5AM ET 11/29/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update: 5AM ET 11/29/2025 Newscast

Host: Debra Valentine (with reporting from Dana Marie McNichol, Betty Yu, Jonathan Savage, and statements from Jeanine Pirro)
Date: November 29, 2025

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Overview

This Fox News hourly newscast covers major national and international headlines: President Trump's newly announced immigration freeze targeting multiple "countries of concern," the aftermath of a deadly shooting involving National Guard troops near the White House, chaos at a San Jose shopping mall after gunfire, global protests marking International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, and the apprehension of a suspect in connection with France’s stolen crown jewels.

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Key Discussion Points

1. President Trump's Immigration Freeze

• Announcement:
  President Trump is calling for a freeze in immigration from what he refers to as "third world countries." The move includes a broad review and overhaul of US immigration vetting.
• Scope:
  The pause affects green card holders from 19 specified 'countries of concern' including Afghanistan, Cuba, Venezuela, and Iran.
• Rationale:
  Triggered in part by a recent violent incident involving an Afghan national who had entered through a humanitarian parole program.
• Notable Quote:

  "President Trump is calling for a serious re examination and reform of our country's immigration vetting process."
  — Dana Marie McNichol [00:17]

• Context:
  Approximately 85,000 Afghans settled in the US under Operation Allies Welcome; the policy announcement follows a fatal attack near the White House.

2. Shooting Near the White House & Terrorism Investigation

• Incident:
  A 29-year-old Afghan national allegedly shot two National Guard troops, killing one and seriously injuring the other, near the White House.
• Investigation:
  The US Attorney in D.C., Jeanine Pirro, has charged the suspect with first-degree murder. The attack is under investigation as an act of terrorism.
• Details on Suspect:
  The suspect arrived in the US in 2021 after reportedly working for the CIA, and was granted asylum by President Trump earlier in 2025.
• Pirro’s Statement:

  "We are hoping that the more information we can get and the more investigation that is going on 24/7 now around the clock in Washington, the more we will find out."
  — Jeanine Pirro [01:20]

3. Earthquake and Floods in Indonesia

• Brief Update:
  Rescue operations are ongoing as workers struggle to reach victims following a devastating earthquake and floods in Indonesia.
  (No specific details or quotes were provided.) [01:34]

4. Shooting at San Jose Shopping Mall on Black Friday

• Event:
  A shooting occurred at a San Jose mall on Black Friday—one of the busiest shopping days—leaving three people injured. Chaos ensued as crowds fled.
• Witness Accounts:
  Shoppers described the scene as “very chaotic and very scary,” with many running for their lives after hearing gunshots.
• Police Update:
  Victims’ injuries are reported as non-life-threatening.
• Notable Quote:

  "Videos circulating on social media show a stampede of people running past the Abercrombie store. People screaming, others taking cover."
  — Betty Yu [03:49]

5. International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

• Background:
  November 29th marks the United Nations’ International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
• UN Statement:
  Secretary General Antonio Guterres reiterated Palestinian rights to dignity, justice, and self-determination, describing violations as "beyond comprehension."
• Protests:
  Pro-Palestinian demonstrations are expected to take place in global cities including New York, London, and Berlin.
• Notable Quote:

  "The ceasefire in Gaza has brought relief to many Palestinians but their supporters will today express anger at their treatment with demonstrations in cities like New York, London and Berlin."
  — Jonathan Savage [04:39]

6. Arrest in French Crown Jewels Heist

• Update:
  French police arrested a man believed to be the fourth member of a group that stole the French crown jewels from the Louvre. The entire gang is now reportedly in custody.
• Details:
  The suspect is 39 with six previous convictions.
• Notable Quote:

  "The Paris prosecutor announced Friday that the entire gang is now thought to be in custody."
  — Debra Valentine [05:12]

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Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

