12AM ET 12/04/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 12AM ET 12/04/2025 Newscast

Host: Sue Guzman
Date: December 4, 2025
Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update

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Episode Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update focuses on major shifts in U.S. immigration policy under President Trump, new measures targeting foreign criminals, the administration’s rollback of Biden-era fuel standards, the introduction of the “Trump Accounts” savings plan for children, and updates on rising flu cases. The episode is anchored by Sue Guzman, with field reports from Gillian Turner, Jared Halpern, and Aisha Hosny, and includes key statements from President Trump and reactions from global leaders.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Tougher Stance on Immigration Policy

• Policy Shift & Enforcement:

  • The Trump administration is ramping up efforts to remove non-citizens labeled as criminals (gang members, cartel leaders, drug traffickers).
  • The State Department has increased the reward to $5 million for the capture of a major foreign criminal leader.
  • Quote (Gillian Turner, 00:20):
    "The president now going all in on this agenda to keep foreigners they say are illegal outside of the United States..."
  • Senator Marco Rubio advocated for keeping foreigners out even without a direct threat, indicating a hardline approach.

• Travel and Immigration Bans:

  • Entry from 19 countries—including Haiti, Afghanistan, Iran, Venezuela, and Somalia—has been restricted.
  • This marks a significant escalation in travel and immigration enforcement.
  • Quote (Sue Guzman, 00:55):
    "The administration shutting down illegal immigration from 19 countries, including Haiti, Afghanistan, Iran... and Venezuela."

• Somalia’s Response:

  • Somali Prime Minister advised ignoring Pres. Trump’s derogatory comments, which included broad criticisms of several nations.
  • President Trump’s Statement (01:24):
    "Their country is no good for a reason. Their country stinks and we don't want them in our country. I could say that about other countries, too."

• Changes for Somali Immigrants:

  • The administration to end temporary deportation protections for Somalis, citing alleged fraud in Minnesota.

2. Visa Restrictions for Nigerians

• Targeted Visa Sanctions:
  • In response to violence against Christians in Nigeria, visa restrictions have been placed on perpetrators and their families.
  • Quote (Sue Guzman, 01:47):
    "State Department announcing it'll restrict visas for Nigerians and their family members responsible for the violence."

3. Rollback of Biden-era Fuel Efficiency Standards

• Executive Action:
  • President Trump is reversing fuel policies set under President Biden, which impacted cars and trucks manufactured from 2027 to 2035.
  • President Trump’s Statement (02:44):
    "They were not economy; they were anti economy. They were horrible, what they were doing to the costs and actually making the car much worse."
  • Trump's administration eliminated fines associated with failing to meet those standards, emphasizing market freedom and cost concerns.

4. Introduction of “Trump Accounts” for Children

• New Savings Initiative:
  • President Trump unveiled “tax-free Trump accounts” for children born in the U.S. between 2025 and 2028.
  • Modeled after IRAs and 529 college funds, each eligible child’s account starts with a $1,000 federal deposit, invested until age 18.
  • Further annual contributions from parents ($5,000) and employers ($2,500) are allowed.
  • Quote (Aisha Hosny, 03:19):
    "Parents of children born in the US between 2025 and 2028 are eligible... The president announced yesterday that the Dell $6 billion to create accounts for 25 million kids under 10 who can also qualify for this."

5. Updates on U.S. Flu Activity

• National Flu Trends:
  • The CDC reports a 5% week-over-week increase in positive flu tests.
  • Colorado and Louisiana experience high flu activity; most states remain at low or minimal levels.
  • Quote (Sue Guzman, 04:04):
    "Flu cases are on the rise. The CDC says nationwide there's been a 5% week over week increase in positive flu tests."

