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.