Fox News Hourly Update – 11AM ET Newscast (December 5, 2025)

Episode Overview

This edition of Fox News' hourly update delivers the latest headlines as of 11AM ET on December 5, 2025. The broadcast provides rapid-fire coverage of major national and global news, including the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup draw, a game-changing streaming acquisition, a major vaccine policy shift, targeted immigration enforcement, the season's first major snowstorm, and a significant Supreme Court decision impacting congressional districts in Texas.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. FIFA World Cup Draw Anticipation [00:02–00:46]

• Main Insight: Excitement mounts ahead of the largest FIFA World Cup draw ever, going live at noon ET.
• Key Details:
  • 48 national teams will participate, an increase from the traditional 32, making it the "biggest World Cup in history."
  • The draw determines first-round matchups for the upcoming year.
  • A new FIFA pass spearheaded by President Trump allows ticketholders to access priority visa appointments.
• Notable Quotes:
  • "This is going to be literally the biggest World Cup in history... 48 different countries expanding upwards from 32 in prior years."
    — Bill Melusian, [00:12]
  • "President Trump has made this World Cup a huge priority for his administration. He announced the FIFA pass... That pass is going to give those with tickets to the games priority visa appointments at any embassy."
    — Bill Melusian, [00:30]
• Viewing Note: The draw will air live on Fox Television.

2. Netflix Acquires Warner Bros. Discovery [00:46–01:11]

• Main Insight: Netflix wins the bid for Warner Bros. Discovery in a $72 billion media merger, outpacing Paramount and Comcast.
• Key Details:
  • Netflix pledges to maintain Warner Bros.’ operations and boost theatrical film releases.
  • The acquisition is set to expand Netflix’s U.S. production capacity significantly.
• Notable Quotes:
  • "Netflix saying it expects to maintain Warner Bros. current operations and build on its strengths, including theatrical releases for films."
    — Fox’s reporting, [01:03]
• Political Reaction: Senator Elizabeth Warren labels the deal an "anti monopoly nightmare" and warns against raised consumer costs and reduced choice.

3. Changes to Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine Guidance [01:11–01:59]

• Main Insight: A federal advisory committee votes to end routine hepatitis B vaccinations for all U.S. newborns.
• Key Details:
  • New recommendation: Only infants of mothers who are hepatitis B positive or unknown status should receive the birth dose automatically.
  • For others, the decision rests with parents and doctors.
• Notable Quotes:
  • "Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. His committee recommending the birth dose only for babies whose mothers test positive or whose infection status is unknown. For other babies, it'll be up to the parents or doctors to decide if a birth dose is appropriate."
    — Anchor, [01:38]

4. Targeted ICE Arrests in Minnesota [02:31–03:17]

• Main Insight: ICE conducts targeted raids in Minneapolis, arresting 12 individuals identified as “the worst of the worst.”
• Key Details:
  • Detainees include five Somali nationals, six Mexicans, and one Salvadoran.
  • Offenses range from fraud and DUI to assault and child endangerment.
• Political Context: Democratic Mayor Jacob Frey’s warning is cited regarding the ICE action.
• Notable Quotes:
  • "When you come for one of us, you come for all of us."
    — Mayor Jacob Frey (quoted), [02:49]
  • "[ICE says] Minnesota's sanctuary policies and politicians allowed pedophiles, domestic terrorists and gang members to roam the streets—that ICE agents are risking their lives to protect Minnesotans."
    — Jeff Manasso, [03:04]

5. First Major Snowfall in the Mid-Atlantic [03:17–03:56]

• Main Insight: The region from Tennessee to Maryland is under winter weather advisories due to an early snowfall.
• Key Details:
  • 15–17 million people affected; snow began locally at around 2am in Richmond, with 2–3 inches reported.
  • Western Virginia sees up to 5 inches; state crews treating roads preemptively.
• Notable Quotes:
  • "It's the first snowfall of the season and it's happening before the official start of winter..."
    — Meteorologist Brandi Campbell, [03:19]
  • "Right now, plowing isn't needed, but they are still treating the roads to keep them safe."
    — Brandi Campbell, [03:53]

6. Supreme Court Ruling on Texas Congressional Districts [03:56–04:21]

• Main Insight: The Supreme Court allows Texas to use redrawn congressional maps favoring Republicans.
• Key Details:
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson hails the decision as a victory for "common sense and the rule of law."
  • President Trump had previously argued for different maps.
• Notable Quotes:
  • "I would say it's a win for common sense and the rule of law. What the court finally affirmed is what we've known all along. Texas had a legal right to redraw the lines and to do it in a fair way that reflects their population."
    — Speaker Mike Johnson, [04:08]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the World Cup:
  "The reason why people are showing up on the red carpet today is the draw — these teams are going to find out who they're playing in the first round next year."
  — Bill Melusian, [00:25]

• On Netflix’s Warner Bros. acquisition:
  "Senator Elizabeth Warren calls the proposed deal an anti monopoly nightmare that will raise consumer costs and limit choice."
  — Anchor, [01:19]

• On ICE Operations:
  "Immigration and Customs Enforcement rounding up what it calls the worst of the worst. 12 people so far in Operation Metro Surge launched this week in Minneapolis..."
  — Reporter, [02:36]

• On the snowfall:
  "Right now, plowing isn't needed but they are still treating the roads to keep them safe."
  — Brandi Campbell, [03:53]

Timestamps for Major Segments

• FIFA World Cup Draw Preview: [00:02–00:46]
• Netflix Acquires Warner Bros. Discovery: [00:46–01:11]
• Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine Guidance Update: [01:11–01:59]
• ICE Arrests in Minnesota: [02:31–03:17]
• Mid-Atlantic Snowstorm Update: [03:17–03:56]
• Supreme Court Ruling—Texas Maps: [03:56–04:21]

This concise news round-up delivers sharp, fast-moving coverage of the day’s most pressing stories, with on-scene reporting, direct political reaction, and context for key developments across sports, business, health, politics, weather, and immigration.