President Trump to start speaking tour to address affordability ahead of midterms

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – December 6, 2025

Episode Theme:
This episode delivers swift updates on breaking US political, legal, and public health news, focusing on President Trump’s new speaking tour addressing affordability ahead of the 2026 midterms, along with coverage of major legal, health, and international headlines.

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Key Segments & Discussions

1. DC Pipe Bomb Suspect Appears in Court

[00:02 – 00:53]

• News Update: Brian Cole Jr., accused of planting pipe bombs outside both Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters on January 6th, 2021, appeared in court after his recent arrest.
• Details:
  • He reportedly made multiple statements to police, admitting to placing the devices.
  • The bombs, planted hours before the U.S. Capitol riot, never detonated.
  • Surveillance footage released by the FBI provides visual evidence.
  • Motive: Cole expressed “doubts about the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.”
• Notable Quote:
  • “The accused DC Pipe bomber speaking with investigators for hours, admitting he planted the devices and expressing doubts about the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.” — [Brian Cole Jr. case coverage, 00:14]

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2. President Trump's Affordability Tour and the 2026 Midterms

[00:53 – 01:37]

• Main Story: President Trump is traveling to Pennsylvania as part of a national speaking tour focused on affordability, inflation, and economic concerns—a clear strategy ahead of the 2026 midterms.
• White House Messaging: FOX’s Jackie Heinrich highlights that a primary tactic is to “remind people of how bad things were under Biden, from rising inflation to shrinking purchasing power.”
• Voter Sentiment:
  • Recent FOX polls reveal 76% of people view the economy negatively—6 points more than at the end of the Biden administration.
• Democratic Response:
  • Democrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, are pushing a “laser focus on the affordability crisis.”
• Notable Quotes:
  • “A key part [of the] President’s affordability messaging tour is basically reminding people of how bad things were under Biden, from rising inflation to shrinking purchasing power.” — Jackie Heinrich [01:01]
  • “The president earlier in the week saying that the affordability crisis Democrats are highlighting is a hoax.” — Paul Stevens [01:37]
• Political Strategy: Both parties are gearing their economic messaging for maximum election impact.

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3. Supreme Court Takes Up Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Appeal

[01:37 – 01:59]

• News Update: The U.S. Supreme Court agrees to an expedited review of President Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship by executive order.
• Details: No explanation was released with the Court’s announcement.
• Notable Quote:
  • “The U.S. Supreme Court says it will hear an expedited appeal of President Trump’s case seeking to end birthright citizenship by an executive order.” — Paul Stevens [01:37]

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4. CDC Panel Reverses Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendation for Newborns

[02:17 – 03:08]

• Public Health Update:
  • The CDC’s vaccine advisory panel reversed its long-standing recommendation for all newborns to receive the hepatitis B vaccine.
• Panel Division:
  • Members disagreed—some insisted the vaccine is safe and effective; opponents cited insufficient testing and lack of necessity for universal newborn immunization.
• Vaccine Proponents’ View:
  • “Routine shots for infants ensure all children born in the U.S. have lifelong protection.” — Panel argument relayed by Fox’s Rich Edson [02:44]
• Public Health Risks:
  • “To make the changes that are being proposed, we will see more children and adolescents and adults infected with hepatitis B.” — Panel comment [02:35]
• Background:
  • Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection, spread via bodily fluids, including on household items.

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5. FIFA Awards Trump the First FIFA Peace Prize

[03:08 – 03:45]

• International Recognition:
  • President Trump receives the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at the World Cup draw in Washington, D.C.
  • FIFA President Gianni Infantino bestows the honor as “one of the greatest honors of my life,” crediting Trump for “exceptional and extraordinary actions in promoting unity across the globe.”
• Notable Quote:
  • “President Trump awarded the first ever FIFA Peace Prize for his, quote, exceptional and extraordinary actions in promoting unity across the globe.” — Gianni Infantino [03:15]

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6. Texas Sues Over ‘Muslim Only’ Epic City Housing Development

[03:45 – 04:13]

• State Legal Update:
  • The Texas Attorney General files suit against Epic City developers for alleged fraud and discriminatory “Muslim only” marketing, which state officials claim violates state law.
  • Key entities named: East Plano Islamic Center, Community Capital Partners, and associated leaders.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Court bomb plot:
  • “Admitting he planted the devices and expressing doubts about the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.” — [Brian Cole Jr. coverage, 00:14]
• On economic messaging:
  • “A key part President’s affordability messaging tour is basically reminding people of how bad things were under Biden...” — Jackie Heinrich [01:01]
• On Supreme Court review:
  • “The U.S. Supreme Court says it will hear an expedited appeal of President Trump’s case seeking to end birthright citizenship by an executive order.” — Paul Stevens [01:37]
• On vaccine policy:
  • “To make the changes that are being proposed, we will see more children and adolescents and adults infected with hepatitis B.” — CDC Panel Member [02:35]
• On international honor:
  • “Calling it one of the greatest honors of my life... exceptional and extraordinary actions in promoting unity across the globe.” — Gianni Infantino [03:15]

