Fox News Hourly Update – 3AM ET, November 29, 2025

Host: Debra Valentine (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: November 29, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a rapid-fire update on overnight and breaking news, highlighting President Trump’s new stance on immigration policy following a deadly Washington D.C. shooting, a chaotic Black Friday mall shooting in San Jose, escalating global solidarity protests for Palestinians, and a headline-grabbing jewel heist in France. The coverage is anchored by Debra Valentine with on-the-scene and expert reporting from various correspondents.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Trump Administration Freezes Immigration from "Third World" Countries

[00:03–00:55]

• President Trump is enacting a "permanent pause" on immigration and re-examining the status of green card holders from "19 countries of concern," including Afghanistan, Cuba, Venezuela, and Iran.
• Dana Marie McNicoll provides context:
  • Operation Allies Welcome saw about 85,000 Afghans settle in the U.S. under humanitarian parole, the same program used by the suspect in the recent National Guard shooting.
  • The administration’s stated aim: a "serious reexamination and reform" of immigration vetting processes.
• Memorable Quote:
  • Dana Marie McNicoll (00:19): “President Trump is calling for a serious reexamination and reform of our country’s immigration vetting process.”

2. Shooting Incident Near the White House – National Guard Troops Targeted

[00:55–01:33]

• Incident: A 29-year-old Afghan national allegedly shot two National Guard troops near the White House, killing one and seriously injuring another.
• The suspect entered the U.S. in 2021 after working for the CIA and was granted asylum earlier this year.
• Jeanine Pirro, U.S. attorney in D.C., announces first-degree murder charges and outlines the investigation’s scope.
• The attack is being investigated as an act of terrorism, with authorities working "around the clock."
• Memorable Quote:
  • Jeanine Pirro (01:19): “We are hoping that the more information we can get and the more investigation that is going on 24/7 now around the clock in Washington, the more we will find out.”

3. International News: Indonesian Earthquake and Floods

[01:33–01:59]

• Rescue workers in Indonesia are facing challenges in reaching victims after devastating earthquakes and floods.
• Authorities fear the confirmed death toll of 248 will rise.
• Coverage is brief but underscores global humanitarian crises.

4. Black Friday Shooting at San Jose Mall

[03:38–04:28]

• An isolated shooting incident at a San Jose shopping mall resulted in two people injured amid Black Friday crowds.
• Betty Yu reports chaotic scenes, with social media videos showing stampedes, people running, taking cover, and sheltering in hallways.
• Shoppers describe the situation as “very chaotic and very scary.”
• Memorable Quote:
  • Betty Yu (03:49): “Shoppers we spoke to tell us that this was a very chaotic and very scary scene. Videos circulating on social media show a stampede of people running past the Abercrombie store, people screaming, others taking cover.”
• It remains unclear if any suspects have been identified or arrested.

5. International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People: Global Protests

[04:28–05:14]

• November 29 is recognized globally as the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
• Jonathan Savage summarizes planned demonstrations in major cities (New York, London, Berlin) expressing support and protesting Palestinian treatment.
• UN Secretary General Guterres recently emphasized Palestinian rights: "dignity, justice, and self determination… violated beyond comprehension."
• The ceasefire in Gaza provides some relief but protestors remain motivated by ongoing hardships.
• Notable Quote:
  • Jonathan Savage (04:40): “Secretary General Antonio Guterres emphasizing... Palestinians have a right to dignity, to justice and to self determination. And these rights have been violated beyond comprehension.”

6. France’s Crown Jewel Heist – Fourth Suspect Arrested

[05:14–05:34]

• French authorities arrested a suspected fourth member of a gang that stole the nation’s crown jewels from the Louvre.
• The suspect, 39, has six prior convictions. The Paris prosecutor says the gang is now believed to be fully in custody.

Timeline of Major Segments

• [00:03–00:55] – Trump’s Immigration Freeze and Specifics
• [00:55–01:33] – National Guard Shooting Updates, Possible Terrorism
• [01:33–01:59] – Indonesia Disaster Response
• [03:38–04:28] – San Jose Mall Shooting, Black Friday Chaos
• [04:28–05:14] – Global Palestinian Solidarity Protests
• [05:14–05:34] – French Crown Jewels Heist Arrest

Notable Quotes

• Dana Marie McNicoll (00:19):
  “President Trump is calling for a serious reexamination and reform of our country’s immigration vetting process.”
• Jeanine Pirro (01:19):
  “We are hoping that the more information we can get and the more investigation that is going on 24/7 now around the clock in Washington, the more we will find out.”
• Betty Yu (03:49):
  “Shoppers we spoke to tell us that this was a very chaotic and very scary scene. Videos circulating on social media show a stampede of people running past the Abercrombie store, people screaming, others taking cover.”
• Jonathan Savage (04:40):
  “Secretary General Antonio Guterres emphasizing... Palestinians have a right to dignity, to justice and to self determination. And these rights have been violated beyond comprehension.”

Tone and Language

Direct, urgent, and informational—each correspondent maintains a succinct and authoritative delivery, focused on emerging facts and official statements. Quotes and reporting are straightforward, reflecting the high-stakes context of each story.

For listeners who missed the episode, this update provides a clear breakdown of the hour’s most urgent news: a seismic domestic policy shift, high-profile violence with possible international implications, global protest actions, and dramatic crime resolution in France.