Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 3AM ET 12/01/2025 Newscast

Date: December 1, 2025
Host: Ted Lindner, FOX News Team

Overview

This FOX News Hourly Update delivers the latest around-the-clock headlines, focusing on major winter storms in the Midwest, developments in US-Ukraine-Russia diplomacy, President Trump's recent actions, international updates with the pope’s visit to Lebanon, and a look ahead to Monday Night Football.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Historic Midwest Winter Storms

(00:03 – 00:50)

• Update from Chicago:

  • FOX Weather's Robert Ray reports from downtown Chicago, describing "historic" snowfall for the city and the broader Midwest, with accumulations "about 8 inches plus in total."
  • Airport Impact: O'Hare International saw over 1,400 flight cancellations.
  • Road Safety: More than 150 crashes in Indiana and nearly 200 in Iowa.

• Quote:

  “Huge snow systems coming in, historic for this time of year. Really downtown where I'm at about 8 inches plus in total.”
  — Robert Ray (00:15)

• Local Disruptions:

  • Winter weather advisory remains in effect due to persistent risks.

2. US-Ukraine Talks; Russia’s Involvement

(00:50 – 01:35)

• Diplomatic Progress:

  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio describes the latest US-Ukraine talks as "productive, but still lots of work to be done."
  • Talks occurred at a golf club north of Miami, lasting four hours.
  • Special envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Moscow to further negotiations involving Russia.

• Quote:

  "There are a lot of moving parts. And obviously there's another party involved here that will have to be a part of the equation.”
  — Marco Rubio (00:59)

• Goal:

  • The meetings aim to “create a pathway for a sovereign Ukraine.”

3. President Trump Engages with Venezuela

(01:35 – 01:59, 04:31 – 05:00)

• Phone Call with Maduro:

  • President Trump commented ambiguously:

    “I wouldn't say it went well or badly. It was a phone call.”
    — President Trump (01:35)

• Airspace Warning:

  • The discussion follows Trump’s social media statement warning airlines about airspace closures around Venezuela due to US anti-drug-trafficking measures.
  • Venezuela called the statement a “colonialist threat.”

• Health Update:

  • Trump says he’ll release the results of a recent MRI, describing them as “perfect.”
  • White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt confirmed “the president remains in exceptional physical health.”

4. International: Pope Francis the 14th’s Maiden Trip

(03:42 – 04:31)

• Pope’s Visit to Lebanon:
  • The pontiff urges Lebanese leaders to seek reconciliation amidst economic and political crisis, and fears about conflict with Israel.
  • Brought “a message of hope and encouragement to Christians”—quote:

    “You have suffered greatly.”

  • Reaffirmed the Vatican’s public endorsement of a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine.

5. Monday Night Football Preview

(03:01 – 03:42)

• Matchup:

  • New York Giants (out of playoff contention) vs. New England Patriots (leading AFC East, nine straight wins).
  • The Giants’ rookie quarterback Jackson Dart returns after concussion protocol.

• Quote:

  “Big Blue has already been eliminated from playoff contention while the Pats continue to lead the AFC East.”
  — Jay Berman (03:30)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On snowfall in Chicago:

  “Huge snow systems coming in, historic for this time of year.”
  — Robert Ray (00:15)

• On US-Ukraine-Russia talks:

  “This is delicate, it's complicated. There are a lot of moving parts. And obviously there's another party involved here that will have to be a part of the equation.”
  — Marco Rubio (00:57)

• President Trump on speaking to Maduro:

  “I wouldn't say it went well or badly. It was a phone call.”
  — Donald Trump (01:35)

• On Trump's MRI:

  “The results show that the president remains in exceptional physical health.”
  — Caroline Levitt (04:45)

• Pope Francis XIV to Lebanon’s Christians:

  “You have suffered greatly.”
  — Pope Francis XIV (04:05)

Timestamps for Major Segments

• [00:03] – Record Snowfall Hits Chicago & Midwest
• [00:50] – US-Ukraine Talks and Russia's Role
• [01:35] – President Trump and Venezuela (Phone Call & Airspace Warning)
• [03:01] – Monday Night Football Preview: Giants vs. Patriots
• [03:42] – Pope Francis XIV’s Trip to Lebanon & Two-State Solution Endorsement
• [04:31] – President Trump's MRI Health Update

Note:
Advertisements and non-news sections have been omitted for clarity and relevance. This summary maintains the objective news tone and brisk pace of the original broadcast, with important context and attribution for each headline.