Fox News Hourly Update – 11AM ET, November 30, 2025

Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
Host: Paul Stevens, with reports from Sierra Krug, Adam Klontz, Ainsley Earhardt
Date: November 30, 2025
Episode: 11AM Newscast

Episode Overview

This hourly update delivers the latest on national stories, focusing on a developing mass shooting in Stockton, California, a major winter storm causing Midwest travel disruptions, court actions involving former Trump officials and Venezuelan migrant flights, and highlights from Pope Leo XIV’s first foreign trip.

Key Discussion Points

1. Stockton, CA Mass Shooting Investigation

• Incident Overview:
  • At least four killed and ten injured at a family gathering, possibly a child's birthday party, Saturday night in Stockton, California.
  • FBI is now involved due to the gravity of the attack.
• Status:
  • Details on the suspect(s) remain unknown; law enforcement agencies are collaborating.
  • Multiple agencies termed the effort as "all hands on deck."
• Community Response:
  • Stockton’s mayor publicly expressed condolences.

“Their primary focus right now is locating that suspect. ... That's something that sheriff's office and all of those partnering agencies are still looking into.”
– Sierra Krug (00:22)

• Timestamps:
  • Shooting update begins: 00:02
  • Ongoing investigation details: 00:13

2. Midwest Winter Storm & Travel Disruptions

• Weather Impact:
  • A major storm prompts warnings and disrupts air and ground travel; over 1,000 flights to and from Chicago canceled in a 24-hour window.
  • Dangerous driving conditions reported; snow continues but heaviest has passed.
• Meteorological Insights:
  • Coastal cities like NYC primarily see rain due to higher temperatures while Midwest states face accumulating snow.
  • Northern Indiana and Wisconsin remain under storm warnings.

“The concern continues to be parts of the Midwest. We’re looking at winter storm warnings including portions of northern Indiana back towards Wisconsin ... The heaviest snow has kind of wrapped up but still coming down in some of these spots, which certainly is a problem for travel.”
– Adam Klontz (01:07)

• Timestamps:
  • Storm update begins: 00:50
  • Forecast details: 01:04
  • Flight disruptions: 01:41

3. Legal Developments: Trump White House & Migrant Flights

• Federal Court Action:
  • DC Judge James Boasberg reopens a contempt inquiry into Trump administration’s alleged defiance, concerning the order to return Venezuelan migrants flown out in March.
  • Administration must file statements by December 5; legal stakes could include prosecution referrals.

“He’s examining whether the administration defied his order to return the flights. The standoff carries serious stakes, as Boasberg could refer officials for prosecution.”
– Paul Stevens (02:29)

• Timestamps:
  • Court case details: 02:29

4. Case Dismissals: Comey & NY AG Letitia James

• Dismissal Details:
  • Judge Cameron Curry rules the interim US attorney didn’t have lawful authority since the 120-day period elapsed without Senate confirmation.
  • Dismissal is “without prejudice,” allowing cases to be refiled, but timing is tight for Comey due to statute of limitations.

“The judge found the 120 day time period for an interim attorney position to serve had elapsed and that without Senate confirmation, Lindsey Halligan could not bring the indictments.”
– Ainsley Earhardt (03:17)

• Reactions:
  • Attorney General Pam Bondi pledges immediate appeal.

“We’ll be taking all available legal action, including an immediate appeal to hold Letitia and James Comey accountable for their unlawful conduct.”
– Sierra Krug, quoting Pam Bondi (03:36)

• Timestamps:
  • Judge’s ruling explained: 03:17
  • Pam Bondi’s response: 03:36
  • Limitation on charges: 03:47

5. Pope Leo XIV’s Historic First Foreign Trip

• Trip Overview:
  • Pope Leo XIV departs Turkey after meeting Christian leaders, delivering a message of regional peace.
  • Next stop: Lebanon, fulfilling an intention from Pope Francis (his predecessor).

“The first American pope now heading to Lebanon, fulfilling a promise of his predecessor, Pope Francis, who had hoped to visit the Middle Eastern nation but was unable due to numerous health issues.”
– Paul Stevens (04:13)

• Timestamps:
  • Vatican segment: 04:02

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “Multiple agencies have been called in to help. They said it’s all hands on deck and their primary focus right now is locating that suspect.”
  – Sierra Krug (00:20)
• “This is our last big travel trouble here as we continue to get folks back home over the next day.”
  – Adam Klontz (01:38)
• “The administration insists it did not violate the court’s directive.”
  – Paul Stevens (02:48)
• “The cases were dismissed without prejudice, meaning new charges can be brought.”
  – Ainsley Earhardt (03:47)
• “Pope Leo the 14th leaving Turkey as part of his first foreign trip as Ponoff, where he met with Christian church leaders and brought a message of peace to the region.”
  – Paul Stevens (04:02)

Summary and Tone

The episode delivers quick, no-nonsense reporting on urgent national and international headlines. The tone is urgent and factual, consistent with typical Fox News newscasts. By focusing on unfolding investigations, severe weather, legal challenges involving high-profile figures, and a historic papal voyage, the episode provides a compact but thorough sweep of critical news as of late November 2025.

For further details or to follow these stories as they develop, listeners are encouraged to tune into subsequent Fox News Hourly Updates.