Fox News Hourly Update – 9AM ET 11/30/2025 Newscast
Date: November 30, 2025
Host: Paul Stevens, with reports by Sierra Krug, Alicia Acuna, Caroline Elliott, and Jane Fergus
Overview
This Fox News Hourly Update covers the latest breaking news and major developments as of November 30, 2025. The episode reports on a tragic mass shooting in California, escalating U.S. action against Venezuela under President Trump, a legal twist involving Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, mass arrests at protests in NYC, a global Airbus recall, and the passing of iconic playwright Tom Stoppard. The tone is urgent and direct, providing listeners with concise updates on major stories.
Detailed Breakdown and Key Segments
1. Mass Shooting at Family Gathering in Stockton, CA
[00:02–00:47]
- Lead Story:
Paul Stevens opens with the shocking news of a mass shooting at a family event in Stockton, California. - On-site Report:
Sierra Krug provides updates:- The shooting occurred during a child’s birthday party, as stated by the mayor, but the sheriff's office cannot confirm the detail yet.
- "Their primary focus right now is locating that suspect. People asked how many suspects there are. That's something that sheriff's office and all of those partnering agencies are still looking into."
— Sierra Krug [00:28] - FBI and multiple agencies are involved; number of suspects is still unknown.
- Casualties: At least 4 killed, 10 injured.
Notable Moment:
"It's all hands on deck. Their primary focus right now is locating that suspect."
— Sierra Krug [00:20]
2. U.S. Steps Up Pressure on Venezuela
[00:47–01:25]
- Trump Administration Actions:
- Alicia Acuna reports President Trump is “turning up the heat” on Venezuela, warning on Truth Social for airlines, pilots, and criminals to avoid Venezuelan airspace.
- The administration has launched at least 21 strikes against suspected drug trafficking vessels, primarily in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean.
- Indication that U.S. land strikes in Venezuela could begin soon.
- Venezuela denounces this as “unjustified aggression.”
Notable Quote:
"President Trump... warned airlines, pilots and criminals to avoid Venezuelan airspace."
— Alicia Acuna [00:59]
3. Netanyahu Seeks Presidential Pardon
[01:25–02:02]
- Israeli Politics:
- Paul Stevens reports Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking a pardon from the Israeli president to halt a high-profile corruption trial.
- Charges: Fraud and accepting gifts from wealthy supporters, though no conviction.
- The trial has deeply divided the Israeli public and marks a historic first for a sitting prime minister.
Notable Moment:
"[Netanyahu] is the first sitting Israeli prime minister to stand trial, accused of fraud and taking gifts from wealthy supporters. He has not been convicted."
— Paul Stevens [01:43]
4. Protest Arrests in NYC
[02:30–03:04]
- Civil Unrest:
- NYPD confirmed multiple arrests after hundreds protested near a federal building where ICE operations were ongoing.
- Protesters used large potted plants and trash cans to barricade streets, physically blocking law enforcement vehicles.
5. Global Airbus A320 Software Recall
[03:04–03:37]
- Air Travel Safety:
- Report by Ainsley Earhart: Airbus orders urgent software upgrades for over 6,000 A320 jets worldwide.
- Fix estimated to take a couple of hours per plane.
- U.S. airlines mostly unaffected; American Airlines had four planes grounded at the time, Delta and United largely completed upgrades.
Notable Quote:
"The A320 is one of the most popular plane models in the world and the recall impacted more than 6,000 jets."
— Ainsley Earhart [03:10]
6. Remembering Tom Stoppard
[03:49–04:24]
- Arts & Culture:
- Renowned British playwright and Oscar-winning screenwriter Tom Stoppard has died at age 88.
- Remembered for “Shakespeare in Love” (Oscar winner), stage classics like “The Real Thing” and “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.”
- Memorable Stoppard line quoted:
"'Look on every exit as being an entrance somewhere else.' Tom Stoppard was 88 years old."
— Jane Fergus [04:14]
Notable Quotes With Timestamps
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"Their primary focus right now is locating that suspect."
— Sierra Krug [00:20] -
"President Trump... warned airlines, pilots and criminals to avoid Venezuelan airspace."
— Alicia Acuna [00:59] -
"[Netanyahu] is the first sitting Israeli prime minister to stand trial, accused of fraud and taking gifts from wealthy supporters. He has not been convicted."
— Paul Stevens [01:43] -
"The A320 is one of the most popular plane models in the world and the recall impacted more than 6,000 jets."
— Ainsley Earhart [03:10] -
"'Look on every exit as being an entrance somewhere else.' Tom Stoppard was 88 years old."
— Jane Fergus [04:14]
Additional Context
- News style is concise, fact-driven, and focused on hard news, consistent with Fox News’s tone.
- No further updates on suspect details or arrest outcomes at the time of this broadcast.
- Segment on Tom Stoppard delivers a rare moment of cultural reflection amid primarily hard news stories.
This episode delivers a rapid-fire rundown of significant breaking stories in the U.S. and abroad, making it a concise briefing for listeners wanting to stay informed on critical headlines.