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Fox News Hourly Update — 5AM ET Newscast (November 30, 2025)

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise but hard-hitting roundup of major United States and global news stories as of November 30, 2025, focusing on domestic tragedy, national security, ongoing global conflicts, and political maneuvering. Hosted by Chris DiMaio with contributions from Fox anchors and correspondents, this update tackles issues ranging from a mass shooting in California to international diplomatic moves on Ukraine and U.S. policy toward Venezuela. The tone is urgent and informative, mirroring Fox News' signature style.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Stockton, CA Family Gathering Shooting

[00:03–00:16]
- A "deadly shooting last night at a family gathering" in Stockton, California, leaves 14 victims, 4 of whom are deceased.
- Quote: “We have 14 victims of this shooting. Four of those are deceased.” — Heather Brent, San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office Spokeswoman [00:10]
San Joaquin County law enforcement is still searching for the suspect.

2. Afghan National Guardsmen Shooting & U.S. Vetting Concerns

[00:16–01:08]
- The broadcast covers new details about Ramanullah Lockhinwal, a 29-year-old Afghan asylum recipient accused of ambushing and shooting two National Guardsmen (killing Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and critically injuring Andrew Wolf, 24).
- Notably, Lockhinwal had formerly worked with the CIA in Afghanistan and had undergone vetting for participation against U.S. enemies, but not for immigration to America.
- Quote: “The Biden administration allowed thousands of Afghans, including Lockinwald to come to the US under these lower standards in 2021.” — Joe Kent, Head of the National Counterterrorism Center [00:44]
- The reporting highlights a call for more rigorous screening, especially when asylum is granted.

3. New York City Protests over ICE Operations

[01:08–01:35]
- NYC police confirm multiple arrests after large protests in Manhattan near an ICE-involved federal building.
- Protesters allegedly blocked law enforcement vehicles and streets with objects like "large potted plants and trash cans."
- Despite repeated orders to disperse, many did not comply.

4. Powerball Jackpot Update

[01:35–01:59]
- No winner in the $719 million Powerball jackpot; next drawing will be for $740 million.

5. Ukraine-Russia War & Internal Scandal

[03:38–04:26]
- President Trump is reportedly pushing for a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- Ukraine claims a successful drone attack against Russia’s “shadow fleet,” targeting oil revenue crucial to the Russian war effort.
- Kyiv is sending negotiators to Miami for "a fresh round of peace talks."
- In a complication, Ukraine’s chief peace negotiator and chief of staff to President Zelensky resigned amid a $100 million energy sector corruption probe.
- Quote: "A scandal is unfolding at the heart of Ukraine's government...the investigation is focused on a $100 million energy sector scandal." — Heather Brent [04:08]
- Russia, for its part, confirms an upcoming meeting with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.

6. U.S.–Venezuela Tension Over Alleged Drug Trafficking

[04:26–05:09]
- President Trump escalates pressure on Venezuela, cautioning pilots/criminals to avoid the country’s airspace and hinting at possible land attacks.
- Over 21 strikes have been launched against suspected drug vessels linked to Venezuela’s "trend gang."
- Venezuela's government condemns Trump’s actions as “unjustified aggression.”
- Quote: “The president also suggested US land strikes inside that country could begin soon.” — Joe Kent [04:54]

7. Black Friday Shopping Update

[05:09–05:35]
- Despite economic worries, Americans spent heavily on Black Friday, both in-store and online.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

“We have 14 victims of this shooting. Four of those are deceased.”
— Heather Brent [00:10]
“The Biden administration allowed thousands of Afghans, including Lockinwald to come to the US under these lower standards in 2021.”
— Joe Kent [00:44]
“A scandal is unfolding at the heart of Ukraine's government...the investigation is focused on a $100 million energy sector scandal.”
— Heather Brent [04:08]
“The president also suggested US land strikes inside that country could begin soon.”
— Joe Kent [04:54]

Timestamps for Key Segments

Stockton, CA shooting: 00:03–00:16
Afghan vetting & National Guardsmen shooting: 00:16–01:08
NYC ICE protests: 01:08–01:35
Powerball Update: 01:35–01:59
Ukraine developments (Drone strike, peace talks, scandal): 03:38–04:26
U.S.–Venezuela drug trafficking conflict: 04:26–05:09
Black Friday spending: 05:09–05:35

Summary

This episode delivers a snapshot of ongoing crises in the U.S. (Stockton shooting, vetting failures), global flashpoints (Ukraine-Russia war, Venezuela drug tensions), and cultural currents (holiday shopping trends). The updates underscore persistent threats—domestic violence, international instability, and concerns about immigration vetting—while interspersing economic and lottery news for balance. Quotes and commentary are direct and urgent, reflecting Fox News' signature approach to breaking news.