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump on Immigration:
  • "Their country is no good for a reason. Their country stinks and we don't want them in our country."
    — President Donald Trump (01:24)
• Gillian Turner on Administration’s Approach:
  • "The president now going all in on this agenda to keep foreigners they say are illegal outside of the United States..." (00:20)
• Aisha Hosny on “Trump Accounts”:
  • "Each eligible child’s account starts with a $1,000 federal deposit..." (03:19)
• Sue Guzman on Travel Bans:
  • "The administration shutting down illegal immigration from 19 countries..." (00:55)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:02–01:47: Immigration updates, policy shifts, and global reactions
• 01:47–02:01: U.S. visa restrictions in response to violence in Nigeria
• 02:32–03:19: Rollback of fuel efficiency standards, White House statements
• 03:19–04:04: Introduction and details of new “Trump Accounts” for children
• 04:04–04:28: Flu case updates and national trends

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This summary encapsulates all major news stories and direct commentary from primary sources throughout the newscast, providing an accurate reflection of the broadcast’s content and tone.

Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

A tougher stance on immigration. I'm Sue Guzman, Fox News. Big shift on immigration as President Trump is shifting his administration's foreign policy to match his immigration goals, hunting down foreign criminals and removing them from the country. The latest from fox's Gillian Turner, the secretary of state.

[Gillian Turner]

The president now going all in on this agenda to keep foreigners they say are illegal outside of the United States, people they accused being gang members, cartel leaders, drug traffickers. To that end, the rewards poster just out from the State Department. They are upping the ante here. The bounty they are offering for the leader of trend is now up to $5 million for any information from the public that leads to his arrest or his conviction. Rubio told FOX News just last night that foreigners should be kept out of the US Even if they do not pose a direct or immediate threat to the United States.

[Sue Guzman]

The administration shutting down illegal immigration from 19 countries, including Haiti, Afghanistan, Iran, Iran and Venezuela. Also on that list of 19 countries is Somalia. And that country's prime minister is responding to some recent comments from President Trump.

[Narrator/Reporter]

The prime minister of Somalia says it's best to ignore President Trump's words, saying the president has insulted other nations as well. During a cabinet meeting Tuesday, President Trump said he does not want immigrants from Somalia in the US I don't want.

[President Donald Trump]

Them in our country. Their country is no good for a reason. Their country stinks and we don't want them in our country. I could say that about other countries, too.

[Narrator/Reporter]

Last month, the president announced he would terminate temporary deportation protections for Somalis living in Minnesota following reports of fraud by Somali immigrants in the state relying on government services. At the White House, Jared Halpern, FOX.

[Sue Guzman]

News, US Responding to mass killings against Christians in Nigeria, State Department announcing it'll restrict visas for Nigerians and their family members responsible for the violence. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Sue Guzman]

The Trump administration is rolling back Biden era fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office today, the president criticized the former president's actions, saying they were anti free market.

[President Donald Trump]

Department of Transportation will rescind the Biden fuel economy prices. And I hate to say that because they were really not economy. They were really, they were anti economy. They were horrible. What they were doing to the costs and actually making the car much worse.

[Sue Guzman]

The Biden administration's changes would have affected vehicles made from 2027 through 2035. The one big beautiful act eliminated fines for failing to meet the standards. President Trump continuing to focus on the issue of affordability for Americans. Fox's Aisha Hosny with more from Washington.

[Aisha Hosny]

Yesterday, he reached into the big beautiful bill and he rolled out his new tax free Trump accounts plan. Growing families is basically like an IRA and a 529 college fund with free money added into it. Parents of children born in the US between 2025 and 2028 are eligible to open up one of these Trump accounts. The federal government will then deposit $1,000 into that and invest that into stocks. Parents can actually pitch in up to $5,000 annually. Employers can add up to 2,500 and then when the child turns 18, they can withdraw that money for schools or other qualifying issues. The president announced yesterday that the Dell $6 billion to create accounts for 25 million kids under 10 who can also qualify for this.

[Sue Guzman]

Last month, Democrats in an off year election made gains by pledging to bring down costs for everyday Americans. Flu cases are on the rise. The CDC says nationwide there's been a 5% week over week increase in positive flu tests. Two states, Colorado and Louisiana, are breaking into the high category for flu activity. However, most other states are still seeing low or minimal flu activity. I'm Sue Guzman. This is FOX News.

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