• “President Trump is calling for a serious re examination and reform of our country's immigration vetting process.”
  — Dana Marie McNichol [00:17]
• “We are hoping that the more information we can get and the more investigation that is going on 24/7 now around the clock in Washington, the more we will find out.”
  — Jeanine Pirro [01:20]
• “Videos circulating on social media show a stampede of people running past the Abercrombie store. People screaming, others taking cover.”
  — Betty Yu [03:49]
• “...in his view Palestinians have a right to dignity, to justice and to self determination and these rights have been violated beyond comprehension.”
  — Jonathan Savage, citing Secretary General Guterres [04:39]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Trump Immigration Announcement: [00:03] – [00:56]
• White House Shooting Incident; Terrorism Probe: [00:56] – [01:34]
• Indonesia Earthquake & Floods: [01:34] – [01:59]
• San Jose Mall Shooting: [03:38] – [04:28]
• Global Solidarity for Palestinians: [04:28] – [05:12]
• French Crown Jewels Robbery Arrest: [05:12] – [05:34]

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Tone & Style

The newscast maintains a straightforward and direct, information-driven tone typical of Fox News Radio's hourly updates, focusing on fast delivery of facts, major domestic policies, crime stories, global headlines, and official statements.

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This summary captures the content-rich news elements of the 5AM update, highlighting the crucial details, memorable quotes, and event context while omitting advertisements and non-news content.

Transcript

[A]

A possible immigration freeze. I'm Debra Valentine, Fox News. President Trump says he's looking to freeze immigration from what he is calling third world countries. Fox's Dana Marie McNichol explains from West Palm Beach, Florida.

[B]

President Trump is calling for a serious re examination and reform of our country's immigration vetting process. According to the Department of Homeland Security, about 85,000 Afghans settled in the US under Operation Allies welcome the same humanitarian parole program the suspect used to settle in Washington State before driving across the country to shoot at the National Guard. Trump announced that his administration is permanently pausing migration and re examining the status of every green card holder from these 19 countries of concern. This includes Afghanistan, but extends to countries like Cuba, Venezuela and Iran.

[A]

This comes after one National Guard troop was killed and another remains seriously hurt after a 29 year old afghan national allegedly shot them near the White House Wednesday. U.S. attorney in D.C. jeanine Pirro has announced a charge of first degree murder against the 29 year old Afghan national who's accused of shooting and killing a National Guard member and the wounding of a second. In Washington, D.C. wednesday.

[C]

Pirro tells Fox we are hoping that the more information we can get and the more investigation that is going on 247 now around the clock in Washington, the more we will find out.

[A]

This attack is being investigated as an act of terrorism. The Suspect entered the US in 2021 after working for the CIA but was granted asylum by President Trump earlier this year. Rescue workers in Indonesia struggling to reach victims in several devastated areas that were hit by an earthquake and floods. America's listening to Fox.

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[A]

Three people were reportedly shot in what police are saying was an incident at a shopping mall in San Jose, California on Black Friday. Fox 2 San Francisco's Betty Yu reports from San Jose.

[E]

All of this, of course, unfolding on Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Shoppers we spoke to tell us that this was a very chaotic and very scary scene. Videos circulating on social media show a stampede of people running past the Abercrombie store. People screaming, others taking cover. Other video from the Citizen app shows dozens of shoppers sheltering in a hallway and outside the mall, crowds gathering as multiple emergency responders arrived on scene. I spoke with several shoppers who said they heard multiple gunshots and people ran for their lives in whatever direction they could.

[A]

San Jose police posted to X that the victims suffered non life threatening injuries. Global protests expected today in solidarity with Palestinians.

[F]

Each year November 29th is recognized by the United nations as the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people. Secretary General Antonio Guterres emphasizing this past week that in his view Palestinians have a right to dignity, to justice and to self determination and these rights have been violated beyond comprehension. The ceasefire in Gaza has brought relief to many Palestinians but their supporters will today express anger at their treatment with demonstrations in cities like New York, London and Berlin. Jonathan Savage, FOX News.

[A]

French police have arrested a man believed to be the fourth member of the team that stole France's crown jewels from the Louvre museum. The Paris prosecutor announced Friday that the entire gang is now thought to be in custody. The 39 year old suspect has a criminal record with six previous convictions. I'm Debra Valentine. This is FOX News.

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