A Court Appearance for the D-C Pipe Bomb Suspect

Summary

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Podcast Summary: Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: A Court Appearance for the D-C Pipe Bomb Suspect
Date: December 5, 2025
Host: Kathleen Maloney
Network: FOX News Podcasts

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Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update delivers a rapid-fire roundup of major developing stories, focusing on security, crime, immigration, weather, and notable events in the U.S. The main theme is legal updates on high-profile cases, federal enforcement actions, and public safety, with an emphasis on the recent court appearance for the D.C. pipe bomb suspect. Tightly packed segments provide the latest information on each topic.

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Key Stories & Discussion Points

1. D.C. Pipe Bomb Suspect’s Court Appearance

• [00:02] Kathleen Maloney opens with the headline that Brian Cole of Virginia is set to appear before a federal judge, accused of placing pipe bombs at the RNC and DNC headquarters nearly five years ago.

• [00:16] FOX News Reporter details the charges and critical evidence:

  • Federal Charges: Cole faces two federal charges.
  • Key Evidence:
    • Credit card records and cell phone data from 2019-2020.
    • Purchases of bomb components: "galvanized pipes and end caps, battery connectors, kitchen timers and electrical wire."
    • Cell phone pings place Cole’s phone in proximity to both crime scenes on the night in question.

  Memorable quote:

  "They say he bought several materials that match the components of the bombs... cell phone pings indicate Cole's phone was in the area of the RNC and DNC the night of the crime."
  — FOX News Reporter [00:16]

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2. Homeland Security Operation in New Orleans

• [00:46] Kathleen transitions to a report on recent federal immigration enforcement.

• [00:53] Madeleine Rivera reports on "Operation Catahoula Crunch":

  • Over 30 arrests in the first day, with a target of 5,000.
  • Spotlight on Bin Van To from Vietnam, described as a "convicted of multiple crimes, including kidnapping, homicide and assault with a deadly weapon":
    • Previously sentenced to 40 years, released on parole.
    • Now undergoing deportation.
  • Other detainees face charges including sexual assault, child abuse, and vehicle theft.

  Memorable quote:

  "Federal agents nab Bin Van To from Vietnam. DHS says he's in the U.S. illegally and was convicted of multiple crimes..."
  — Madeleine Rivera [00:53]

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3. U.S. Military Drug Trafficking Operations

• [01:27] Mike Tobin covers continuing U.S. Southern Command actions:

  • The 22nd strike against drug-trafficking boats has occurred in the eastern Pacific.
  • Four killed in latest strike; total reported fatalities now at 87.
  • Operations attributed to Trump administration policies.

  Memorable quote:

  "Four people were killed in Thursday's strike, bringing to 87 the total number of people killed since those boat strikes began."
  — Mike Tobin [01:27]

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4. White House Ballroom Construction

• [02:15] Kathleen Maloney updates on renovation news.

• [02:22] Jessica Rosenthal reports:

  • A second architectural firm, Shalom Barnas, joins the White House ballroom project, with prior experience on federal sites.
  • Original firm McCrary Architects remains as a consultant.
  • 90,000-square-foot event space under construction after East Wing demolition.
  • Cost increased to $300 million, claimed to be funded privately by donors (Adelson family, Caterpillar, Meta, Coinbase, Lockheed Martin, Nvidia).

  Memorable quote:

  "The price tag's gone up from 200 to 300 million, though no taxpayer dollars are funding this as the president and his friends and associates are paying the bill."
  — Jessica Rosenthal [02:22]

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5. Subway Arson Attack in New York

• [03:00] Kathleen covers a violent subway incident.

• [03:04] Chris DeMaio reports:

  • 18-year-old Haram Carrero charged with attempted murder and arson.
  • Allegedly set a 56-year-old man on fire on a subway train at Penn Station.
  • Victim hospitalized with significant burns; police unclear about any relationship between the two men.

  Memorable quote:

  "Police say Carrero walked onto the train which was pulling into Penn Station and set the 56-year-old man on fire, then got off."
  — Chris DeMaio [03:04]

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6. Major Winter Storm Across United States

• [03:30] Weather update from Adam Klotz:

  • Snow spreading from the Mid-Atlantic to Southern Appalachians (1-3 inches likely).
  • "Deep arctic air mass" plunges temperatures in the Northern Plains, Midwest, and East Coast.
  • Overnight lows may drop below zero in the Dakotas.
  • Warnings of "dangerously cold wind chills," lingering snow on roads, and hazardous travel conditions.

