Supreme Court to Hear Birthright Citizenship Case in Spring

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: Supreme Court to Hear Birthright Citizenship Case in Spring
Date: December 5, 2025
Host: Tom Graham (FOX News), with reports by Kristen Goodwin, Micah Emanuel, and Garrett Tenney

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Episode Overview

This episode centers on the Supreme Court's impending review of President Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship. Additional national news includes updates on the January 6th pipe bomb case, legislative action on Affordable Care Act tax credits, immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, President Trump’s appearance at the FIFA World Cup draw, and a quick look at the stock market.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Supreme Court to Hear Birthright Citizenship Case

• Main story: The Supreme Court has agreed to review the constitutionality of President Trump’s executive order terminating birthright citizenship.
  • Lower courts previously ruled that the order likely violated the 14th Amendment.
  • Trump's order seeks to end automatic citizenship for any child born in the U.S.
  • The case will be heard in the spring.
  • [00:02-00:32]

“Trump is attempting to end the practice of allowing any child born within the US to be an American citizen. Case will be heard in the spring.”
— Tom Graham, 00:19

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2. Update on the January 6th Washington Pipe Bomb Case

• Suspect: Brian Cole Jr., from Woodbridge, VA, appeared in court but did not enter a plea.
• Charges: Transporting and planting two improvised explosive devices outside Democratic and Republican national party HQs on the eve of January 6th, 2021.
  • No injuries resulted; the devices were rendered safe.
  • Cole was identified through credit card records, cell phone data, and license plate readers.
  • No motive or link to the Capitol attack disclosed.
  • Ordered to remain in jail; detention hearing on December 15.
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"The 30 year old from Woodbridge, Virginia, charged with transporting and planting two improvised explosive devices outside of the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic national parties on the eve of the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol."
— Kristen Goodwin, 00:37

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3. Congressional Action on Affordable Care Act Tax Credits

• Bipartisan efforts: Lawmakers seek to extend Obamacare tax credits, warning of increased costs for millions if subsidies expire.
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson stresses urgency for action before year-end.
  • Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer responds testily to skepticism about the extension’s viability, noting 13 votes can resolve the impasse.
  • Democrats appear to be holding out for their own proposals rather than engaging fully with bipartisan talks.
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“We put together the component pieces of what we know can bring down premiums.”
— Mike Johnson, paraphrased by Micah Emanuel, 01:25

“It is not a non starter. 13 votes could solve the problem.”
— Chuck Schumer, 01:38

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4. Immigration Enforcement in Minneapolis – ‘Operation Metro Surge’

• Recent arrests: ICE claims to have arrested a Somali gang member, Abdul Dahir Ibrahim, whose asylum was previously denied due to fraud but who was granted temporary protected status regardless.
  • 12 individuals have been arrested as part of this operation, including five other Somalis (two of whom have prior fraud convictions).
  • Homeland Security intensifies immigration enforcement in the area.
  • [02:32-03:14]

“The immigration judge in that Somali man's case denied his asylum request specifically because of the significant amount of fraud on his record.”
— Micah Emanuel, 02:41

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5. President Trump Attends FIFA World Cup Draw and Accepts Peace Award

• Event: President Trump appears at the FIFA draw at the Kennedy Center, receiving an award from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
  • Trump hails the U.S. as ready to co-host the World Cup in June.
  • Canadian and Mexican leaders attend; Trump praises cross-border coordination.
  • FIFA Pass announced: Ticket holders gain priority U.S. visa appointments.
  • [03:14-04:07]

“President Trump took the stage here at the Kennedy center to accept that peace award, which he called one of the great honors of his life.”
— Garrett Tenney, 03:40

“I'm ready for it and they're ready for it.”
— President Trump (via Tom Graham), 03:35

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6. Stock Market Update

• Markets close on a positive note:
  • Dow up by 104 points
  • Nasdaq up by 73
  • S&P 500 up by 13, just under its record high
  • [04:13-04:28]

“Stocks finishing on a high note for the week. The Dow adding 104 points. The Nasdaq gaining 73 of the S&P 500 jumped 13 points, finishing just shy of a record high.”
— Tom Graham, 04:13

