Fox News Hourly Update – 7AM ET 11/30/2025

Host: Paul Stevens
Date: November 30, 2025
Network: FOX News Radio

Episode Overview

This newscast delivers concise updates on major breaking stories from the previous 24 hours, ranging from violent incidents in California and Washington, D.C., to national security and international drug enforcement actions, and commemorates the passing of a legendary British playwright. The tone is urgent yet measured, delivering the facts with clarity and gravitas, as is typical of these hourly bulletins.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Mass Shooting in Stockton, California

[00:03 – 00:51]

• Incident: A mass shooting occurred Saturday night at a family gathering in Stockton, CA, resulting in at least four dead and ten injured.
  • Host Quote: “The FBI now investigating Saturday night's mass shooting at a family gathering in Stockton, California. At least four people killed, 10 others hurt.” — Paul Stevens [00:03]
• Details & Uncertainties:
  • The gathering may have been a child’s birthday party, but this has not yet been confirmed by authorities.
  • Multiple agencies are involved; locating the suspect(s) is the primary focus.
  • No details have yet been released about suspect identity or number.
  • Notable Quote: "It's all hands on deck and their primary focus right now is locating that suspect." — Sierra Krug [00:25]
  • The sheriff’s office continues to field questions from the public and press, but much remains unconfirmed.

2. Shooting of National Guard Members in Washington, D.C.

[00:51 – 01:50]

• New Developments: Information is emerging about the suspected shooter involved in the attack that killed one and injured another National Guard member.
  • The suspect, 29-year-old Ramanula Lacanwal, is under investigation, with authorities examining his background—including his life in Afghanistan and his move to the U.S. in 2021.
  • He was vetted by U.S. intelligence for work with the CIA and was granted humanitarian parole via the Operation Allies Welcome program, settling in Washington state with his family.
  • The suspect was reportedly screened under both the Trump and Biden administrations before receiving asylum.
  • Notable Quote: “What may have motivated him to drive across the country and carry out a deadly ambush remains unanswered.” — Unnamed Reporter [01:47]
• Legal Status: Lacanwal is facing first-degree murder charges after the death of 20-year-old National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom.
  • Host Quote: “The suspect facing first degree murder charges following the death of one of the troops involved in the shooting. 20 year old Sarah Beckstrom.” — Paul Stevens [01:50]

3. U.S. Pressure on Venezuela Over Drug Trafficking

[02:32 – 03:09]

• Presidential Action: President Trump is escalating warnings and military actions toward Venezuela, alleging it is a source of drugs entering the U.S.
  • Warnings to pilots, airlines, and “criminals” to avoid Venezuelan airspace were posted on Truth Social.
  • At least 21 strikes have targeted drug-trafficking vessels, especially those tied to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang.
  • Trump suggests that direct U.S. land strikes inside Venezuela may begin soon.
  • Venezuela denounces the actions as “unjustified aggression.”
  • Notable Quote: “The president also suggested US Land strikes inside that country could begin soon.” — Alicia Acuna [02:55]

4. Officer-Involved Shooting in Houston, Texas

[03:09 – 03:49]

• Incident Details: Police responded to a domestic disturbance in North Houston, where a man pulled a gun, aimed it at himself, and died from a self-inflicted wound after officers tried to communicate and fired one round post-mortem.

5. Death of British Playwright Tom Stoppard

[03:49 – 04:23]

• Remembrance: Tom Stoppard, acclaimed screenwriter and playwright, has passed away at the age of 88.
  • Awards: Oscar for the screenplay of “Shakespeare in Love”; Tony Awards for plays such as “The Real Thing” and “Travesties.”
  • Memorable Quote by Stoppard (from his play ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead’):
    • “Look on every exit as being an entrance somewhere else.” — Tom Stoppard [04:17]
  • Commentators note that his work spanned film and stage, often focused on the interplay of fate and identity.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Paul Stevens ([00:03]): “The FBI now investigating Saturday night's mass shooting at a family gathering in Stockton, California. At least four people killed, 10 others hurt.”
• Sierra Krug ([00:25]): “It's all hands on deck and their primary focus right now is locating that suspect.”
• Unnamed Reporter ([01:47]): “What may have motivated him to drive across the country and carry out a deadly ambush remains unanswered.”
• Alicia Acuna ([02:55]): “The president also suggested US Land strikes inside that country could begin soon.”
• Tom Stoppard ([04:17], via narrator): “Look on every exit as being an entrance somewhere else.”

Timeline of Key Segments

| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:03 | Stockton mass shooting updates | | 00:51 | D.C. shooting, suspect’s background investigation | | 01:50 | Suspect charged with first-degree murder in case of fallen trooper | | 02:32 | President Trump escalates action against Venezuela | | 03:09 | Houston officer-involved shooting | | 03:49 | Death and legacy of Tom Stoppard |

Closing Remarks

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers a rapid-fire overview of critical incidents shaping national conversation—from public safety crises to international policy and culture. Listeners are reminded, through the measured narration and poignant quotations, of the blend of tragedy, political tension, and artistic legacy defining this news cycle.