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

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

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.

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]

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]

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.

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]

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]

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.

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.

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]

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

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.