Fox News Hourly Update – 9PM ET 11/29/2025 Newscast

Podcast Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: November 30, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of major national and international events, focusing on U.S. foreign policy actions, a developing criminal investigation in D.C., the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and significant weather and travel disruptions impacting the Midwest. The segment also previews notable pop culture coverage set to air on FOX.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S. Airspace Restrictions Over Venezuela

• President Trump's Announcement:
  • President Trump declared the closure of airspace above and around Venezuela to airlines via an online announcement, without providing additional details.
  • This action is linked to the administration's efforts to wrap up its campaign against drug smuggling.
  • The Venezuelan government condemned the announcement, calling it a "colonialist threat" and "incompatible with international law."
  • Tension is rising in Caracas as a result.
    • Quote: “Consider it closed. That's what President Trump is telling airlines about the airspace above and around Venezuela.” – Carmen Roberts [00:02]
    • Quote: “Venezuela's government is condemning Trump's comments, describing them as a colonialist threat and incompatible with international law.” – Carmen Roberts [00:20]

2. D.C. Shooting Investigation

• The Incident & Suspect:
  • Investigators are delving into the background of a 29-year-old Afghan man, Ramanullah Lockhinwal, suspected in an ambush shooting in Washington, D.C.
  • Victims:
    • 20-year-old National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom (deceased)
    • 24-year-old Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolf (in critical condition)
  • Lockhinwal previously worked with the CIA in Afghanistan, vetted solely for combat against U.S. enemy forces, not for emigration suitability.
    • Quote: “The suspect...was vetted by the intelligence community before working with the CIA in Afghanistan. But Kent says Lockinwal was only vetted to fight against U.S. enemy forces and not for his suitability to come to America.” – Joe Kent [00:37]
  • Prosecutors charged Lockhinwal with first-degree murder.
    • Quote: “Prosecutors charged Lockawal with first degree murder.” – Carmen Roberts [01:01]

3. U.S.-Russia-Ukraine Peace Diplomacy and Conflict

• Peace Talks & Escalation:
  • U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is in Moscow to urge President Putin to sign a U.S.-backed peace deal with Ukraine, while Russia increases attacks.
  • Russia is “weaponizing winter,” targeting infrastructure to deprive Ukrainians of heat, light, and water for a fourth consecutive winter.
    • Quote: “Ukrainian officials say Russia is trying to weaponize winter, denying access to heat, light and running water for the fourth consecutive winter.” – Stephanie Bennett [01:23]
  • Civilians in Kyiv spend nights in shelters, doubting a near-term end to the conflict.
  • Ukraine targeted two Russian “shadow fleet” oil tankers with drones in the Black Sea, aiming to cut off vital revenue.
    • Quote: “Kiev's goal has been to deprive Moscow of the oil export revenue it needs to continue the war.” – Stephanie Bennett [01:40]
  • Despite turmoil in Kyiv's leadership, President Zelensky affirmed that a Ukrainian delegation is headed to the U.S.

4. Midwest Snowstorm & Travel Disruption

• Storm Impact:
  • A major snowstorm is hammering the Midwest, severely affecting Chicago and causing over 1,000 flight cancellations at O’Hare Airport.
  • Mike Seidel describes hazardous airport conditions, deicing delays, and visibility challenges.
    • Quote: “But O’Hare Airport, what a mess. They've got a ground delay program through late tonight... Visibility at the field is a half a mile.” – Mike Seidel [03:14]
  • Good news: The storm will shift toward Canada; from the Appalachians eastward, precipitation will mostly be rain—not snow.

5. Airbus A320 Recall Progress

• Airline Safety Update:
  • U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy reports “great progress” on the Airbus A320 software update addressing a recent recall affecting over 6,000 jets.
    • Airlines have until tomorrow to complete the fixes.
    • Emphasized the A320 as one of the most widely used aircraft in the world.

6. FOX Pop Culture Special Preview

• TMZ’s 2025 Year in Review:
  • Harvey Levin teases a special on the year's “most outrageous moments,” covering topics from Wendy Williams’s health and finances to the criminal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jeff Bezos’s wedding.
    • Quote: “There was a lot of jaw dropping moments, epic surprises and unforgettable history making scenes that played out across the country this year.” – Harvey Levin [04:14]
    • The special airs Tuesday at 9PM ET, streaming next day on Hulu.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Consider it closed. That's what President Trump is telling airlines about the airspace above and around Venezuela.”
  — Carmen Roberts [00:02]

• “The suspect...was vetted by the intelligence community before working with the CIA in Afghanistan. But Kent says Lockinwal was only vetted to fight against U.S. enemy forces and not for his suitability to come to America.”
  — Joe Kent [00:37]

• “Ukrainian officials say Russia is trying to weaponize winter, denying access to heat, light and running water for the fourth consecutive winter.”
  — Stephanie Bennett [01:23]

• “But O’Hare Airport, what a mess. They've got a ground delay program through late tonight... Visibility at the field is a half a mile.”
  — Mike Seidel [03:14]

• “There was a lot of jaw dropping moments, epic surprises and unforgettable history making scenes that played out across the country this year.”
  — Harvey Levin [04:14]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:02] – Trump closes airspace over Venezuela, reaction from Caracas
• [00:37] – D.C. shooting investigation, background on suspect
• [01:23] – Update on Russia-Ukraine conflict and U.S. peace efforts
• [03:02] – Midwest snowstorm impacts air travel
• [03:40] – Progress on Airbus A320 recall and software update
• [04:14] – Preview of “TMZ’s Most Outrageous Moments of 2025”

Summary

This newscast captures the tension and uncertainty in both international hotspots and at home. From major policy moves affecting airline routes to in-depth crime and conflict reporting, listeners receive a compact and current snapshot of significant issues shaping nightly headlines. Notable voices provide firsthand clarity, and the inclusion of pop culture year-in-review ensures coverage of both hard news and entertainment.