Fox News Hourly Update – 11AM ET, December 4, 2025

Host: Dave Anthony (FOX News)
Episode Overview:
This fast-paced newscast delivers the latest headlines touching on national security, crime, politics, health policy, and global affairs. Major stories include a controversial U.S. Navy operation off Venezuela, the arrest of a long-sought bombing suspect, high-profile court proceedings, a new House member, CDC vaccine reviews, and developments in international peace negotiations led by President Trump.

1. Navy Classified Strike Investigation

[00:02 – 01:04]

• Navy Admiral Scrutinized Over Caribbean Strike:

  • Admiral Mitch Bradley is questioned behind closed doors at the Capitol. The scrutiny centers on a U.S. operation that destroyed boats off the Venezuelan coast, killing individuals labeled as “narco-terrorists”.
  • Senator Tommy Tuberville expresses a hardline stance:

    "We need to kill them all." – Tuberville [00:13]

  • Bradley allegedly authorized a second strike in September that killed survivors of the first attack.

• Democratic Response and Alarming Video:

  • House Intelligence Committee Ranking Member, Jim Himes, says lawmakers watched unedited footage of the strike.

    "What I saw in that room is one of the most troubling scenes I've ever seen in my time in public service." – Rep. Jim Himes [00:47]

2. Arrest in 2021 D.C. Bombing Attempt

[01:04 – 01:32]

• Suspect Identified and Arrested:
  • Brian Cole is arrested in Virginia for a 2021 attempted bombing outside both the Republican and Democratic party headquarters, planned the night before the Capitol riot.
  • The suspect was disguised:

    "The suspect wore a face mask, hooded sweatshirt, glasses, gloves." [01:32]

3. UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder & Court Battle

[01:34 – 01:50]

• Tragic Shooting in NYC:
  • CEO Brian Thompson was shot while walking in Manhattan; the accused is Luigi Ami Angioni.
• Legal Dispute Over Evidence:
  • Angioni’s defense team is fighting to exclude statements and items from the trial.

4. U.S. Foreign Affairs & Peace Negotiations

[02:16 – 02:46]

• President Trump Pursues Peace Initiatives:
  • Trump prepares for a White House summit with Rwanda and Congo leaders to sign a peace accord at the U.S. Institute of Peace.
  • Trump continues to claim credit for helping end conflicts and remains optimistic about Russia-Ukraine peace chances, believing “Vladimir Putin wants to end the war in Ukraine.”
  • Simultaneously, Trump’s adviser Jared Kushner is in Miami, engaged in talks with Ukraine’s national security chief to advance a U.S.-brokered peace proposal.

5. New Tennessee Congressman Sworn In

[03:05 – 03:16]

• Matt Van Epps Joins House:

  • Highlights his legislative priorities:

    "My commitment is simple, lower prices for Tennesseans, bring down health care costs, protect communities, and restore American energy independence and economic strength." – Matt Van Epps [03:05]

• Updated House Balance:

  • Republicans secure a 220–213 majority.

6. CDC Examines Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns

[03:24 – 03:55]

• Vaccine Policy Under Review:
  • CDC’s Advisory Committee meets in Atlanta to revisit guidance on hepatitis B shots for babies, after previously postponing due to incomplete data.
  • Dr. Robert Malone underscores a deliberate, evidence-based approach:

    "When data are complete, we say so. When additional analysis is needed, we conduct it. When assumptions need to be revisited, we revisit them. We're not here to reach quick conclusions. We're here to reach accurate ones." – Dr. Robert Malone [03:43]

7. Market Update

[04:04]

• Wall Street Slightly Down:
  • The Dow drops 27 points; Nasdaq falls by 50.

Notable Quotes Recap

• Sen. Tommy Tuberville: "We need to kill them all." [00:13] — On dealing with narco-terrorists.
• Rep. Jim Himes: "What I saw in that room is one of the most troubling scenes I've ever seen in my time in public service." [00:47] — On classified strike video.
• Matt Van Epps: “My commitment is simple…” [03:05] — New member’s legislative promises.
• Dr. Robert Malone: “We're not here to reach quick conclusions. We're here to reach accurate ones.” [03:43] — On CDC vaccine review process.

Summary Highlights

• Focus on classified U.S. military operations and their aftermath, with bipartisan concerns surfacing.
• High-profile law enforcement action resolved a years-long search for a D.C. bombing suspect.
• The murder of a prominent CEO triggers legal wrangling over permissible evidence.
• Active U.S. role in seeking peace abroad, with President Trump positioned as a “peacemaker.”
• The CDC moves cautiously on infant vaccine decisions amid ongoing medical debate.
• A new lawmaker is sworn in, adjusting the House balance.
• Financial markets experience modest declines.

Overall Tone:
Direct, urgent, and detail-oriented, with moments of gravity surrounding military, political, and public health controversies. The episode maintains brisk pacing and news-first language.