1PM ET 12/03/2025 Newscast - Fox News Hourly Update

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Fox News Hourly Update — 1PM ET 12/03/2025 Newscast

Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
Air Date: December 3, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This newscast delivers a fast-paced summary of major national headlines, focusing on congressional hearings about anti-law enforcement rhetoric, a developing investigation into a high-profile shooting in Washington D.C., NASA leadership hearings, political maneuvering in Illinois, a major food recall, and positive economic updates from Macy’s and Wall Street.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. House Hearing on Anti-Law Enforcement Rhetoric (00:01–00:49)

Theme: Congress debates how heated political rhetoric puts law enforcement officers at risk.
Key Figures:
- Rep. Bennie Thompson (D) presents a video from the January 6 Capitol riot showing threats to officers, emphasizing violence fueled by rhetoric.
  - Quote:
    “Before hearing from any of the witnesses, Democratic Congressman Bennie Thompson played a video of the January 6 Capitol riot featuring threats against officers that day.” (00:08)
- Democratic Commentary criticizes Republicans for allegedly ignoring extremism on their side:
  - Quote:
    “Until Republicans are willing to acknowledge the problem on their side of the political spectrum, their statements about protecting police officers, are hypocritical.” (00:18)
- National Sheriff's Association Director, Jonathan Thompson highlights disturbing anti-police language from political opponents:
  - Quote:
    “Calling officers Nazis and Gestapo. It better stop right now. You are inflaming dangerous circumstances.” (00:34)
- Witnesses link inflammatory rhetoric to last week's shooting of National Guard soldiers in D.C. (00:43)
  - The investigation continues as a possible terror attack.

2. DC National Guard Shooting Investigation (00:49–01:09)

Developments:
- The FBI investigates whether the Afghan national suspect was radicalized before or after arriving in the U.S. four years ago.
- The suspect pleaded not guilty from his hospital bed.
Quote:
“The FBI says it's still conducting interviews... Was this person radicalized and did it happen before or after he moved to the U.S.?" (00:57)

3. NASA Leadership Confirmation Hearing (01:09–01:47)

Nominee: Jared Isaacman—businessman, astronaut, and entrepreneur—returns to Capitol Hill for a second confirmation hearing.
Priorities: Committed to "winning the space race against China," and reasserts American plans for a sustained lunar presence.
- Quote:
  “There is no question the overwhelming near term priority is to return American astronauts to the moon and again establish an enduring presence...” (01:26)
Controversy: Isaacman clarifies he only has a business relationship with Elon Musk, addressing concerns that had prompted the withdrawal of his earlier nomination.

4. Illinois Congressional Race Intrigue (02:19–02:54)

Key Development: Myra Macias, a Democratic activist, launches an independent run to replace retiring Rep. Chuy Garcia, criticizing the Democratic party's “anti-Democratic practices.”
- Quote:
  "We can't turn a blind eye to anti Democratic practices here in our own backyard because they're perpetuated by our own party." — Myra Macias (02:47)
Backstory: Garcia's retirement announcement came after the filing deadline, ensuring only his chief of staff could file as a Democrat—a controversial move that drew criticism and a House reprimand.

5. Major Cheese Recall (03:11–03:42)

Details:
- Over 260,000 cases of shredded cheese from Great Lakes Cheese recalled in 31 states and Puerto Rico due to possible metal fragments.
- Includes “Happy Farm’s Italian Blend” and mozzarella varieties.
- Quote:
  “It's classified as a Class 2 recall... meaning any health risk is expected to be temporary or reversible. No illnesses have been reported, but customers should check their packages and discard any affected items.” (03:28)

6. Economic Update: Macy’s and Wall Street (03:42–04:13)

Macy’s: Reports surprise profits and best comparable sales performance in over three years, signaling successful turnaround efforts.
Stock Market: The Dow rises by 367 points; S&P and Nasdaq turn positive.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Anti-Police Rhetoric (Jonathan Thompson):
“Calling officers Nazis and Gestapo. It better stop right now. You are inflaming dangerous circumstances.” (00:34)
On D.C. National Guard Shooting:
“The FBI says it's still conducting interviews looking for anyone who knew this suspect, an Afghan national... Was this person radicalized and did it happen before or after he moved to the U.S.?” (00:57)
On Democratic Party Backroom Maneuvers (Myra Macias):
“We can't turn a blind eye to anti Democratic practices here in our own backyard because they're perpetuated by our own party.” (02:47)
On Public Health Risk (Jonathan Thompson, food recall):
“No illnesses have been reported, but customers should check their packages and discard any affected items.” (03:28)

Timestamps for Important Segments

Anti Law Enforcement Rhetoric Hearing: 00:01–00:49
DC Shooting Investigation: 00:49–01:09
NASA Confirmation Hearings: 01:09–01:47
Illinois Political Maneuvering: 02:19–02:54
Cheese Recall: 03:11–03:42
Economic Highlights & Macy's Update: 03:42–04:13

Note:
This summary excludes sponsor advertisements and non-news content for clarity and focus.

