Fox News Hourly Update – 5AM ET, December 1, 2025

Overview

This Fox News Radio Hourly Update delivers the latest in domestic and international news at the top of the hour. Main topics covered in this edition include progress in US-Ukraine peace talks, winter weather warnings in the Northeast, President Trump’s diplomatic and personal updates, major aircraft safety alerts, Cyber Monday retail trends, and an NFL Monday Night Football preview.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. US-Ukraine Peace Negotiations

• Recent Talks: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described weekend talks between US and Ukrainian officials on ending the war as "productive," but warned that significant challenges remain.
• Complications: The process is “delicate” and “complicated,” with many moving parts and other involved parties, such as Russia, that must be part of the equation.
• Next Steps: US special envoy Steve Whitman is heading to Moscow for further discussions later this week.
• Details: Talks lasted approximately four hours at a golf club north of Miami, aiming to “create a pathway for a sovereign Ukraine.”
  • Quote [00:12], Rubio: “This is delicate. It's complicated. There are a lot of moving parts. And obviously there's another party involved here that will have to be a part of the equation. And that'll continue later this week when Mr. Whitman travels to Moscow.”

2. Winter Weather Alert: Northeast Snowstorm

• Forecast: The Northeast braces for an early winter storm, expected to bring significant snowfall starting Tuesday and ending early Wednesday.
• Snowfall Projections: The heaviest snow is anticipated west of major metropolitan areas (Philadelphia, New York, Boston), with accumulations generally 4–8 inches, but locally higher.
• Previous Impact: The same weather system previously caused major travel delays and snow in the Midwest, complicating post-Thanksgiving travel for millions.
  • Quote [00:47], William Churchill, Weather Center Forecaster: “The snow gradient will be pretty dramatic once you get north and west of Philadelphia, New York, Boston… we're expecting accumulations of 4 to 8 inches generally, but could be locally higher.”

3. President Trump: Venezuela & Health Updates

• Venezuela Contact: President Trump confirmed speaking by phone with Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, but was non-committal about the content, stating only, “I wouldn’t say it went well or badly. It was a phone call.”
• Airspace Warning: Trump issued an online warning to airlines to consider Venezuelan airspace closed amid a crackdown on drug smuggling.
• Venezuelan Reaction: The Venezuelan government condemned Trump’s statement as a “colonialist threat.”
• Presidential Health: Trump announced plans to release the results of a recent MRI, calling them “perfect.” The White House confirmed the president had the MRI during his last physical but did not specify further details.
  • Quote [01:15], Trump: “I wouldn’t say it went well or badly. It was a phone call.”
  • Quote [04:06], Trump: “…the results of the MRI were, quote, perfect.”
  • Quote [04:14], Caroline Levitt, White House Press Secretary: “…the results show the president remains in, quote, exceptional physical health.”

4. Global Aircraft Safety: Airbus A320 Advisory

• Aircraft Grounding: Fewer than 100 Airbus A320 jets remain grounded worldwide for required software fixes after a sudden altitude drop incident in October; 6,000 aircraft need software updates.
• Global Scope: The advisory affects airlines globally as part of a precautionary operational measure.

5. Cyber Monday Shopping Trends

• Retail Surge: Nearly 187 million Americans are expected to shop (in-store and online) between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, surpassing last year’s 183 million.
• Best Deals: Adobe Analytics reports pre-Thanksgiving deals average 21% discounts, which then peak at 28% on Cyber Monday.
• Origins: The term “Cyber Monday” was coined in 2005 as workers with faster office internet connections drove a surge in online shopping after the holiday weekend.
  • Quote [02:44], Tanya J. Powers: “This year, the National Retail Federation says almost 187 million of us will shop in stores and online between Thanksgiving Day and Cyber Monday, beating last year's record of about 183 million. And Cyber Monday may bring the best deals of that time frame…”

6. NFL Monday Night Football Preview

• Matchup: The New York Giants (2 wins) will face the New England Patriots (10 wins).
• Key Storylines:
  • Giants' rookie QB Jackson Dart is cleared to return after a concussion.
  • Patriots are on a nine-game winning streak and lead the AFC East; Giants are out of playoff contention.
• Final Game Before Bye: Both teams will break for a bye after this game.
  • Quote [03:34], Jay Berman: “Two teams heading in opposite directions, they meet for Monday Night Football. The two-win New York Giants head north to face the ten-win New England Patriots…”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Rubio on Ukraine Peace Talks:
  “This is delicate. It's complicated. There are a lot of moving parts. And obviously there's another party involved here that will have to be a part of the equation.” — Marco Rubio, Secretary of State [00:12]

• Weather Center on Snowstorm:
  “The snow gradient will be pretty dramatic once you get north and west of Philadelphia, New York, Boston…” — William Churchill, Center Forecaster [00:47]

• Trump on Venezuela Call:
  “I wouldn’t say it went well or badly. It was a phone call.” — President Trump [01:15]

• Cyber Monday Stats:
  “Almost 187 million of us will shop in stores and online between Thanksgiving Day and Cyber Monday, beating last year's record…” — Tanya J. Powers [02:44]

• NFL Preview:
  “Two teams heading in opposite directions, they meet for Monday Night Football…” — Jay Berman [03:34]

• Trump’s MRI Results:
  “…the results of the MRI were…perfect.” — President Trump [04:06]
  “…the results show the president remains in, quote, exceptional physical health.” — Caroline Levitt, Press Secretary [04:14]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• US-Ukraine Peace Talks: 00:02–00:24
• Northeast Snowstorm / Weather Update: 00:24–01:01
• President Trump & Venezuela: 01:01–01:40
• Airbus A320 Grounding: 01:40–02:00
• Cyber Monday Shopping Trends: 02:32–03:22
• NFL Monday Night Football Preview: 03:22–04:02
• President Trump MRI / Health Update: 04:02–04:28

This episode delivers concise news coverage across global politics, weather emergencies, retail economy, sports, and presidential affairs. For a quick yet comprehensive update, this newscast captures the essential headlines and perspectives shaping the start of December 2025.