Fox News Hourly Update – 9PM ET 12/02/2025 Newscast

Host: Lisa Lucera
Date: December 3, 2025
Episode Focus:
This episode covers significant political, legal, and economic news updates, including Trump administration immigration policies, a high-profile shooting case, a congressional special election, trending consumer topics, and a pop star's clash with the White House.

Main Themes & Headlines

• Trump Administration Pauses Immigration Applications from 19 Countries
• National Guard Shooting Suspect Charged
• Tennessee Special Congressional Election
• Singer Sabrina Carpenter vs. White House on Song Usage
• Miami Dade College Moves Forward on Trump Library Land
• Record-breaking Online Holiday Shopping Stats
• Wall Street Market Recap

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Trump Administration Halts Applications from 19 Immigrant Countries

[00:02 – 00:41]

• News: The administration has paused all immigration, green card, and citizenship applications from 19 nations, including Somalia and Afghanistan.
• Rationale: This affects countries already banned from accessing USCIS services since June.
• President Trump’s Comments:
  • Expresses a strong stance against certain immigrants:
    • "I don't want them in our country. I'll be honest with you.” — Donald Trump [00:32]
    • Responds to being called politically incorrect:
      "I don't care. I don't want them in our country. Their country is no good for a reason." — Donald Trump [00:35]
• Background: The move follows reports of Somali migrants in Minnesota allegedly defrauding federal programs.
• Controversy: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz counters, arguing the Somali community is being unfairly targeted.

2. Charges in National Guard Shooting in D.C.

[01:01 – 01:40]

• Update: Ramanula Lakhanwal charged with first-degree murder, assault, and firearms offenses after a shooting that killed a National Guard member and wounded another.
• Plea: Pleaded not guilty from his hospital bed.
• Prosecution’s View:
  • D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro praised the judge for denying bail:
    • "She made it clear that she believed that he crossed the country with a weapon with the intent to commit a crime of violence." – Jeanine Pirro [01:24]
  • Confidence expressed in the government’s case against the accused.
• Next Steps: Pretrial date set for January 14th.

3. Tennessee Special Congressional Election Update

[01:40 – 02:01]

• Status: Polls have closed; results pending.
• Candidates: Republican Matt Van Epps (Trump-endorsed) vs. State Rep. Afton Bain (D).
• Significance: Seat is key for GOP in maintaining congressional strength.

4. Pop Star Sabrina Carpenter’s Clash with the White House

[03:01 – 03:49]

• Incident: White House used Carpenter’s song “Juno” in a social media post backing a deportation policy.
• Carpenter’s Response:
  • Strongly objected publicly to the use of her music:
    • "Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit you [your] inhumane agenda." — Sabrina Carpenter (via X comment) [03:06]
  • Called the video “evil and disgusting.”
• White House Retort:
  • Spokesperson Abigail Jackson’s statement to TMZ:
    • "We won't apologize for deporting dangerous criminal, illegal murderers, rapists, and pedophiles... Anyone who would defend these sick monsters must be stupid. Or is it slow?" — Abigail Jackson [03:30]

5. Miami Dade College Votes on Trump Presidential Library Land

[03:49 – 04:08]

• Decision: Board votes to transfer land for the planned Trump presidential library.
• Contestation: Move opposed by local activist via lawsuit, claiming violation of open government law; trial scheduled for fall.

6. Record Sales in Holiday Online Shopping

[04:08 – 04:47]

• Stats: Online sales during Thanksgiving weekend hit $44.2 billion (Adobe Analytics); $14.2 billion on Cyber Monday alone.
• Consumer Turnout: Nearly 203 million U.S. shoppers participated, surpassing last year's numbers.
• Analyst Insight:
  • “This year’s record turnout reflects a highly engaged consumer who is focused on value, responds to compelling promotions and seizes upon the opportunity to make the winter holiday special and meaningful.” — National Retail Federation CEO [04:42]

7. Wall Street Market Recap

[04:47 – 05:00]

• Closing numbers:
  • Dow: +185
  • Nasdaq: +137

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "I don't want them in our country. I'll be honest with you." — Donald Trump [00:32]
• "Their country is no good for a reason." — Donald Trump [00:35]
• "She made it clear that she believed that he crossed the country with a weapon with the intent to commit a crime of violence." — Jeanine Pirro [01:24]
• "Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit you your inhumane agenda." — Sabrina Carpenter [03:06]
• "We won't apologize for deporting dangerous criminal, illegal murderers, rapists, and pedophiles from our country. Anyone who would defend these sick monsters must be stupid." — Abigail Jackson, White House spokesperson [03:30]
• “This year’s record turnout reflects a highly engaged consumer who is focused on value, responds to compelling promotions and seizes upon the opportunity to make the winter holiday special and meaningful.” — National Retail Federation CEO [04:42]

Timestamps and Segment Breakdown

• 00:02: Immigration policy update & Trump’s remarks
• 01:01: Guard shooting case; legal update & Jeanine Pirro
• 01:40: Tennessee special election coverage
• 03:01: Sabrina Carpenter vs. White House over song usage
• 03:49: Miami Dade College votes on library land
• 04:08: Online shopping holiday statistics
• 04:47: Wall Street closing numbers

Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update provides fast-paced, pointed coverage of the day's key political and cultural developments. The tone remains direct and uncompromising, with strong language from political figures, legal authorities, and celebrities—capturing the tension and polarization across immigration, criminal justice, pop culture, and economic activity in late 2025. The episode delivers succinct updates for listeners seeking the latest headlines, controversies, and market news.