Fox News Hourly Update – 3PM ET 12/06/2025

Hosted by: FOX News Podcasts
Air Date: December 6, 2025
Episode Theme:
A concise roundup of major national and international news, including a confession in the 2021 Capitol riot bombing case, federal immigration enforcement in New Orleans, a deadly mass shooting in South Africa, a FIFA peace prize for Donald Trump, and investigations into COVID loan fraud in Minnesota.

1. Main Theme / Purpose

This episode delivers a fast-paced briefing of current top headlines, focusing on criminal confessions, immigration enforcement, international crises, notable awards, and government investigations.

2. Key Discussion Points & Insights

A. Capitol Bomb Suspect’s Confession

(00:02 – 01:05)

• Reporters: Carmen Roberts, CB Cotton
• Headline: Brian Cole Jr., accused of planting pipe bombs near the RNC and DNC headquarters the night before the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, has confessed.
• Details:
  • Admitted to planting the bombs.
  • Voiced support for President Trump and expressed doubt about the 2020 election results.
  • Devices were planted on January 5, 2021—one day prior to the riot and Biden’s official certification.
  • A renewed investigation tied Cole’s cellphone and credit card purchases to the scene and bomb-making materials.
  • Law enforcement expects further charges.
• Notable Quote:
  • “Cole admitted to planting the bombs, voiced support for President Trump and expressed doubts about the results of the 2020 election.”
    — CB Cotton (00:23)
• Insight:
  Confession fills key gaps in the years-old case, with physical and financial evidence reinforcing Cole’s culpability.

B. Federal Immigration Enforcement in New Orleans

(01:05 – 01:40)

• Reporters: Carmen Roberts, Garrett Tenney
• Headline: DHS arrests illegal immigrants with violent records in New Orleans.
• Details:
  • “Several dozen arrests, including multiple individuals with violent criminal histories.”
    — Garrett Tenney (01:13)
  • Protests are emerging as a response.
  • Local officials are demanding more transparency from federal agents regarding detainees’ identities.
• Notable Quote:
  • “The feds report exactly who it is that they’re taking into custody and arresting.”
    — Garrett Tenney paraphrasing New Orleans officials (01:30)
• Insight:
  Local-federal tensions rise amid stepped-up enforcement and growing protests.

C. Russia’s Missile and Drone Attack on Ukraine

(01:40 – 01:59)

• Reporter: Carmen Roberts
• Headline: Russia launches major strike on Ukraine during ongoing US-mediated peace negotiations.
• Details:
  • Progress reported at the negotiating table, but further improvements hinge on “Russia’s commitment to peace.”
• Insight:
  Real-world violence complicates diplomatic progress.

D. Mass Shooting in South Africa

(02:32 – 02:58)

• Reporter: Carmen Roberts
• Headline: At least 11 killed, including three children, in an assault outside Pretoria.
• Details:
  • Three gunmen opened fire in a bar inside a hostel in Saulsville Township.
  • Victims: three children (ages 3, 12, and 16), 14 additional injuries.
• Insight:
  Escalating concerns about mass violence and safety in South Africa.

E. FIFA Peace Prize Awarded to Trump

(02:58 – 03:36)

• Reporters: Jared Halpern, Carmen Roberts
• Headline: President Trump receives first-ever FIFA Peace Prize at World Cup draw event.
• Details:
  • FIFA President Gianni Infantino attributed the award to Trump for ending conflicts in the Middle East and Africa.
  • Trump described the honor as “one of the greatest of his life.”
  • FIFA lauds next year’s World Cup as a “unifying event” across North America.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “Infantino credited the president for ending conflicts in the Middle East and Africa.”
    — Jared Halpern (03:18)
  • “For what you have obtained in your way, but you obtained it in an incredible way.” — Gianni Infantino, quoted by Carmen Roberts (03:15)
• Insight:
  FIFA leverages the World Cup’s global platform for political and diplomatic recognition.

F. Alleged COVID Loan Fraud in Minnesota

(03:36 – 04:05)

• Reporters: Carmen Roberts, CB Cotton
• Headline: SBA probing improper pandemic loans to Somali organizations; Governor accused of ignoring warnings.
• Details:
  • “The fraud is well known because the Minnesota Legislature Independent Oversight Committee called it out years ago.” — CB Cotton (03:51)
  • Governor accused of serving his constituency by not halting fraud; Governor denies all allegations.
• Insight:
  Political tensions flare as accountability for pandemic funding comes under scrutiny.

G. Protest at Tower of London

(04:05 – 04:29)

• Reporter: Carmen Roberts
• Headline: Food protest targets crown jewels display; four arrested.
• Details:
  • Group: “Take Back Power.”
  • No damage to crown, but display was temporarily closed.
• Insight:
  The pattern of high-visibility protests targeting historical artifacts continues.

3. Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Cole admitted to planting the bombs, voiced support for President Trump and expressed doubts about the results of the 2020 election.”
  — CB Cotton (00:23)
• “Several dozen arrests, including multiple individuals with violent criminal histories.”
  — Garrett Tenney (01:13)
• “For what you have obtained in your way, but you obtained it in an incredible way.”
  — Gianni Infantino, quoted by Carmen Roberts (03:15)
• “The fraud is well known because the Minnesota Legislature Independent Oversight Committee called it out years ago. Governor Waltz looked the other way because he was benefiting his constituency, and now it’s on the backs of hard working taxpayers to pay it.”
  — CB Cotton (03:51)

4. Important Segment Timings

• Capitol Bombing Confession & Details: 00:02 – 01:05
• Immigration Raids in New Orleans: 01:05 – 01:40
• Russia Attacks Ukraine During Peace Talks: 01:40 – 01:59
• Mass Shooting in South Africa: 02:32 – 02:58
• Trump Awarded FIFA Peace Prize: 02:58 – 03:36
• COVID Loan Fraud Probe in Minnesota: 03:36 – 04:05
• Crown Jewels Protest at Tower of London: 04:05 – 04:29

This summary captures the episode's brisk delivery of fast-breaking stories, with quotes and context for each issue, offering non-listeners a detailed understanding of all key developments reported.