7PM ET 11/29/2025 Newscast - Fox News Hourly Update

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Fox News Hourly Update — 7PM ET, November 29, 2025

Episode Overview

In this fast-paced newscast, FOX News delivers the top headlines from November 29, 2025, covering the severe Midwest winter storm disrupting travel, updates on the D.C. shooting suspect’s background, President Trump’s declaration regarding Venezuelan airspace, diplomatic moves on Ukraine, Airbus A320 recall updates, developments in the Idaho murder case, and a box office report for “Zootopia 2.”

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Midwest Winter Storm Disruption

Host Carmen Roberts opens: A massive winter storm is hitting the Midwest hard, with deep snow and dangerous travel just as the holiday weekend kicks off.
Flight cancellations are extensive, especially at Chicago O'Hare Airport:
- “Chicago is getting the worst of it where O'Hare Airport has already seen more than 1,000 cancellations today.” — Carmen Roberts (00:02)
On-the-ground update by Fox Weather’s Mike Sidell:
- O'Hare has activated a ground delay program; delays could exceed four hours.
- “There’s snowing right now moderately. Visibility at the field is a half a mile. You’re going to be catching up tomorrow at O'Hare, Midway.” — Mike Sidell (00:17)
- Good news: The storm shifts to rain (instead of snow) for major East Coast cities.
- Warnings stretch from South Dakota/Nebraska to Ohio/Indiana (through tomorrow).

2. D.C. Shooting Suspect & Afghan Vetting

Ongoing investigation into the D.C. shooting suspect, Ramanullah Lockanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan man.
Details on the attack:
- “Investigators say the Suspect had ambushed 20 year old Sarah Beckstrom and 24 year old Andrew Wolf shooting at them as he came around a corner.” — Reporter (01:05)
Vetting controversy:
- “The head of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, says the suspect, 29 year old Ramanullah Lockanwal, was vetted by the intelligence community before working with the CIA in Afghanistan. But Kent says Lockanwal was only vetted to fight against U.S. enemy forces and not for his suitability to come to America.” — Reporter (01:14)
Prosecution status: Lockanwal is charged with first-degree murder.

3. Venezuela Airspace Announcement

President Trump announces airlines should regard Venezuelan airspace as closed, part of a broader anti-drug-smuggling effort.
“Venezuela reacted by accusing the Trump administration of behaving like an old style colonial empire.” — Host (01:40)

4. U.S.-Russia-Ukraine Diplomacy

Special envoy Steve Witkoff travels to Moscow to push for a Ukraine peace deal, but faces a resistant Vladimir Putin, who is increasing attacks instead.
High-level Ukrainian delegation is heading to the U.S. for further talks.
“Special Envoy Steve Witkoff headed to Moscow... but Putin is not showing any signs of willingness and in fact is stepping up attacks in Ukraine.” — Host (02:32)

5. Airbus A320 Recall Update

U.S. airlines impacted by a major Airbus A320 recall are “showing great progress” with a required software update.
Deadline for compliance set for tomorrow.
“Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says all U.S. airlines affected by the Airbus A320 recall have reported great progress in fixing the problem by installing a software update.” — Host (02:46)
“The A320 is one of the most popular plane models in the world and the recall impacted more than 6,000 jets.” — Fox’s Caroline Elliott (03:05)

6. Idaho Murder Case: Brian Kohberger

Convicted killer Brian Kohberger is making headlines for complaints in Idaho prison.
Notable anecdotes:
- Tantrum over fruit selection and frequent complaints, earning him the nickname “Jailhouse Karen.”
- “He’s been complaining about the type of bananas that he’s being served. Kohberger is a strict vegan.” — Retired detective Chris McDonough (03:22)
- “Kohberger’s narcissistic tendencies will likely prompt him to keep pushing the envelope and pushing the boundaries as far as he can get them.” — Chris McDonough (03:47)

7. Entertainment: “Zootopia 2” Opens Big

Disney’s Zootopia 2 set for a record global opening: projected $525 million through tomorrow.
As of yesterday: $233 million globally, $135 million international box office.
“Disney’s Zootopia 2 is poised to pull in an estimated $525 million through tomorrow during its global opening.” — Host (04:06)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

