FOX News Hourly Update: 3PM ET 11/30/2025 Newscast

Main Theme:
This episode delivers concise, up-to-the-minute coverage of major domestic and international events, with special focus on US-Ukrainian peace talks, winter weather disruptions in the Midwest, violent incidents in Stockton and Washington D.C., improvements in handling missing person cases, and a holiday entertainment preview.

Key Topics & Discussion Points

1. US-Ukraine Peace Talks – South Florida

• Optimism prevails in ongoing talks between US and Ukrainian delegates to craft a plan for ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
  • Carmen Roberts (host) sets the stage (00:02):

    "That's the overall feeling from US and Ukrainian delegates ... to work on a plan to end the Russia, Ukraine war."

• Progress in Negotiations
  • Marco Rubio, Secretary of State (00:12):

    "Today is about focusing on the progress that was already made in Geneva."

• Desired Outcome
  • Unnamed US/Ukrainian Delegate (00:18):

    "This is about ending a war in a way that creates a mechanism and a way forward that will allow them to be independent and sovereign, never have another war again."

• Ukrainian Appreciation
  • Marco Rubio highlights:

    "We also heard from Ukraine's national security adviser who said he is thankful to President Trump and his team for the support." (00:27)

• Potential Direct Talks
  • Carmen Roberts, referencing Dana Marie McNichol (00:34):

    "President Trump has said that he would meet in person with the two countries' presidents, but only when a deal is in its final stages."

2. Midwest Snowstorm & Travel Disruptions

• Severe Weather Impact (00:45)
  • Mike Seidel, Fox Weather Meteorologist, Des Moines, Iowa

    "Numerous schools are already throwing in the towel for Monday and that may continue into Tuesday because it's going to stay cold here."

    • Temperatures: Low 20s, ~20 degrees below average.
    • Notable airport incident:

      "A Delta regional jet slid off the taxiway around 10:30. No injuries, no problems." (00:56)

    • Multiple flight cancellations/diversions but airport is "up and running today after about half the flights were canceled yesterday."

3. Stockton, California Shooting – 15 Hit, 4 Dead

• Gunman Still at Large
  • Carmen Roberts (01:18):

    "A gunman who shot at least 15 people last night in Stockton, California, is on the run. San Joaquin county deputies say four of the victims died, including children, and that they believe this attack was targeted."

  • Ron Freitas, County DA (01:35):

    "Violence of this nature has absolutely no place in any time, shape or form. And children should not be harmed by gun and gang violence."

  • Public urged to come forward; shooter not yet identified.

4. Washington D.C. Shooting of National Guard Troops

• Investigation Ongoing
  • Carmen Roberts (02:32):

    "Investigators are still looking for a motive in the D.C. shooting of two National Guard troops."

• Debate over Immigration & Vetting
  • Kristi Noem, Homeland Security Secretary (02:36):

    "What motivated the suspect? Ramanula Laconwal is still being sought, but when he came to the US from Afghanistan, he was unvetted. He was brought into the country by the Biden administration..."

  • Ainsley Earhart (02:45):

    "...records show LaConwell was granted asylum in April by the Trump administration."

  • Noem continues, noting improvements under President Trump (03:00):

    "That has been completely fixed and new metrics and new processes have been added under President Trump. The US Vetting process has been described as rigorous, but for now, travelers on Afghan passports will not be given visas by the State Department."

5. Missing Persons Advocacy Event – Gabby Petito & Dylan Rounds Families

• Families Unite for Public Safety Forum (03:18)
  • Focus: Improving response to missing person cases with tools such as digital forensics and data analysis.
  • Two sessions: one with law enforcement, one open to the public.

6. Holiday Entertainment: CMA Country Christmas

• Annual Special Preview (03:39)
  • Michelle Paulino:

    "The 16th annual CMA Country Christmas is looking to give fans in the holiday spirit ... Lauren Daigle and Jordan [Davis] sharing hosting duties."

    • Features performances by Lady A, Little Big Town, Megan Maroney, BB Winans, and others.
    • Airs Tuesday on ABC, streams next day on Disney+ and Hulu.

7. Pope Leo’s Appeal in Lebanon

• Call for Peace (04:20)
  • Carmen Roberts:

    "Pope Leo is challenging Lebanon's political leaders to be true peacemakers, as he is there today."

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "Today is about focusing on the progress that was already made in Geneva."
  —Marco Rubio (00:12)
• "This is about ending a war in a way that creates a mechanism and a way forward that will allow them to be independent and sovereign, never have another war again."
  —US/Ukrainian Delegate (00:18)
• "Violence of this nature has absolutely no place in any time, shape or form. And children should not be harmed by gun and gang violence."
  —Ron Freitas (01:35)
• "A Delta regional jet slid off the taxiway around 10:30. No injuries, no problems."
  —Mike Seidel (00:56)
• "The 16th annual CMA Country Christmas is looking to give fans in the holiday spirit..."
  —Michelle Paulino (03:41)
• "Pope Leo is challenging Lebanon's political leaders to be true peacemakers..."
  —Carmen Roberts (04:20)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• US-Ukraine Peace Talks: 00:02–00:34
• Midwestern Snowstorm Coverage: 00:45–01:18
• Stockton Shooting: 01:18–01:45
• D.C. Shooting and Immigration Debate: 02:32–03:06
• Missing Person Cases Forum: 03:18–03:39
• CMA Country Christmas Preview: 03:39–04:20
• Pope Leo in Lebanon: 04:20–04:27

This Fox News Hourly Update offers a rapid but informative overview of critical national and international events, capturing urgency, empathy, debate, and tradition—staying true to the network’s concise, direct style.