Fox News Hourly Update: 1PM ET Newscast — December 4, 2025

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This episode delivers a rapid-fire update on key national and international news stories, including a major break in the investigation of the 2021 Capitol riot pipe bombs, U.S. military actions in Venezuela, protests in New Orleans over ICE, Eurovision controversy, a lawsuit against the Pentagon from The New York Times, the year's most mispronounced names, and current economic indicators.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Capitol Riot Pipe Bomb Suspect Arrested

[00:03 - 00:51]

• Lisa Brady reports a suspect is in custody for pipe bombs planted in Washington, D.C. on the eve of the January 6th Capitol riot, a mystery for nearly five years.
• Chris Foster provides details:
  • The suspect is Brian Cole Jr., 30, of Woodbridge, Virginia.
  • FBI alleges Cole planted pipe bombs at both the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters on January 5, 2021.
  • Then Vice President-elect Kamala Harris was at the DNC and evacuated when the devices surfaced.
  • The bombs were viable but did not detonate; nobody hurt.
  • Extensive investigation involved 1,000+ interviews, searches, and a $500,000 reward before the breakthrough.

Quote:
"There have been conspiracy theories about who the would be bomber might be, but it's been a mystery. Despite an investigation including more than a thousand interviews ... and the offer of a half million dollar reward."
— Chris Foster [00:36]

2. U.S. Military Strike Controversy off Venezuela

[00:51 - 01:23]

• An admiral privately briefs Congress on a U.S. military strike against alleged drug boats off Venezuela.
• Connecticut Representative Jim Himes reacts to leaked footage:

Quote:
"Any American who sees the video that I saw will see the United States military attacking shipwrecked sailors. Bad guys, bad guys, but attacking shipwrecked sailors."
— Jim Himes [01:11]

• The White House defends the legality and necessity of the second strike, calling it "removing a potential threat."

3. Chaos at New Orleans City Council Meeting

[01:23 - 01:40]

• Anti-ICE protesters disrupt a city council meeting, demanding "ICE free zones" following the launch of a federal operation in New Orleans.
• Scene described as "chaotic," with at least one protester physically removed by police.

4. Eurovision Boycotts Over Israel’s Participation

[01:40 - 01:59]

• Several countries, including Spain and the Netherlands, announce withdrawal from Eurovision 2026 in protest against Israel being allowed to compete amid ongoing international controversy.

5. Lawsuit: The New York Times vs. Pentagon

[02:15 - 03:04]

• The New York Times sues the Pentagon over new media access rules.
• Jessica Rosenthal summarizes:
  • New Pentagon policy requires reporters to pledge not to solicit or report unauthorized information, even if unclassified, without prior approval.
  • Non-compliance means loss of credentials.
  • The Times alleges this violates First and Fifth Amendment rights and grants "standardless discretion" to punish reporters.
  • The paper references prior cases affirming due process for press credential revocation.

Quote:
"[The] pledge gives officials standardless discretion to punish reporters without due process. Based on the policy's incurably vague language."
— Jessica Rosenthal [02:40]

6. 2025’s Most Mispronounced Names

[03:04 - 03:45]

• Brand and personal names from the news trip up speakers nationwide; Ainsley Earhart comments:
  • The French museum 'Louvre', the Ugandan/New York mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani (often said incorrectly), and pharmaceutical drug names (e.g., Mounjaro) are common offenders.
  • Even simple products like Tylenol are preferred over the tricky "acetaminophen".

Quote:
"Can you say Louvre? It's tough. ... That explains the French museum where the crown jewels were stolen. And Zoran Mamdani from Uganda, the mayor elect of New York, also one of the year's most googled names says it's Zoran, not Zoran."
— Ainsley Earhart [03:09]

7. Economic Snapshot

[03:45 - End]

• Mortgage rates are down to their lowest this year: Freddie Mac 30-year fixed at 6.19%.
• Unemployment benefit applications hit a three-year low.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On the pipe bomb arrest:
  "Despite an investigation including more than a thousand interviews and the search of hundreds of homes and businesses and the offer of a half million dollar reward..."
  — Chris Foster [00:36]

• On the Venezuela strike controversy:
  "Any American who sees the video that I saw will see the United States military attacking shipwrecked sailors. Bad guys, bad guys, but attacking shipwrecked sailors."
  — Jim Himes [01:11]

• On Pentagon press rules lawsuit:
  "The pledge gives officials standardless discretion to punish reporters without due process. Based on the policy's incurably vague language."
  — Jessica Rosenthal [02:40]

• On challenging pronunciations:
  "Can you say Louvre? It's tough. ... And Zoran Mamdani from Uganda, the mayor elect of New York, also one of the year's most googled names says it's Zoran, not Zoran."
  — Ainsley Earhart [03:09]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Pipe bomb suspect arrested: [00:03 - 00:51]
• US military strike controversy: [00:51 - 01:23]
• New Orleans city council protest: [01:23 - 01:40]
• Eurovision boycott: [01:40 - 01:59]
• New York Times lawsuit vs. Pentagon: [02:15 - 03:04]
• Most mispronounced names: [03:04 - 03:45]
• Economic data updates: [03:45 - End]

Tone and Style

The delivery is direct, urgent, and information-dense, characteristic of FOX News hourly updates. It alternates between factual reporting and brief moments of color, especially in stories about public reaction or trending topics.

This summary captures all major themes and developments, providing a concise but comprehensive overview for listeners or readers who missed the broadcast.