11PM ET 12/02/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 11PM ET Newscast (December 2, 2025)

Main Theme

This episode centers on the results of Tennessee's special congressional election, sweeping immigration policy moves by the Trump administration, escalating local tensions in Minnesota regarding immigration enforcement, a major lawsuit targeting ultra-processed food manufacturers, and an auction milestone for a historic Russian Fabergé egg.

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Election Results in Tennessee’s 7th District

• Lisa Lacera [00:02]: Announces Republican Matt Van Epps’ victory in Tennessee’s 7th congressional district special election.
• Matt Van Epps [00:07]:

  "Tonight, you've sent a message loud and clear. The people of middle Tennessee stand with President Donald J. Trump."
  Van Epps credits support for Donald Trump as instrumental to his win.

• Key Details:
  • Nearly $1.7 million backing from Trump-aligned PAC MAGA Inc., with half spent on digital ads.
  • State Rep. Democrat Afton Bain loses, despite a strong showing in Davidson County.
  • Van Epps pledges to "work hard to earn your trust." [00:20]
• Kristen Goodwin [00:33]: Relays Bain’s concession and gratitude:

  "We wanted, but thank you from the... bottom of my heart."

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Trump Administration Pauses Immigration from 19 Countries

• Lisa Lacera [00:34]: Reports on White House announcement: temporary suspension of immigration applications from 19 countries, among them Somalia, Afghanistan, Cuba, and Venezuela.
• President Trump’s Position [01:15]:

  "I don't want them in our country. I'll be honest with you, okay? Somebody would say, oh, that's not politically correct. I don't care. I don't want them in our country. Their country is no good for a reason."
  (Donald Trump, Cabinet meeting)

• Jeff Manasso [01:07, 01:25]:
  • Trump justifies the move by referencing alleged benefit dependency and a reported government fraud scheme tied to Somali immigrants in Minnesota.
  • Notes Trump’s prior intent to eliminate Temporary Protected Status for Minnesota Somalis.

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Minneapolis Pushback on Immigration Enforcement

• Lisa Lacera [02:31]: Tension rises in Minnesota over unconfirmed reports of upcoming ICE actions targeting the Somali community.
• Jacob Frey [02:38]:
  • Minneapolis Mayor leads opposition to federal immigration raids:

    "The city of Minneapolis... will not collaborate with any federal agency around doing immigration enforcement work."

• Department of Homeland Security [03:00]: Agency “does not discuss future or potential operations.”
• Broader Context:
  • Follows administration assertions against Somali immigrants, ties to alleged “billion dollar fraud scheme” in Minnesota (Jeff Manaso).

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Ultra-Processed Food Lawsuit in California

• Lisa Lacera [03:21]: Announces legal action in San Francisco against major food companies over ultra-processed foods.
• Kristen Goodwin [03:25]:
  • Details lawsuit by SF City Attorney David Chu against 10 major corporations, including Kraft, Heinz, Coca Cola, Pepsi, General Mills.
  • Accusations:
    • Companies knowingly profited from unhealthy, addictive products.
    • Deceived consumers about health risks.
• Matt Van Epps [03:40]:

  "We are seeking to hold these companies accountable for their unfair and deceptive practices for violating California's unfair competition law and public nuisance laws."

• Issues Cited:
  • Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) linked to diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease.
  • Civil penalties and reimbursement sought for public health costs.

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Other News Highlights

Resumption of MH370 Search

• Lisa Lacera [01:40]: Malaysia’s government will restart the search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on December 30, 2025.

Fabergé Egg Auction

• Lisa Lacera [04:10]:
  • Fabergé egg made for Tsar Nicholas II sells for over $30 million at Christie’s, London.
  • Noted as one of only seven remaining in private hands.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Matt Van Epps (Victory Speech) [00:07]:

  "Tonight, you've sent a message loud and clear. The people of middle Tennessee stand with President Donald J. Trump."

• President Trump [01:15]:

  "I don't want them in our country... Their country is no good for a reason."

• Jacob Frey (Minneapolis Mayor) [02:53]:

  "[Minneapolis] police force will not collaborate with any federal agency around doing immigration enforcement work."

• Matt Van Epps (On Lawsuit) [03:40]:

  "We are seeking to hold these companies accountable for their unfair and deceptive practices..."

