Fox News Hourly Update – 5PM ET, December 5, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a rapid round-up of the day's biggest national news stories, emphasizing economic updates from the White House, recent legal proceedings, immigration developments, entertainment news, and financial market performance. The updates are brief, informative, and retain Fox News’ signature brisk, direct tone for listeners keeping up with breaking events.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump's Economic Tour and Public Perception

• President Trump’s Reaction to Economic Criticism

  • The President plans to "hit the road," promoting his economic agenda and addressing criticism (00:03).
  • He will start his public outreach in Pennsylvania, emphasizing his efforts on affordability and job creation.

• Polling & Public Sentiment

  • "This poll show a majority of Americans are not satisfied with President Trump's handling of the economy." – Jared Halpern (00:10)
  • Trump has labeled the Democrats’ affordability messaging as a “con job," using gas and grocery prices to defend his policies.
  • He argues that tariffs will rejuvenate manufacturing in key states like Pennsylvania.

• Economic Indicators & Federal Reserve

  • Inflation reports (delayed due to a government shutdown) indicate a slight monthly increase—3/10th of a point from August, with 2.8% annual inflation (00:41).
  • Consumer spending is up but at a slower rate, ahead of a record-setting holiday shopping season kickoff.

Notable Quote

• "President Trump also says his use of tariffs will return manufacturing to places like Pennsylvania, a state he carried in last year's election." – Jared Halpern (00:28)

2. 2026 World Cup: Final Draw and the President’s Involvement

• Event Highlights
  • President Trump attended the final draw for the 2026 World Cup, joined by the leaders of Mexico and Canada (00:41).
  • Major claim: "We have already set records with ticket sales. I don't think there's ever been anything like it in any sport."
  • Team USA will face Paraguay first, placed in Group D with Australia and a Group C playoff winner.

3. Legal & Crime News

A. Washington D.C. Pipe Bomb Case

• Key Developments
  • Virginia resident Brian Cole Jr. made his initial court appearance for allegedly planting pipe bombs nearly five years ago (01:31).
  • He did not enter a plea but acknowledged understanding the charges.
  • Identification relied on credit card transactions, cell phone data, and license plate readers.
  • No motive was detailed; next court date is December 15th.

B. U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Trump Immigration Order Case

• Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
  • Supreme Court agrees to review the Trump administration's effort to eliminate birthright citizenship for children born to certain non-citizens (01:55).
  • Lower courts ruled the executive order unconstitutional (02:14).
  • Birthright citizenship remains a focal point in the administration’s immigration crackdown.

C. College Student Deportation Controversy

• Case Details
  • ANI Lucia Lopez Bello, a Babson College student, was detained by ICE in Boston as she tried to visit family for Thanksgiving (02:37).
  • She was deported to Honduras, reportedly without knowledge of a 2016 removal order.
  • Federal prosecutors argue she had prior opportunities to contest removal.
  • Judges continue to debate authority over the case, with her attorney asserting she was unaware of past orders.
  • Lopez Bello now completes her college coursework remotely from Honduras.
  • Her attorney has until next Thursday to respond to the court (03:14).

4. Entertainment Update

• New ‘Game of Thrones’ Spinoff Announced
  • HBO released the final trailer for "Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," set a century before the original series (03:20).
  • The narrative follows Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire, Egg—possible ties to House Targaryen.
  • Lighthearted exchange:
    • Michelle Palino: "Targaryens?" (03:39)
    • Jared Halpern: "They're incestuous alien." (03:40)
  • The miniseries premieres January 18th on HBO and will be available for streaming.

5. Financial Markets Update

• Market Performance
  • Markets closed higher: "Stocks finishing the green for the day and the week. The Dow up 104 points today but still not getting back over 48K." – Michelle Palino (03:55)

Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

• "Affordability message on the road starting Tuesday in Pennsylvania..." – Jared Halpern (00:13)
• "We have already set records with ticket sales. I don't think there's ever been anything like it in any sport." – President Trump, referenced by Michelle Palino (00:41)
• "Brian Cole Jr. not entering a plea but telling a federal Judge in Washington, D.C. he understands the charges against him." – Kristin Goodwin (01:31)
• "Lopez Bello's attorney says the student, who came to the U.S. at age 8, never knew about the 2016 removal order." – Carmen Roberts (02:37)

Important Segment Timestamps

• President Trump economic campaign & poll – 00:03–00:41
• World Cup draw & sports policy – 00:41–01:31
• Pipe bombs case hearing – 01:31–01:46
• Supreme Court on birthright citizenship – 01:55–02:14
• Babson College student deportation – 02:37–03:14
• Game of Thrones spinoff announcement – 03:20–03:55
• Stocks/finance update – 03:55