Fox News Hourly Update – 9AM ET Newscast (December 4, 2025)

Episode Overview

This FOX News podcast delivers rapid-fire updates on the day's most pressing national and international stories, focusing on breaking news from law enforcement, political developments, ongoing global conflicts, and economic indicators. The episode is hosted by Dave Anthony, who coordinates brief reports from FOX News correspondents across the network.

Key Topics and Discussion Points

1. End of the Washington Pipe Bomb Manhunt

(00:01 - 00:36)

• Main Update: Federal authorities have captured the suspect believed responsible for planting pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., on January 5, 2021—the day before the Capitol riot.
• The arrest happened in Virginia after an almost five-year investigation.
• Details: The suspect had been elusive, with the FBI possessing only grainy surveillance footage depicting someone in a hoodie, gloves, and face mask.
• Quote:
  • “An almost five year long manhunt is over... They found the man suspected of planting bombs in Washington the day before the infamous Capitol riot.”
    — Dave Anthony [00:01]
  • “The devices were found the next afternoon while people were strumming the Capitol. They did not detonate. No one was hurt. But the FBI says they could have been lethal.”
    — Unnamed FOX News Correspondent (Chris Foster) [00:20]

2. Controversial Navy Operation and Capitol Hill Hearings

(00:36 - 01:14)

• Navy Admiral Mitch Bradley is set to appear in closed Capitol Hill hearings regarding recent strikes targeting alleged narco-trafficking boats off Venezuela.
  • More than 20 suspected drug smuggling vessels have been targeted over the last three months.
  • The first attack (September 2nd) killed dozens that U.S. officials label "narco terrorists."
  • Questions swirl around a follow-up strike that killed two survivors from the initial attack, its legality, and chain of command communication.
• President Trump has voiced support for the operation.
• Quote:
  • “Whoever piloting those boats, they're guilty of... trying to kill people in our country.”
    — President Trump [00:51]
• War Secretary Pete Hegseth indicated a delay in notification about the "follow on strike."
• Quote:
  • “War Secretary Pete Hegseth says he saw that first strike live but was not informed of the follow on strike until hours later that killed the initial two survivors.”
    — Host/Reporter [01:08]

3. High-Profile New York Murder Case Pretrial

(01:14 - 01:51)

• Luigi Mangione remains at the center of a high-profile New York City court case, accused in the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, one year after the incident.
• Newly released bodycam footage played in court demonstrated:
  • The timeline and reasoning for Mangione’s detainment (~20 minutes after initial police approach).
  • Discovery of key evidence: a gun, a silencer, and a notebook, all recovered from Mangione’s backpack.
• The admissibility of this evidence is challenged by Mangione’s defense, arguing rights were violated.
• Quote:
  • “Body camera footage played in court showed the moment officers decided to detain Mangione and read him his Miranda rights about 20 minutes after he was first approached.”
    — CB Cotton [01:31]
  • “Mangioni's lawyer is trying to get the evidence excluded at his trial, claiming it was obtained before he read his rights.”
    — Host/Reporter [01:51]

4. International Diplomacy: Congo–Rwanda Peace Deal

(02:15 - 03:23)

• President Trump will receive the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace to endorse a new peace agreement, following claims of Rwandan backing for an anti-DRC rebel group. The M23 rebel group, a main instigator of violence, is notably absent from this agreement, being engaged in a separate peace process.
• The peace process is described as strained, with an upsurge in border violence despite recent diplomatic efforts.
• Quote:
  • “President Trump hailed it a glorious triumph when he got their foreign ministers to sign the deal in June. However, recent weeks have seen an upsurge in fighting with each side blaming the other. The M23 rebel group isn't part of this deal.”
    — Jonathan Savage [02:44]

5. Omaha Police Shooting Incident

(03:23 - 04:01)

• Incident Report: Three Omaha police officers were injured during a confrontation with a suspect previously accused of a grocery store shooting.
• The suspect, tracked to a gas station, emerged from the restroom firing at police. He was killed during the exchange.
• The officers and an additional bystander are expected to recover.
• Quote:
  • “Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmoderer calls it a very dangerous day.”
    — Carmen Roberts [03:28]
  • “Officers returned fire, killing the suspect, but not before two cops were shot and injured and a third was hit by shrapnel.”
    — Carmen Roberts [03:46]

6. U.S. Economic Snapshot

(04:01 - 04:16)

• New jobless claims reach a low not seen since September 2022: 191,000, signaling a strong labor market.
• Wall Street futures show mixed reactions ahead of market open.
• Quote:
  • “First time jobless claims way less than expected last week, 191,000, the fewest since September 2022.”
    — Dave Anthony [04:01]

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “An almost five year long manhunt is over...” — Dave Anthony [00:01]
• “President Trump hailed it a glorious triumph when he got their foreign ministers to sign the deal in June.” — Jonathan Savage [02:44]
• “It was a very dangerous day.” — Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmoderer [03:28]

Key Timestamps

• 00:01 – Breaking: Pipe bomb suspect captured in Virginia
• 00:36 – Navy Admiral and Venezuela "narco-terror" boat strikes controversy
• 01:14 – Pretrial hearing for Luigi Mangione in NYC
• 02:15 – Congo–Rwanda peace deal efforts in Washington
• 03:23 – Omaha police officers shot during arrest confrontation
• 04:01 – Economic update: jobless claims hit multi-year low

This roundup provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of today’s breaking developments, offering context for major legal, political, and international stories shaping the news cycle.