Fox News Hourly Update: 7AM ET 12/05/2025 Newscast

Host: Kathleen Maloney (FOX News Radio)
Date: December 5, 2025

Episode Overview

This fast-paced newscast covers top stories in U.S. politics, national security, crime, weather, immigration, and international affairs as of the morning of December 5, 2025. Major topics include the court appearance of a suspected pipe bomber, U.S. military action against drug traffickers, winter weather updates, new immigration crackdowns, the stalled push for peace in Ukraine, and special announcements regarding the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympics in the United States.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Federal Arrest in 2021 Capitol Riot-Eve Pipe Bomb Case

[00:02 – 00:53]
Kathleen Maloney reports on the court appearance of Brian Cole Jr., accused of placing pipe bombs outside both the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters on the eve of the January 6 Capitol riot.

• Suspect: 30-year-old Brian Cole Jr.
• Charges:
  • Transporting an explosive device in interstate commerce
  • Attempted malicious destruction by fire/explosives
• Case Breakthrough: Investigators made progress by "a new look at old information in the original file."
• Evidence: Cell phone records place Cole in the area on the night of the crime.
• Unanswered Question: "Investigators have not publicly shared why Cole allegedly targeted the DNC and RNC headquarters."
• Memorable Moment: The report highlights ongoing law enforcement activity at Cole’s home in a Washington suburb.

2. U.S. Military Action Against Drug Trafficking

[00:59 – 01:32]
Carmen Roberts covers another U.S. strike on drug-smuggling vessels:

• Action: “A lethal kinetic strike on a [vessel] operated by a designated terrorist organization, this time killing four men.”
• Drug Route: The vessel was “carrying illicit narcotics and transiting along a known narco trafficking route in the eastern Pacific.”
• Scale: 22nd such strike this year in the Caribbean and Pacific, with a death toll of 86.
• Notable Quote: “The US Military says it conducted another lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by a designated terrorist organization…” (Carmen Roberts, 01:00)

3. Frigid Weather Sweeps the Northeast

[01:32 – 01:59]
Kathleen Maloney highlights record-low temperatures and the human side of winter weather:

• Conditions: Temperatures in the teens in New York and Philadelphia.
• On-the-Ground:
  • “Sweatpants, two pairs of pants and two socks on and Uggs on. Sounds like a good wardrobe for the weather.”
• Broader Impact: “Many other parts of the country are seeing snow on top of the cold.”

4. Immigration Policy Crackdowns & Homeland Security

[02:15 – 02:48]

• President Trump’s Directive: Re-examine non-citizen migrants who entered the U.S. under President Biden.
• Homeland Security:
  • Secretary Kristi Noem details a focus on the Somali community in Minnesota.
• Key Quote:
  • “We're seeing almost, almost 50% fraud in their visa applications, which means they came into this country on false pretenses, false applications. They maybe married somebody that was their brother that they wanted to get into this country. And we're going back and looking at all those.” (Kristi Noem via Ainsley Earhart, 02:30)
• Enforcement:
  • Crackdown in New Orleans on “as many as 5,000 migrants who officials claim have violent criminal records.”

5. Ukraine War and Stalled Peace Efforts

[02:48 – 03:23]

• US Peace Plan: Russian President Putin rejects “some proposals,” particularly those involving territorial concessions, which Ukraine opposes.
• Ongoing Conflict: Russian attacks continue; civilian harm and infrastructure damage persist.
• Memorable Moment: “The push to end the war in Ukraine apparently stalled.” (Kathleen Maloney, 02:48)

6. World Cup and Olympics – Visa Policy Shifts

[03:23 – 04:04]

• FIFA World Cup 2026:
  • Draw event at Kennedy Center, attended by world leaders and “soccer royalty.”
  • Highlight Statistic: “We have sold more tickets than any country anywhere in the world at this stage of the game.” (Kathleen Maloney, 03:36)
• New Visa Policies:
  • Priority processing for World Cup and 2028 Olympics attendees.
  • Tightening restrictions for travelers from several countries, including some World Cup qualifiers.
  • Quote: “President Trump says those attending games as well as the 2028 Olympics...will get priority visa application processing... At the same time, the administration is tightening travel restrictions...” (Jared Halpern, 03:42)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the chilled Northeast:

  • “Sweatpants, two pairs of pants and two socks on and Uggs on. Sounds like a good wardrobe for the weather.” (Kathleen Maloney, 01:36)

• On visa fraud scrutiny:

  • “We're seeing almost, almost 50% fraud in their visa applications, which means they came into this country on false pretenses...” (Kristi Noem via Ainsley Earhart, 02:30)

• On FIFA ticket success:

  • “We have sold more tickets than any country anywhere in the world at this stage of the game.” (Kathleen Maloney, 03:36)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Suspected bomber faces judge: 00:02 – 00:53
• US Navy antidrug operation: 00:59 – 01:32
• Frigid weather update: 01:32 – 01:59
• Immigration crackdown & fraud investigation: 02:15 – 02:48
• Ukraine peace talks stall & fighting persists: 02:48 – 03:23
• World Cup/Olympics visa priority: 03:23 – 04:04

This episode offers a concise but information-packed morning update—balancing news on national security, law enforcement breakthroughs, immigration and travel policy, looming international events, and harsh winter weather—through the brisk, direct reporting style characteristic of FOX News Radio.