Fox News Hourly Update – 5PM ET, December 6, 2025

Host: Fox News Podcasts
Date: December 6, 2025

Episode Overview

This hourly Fox News newscast delivers the latest news highlights from around the U.S. and the world. The 5PM update focuses on a confrontation between a congresswoman and ICE agents during a Tucson immigration raid, developments in the 2021 D.C. pipe bomb case, U.S. policy decisions, global headlines, a report on billionaire wealth, and the Supreme Court's move to hear a major case on birthright citizenship.

Key News Segments and Discussion Points

1. Congresswoman Reports Being Pepper Sprayed by ICE

[00:02 - 00:39]

• Incident: Congresswoman Abdelita Grijalva (AZ) claims ICE agents pepper sprayed her while she attempted to de-escalate tensions during an immigration raid at a Tucson taco restaurant.
• Congresswoman's Claim: Grijalva says she identified herself as a member of Congress but was pepper sprayed anyway, posting video online.
  • Quote (Narration):

    "Congresswoman Grijalva says she identified herself as a member of Congress but was still pepper sprayed." (A, 00:39)

• ICE Response: Deputy Director Madison Sheehan appears on Fox News to defend the agents’ actions.
  • Quote (Madison Sheehan, ICE Deputy Director):

    "At what point in this country did we get to the point where you can interfere with law enforcement efforts and nothing happens to you? You can't touch a police officer, you can't interfere with our work?" (C, 00:28)

2. D.C. Pipe Bomb Case Update

[00:39 - 01:42]

• Suspect: Brian Cole Jr., accused of planting explosives outside RNC and DNC HQs the night before the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
• New Evidence & Admission:
  • Cole reportedly admitted to planting the bombs, voiced support for President Trump, and expressed doubts about the 2020 election results.
  • Forensic review (cell phone data, credit card receipts for bomb materials) implicated Cole.
  • Investigators expect more charges to follow.
• Notable Moment (Narration):

  "A fresh look at the original evidence tied Cole’s cell phone around both party headquarters the night of the crime. We’re also told credit card receipts show Cole purchased bomb making materials." (D, 01:22)

3. Southwest Airlines Penalty Waived

[01:42 - 01:53]

• The Trump administration waives a remaining $11 million from the $140 million fine against Southwest Airlines after its 2022 holiday service meltdown.

4. Russian Attack and South Africa Mass Shooting

[02:29 - 03:15]

• Ukraine: Russia launches a missile and drone attack during U.S.-mediated peace talks. Progress reported but further advancement depends on Russia’s peace commitment.
• South Africa:
  • Mass shooting near Pretoria; 11 dead (including 3 children aged 3, 12, and 16), 14 injured.
  • At least three gunmen targeted a bar in a hostel in the Saulsville township.

5. Global Wealth Report: Billionaire Numbers Rise

[03:15 - 03:53]

• UBS Report Highlights:
  • Global billionaire wealth reaches an all-time high of $15.8 trillion.
  • Number of billionaires grows to nearly 2,900, led by stock and tech gains.
  • New billionaires arise from diverse fields: ice cream to crypto.
  • U.S. holds about a third of global billionaires; China is second at 10%.
  • Main concern among the wealthy: inflation, not tariffs.
  • Quote (Deborah Valentine):

    “UBS says new members of the Nine Zero club came from industries ranging from ice cream to crypto… When asked what worries them most, UBS says the answer isn’t tariffs, it’s inflation.” (Deborah Valentine, 03:37)

6. Supreme Court to Hear Trump Administration's Birthright Citizenship Appeal

[03:53 - 04:09]

• The Supreme Court will expediently consider President Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship via executive order.
• Oral arguments likely in the spring, decision by June.

7. Kennedy Center Honorees Ceremony

[04:09 - 04:29]

• President Trump hosts 2025 Kennedy Center Honorees in the Oval Office, awarding medals to:
  • Sylvester Stallone
  • Gloria Gaynor
  • George Strait
  • Kiss (band)
  • Michael Crawford

Notable Quotes

• Madison Sheehan (ICE Deputy Director, 00:28):

  "At what point in this country did we get to the point where you can interfere with law enforcement efforts and nothing happens to you? You can't touch a police officer, you can't interfere with our work?"

• CB Cotton (Reporter, 01:22):

  "A fresh look at the original evidence tied Cole’s cell phone around both party headquarters the night of the crime. We’re also told credit card receipts show Cole purchased bomb making materials."

• Deborah Valentine (03:37):

  “UBS says new members of the Nine Zero club came from industries ranging from ice cream to crypto… When asked what worries them most, UBS says the answer isn’t tariffs, it’s inflation.”

Summary of Key Segments with Timestamps

| Time | Segment | |-----------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:02 | Congresswoman Grijalva alleges ICE pepper sprayed her | | 00:28 | ICE’s Madison Sheehan responds on law enforcement boundaries | | 00:39 | D.C. pipe bomb case: suspect admits, new evidence emerges | | 01:42 | Southwest Airlines penalty waiver news | | 02:29 | Russia attacks Ukraine; S. Africa mass shooting reports | | 03:15 | UBS report: billionaire numbers and concerns | | 03:53 | Supreme Court to hear Trump admin birthright citizenship case | | 04:09 | Kennedy Center Honorees presented with medals by Trump |

Tone and Takeaway

Throughout the newscast, the tone remains urgent, straightforward, and focused on providing updates without commentary. The episode covers a mix of U.S. domestic politics, legal developments, international crisis news, economic insights, and a touch of cultural recognition, giving listeners a concise yet comprehensive snapshot of the day's major stories.