Fox News Hourly Update – 11AM ET 12/02/2025 Newscast

Date: December 2, 2025
Host: Dave Anthony, FOX News Podcasts
Duration: ~4min

Episode Overview

This newscast provides a concise, fast-paced rundown of the morning’s major US and world news stories. The episode is dominated by coverage of the US military strike off Venezuela and the ongoing political controversy. It also touches on diplomatic efforts toward ending the war in Ukraine, a special election in Tennessee, the morning’s financial data, charitable giving trends for “Giving Tuesday,” and a widespread winter storm affecting the northern US.

Key Stories & Insights

1. US Military Operation off Venezuela: Political & Legal Fallout

• Controversy grows after a recent US military action targeting drug trafficking boats off Venezuela.
• After over 20 boats were destroyed, scrutiny intensified over a second strike that killed survivors of the first attack. These actions have ignited debate and placed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth under the spotlight.

Notable Quotes & Discussion:

• Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), critical of military overreach:
  • “We don't allow the military to act as the police officer, the prosecutor, the judge, the jury and the executioner.” (00:11, Jamie Raskin)
  • Raskin calls the second strike “a war crime.” (00:32, Chad Perkham reporting Raskin)
• Secretary of War Pete Hegseth & White House:
  • Firmly claim the strikes were legal; Hegseth denies ordering the attacks.
  • Administration maintains US acted in self defense and national interest.
• GOP Response: Split but Mostly Supportive
  • “Lots of Republicans have questions, but many support the administration's explanations.” (00:50, Chad Perkham)
• Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) defends U.S. military practice:
  • “I can't recall any time in my history doing counterterrorism operations where we strike a group ... and then we were like, oh, well, they're survivors. We have to go. We can't kill them. Of course we kill them.” (00:50, Dan Crenshaw)

Upcoming:
President Trump is expected to address these issues further in a Cabinet meeting. (01:04, Dave Anthony)

2. Ukraine War – US Mediation Efforts & Peace Talks

• President Zelenskyy says hopes of ending Russia’s invasion are “better now than ever” following new negotiations on a US-driven peace plan.
• Zelensky seeks an immediate meeting with US leaders after a US envoy leads talks in Moscow.

Analysis by Jonathan Savage (01:25):

• US put forth a 28-point settlement plan; Ukraine and allies originally claimed it “rewarded Russia” but say they have now secured changes.
• “But we could find out soon if the amendments are acceptable to Vladimir Putin.” (01:25, Jonathan Savage)

3. Tennessee Special Election

• All polls are now open for a special Congressional election. (01:50, Dave Anthony)

4. Wall Street & Economic Update

• Markets: Morning rebound after yesterday’s sell-off.
  • “The Dow's up 142 points. The Nasdaq's getting 222, a 30 point increase for the S&P 500.” (02:32, Dave Anthony)
• Oil Prices: Down nearly $1 to ~$58 a barrel.
• Gas Prices: National average dips below $3/gal for first time since May 2021. (02:32, Dave Anthony)

5. Giving Tuesday & Charitable Deductions

• Annual “Giving Tuesday” campaign encourages donations to nonprofits after the jumble of post-Thanksgiving shopping days.
• Nonprofits worry about lower donations due to the economy, but charitable giving remains tax-deductible.
  • “...both the Congress and President Trump passed a law allowing up to $1,000 per individual or 2,000 for a married couple to be claimed for charitable deductions. Just get receipts to use come tax day in April.” (03:10, Eben Brown)

6. Severe Winter Weather Across the North

• Major snowstorm affecting Midwest through New England.
• Over 40 million under winter weather alerts; 131 flights canceled and 2,000 delayed.
  • “First big snowstorm is here and snow is quickly piling up here in Pittsburgh ... impacts spanning all the way into the densely populated i95 corridor ... more than 40 million Americans under some type of winter weather alerts.” (03:51–04:23, Katie Byrne reporting)

Notable Quotes

• Jamie Raskin (D-MD):
  “We don't allow the military to act as the police officer, the prosecutor, the judge, the jury and the executioner.” (00:11)

• Dan Crenshaw (R-TX):
  “Of course we kill them.” (01:04)

• Eben Brown (FOX):
  “Both the Congress and President Trump passed a law allowing up to $1,000 per individual or 2,000 for a married couple to be claimed for charitable deductions. Just get receipts to use come tax day in April.” (03:10)

• Katie Byrne (FOX Weather):
  “First big snowstorm is here and snow is quickly piling up here in Pittsburgh ... more than 40 million Americans under some type of winter weather alerts.” (03:54–04:23)

Quick Reference Timings

• 00:03 – US military strike controversy & political response
• 01:04 – Ukraine peace talks update
• 01:50 – Tennessee special election
• 02:32 – Market & gas price updates
• 03:10 – Giving Tuesday & tax deductions
• 03:51 – Severe winter weather warnings

This episode packs a broad set of top headlines into four minutes, reflecting FOX News Radio’s breakneck update style and focus on politics, world affairs, economy, and national weather, with succinct clips of partisan commentary and on-the-ground reporting.