“Chicago is getting the worst of it where O’Hare Airport has already seen more than 1,000 cancellations today.” — Carmen Roberts (00:02)
“There’s snowing right now moderately. Visibility at the field is a half a mile.” — Mike Sidell (00:24)
“The suspect...was only vetted to fight against U.S. enemy forces and not for his suitability to come to America.” — Joe Kent (01:14)
“Venezuela reacted by accusing the Trump administration of behaving like an old style colonial empire.” — Host (01:40)
“He’s been complaining about the type of bananas that he’s being served. Kohberger is a strict vegan.” — Chris McDonough (03:30)
“Disney’s Zootopia 2 is poised to pull in an estimated $525 million through tomorrow during its global opening.” — Host (04:06)

Timestamps for Major Segments

00:02 - Midwest Winter Storm & Travel Impact
00:43 - Afghan Vetting & D.C. Shooting Suspect
01:30 - Trump Closes Venezuelan Airspace
02:32 - U.S. Diplomacy: Moscow, Ukraine, Peace
02:46 - Airbus A320 Recall Update
03:13 - Idaho Prison: Kohberger’s Complaints
04:06 - Entertainment: Zootopia 2 Box Office

This concise yet thorough newscast captures the major stories developing nationally and internationally as November closes out, with on-the-ground updates, accountability in security vetting, diplomatic maneuvers, aviation safety, correctional oddities, and blockbuster movie buzz.

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A massive winter storm. I'm Carmen Roberts, FOX News. The storm is slamming the Midwest with heavy snow and unleashing dangerous travel conditions for the holiday weekend. Chicago is getting the worst of it where O' Hare Airport has already seen more than 1,000 cancellations today.
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But O' Hare Airport, what a mess. They've got a ground delay program through late tonight. Some of those delays could be three, four plus hours and they're de icing. There's snowing right now moderately. Visibility at the field is a half a mile. You're going to be catching up tomorrow at o' Hare Midway. The good news about this storm is it heads up into Canada and everything. It falls from the Appalachians to the big cities, Boston, New York. In Washington, it's all going to be rain and not snow this time around.
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Fox Weather's Mike Sidell. Winter storm warnings stretch across most of the upper Midwest from South Dakota and Nebraska to Ohio and Indiana through tomorrow. White House is blasting the Biden administration's process that let Afghans enter the country after the US Pulled troops out of Afghanistan. And this as investigators pour through the background of the D.C. shooting suspect, a 29 year old Afghan man.
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Investigators say the Suspect had ambushed 20 year old Sarah Beckstrom and 24 year old Andrew Wolf shooting at them as he came around a corner. The head of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, says the suspect, 29 year old Ramanullah Lockanwal, was vetted by the intelligence community before working with the CIA in Afghanistan. But Kent says Lock and Wall was only vetted to fight against U.S. enemy forces and not for his suitability to come to America.
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Fox's Madeleine Rivera and prosecutors charged Lock and Wall with first degree murder. President Trump tells airlines to consider Venezuelan airspace closed. He made that announcement online today as he continues his crackdown on drug smuggling. Venezuela reacted by accusing the Trump administration of behaving like an old style colonial empire. America's listening to FOX News.
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U.S. special Envoy Steve Witkoff headed to Moscow. Well, he will meet with Russian President Putin as he tries to convince him to sign off on a US Peace deal with Ukraine, but Putin is not showing any signs of willingness and in fact is stepping up attacks in Ukraine. Meantime, a high level Ukrainian delegation is traveling to the U.S. today for discussions. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says all U.S. airlines affected by the Airbus A320 recall have reported great progress in fixing the problem by installing a software update. The FAA has given the airlines until tomorrow to fix the planes.
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The A320 is one of the most popular plane models in the world and the recall impacted more than 6,000 jets.
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Fox's Caroline Elliott prison officials in Idaho say convicted killer Brian Kohlberger threw a tantrum over the fruit selection at dinner.
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Coburger's incarcerated at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution. He abruptly pleaded guilty to the murders of four University of Idaho students in 2022, avoiding the death penalty. Retired homicide detective Chris McDonough of the Cold Case foundation says the now 31 year old has been complaining about the type of bananas that he's being served. Kohberger is a strict vegan. Kohberger's been named Jailhouse Karen after filing numerous complaints about living conditions. McDonough Coburger's narcissistic tendencies will likely prompt him to keep pushing the envelope and pushing the boundaries as far as he can get them. The prison says we'll deal with it. Debra Valentine, FOX News and Deadline reports.
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Disney's Zootopia 2 is poised to pull in an estimated $525 million through tomorrow during its global opening.
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This is a make or break assignment.
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The worldwide total through yesterday, 233 million, with the international box office accounting for about 135 million of Carmen, I'm Carmen Roberts. This is FOX News.
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