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Important Timestamps

• [00:02] DC Pipe Bomb Suspect Update
• [00:53] Trump Affordability Tour and Economic Messaging
• [01:37] Supreme Court Takes Expedited Trump Birthright Citizenship Case
• [02:17] CDC Panel and Hepatitis B Vaccine News
• [03:08] FIFA Awards Trump Peace Prize
• [03:45] Texas AG Sues Epic City Developers

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Summary

This FOX News Hourly Update covers a packed array of breaking stories: legal proceedings in the 2021 pipe bombing case tied to political unrest; President Trump’s strategic speaking tour centered on affordability and the economy as midterm elections approach; the Supreme Court’s expedited review of birthright citizenship; controversial changes to CDC vaccine guidance; President Trump’s international recognition by FIFA; and a Texas lawsuit over religious discrimination in housing. The reporting is brisk, direct, and focuses on the facts and rhetoric shaping the national political narrative.

Transcript

[Paul Stevens]

Appearance in court. I'm Paul Stevens. Fox News. The suspect charged with planting two pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters back in 2021 showed up in court on Friday.

[Brian Cole Jr.]

Brian Cole Jr. Is accused of planting pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic national party headquarters in 2021 and remains behind bars after being arrested Thursday where apparently he has made multiple statements to police. Fox News digital reporting this quote, the accused DC Pipe bomber speaking with investigators for hours, admitting he planted the devices and expressing doubts about the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. A source close to the investigation tells Fox News in surveillance footage released by the FBI, the suspect is seen placing two explosive devices by the buildings in D.C. just hours before the January 6th U.S. capitol riot. The devices did not detonate.

[Paul Stevens]

And that's Fox's Chan Lee painter. President Trump heading to Pennsylvania. He'll address key issues like inflation and the economy. At the White House.

[Jackie Heinrich]

Fox's Jackie Heinrich a key part President's affordability messaging tour is basically reminding people of how bad things were under Biden, from rising inflation to shrinking purchasing power. And he will have to turn some attitudes around because the latest Fox polls show 76% of people view the economy negatively. That is 6 points higher than when Biden left office. And the Democrats are pouncing on those numbers, Axios writes. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told top lawmakers this week to adopt a laser focus on the affordability crisis, his chosen attack for the 2026 midterms.

[Paul Stevens]

And the president earlier in the week saying that the affordability crisis Democrats are highlighting is a hoax. In his opinion. The U.S. supreme Court says it will hear an expedited appeal of President Trump's case seeking to end birthright citizenship by an executive order. The court did not explain that announcement. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Paul Stevens]

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel reverses its recommendation for newborns to get the hepatitis B vaccine.

[Robert F. Kennedy Jr.]

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Selected the members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, though some opposed altering the guidelines, calling the vaccine safe and effective.

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To make the changes that are being proposed, we will see more children and adolescents and adults infected with hepatitis B.

[Robert F. Kennedy Jr.]

Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection spread through contact, bodily fluids, even those on household items. Many of the members on this panel argue that there is no need for all newborns to get the shot. They also claim there has been insufficient testing of the vaccine. Vaccine proponents like major medical groups say routine shots for infants ensure all children born in the U.S. have lifelong protection.

[Paul Stevens]

And that's Fox's Rich Edson. FIFA awarding President Trump the first FIFA Peace Prize during the World cup draw.

[Gianni Infantino]

Calling it one of the greatest honors of my life. President Trump awarded the first ever FIFA Peace Prize for his, quote, exceptional and extraordinary actions in promoting unity across the globe. The president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, bestowing the honor on the president, of course, just ahead of the World cup draw here in Washington, D.C. last month, the world soccer governing body announced that it was introducing the annual award officially known as the FIFA Peace Prize. Football unites the world.

[Paul Stevens]

And that's fox's Kevin Cork, Texas attorney general suing Epic City developers after a probe found its alleged fraud misleading a Muslim only marketing. Those mentioned in the lawsuit include East Plano Islamic Center, Community Capital Partners and several associated leaders. Epic City allegedly marketed itself as a Muslim only community, a move Texas officials say violates state law. I'm Paul Stevens. This is FOX News.

[Brian Cole Jr.]

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