Fox News Hourly Update – 1PM ET 11/29/2025 Newscast

Host: Paul Stevens (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: November 29, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode delivers concise updates on major national and international stories. Key subjects include new revelations in the D.C. National Guard shooting, tributes for fallen service members, major developments in Ukraine following a Russian attack, the aftermath of the deadly Hong Kong fire, President Trump’s latest statements on Venezuela, protests at Home Depot regarding immigration raids, consumer warnings about Amazon scams, and the expansion of robo-taxi services in the US.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. D.C. National Guard Attack Investigation

• Incident Summary: Ongoing investigation into a deadly attack attributed to a suspect, Ramanullah Lockinwal.
• Vetting Concerns:
  • Lockinwal was only vetted by the US intelligence community to fight U.S. enemies in Afghanistan, not for entry into the US.
  • He worked with the "zero units," an elite Afghan counterterrorism force operated by the CIA.
• Policy Implications:
  • Biden administration used existing vetting standards during the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, which did not include rescreening for asylum applicants.
  • Lockinwal was granted asylum in the US earlier in 2025; standard screening (biographic, biometric, in-person interviews) allegedly skipped or insufficient for his entry.
• On Record:
  • Joe Kent (Head of NCTC):

    "Lockanwal was only vetted to fight against U.S. enemy forces in Afghanistan and not for his suitability to come to America." [00:24]

  • Federal authorities plan to seek the death penalty—Lockinwal faces first-degree murder charges for the death of 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom; another victim, Andrew Wolf, remains in critical condition.

2. Ukraine: Overnight Russian Attack

• Major Airstrike: Russia launched a drone and missile barrage on Kyiv, hitting residential districts.
• Casualties and Impact:
  • At least three killed, dozens hurt.
  • Comes amid resignation of a top Zelensky adviser tied to a state nuclear agency corruption probe.
• Corruption Aspect: Probe continues; eight more arrests, now 11 total.

3. Deadly Hong Kong Apartment Fire

• Update: Death toll stands at 128.
• Police Actions: Seven men and a woman charged; linked to renovation practices using hazardous materials (Styrofoam and bamboo scaffolding), which exacerbated the blaze.

4. President Trump on Venezuela

• Truth Social Post: President Trump urged airlines, pilots, "drug dealers and human traffickers" to avoid Venezuelan airspace, suggesting a dramatic policy crackdown.
• Verbatim Remark:
  • President Trump:

    "To all airlines, pilots, drug dealers and human traffickers, please consider the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela to be closed in its entirety." [02:18]

• Context: The post is part of Trump’s ongoing campaign against "narco terrorists" targeting the US.

5. Protests Over Home Depot Immigration Raids

• New Protest: Immigrant rights groups demonstrated outside a Torrance, CA, Home Depot, expressing outrage at alleged complicity with ICE raids targeting day laborers.
• Statement from Home Depot:
  • Spokesperson to Fox 11:

    "We aren't notified that immigration enforcement activities are going to happen and we aren't involved in the operations. We aren't coordinating with ICE or Border Patrol. We're required to follow all federal and local rules and regulations in every market where we operate." [03:16]

• Context: Similar protests were held in Cleveland and Charlotte.

6. Amazon Warns of Holiday Scams

• Consumer Alert: Amazon urges vigilance against impersonation scams—fraudsters pose as company reps to steal info or money, often using urgency or asking for gift card payments.
• Advice: Verify communications via Amazon's official site or app.

7. Robo-Taxi Expansion

• Development: Driverless taxis are growing in popularity—companies such as Waymo, Uber, and Lyft expanding services across Atlanta, Austin, Louisiana, Phoenix, and San Francisco.
• Public Impact: Hailing a driverless ride now easier and geographically wider in scope.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Joe Kent, NCTC Director, on vetting:

  "Lockanwal was only vetted to fight against U.S. enemy forces in Afghanistan and not for his suitability to come to America." (00:24)

• President Trump on Venezuela airspace:

  "To all airlines, pilots, drug dealers and human traffickers, please consider the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela to be closed in its entirety." (02:18)

• Home Depot official response:

  "We aren't coordinating with ICE or Border Patrol. We're required to follow all federal and local rules and regulations in every market where we operate." (03:16)

Timeline & Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:02] – D.C. National Guard Attack Investigation (incl. vetting concerns)
• [00:58] – Ukraine: Russian attack, Zelensky adviser resignation, and Hong Kong fire update
• [02:16] – President Trump’s statement on Venezuela
• [02:49] – Home Depot protest over ICE raids and corporate response
• [03:26] – Amazon holiday scam warnings
• [03:49] – Robo-taxi expansion across U.S. cities

This update offers brisk, focused news coverage of developing stories with clear statements from officials and organizations, policy critiques, on-the-ground reporting, and consumer guidance for the holiday season.