Fox News Hourly Update: 7PM ET – December 6, 2025

Overview

This episode focuses on major national headlines including a breakthrough in the Capitol pipe bomb case, significant policy decisions and economic news from the Trump administration, and disputes in Congress over student athlete compensation. Other key stories involve an immigration raid incident in Arizona, Supreme Court news, and a year-end reflection on the film industry.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Capitol Pipe Bomb Case Breakthrough

• Summary: Fox News has learned that Brian Cole Jr., the man accused of planting pipe bombs outside both the RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, has confessed to the crime.
  • [00:03] Carmen Roberts relays Cole’s motivation: “He was disappointed in the 2020 election results.”
  • Cole Jr. recently made his first court appearance and currently remains jailed after his arrest in Virginia.
• Notable Quote:
  • Carmen Roberts: “They say he confessed.” [00:03]

2. Southwest Airlines Holiday Meltdown Penalty Waived

• Summary: The Trump administration forgave the last $11 million of a $140 million fine against Southwest Airlines for its operational meltdown during the 2022 holiday season.
  • The Department of Transportation cited Southwest’s over $1 billion investment in improvements as the reason.
• Presidential activity: President Trump also attended the FIFA World Cup draw and met with Canadian and Mexican leaders in D.C.
• Notable Quote:
  • Carmen Roberts: “The Trump administration is waiving the remaining $11 million of a $140 million penalty against Southwest Airlines for its December 2022 holiday meltdown.” [00:42]

3. President Trump Awarded Inaugural Peace Prize

• Summary: In Washington, President Trump received the first-ever Peace Prize, an occasion he hailed as “one of the great honors of his life.”
  • He highlighted his efforts in ending several conflicts and pointed to intentions to halt the war in Ukraine.
  • Domestically, the administration touts the FIFA World Cup as a $30 billion economic opportunity, citing positive economic indicators despite mixed job layoff numbers.
• Notable Quote:
  • Madeleine Rivera: “The president called receiving the award one of the great honors of his life. He has touted ending several wars, saving millions of lives, with an eye on stopping the war in Ukraine next.” [01:13]

4. Arizona Immigration Raid Incident

• Summary: Rep. Adelita Grijalva of Arizona claims ICE agents pepper-sprayed her while she attempted to deescalate tensions during an immigration raid at a Tucson restaurant.
• ICE's Response: ICE leadership criticized interference with law enforcement.
• Notable Quote:
  • Deputy ICE Director Madison Sheehan: “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.” [02:54]

5. Congress Stalls on Student Athlete NIL Compensation Bill

• Summary: Congressional efforts to regulate how much student athletes can earn from NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) have stalled.
  • Critics argue the bill favors powerhouse athletic programs and neglects athlete healthcare.
  • Debate timing is questioned after a high-profile $91 million coaching deal at LSU.
• Notable Quote:
  • Hakeem Jeffries: “Some lawmakers believed it was bad optics to debate the NIL bill at the same time Lane Kiffin abandoned Ole Miss for a $91 million coaching deal at LSU.” [03:12]

6. Supreme Court to Hear Key Birthright Citizenship Case

• Summary: The Supreme Court will expedite a challenge over President Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship by executive order, with a decision expected by June.
• Notable Moment:
  • Carmen Roberts briefly summarizes the story during her news run-down. [03:53]

7. Film Industry Recap

• Summary: AP film critics Lindsay Barr and Jake Coyle named Paul Thomas Anderson’s "One Battle After Another" as the top film for 2025, reflecting on a strong year at the cinema.
• Notable Quote:
  • Carmen Roberts: “2025 was a good year for movies. That is the conclusion of the Associated Press's film writers.” [03:53]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|-----------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:03 | Carmen Roberts | “They say he confessed.” | | 01:13 | Madeleine Rivera | “The president called receiving the award one of the great honors of his life.” | | 02:54 | Deputy ICE Director M. Sheehan | “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.” | | 03:12 | Hakeem Jeffries | “Some lawmakers believed it was bad optics to debate the NIL bill at the same time Lane Kiffin abandoned Ole Miss for a $91 million coaching deal at LSU.” | | 03:53 | Carmen Roberts | “2025 was a good year for movies. That is the conclusion of the Associated Press's film writers.” |

Important Segments by Timestamp

• Capitol pipe bomb confession: 00:03 – 00:42
• Southwest Airlines penalty/President Trump’s FIFA and peace prize: 00:42 – 01:56
• Chevron economic activity (advertisement, not summarized)
• Immigration raid incident / ICE response: 02:32 – 03:05
• Congress and NCAA NIL bill debate: 03:12 – 03:53
• Supreme Court on birthright citizenship / Film industry recap: 03:53 – 04:28

Tone & Language

The episode is delivered in a concise, fast-paced news briefing style, characteristic of Fox News Radio hourly updates. Reporting remains neutral with straightforward summaries and frequent attribution to Fox correspondents, lawmakers, and officials.

This summary offers a comprehensive, timestamped overview of the main stories and discussions from the 7PM ET, December 6, 2025 Fox News Hourly Update—perfect for listeners who missed the episode or need a quick rundown of the day’s big headlines.