3PM ET 11/29/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 3PM ET 11/29/2025 Newscast

Date: November 29, 2025
Host: Carmen Roberts, FOX News Podcasts
Duration: ~4:30 minutes

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Overview

This episode delivers a concise update on key news stories, focusing on heightened scrutiny of the Biden administration’s Afghan refugee vetting process following a deadly shooting in D.C., Small Business Saturday’s impact, a fatal boat accident in Congo, Trump’s statements regarding Venezuelan airspace, protests at Home Depot, warnings about Amazon scams, and the passing of playwright Tom Stoppard.

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Key News Stories and Insights

1. Afghan Vetting Process Under Fire ([00:02]–[00:45])

• Context:
  The White House faces criticism over its procedure for admitting Afghan refugees, after a D.C. shooting suspect—an Afghan national—was found to have previously worked with the CIA.

• Incident Details:

  • The suspect, 29-year-old Ramanullah Lockenwall, ambushed two West Virginia National Guard members in D.C.
  • Victims: Specialist Sarah Beckstrom (deceased), Andrew Wolf (critical condition).

• Vetting Concerns:
  Joe Kent, Head of National Counterterrorism Center, clarified that Lockenwall was vetted “by the intelligence community before working with the CIA in Afghanistan,” but “was only vetted to fight against U.S. enemy forces and not for his suitability to come to America.” ([00:20])

• Policy Response:

  • Trump administration announced a pause on asylum and visa issuances for Afghan passport holders.

Notable Quote:

“Lockenwall was only vetted to fight against U.S. enemy forces and not for his suitability to come to America.”
— Joe Kent, [00:32]

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2. Small Business Saturday Shopping Surge ([01:16]–[01:55])

• Overview:

  • Holiday shoppers turn their focus from Black Friday to supporting local businesses on Small Business Saturday.
  • The day, launched in 2010, now involves more than 36 million businesses nationwide.
  • Since its inception, generated over $223 billion for small businesses (Forbes/American Express data).

• Social Media Push:

  • Listeners encouraged to promote favorite stores using hashtags #ShopSmall and #smallbizsat.

Notable Quote:

“Small Business Saturday has generated more than $223 billion since it started.”
— Tonya J. Powers, [01:33]

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3. Boat Capsizing in Congo ([02:32]–[02:50])

• Details:
  • At least 20 deaths, several missing after a passenger boat capsized on a lake en route to the Congolese capital.
  • Local residents confirmed the incident details.

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4. Trump and Venezuelan Airspace ([02:50]–[03:11])

• Statement:
  • Trump posted a message on Truth Social, warning “all airlines, pilots, drug dealers and human traffickers” to consider Venezuela’s airspace “closed by its entirety.”
  • No further context or rationale was given.

Notable Quote:

“Please consider the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela to be closed by its entirety.”
— Carmen Roberts paraphrasing Trump, [02:57]

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5. Protests at Home Depot Over ICE Raids ([03:11]–[03:48])

• Events:

  • Immigrant rights groups protested at a Home Depot in Torrance, CA, alleging the chain collaborates with ICE raids on day laborers.
  • Home Depot denied complicity: “We aren’t coordinating with ICE or Border Patrol. We’re required to follow all federal and local rules and regulations in every market where we operate.” ([03:41])

• Similar Protests:

  • Also occurred in Cleveland, OH, and Charlotte, NC.

Notable Quote:

“We aren’t notified that immigration enforcement activities are going to happen and we aren’t involved in the operations.”
— Home Depot spokesperson (via Laura Diaz), [03:34]

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6. Amazon Scam Warning ([03:48]–[04:15])

• Alert:
  • Amazon advised customers to be vigilant about impersonation scams, especially during the holiday season.
  • Scammers may create false urgency, ask for personal info, or request payment via gift cards.
  • Recommendation: Always verify suspicious communications at the official Amazon website.

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7. Tom Stoppard Passes Away ([04:15]–[04:28])

• News:
  • Renowned British playwright Tom Stoppard, Oscar-winner for “Shakespeare in Love,” passed away at age 88.

