarding cash payments, and brief notes on holiday gas prices and national news. Those looking for the latest developments in Ukraine negotiations, practical implications for holiday travel, or changes in consumer payment policy will find this episode especially relevant.

Transcript

[A]

Moving closer to peace in Ukraine. I'm Kathleen Maloney, Fox News. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been meeting with Ukraine officials in Geneva.

[B]

There's still some work to be done, but we are much further ahead today at this time than we were when we began this morning and where we were a week ago for certain.

[A]

Fox's Trey Yings has more on the peace talks.

[C]

These conversations will include officials from the United States, Ukraine and a variety of European countries that are rallying behind Kiev. Zelensky spoke about the negotiations, negotiations and a 28 point peace plan that has circulated in recent days. Our representatives know how to protect Ukrainian national interests and exactly what is needed to prevent Russia from carrying out a third invasion. Zelensky did not go into details about the plan that would require Ukraine to give up more territory and limit the size of their military.

[A]

President Trump says the US Proposal is not his final offer. The administration arguing that the deal combines Russian and Ukrainian input. TSA expects the Sunday after Thanksgiving to be one of the busiest travel days in TSA history. Fox's Christina Coleman in Los Angeles International Airport.

[D]

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem wrapped up a press conference with TSA agents. They're going to be busy nationwide. She was in Minnesota when she announced that the government will be making a historic investment of $1 billion in new resources to help TSA, including new scanning equipment. TSA definitely has their work cut out for them. It's going to be a very busy week. They're expecting to screen than 17.8 million people over the holiday break with over 3 million just on Sunday, November 30, the Sunday after Thanksgiving.

[A]

And according to Triple a, more than 70 million people will be on the road during this holiday. A new report revealing that the mother of Anna Kepner, the 18 year old found dead on a Carnival cruise ship, apparently found out about her daughter's death online. America is listening to Fox News.

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The cash bill would require stores and government offices maintain at least one point of sale where good old folding money still spends for payments up to $500. Ohio State Representative David Thomas says he hears from constituents who don't trust cashless payment methods. He says cash is the basis for business in America. Our taxpayers should always have the ability to use it. The Ohio bill mirrors federal legislation from Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman and North Dakota Congressman Kevin Kramer that would require businesses to accept cash and bar them from charging a higher price to those who choose to pay that way. Jack Callahan, Fox News.

[A]

The DHS Secretary Kristi Noem heading to Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport today after announcing a major TSA investment. Fox's Chanley Painter with the details.

[H]

According to Noem, the more than $1 billion investment will go to new technology training and advancements in security systems at airport checkpoints across the country. The FAA administrator saying this quote, thanks to the dedication of our air traffic controllers and every FAA employee, we are ready for the holiday rush. And take pride in helping travelers reach their friends and families during this important time of year. Nearly 82 million Americans are expected to travel over the next week and we're keeping an eye for any major delays.

[A]

The FAA says it's gearing up for the busiest Thanksgiving travel period in 15 years. Tens of millions are driving to their Thanksgiving destinations and analyst Toby Lundberg tells us they'll pay more for gas.

[I]

Gasoline prices moved up 4 cents per gallon in the past two weeks. The average is now $3.16 per regular.

[A]

But prices still hover near their lowest level since the COVID 19 pandemic in 2020. I'm Kathleen Maloney. This is FOX News.

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