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[00:03]
Chris DiMaio
Tragic family gathering. I'm Chris DiMaio, Fox News. A deadly shooting last night at a family gathering in Stockton, California.
[00:10]
Heather Brent
We have 14 victims of this shooting. Four of those are deceased.
[00:16]
Chris DiMaio
San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Heather Brent. Police looking for the suspect. More information coming out about the 29 year old Afghan national who's accused of shooting two National Guardsmen, killing one and critically injuring the other.
[00:29]
Joe Kent
Investigators say the Suspect had ambushed 20 year old Sarah Beckstrom and 24 year old Andrew Wolf, shooting at them as he came around a corner. The head of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, says the suspect, 29 year old Ramanullah Lockhinwal, was vetted by the intelligence community before working with the CIA in Afghanistan. But Kent says Lockinwal was only vetted to fight against U.S. enemy forces and not for his suitability to come to America. He added the Biden administration allowed thousands of Afghans, including Locknwald to come to the US under these lower standards in 2021. Lockinwald, who was granted asylum earlier this year. And that would have warranted another intensive screening process.
[01:08]
Chris DiMaio
Fox's Madeline Rivera. New York City police confirming multiple arrests on Saturday after hundreds of protesters gathered in lower Manhattan near Chinatown close to a federal building where ICE operations were underway. Videos show protesters standing in front of law enforcement vehicles and barricading streets with large potted plants and trash cans. Police say the protesters were told multiple times to disperse but they did not comply. No winners in last night's $719 million Powerball jackpot. That means Monday night strong is for a whopping $740 million. America's listening to FOX News.
[01:59]
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[03:38]
Chris DiMaio
President Trump is looking to make a major step forward in ending the Russia Ukraine war.
[03:43]
Heather Brent
Ukraine continues to trade blows with Russia as peace talks hit a crucial stage. Ukraine is now claiming a successful strike against Russia's so called shadow fleet in the Black Sea. Sea the drone attack putting new pressure on Russia's oil revenue which is critical for funding its war against Ukraine. Kyiv is sending a delegation to Miami, Florida for a fresh round of peace talks this weekend in hopes of ending the nearly four year war. But a scandal is unfolding at the heart of Ukraine's government. Kyiv's lead negotiator in peace talks and President Zelensky's chief of staff just resigned amid a corruption probe targeting top ranking cabinet officials. Ukraine says the investigation is focused on a $100 million energy sector scandal.
[04:27]
Chris DiMaio
Fox's Marion Rafferty and Russia has confirmed that they'll be meeting US Envoy Steve Witkoff next week for peace talks. President Trump is turning up the heat on a South American country that may be a source of illicit substances entering.
[04:40]
Joe Kent
The US President Trump is stepping up pressure against Venezuela on Truth Social. He warned airlines, pilots and criminals to avoid Venezuelan airspace. The Trump administration has launched at least 21 strikes against alleged drug trafficking vessels, saying it's trying to cut down on illegal drugs. The president also suggested US Land strikes inside that country could begin soon. Venezuela calls Trump's post unjustified aggression against their people.
[05:10]
Chris DiMaio
That's fox's Alicia Cunha. Since early this fall, strikes from the Trump administration of targeted vessels traveling across the eastern Pacific and Caribbean with many believed to have ties to Venezuela's trend gang. Despite wider economic uncertainty hovering over this year's holiday shopping season, shoppers turned out in big numbers for Black Friday, spending billions in stores and online. I'm Chris Di Mao. This is Fox News.
[05:35]
Joe Kent
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[05:40]
Chris DiMaio
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