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Memorable Moments and Quotes

• “The vetting process under fire.” — Carmen Roberts, [00:02]
• “Lockenwall was only vetted to fight against U.S. enemy forces and not for his suitability to come to America.” — Joe Kent, [00:32]
• “Small Business Saturday has generated more than $223 billion since it started.” — Tonya J. Powers, [01:33]
• “Please consider the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela to be closed by its entirety.” — Carmen Roberts (summarizing Trump), [02:57]
• “We aren’t notified that immigration enforcement activities are going to happen and we aren’t involved in the operations.” — Home Depot spokesman (via Laura Diaz), [03:34]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:02 – Afghan vetting scrutiny and D.C. shooting
• 01:16 – Small Business Saturday highlights
• 02:32 – Congo boat tragedy
• 02:50 – Trump’s message on Venezuelan airspace
• 03:11 – Home Depot protests in California
• 03:48 – Amazon holiday scam warning
• 04:15 – Death of Tom Stoppard

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This summary delivers the central topics, notable insights, and key quotes from the newscast, providing a full picture of the episode’s essential news for those who missed it.

Transcript

[Carmen Roberts]

The vetting process under fire. I'm Carmen Roberts, Fox News. The White House is blasting the Biden administration's process for letting Afghans into the country after the US Pulled troops out of Afghanistan. All this as the investigators pour into the background of the D.C. shooting suspect, a 29 year old Afghan man.

[Joe Kent]

Investigators say the Suspect had ambushed 20 year old Sarah Beckstrom and 24 year old Andrew Wolf shooting at them as he came around a corner. The head of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, says the suspect, 29 year old Ramanullah Lockenwall, was vetted by the intelligence community before working with the CIA in Afghanistan. But Kent says Lock and Wall was only vetted to fight against U.S. enemy forces and not for his suitability to come to America.

[Carmen Roberts]

Fox's Madeline Rivera. Investigators say Lockenwall ambushed two National Guard members from West Virginia on Wednesday. Specialist Sarah Becktram died the next day while Andrew Wolf is still in critical condition. Lockenwall is hospitalized and charged with first degree murder. After the shooting, the Trump administration announced it is pausing all asylum decisions and issuing and the issuing of visas to anyone traveling with an Afghan passport. Shoppers are shifting today from Black Friday to Small Business Saturday.

[Tonya J. Powers]

Many people are taking their big holiday wish lists and shopping small. It's Small Business Saturday, a day to recognize the more than 36 million independent businesses across the U.S. the day was launched in 2010 and it's grown in popularity ever since. Forbes reports that American Express, which was part of the push to begin the tradition, says Small Business Saturday has generated more than $223 billion since it started. The U.S. small Business Administration has co sponsored the day since 2011. If you'd like to amplify your favorite small businesses, use the hashtags Shop Small and smallbizsat on social media. Tonya J. Powers, Fox News America is listening to.

[Carmen Roberts]

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[Carmen Roberts]

At least 20 people have died and several remain missing after a boat capsized in northwestern Congo. According to local residents, that boat capsized on a lake and was carrying passengers to the capital of the country. President Trump appears to be signaling what's next for Venezuela, he posted on Truth Social. In his words to all airlines, pilots, drug dealers and human traffickers, please consider the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela to be closed by its entirely entirety. But he didn't say why or what comes next. More protests against Home Depot broke out on Black Friday, this time at a location in Torrance, California. Laura Diaz with Fox 11 LA has.

[Laura Diaz]

More various immigrants rights groups were demonstrating on behalf of the day laborers and against ICE raids, many of which have taken place at Home Depots in the Southland. Demonstrators allege that Home Depot has been helping federal officials in the immigration raids, which have played out dramatically in recent months. Home Depot denies any complicity in those raids, telling Fox 11 we aren't notified that immigration enforcement activities are going to happen and we aren't involved in the operations. We aren't coordinating with ICE or Border Patrol. We're required to follow all federal and local rules and regulations in every market where we operate.

[Carmen Roberts]

Similar protests have reportedly been held in Cleveland, Ohio and Charlotte, North Carolina. Amazon's reminding customers to stay alert for impersonation scams this holiday season. Company says scammers often pose as Amazon representatives to steal personal information or money, sometimes by creating false urgency and requesting gift card payments. Shoppers are urged to verify any unexpected calls, emails or texts through Amazon's official website. And British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Academy Award for the screenplay of 1998's Shakespeare in Love, has died at 88. I'm Carl Roberts and this is Fox News.

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