Fox News Hourly Update – 3PM ET, December 4, 2025

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This episode delivers a concise roundup of key national news stories, spanning recent law enforcement breakthroughs, congressional scrutiny of military action, ongoing public health debates, a high-profile crime, and an update on financial markets—all within a fast-paced newscast format.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Arrest in the 2021 Capitol Pipe Bomb Case

• [00:02] Reporter Lisa Brady announces the arrest of Brian Cole Jr., 30, of Woodbridge, Virginia, nearly five years after pipe bombs were placed near the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters on the eve of the Capitol riot.
• The arrest comes after months of detailed review of existing evidence—no new tips or witnesses were involved.
• The bomb devices did not explode.
• D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro credits the administration’s persistence:

  “It was this administration, it was this president who made the decision that we were going to use all of our efforts to get it done. And get it done they did.” (00:23)

2. Congressional Briefing on U.S. Strike off Venezuela

• [01:00] House Intelligence Committee members received a closed-door briefing from Admiral Frank Bradley on two military strikes against a suspected drug vessel near Venezuela.
• [01:09] Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), committee ranking member, praised Bradley but expressed deep concern about a second strike that killed survivors:

  • “But what I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I’ve seen in my time in public service.” (01:09)

  • Himes cited the Department of Defense’s own manual, noting:

    “The specific example given of an impermissible action is attacking a shipwreck.” (01:27)

• Admiral Bradley confirmed there was “no ‘kill them all’ order.” (01:36)
• The Trump administration defended the strikes as legal. Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR) accused critics of politicizing the event and compared it to drone strike videos from the Obama administration.

3. CDC Review of Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine Policy

• [02:15] A CDC advisory panel has again delayed a decision on altering the hepatitis B vaccine recommendation for newborns.
• [02:21] The committee cited a need for more data, mirroring concerns from a previous meeting.
• Dr. Robert Malone, presiding over the panel, underscored a commitment to careful analysis:

  “When data are complete, we say so when additional analysis is needed, we conduct it. When assumptions need to be revisited, we revisit them. We’re not here to reach quick conclusions. We’re here to reach accurate ones.” (02:40)

• The proposed policy change would recommend the vaccine only for infants whose mothers have hepatitis B or whose status is unknown, shifting away from a universal newborn dose.

4. Maryland Casino Shooting Suspect Arrested

• [03:00] After a deadly shooting at the MGM National Harbor hotel and casino, police arrested 22-year-old Benjamin Williams of Fort Washington.
• The victim, Darnell Hawkins Jr., was killed in a targeted attack in the food court.
• Prince George’s County Police Chief George Nader said:

  “The suspect in this case was quickly identified by our detectives and in custody.” (03:42)

• Williams faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder and weapons possession.
• Reporter Carmen Roberts noted the victim was remembered as a “father, brother, and son who had his whole life ahead of him.”

5. Wall Street Market Update

• [03:52] With an hour left to trade, the Dow was down 102 points, S&P slipped 6, and Nasdaq was up 7.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On careful investigation:

  “It was this administration, it was this president who made the decision that we were going to use all of our efforts to get it done. And get it done they did.”
  — D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro (00:23)

• On concerns about military engagement:

  “What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I’ve seen in my time in public service.”
  — Rep. Jim Himes (01:09)

  “The specific example given of an impermissible action is attacking a shipwreck.”
  — Rep. Jim Himes (01:27)

• On medical advisory process:

  “We’re not here to reach quick conclusions. We’re here to reach accurate ones.”
  — Dr. Robert Malone (02:46)

• On swift law enforcement work:

  “The suspect in this case was quickly identified by our detectives and in custody.”
  — Police Chief George Nader (03:42)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:02 — Capitol pipe bomber arrest announcement
• 01:00 — Briefing on Venezuela operation and congressional reactions
• 02:15 — CDC advisory committee debates on Hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
• 03:00 — Arrest in Maryland casino shooting
• 03:52 — Wall Street market update

Tone & Language:
Direct, factual, urgent; the speakers maintain a serious and concise delivery in line with a headline-driven, hourly news update.