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[00:02]
Fox News Reporter
When badges become targets. Elisa Brady, Fox News the name of a House hearing about anti law enforcement rhetoric fueling violence.
[00:09]
Democratic Congressman Bennie Thompson
Before hearing from any of the witnesses, Democratic Congressman Bennie Thompson played a video of the January 6 Capitol riot featuring threats against officers that day.
[00:18]
Democratic Commentator or Reporter
Until Republicans are willing to acknowledge the problem on their side of the political spectrum, their statements about protecting police officers, a hypocritical.
[00:29]
Democratic Congressman Bennie Thompson
But National Sheriff's association director Jonathan Thompson focused on rhetoric heard since then more often from the other side of the.
[00:35]
National Sheriff's Association Director Jonathan Thompson
Aisle, calling officers Nazis and Gestapo. It better stop right now. You are inflaming dangerous circumstances.
[00:44]
Democratic Congressman Bennie Thompson
Other law enforcement witnesses said they believe harsh rhetoric contributed to the shooting of national guard soldiers in D.C. last week.
[00:50]
Fox News Reporter
Fox's Jessica Rosenthal. The shooting that killed a guard member and critically wounded another remains under investigation as a possible terror attack.
[00:57]
FBI or Investigative Reporter
The FBI says it's still conducting interviews looking for anyone who knew this suspect, an Afghan national who came to this country four years ago. The question investigators want answered was this person radicalized and did it happen before or after he moved to the U.S.
[01:10]
Fox News Reporter
Fox is Mark Meredith in D.C. where the suspect pleaded not guilty through an attorney from his hospital bed yesterday. The president's nominee to lead NASA back on Capitol Hill for a second confirmation hearing.
[01:22]
National Sheriff's Association Director Jonathan Thompson
Jared Isaacman telling senators he's committed to winning the space race against China.
[01:27]
FBI or Investigative Reporter
Now there is no question the over overwhelming near term priority is to return American astronauts to the moon and again establish an enduring presence on what is a very scarce piece of real estate that we're interested in.
[01:39]
National Sheriff's Association Director Jonathan Thompson
President Trump's nominee to lead NASA as a commercial astronaut pilot billionaire and founder of the payment processing company Shift 4 Foxes Rice.
[01:47]
Fox News Reporter
Mel's on Capitol Hill. Isaac been also telling senators he only has a business relationship with Elon Musk, a must connection reportedly one reason his nomination had been withdrawn. America's listening to Fox FOX News. The Trump administration is letting polluters poison our air and water and eliminating billions in clean energy funding. Earthjustice is meeting them with lawsuits and so we need to scale up to fight back. Please donate to earthjustice. Today another Democrat jumps into the race to replace an outgoing Illinois congressman.
[02:20]
Democratic Commentator or Reporter
Democrat activist Myra Macias launching a campaign as an independent to fill retiring Rep. Chuy Garcia's Chicago area House seat after Garcia angered some fellow Democrats by timing his move to clear the path for his chief of staff. Patty Garcia, no relation to become the Democrat nominee Messiah, saying she's eager to engage voters to let them know that they'll have a choice next fall that quote, we can't turn a blind eye to anti Democratic practices here in our own backyard because they're perpetuated by our own party. In Chicago, Jeff Manasso, FOX News.
[02:54]
Fox News Reporter
Last month the House voted to reprimand the congressman who announced he would not seek re election just after the deadline to file paperwork to run, which only only his chief of staff had already submitted. More than a quarter million cases of shredded cheese are being pulled off store shelves across the U.S. the FDA says.
[03:12]
National Sheriff's Association Director Jonathan Thompson
Over 260,000 cases of shredded cheese have been recalled in 31 states and Puerto Rico because they may contain metal fragments. The recall from Great Lakes cheese includes Happy Farm's Italian blend and mozzarella shredded cheese with specific UPCs and sell by dates. It's classified as a Class 2 recall based, meaning any health risk is expected to be temporary or reversible. No illnesses have been reported, but customers should check their packages and discard any affected items.
[03:42]
Fox News Reporter
Fox's Matt Murphy. The full list is available@fda.gov Macy's posting a surprise third quarter profit and its strongest showing for comparable store sales in more than three years, suggesting an overhaul of the 167 year old store is beginning to resonate with shoppers. That's a bright spot on a mixed day for Wall Street. So far right now those stocks turning hot higher. The Dow's up 367 points. Both the S and P and the Nasdaq are now in the green. And Lisa Brady, FOX news.
[04:13]
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