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Tennessee Election Results: 00:02 – 00:34
• Immigration Policy, Trump Remarks: 00:34 – 01:40
• MH370 Search: 01:40 – 02:00
• Minnesota Response to ICE Reports: 02:31 – 03:21
• Ultra-Processed Food Lawsuit: 03:21 – 04:10
• Fabergé Egg Auction: 04:10 – 04:28

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Tone:
Direct, fast-paced, focused on significant national and international news developments, with clear attribution to public officials and representatives.

Summary Utility:
This update provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of late-breaking developments that would be vital for listeners needing a pulse on U.S. politics, immigration controversies, public health litigation, and notable global events.

Transcript

[Lisa Lacera]

A Republican win in Tennessee. I'm Lisa Lacera, FOX News.

[Matt Van Epps]

Tonight, you've sent a message loud and clear. The people of middle Tennessee stand with President Donald J. Trump.

[Lisa Lacera]

Matt Van Epps has won the special election in Tennessee's 7th congressional district and.

[Matt Van Epps]

I will work hard to earn your trust.

[Lisa Lacera]

Van Epps was help on nearly $1.7 million from the Trump aligned group MAGA Inc. With nearly half going to digital advertising. He defeated state Rep. Democrat Afton Bain. I tonight was not what the results.

[Kristen Goodwin]

We wanted, but thank you from the.

[Lisa Lacera]

Bottom of my heart. The race had been relatively close early on, with Bain carrying Davidson county, but Van Epps took the rest of the district, including many counties in central Tennessee. The Trump administration has announced a pause in all immigration applications from immigrants from 19 countries. The pause applies to people from countries the administration banned in June from seeking status from U.S. citizenship and Immigration services, including Somalia, Afghanistan, Cuba and Venezuela. Earlier today, President Trump said he does not want immigrants from Somalia.

[Jeff Manasso]

In the US During a Cabinet meeting here, President Trump complains Somali immigrants depend too much on federal benefits and contribute nothing.

[Donald Trump]

I don't want them in our country. I'll be honest with you, okay? Somebody would say, oh, that's not politically correct. I don't care. I don't want them in our country. Their country is no good for a reason.

[Jeff Manasso]

The president's strong language comes on the heels of reports Somali immigrants in Minnesota defrauded government programs. Last month, President Trump said he would terminate temporary protected status, a safeguard from deportation for Somali migrants living in Minnesota.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's Jared Halpern at the White House. Malaysia's Transport Ministry says the search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume on December 30. The flight with 227 people on board disappeared from radar while traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. America's listening to Fox News.

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[Lisa Lacera]

Pushback in Minnesota over reports of immigration action targeting Somalians that has not been announced nor confirmed by the Trump administration.

[Jacob Frey]

The city of Minneapolis citing claims based on reports that its Somali community and members in the country illegally will soon be targeted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Minneapolis Mayor Democrat Jacob Fry making it clear that the city, including its police.

[Matt Van Epps]

Force, will not collaborate with any federal agency around doing immigration enforcement work.

[Jacob Frey]

DHS in a statement saying in part that the agency does not discuss future or potential operations. President Trump in a Cabinet meeting Tuesday did say that he doesn't want Somali immigrants in the US Amid a billion dollar fraud scheme involving Somalians that's currently unfolding in Minnesota. Jeff Manasso, Fox News, San Francisco files.

[Lisa Lacera]

A lawsuit against food manufacturers over ultra processed foods.

[Kristen Goodwin]

The complaint, announced by San Francisco City Attorney David Chu, accuses 10 corporations, including Kraft, Heinz, Coca Cola, Pepsi and General Mills of knowingly creating and profiting off of dangerous and addictive ultra processed foods and lying about the effects of these products.

[Matt Van Epps]

We are seeking to hold these companies accountable for their unfair and deceptive practices for violating California's unfair competition law and public nuisance laws.

[Kristen Goodwin]

It alleges UPFs, which contain additives like preservatives, things like sugary cereals and ready made dinners, cause diabetes, lead to obesity and cardiovascular disease. Seeking unspecified damages and civil penalties to recover costs, it argues local governments have shouldered to treat these health issues. Kristen Goodwin, FOX News.

[Lisa Lacera]

Faberge egg made for Russian Tsar Nicholas II in 1913 has sold at auction for more than $30 million. The egg was auctioned by Christie's in London. It's one of just seven that belong to a private collector. I'm Lisa Licera. This is FOX News.

[Kristen Goodwin]

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