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Trump is attempting to end the practice of allowing any child born within the US to be an American citizen. Case will be heard in the spring.” — Tom Graham, 00:19
• “No one was hurt before the pipe bombs were rendered safe. The FBI revealing Cole was identified as a suspect through credit card charges, cell phone data and a license plate reader.” — Kristen Goodwin, 00:47
• “We put together the component pieces of what we know can bring down premiums.” — paraphrased, Micah Emanuel, 01:25
• “It is not a non starter. 13 votes could solve the problem.” — Chuck Schumer, 01:38
• “The immigration judge in that Somali man's case denied his asylum request specifically because of the significant amount of fraud on his record.” — Micah Emanuel, 02:41
• “President Trump took the stage here at the Kennedy center to accept that peace award, which he called one of the great honors of his life.” — Garrett Tenney, 03:40
• “I'm ready for it and they're ready for it.” — President Trump (via Tom Graham), 03:35

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Important Timestamps

• [00:02] Supreme Court to hear birthright citizenship case
• [00:32] January 6th pipe bomb suspect appears in court
• [01:12] Congressional debate over extending ACA tax credits
• [02:32] ICE enforces immigration law in Minneapolis
• [03:14] President Trump at FIFA World Cup draw and award ceremony
• [04:13] Stock market closes on a high note

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Transcript

[Tom Graham]

A much anticipated high court hearing. I'm Tom Graham, FOX News. The Supreme Court agreeing to take up the constitutionality of President Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship. Lower courts have ruled the action violated or likely violated the 14th Amendment and is therefore unconstitutional. Trump is attempting to end the practice of allowing any child born within the US to be an American citizen. Case will be heard in the spring. A suspect accused of planting a pipe bomb In Washington nearly five years ago appearing before a judge today, Brian Cole.

[Kristen Goodwin]

Jr. Not entering a plea but telling a federal judge in Washington, D.C. he understands the charges against him. The 30 year old from Woodbridge, Virginia, charged with transporting and planting two improvised explosive devices outside of the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic national parties on the eve of the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol. No one was hurt before the pipe bombs were rendered safe. The FBI revealing Cole was identified as a suspect through credit card charges, cell phone data and a license plate reader. Not sharing details of a possible motive or or whether there was any connection to the attack on the Capitol. The judge ordering him to remain in jail. A detention hearing is set for December 15th. Kristen Goodwin, Fox News.

[Tom Graham]

A bipartisan push is underway on a measure aimed at extending Affordable Care act tax credits. As Democrats warn health care costs could skyrocket for millions of Obamacare subsidies expire at the end of the year.

[Micah Emanuel]

House Speaker Mike Johnson acknowledges it is crunch time. Facing a year end deadline, we put together the component pieces of what we know can bring down premiums. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer got angry when reporters asked him why he's proposing a three year extension of subsidies, something that is expected to be dead on arrival in the Senate. It is not a non starter. 13 votes could solve the problem. For now. Democrats are dismissing bipartisan talks holding out for a proposal almost guaranteed to fail.

[Tom Graham]

Fox's Micah Emanuel in Washington. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Tom Graham]

Immigration agents claim they arrested a Somali gang member in Minneapolis as Homeland Security ramps up enforcement in the Twin Cities.

[Micah Emanuel]

The immigration judge in that Somali man's case denied his asylum request specifically because of the significant amount of fraud on his record. That was in 2004. But for some reason, Abdul Dahir Ibrahim was granted temporary protected status for 10 years even after he had an order of removal altogether. DHS says it has rested more than 12 individuals so far as part of its newly launched Operation Metro surge in the Twin Cities. Those unrest include five other Somalis, two of which have also been convicted of fraud.

[Tom Graham]

Fox's Garrett Tenney there. President Trump attending the FIFA World cup draw today, where he received an award from FIFA President Johnny Infatono. And FOX is Bill Malujian at the Kennedy center in Washington.

[Garrett Tenney]

One of the big reasons President Trump is here is because the US Is going to be one of the host countries for the first time since 1994. I asked Tim, is America ready for it? Take a listen.

[Tom Graham]

I'm ready for it and they're ready for it.

[Micah Emanuel]

And Johnny, who you know, has done a fantastic job with FIFA.

[Garrett Tenney]

President Trump took the stage here at the Kennedy center to accept that peace award, which he called one of the great honors of his life. Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum were also here with him. He said the coordination and friendship with them has been outstanding. Last month, President Trump announced the FIFA pass during a meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in the Oval Office. That pass will give those with tickets to the game priority visa appointments at embassies.

[Tom Graham]

The World cup is set to kick off in June. On Wall street.

Stocks finishing on a high note for the week. The Dow adding 104 points. The Nasdaq gaining 73 of the S&P 500 jumped 13 points, finishing just shy of a record high. I'm Tom Graham and this is FOX News.

[Kristen Goodwin]

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[Tom Graham]

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