Fox News Hourly Update – 1AM ET, December 5, 2025

Overview
This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update covers major breaking news stories from the US and around the world. Highlights include a Supreme Court decision on Texas redistricting, the arrest of a suspect in the 2021 pipe bomb incident, shifting US visa policies, a historic African peace agreement brokered in DC, cuts in EU aid to Ukraine, and a new Texas baby investment program proposal.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Supreme Court Upholds Texas Redistricting Map

• [00:03] The Supreme Court has allowed Texas to use a congressional redistricting map that favors Republicans for the 2026 elections. This decision comes after Texas requested a pause on a lower court ruling that blocked the map.

  • The outcome potentially helps the GOP maintain its narrow House majority amid significant gerrymandering disputes, particularly those initiated by President Trump’s campaign.
  • The plan was passed by Texas Republicans in August and sharply opposed by Democrats.

  Notable quote:

  “The Supreme Court’s ruling boosts the GOP's chances of preserving its slim majority in the House amid an unprecedented gerrymandering fight launched by President Trump.”
  — Ted Lindner, [00:23]

2. Pipe Bomb Suspect Arrested in Virginia

• [00:36] The FBI has arrested a suspect linked to pipe bombs found outside RNC and DNC headquarters the night before the January 6th, 2021 Capitol riots.

• FBI Director Kash Patel addresses the press, criticizing the prior administration for slow action but assuring transparency and accountability.

• FBI officials are searching the suspect's home in Woodbridge, VA; the bombs were non-detonated but could have caused significant harm.

  Notable quote:

  “We solved it. He will have his day in court…as we have committed under this attorney general, we are the most transparent law enforcement operation in US history, but we are also going to make sure accountability is delivered to its fullest extent.”
  — FBI Director Kash Patel, [00:53]

3. New U.S. Visa Priorities and Restrictions

• [01:12] The Trump administration has instructed embassies worldwide to fast-track visa applicants attending major sporting events (2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympics) or investing in the US.
• Simultaneously, new restrictions deny visas to highly skilled workers involved in foreign censorship of Americans on social media platforms.

4. African Leaders Sign DC Peace Agreement

• [03:02] Presidents of Rwanda and the DRC, with President Trump’s mediation, sign a peace agreement aimed at ending decades of conflict.

• Despite the pact, reports indicate ongoing skirmishes in eastern DRC.

  Notable quote:

  “Today we commit to stopping decades of violence and bloodshed and to begin a new era of harmony and cooperation between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda.”
  — President of Rwanda or DRC, [03:16]

5. EU Reduces Aid to Ukraine

• [03:42] The EU is scaling back financial support to Ukraine, although Kyiv still faces urgent needs and risks running out of cash by spring.

• New proposal: lend Ukraine $105 billion over two years using Russian frozen assets in Belgium—substantially less than initially planned, and partially reserved for peace negotiation leverage.

• Ongoing US-led negotiations, with some criticism that the US's initial proposal favored Russia.

  Notable quote:

  “They will give Ukraine financial firepower to defend themselves, but just less of it… it leaves room to use the remaining funds as a negotiation point in a peace deal that the US is trying to broker.”
  — Lawrence (FOX Business), [03:52]

6. Texas Proposes $1,000 Baby Investment Plan

• [04:37] Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is proposing that every baby born in Texas receive $1,000 invested in the stock market.
• This mirrors a federal initiative in President Trump’s tax and spending bills. Patrick plans to prioritize the measure in the 2027 legislative session.

Memorable Quotes by Segment

• Ted Lindner on Texas Gerrymandering:

  "Redrawing the map in Texas... The Supreme Court's allowing Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026." [00:03]

• FBI Director Kash Patel on the Pipe Bomb Arrest:

  "We solved it. He will have his day in court. The American public and the world will learn even more information through the legal process." [00:53]

• President of Rwanda/DRC on Peace Agreement:

  "Today we commit to stopping decades of violence and bloodshed and to begin a new era of harmony and cooperation..." [03:16]

• Lawrence on EU Aid to Ukraine:

  "Kyiv needs the money. They're expected to run out of cash by spring." [03:48]

Timestamps for Noteworthy Segments

• Texas Redistricting Supreme Court Decision – [00:03]
• FBI Arrest in 2021 Pipe Bomb Case – [00:36]
• FBI Director Kash Patel Statement – [00:53]
• US Visa Policy Changes – [01:12]
• African Peace Agreement in DC – [03:02]
• Rwanda/DRC Peace Pact Statement – [03:16]
• EU Reduces Ukraine Aid – [03:42]
• Texas $1,000 Baby Investment Proposal – [04:37]

Note: This summary omits promotional segments and focuses on substantive news coverage as presented in the episode.