  Memorable quote:

  "A deep arctic air mass is settling over much of the Northern Plains, the Midwest and the east coast driving temperatures well below normal."
  — Adam Klotz [03:30]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "He is now facing two federal charges. There are two pieces of evidence that investigators say were crucial in landing this breakthrough."
  — FOX News Reporter [00:16]

• "Federal agents nab Bin Van To from Vietnam. DHS says he's in the US illegally and was convicted of multiple crimes..."
  — Madeleine Rivera [00:53]

• "Four people were killed in Thursday's strike, bringing to 87 the total number of people killed since those boat strikes began."
  — Mike Tobin [01:27]

• "The price tag's gone up from 200 to 300 million, though no taxpayer dollars are funding this..."
  — Jessica Rosenthal [02:22]

• "Police say Carrero walked onto the train...and set the 56 year old man on fire, then got off."
  — Chris DeMaio [03:04]

• "A deep arctic air mass is settling over much of the Northern Plains, the Midwest and the east coast..."
  — Adam Klotz [03:30]

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Timestamps of Important Segments

• D.C. Pipe Bomb Suspect Court Appearance: [00:02]–[00:46]
• Immigration Enforcement Surge in New Orleans: [00:46]–[01:27]
• U.S. Military Operations Against Drug Boats: [01:27]–[01:59]
• White House Ballroom Construction Update: [02:15]–[03:00]
• NYC Subway Arson Attack: [03:00]–[03:18]
• Winter Weather Advisory: [03:30]–[03:58]

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This quick-paced news update provides essential context and direct updates on significant national stories, with reporting that adheres to FOX News’s signature brisk, headline-driven tone. Each story is concise yet packed with key facts and direct attributions, making it accessible for listeners seeking a factual summary of urgent headlines.

Transcript

[Kathleen Maloney]

A suspected bomber will get his day in court. I'm Kathleen Maloney, FOX News. Brian Cole of Virginia will go before a federal judge today. He's accused of putting pipe bombs at the headquarters of the RNC and DNC nearly five years ago.

[Fox News Reporter]

He is now facing two federal charges. There are two pieces of evidence that investigators say were crucial in landing this breakthrough. Cole's credit card history and cell phone records throughout 2019 and 2020. They say he bought several, several materials that match the components of the bombs. We're talking galvanized pipes and end caps, battery connectors, kitchen timers and electrical wire. They also say cell phone pings indicates Cole's phone was in the area of the RNC and DNC the night of the crime.

[Kathleen Maloney]

Fox's Madeleine Rivera, Homeland Security arrests dozens of illegal immigrants in New Orleans in the last 24 hours.

[Madeleine Rivera]

Over 30 arrests have been made so far in an operation that set a goal of nabbing some 5,000 people. Now on Wednesday, as Operation Catahoula Crunch was just getting started, federal agents nab Bin Van to from Vietnam. DHS says he's in the US Illegally and was convicted of multiple crimes, including kidnapping, homicide and assault with a deadly weapon. He was sentenced to 40 years but released on parole. DHS says a process is now underway to remove him from the country with other suspected and convicted crimes range from sexual assault to child abuse and vehicle theft. They're all being processed.

[Kathleen Maloney]

Fox's Mike Tobin. The U.S. southern Command says it has conducted another strike against a small boat in the eastern Pacific. It's the 22nd strike the US military has carried out against boats the Trump administration claims were trafficking drugs. Four people were killed in Thursday's strike, bringing to 87 the total number of people killed since those boat strikes began. On Wall street, stock futures are trending mostly lower. Gold is up. America is listening to Fox.

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[Kathleen Maloney]

The price tag for the president's new White House ballroom is up. And there's a new team of architects.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

The White House says a second architectural firm is now working on the planned ballroom, Shalom Barnas. Companies worked on other federal sites in Washington, including the Pentagon and Treasury Building. The White House said his experience will be a great asset. The initial firm, McCrary Architects, will stay on as a consultant. The East Wing's already been demolished to build a 90,000 square foot event hosting space and ballroom. The price tag's gone up from 200 to 300 million, though no taxpayer dollars are funding this as the president and his friends and associates are paying the bill. Donors include the Adelson family, Caterpillar, Meta Coinbase, Lockheed Martin and Nvidia. Jessica Rosenthal, FOX News A New York.

[Kathleen Maloney]

City teen is accused of setting a man on fire on a subway train.

[Chris DeMaio]

Police say 18 year old Haram Carrero is charged with attempted murder, arson and other charges in the attack, which happened early Monday. Police say Carrero walked onto the train which was pulling into Penn Station and set the 56 year old man on fire, then got off.

[Kathleen Maloney]

Fox's Chris DeMaio, the victim suffered significant burns but is in stable condition. Still still unclear whether the two men knew each other. Old Man Winter could disrupt your weekend plans.

[Adam Klotz]

A major winter weather pattern grips the United States. The Weather Prediction center reports snow spreading across the Mid Atlantic to the Southern Appalachians, with 1 to 3 inches likely through Friday. Beyond the snow, the real story is the cold. A deep arctic air mass is settling over much of the Northern Plains, the Midwest and the east coast driving temperatures well below normal. Overnight lows may plunge below zero in places like the Dakotas, and the frigid air will hold large swaths of the central and eastern United States through the weekend.

[Kathleen Maloney]

Fox meteorologist Adam Klotz says you can expect dangerously cold wind chills, lingering snow on untreated roads and, of course, hazardous travel. I'm Kathleen Maloney. This is FOX News.