Fox News Hourly Update – Episode Summary

Date: November 29, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts (Paul Stevens and Field Reporters)
Main Theme: Breaking national headlines, with a primary focus on a California mall shooting on Black Friday and other major stories across the US and globally.

Episode Overview

This episode covers breaking news events impacting the US and the world, including:

• A shooting at a San Jose shopping mall on Black Friday,
• New charges in a case involving an attack on National Guard members,
• Protests against Home Depot concerning immigration raids,
• The deportation of a college freshman around Thanksgiving,
• Global demonstrations in solidarity with Palestinians,
• Pope Leo XIV's visit to Istanbul.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Black Friday Shooting at San Jose Mall

• Incident Details (00:03 - 00:34)
  • At least three people were shot and wounded at the Westfield Valley Fair mall in San Jose.
  • Shoppers fled and barricaded themselves in stores, sharing updates on social media.
  • Police treated it as an isolated incident but undertook a full evacuation and search of the mall.
  • No life-threatening injuries reported; no suspects or arrests at this time.
• Notable Quotes:
  • "At least three people shot wounded as Black Friday gunfire erupts at a California shopping mall."
    — Paul Stevens, 00:03
  • "Shoppers in the crowded mall running for safety, barricading themselves in department stores and sharing real time updates on social media."
    — Gary Baumgarten, 00:11

2. Charges Upgraded in National Guard Shooting Case

• Incident Update (00:34 - 01:12)
  • Ramanola Lakawan faces first-degree murder charges after the death of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom.
  • Both Beckstrom and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolf were critically injured in D.C.
  • Suspect reportedly traveled across the US to prepare for the attack.
• Notable Quotes:
  • "Ramanola Lakawan now faces first degree murder charges after the death of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom."
    — Paul Stevens, 00:34

3. Black Friday Protests at Home Depot Over Immigration Raids

• Protest Coverage (01:12 - 01:50)
  • Immigrant rights groups demonstrated outside a Home Depot in Torrance, CA.
  • Accusations that Home Depot was involved in facilitating ICE raids targeting day laborers.
  • Home Depot denies any involvement or coordination with ICE or Border Patrol.
  • Similar protests occurred in Cleveland and Charlotte.
• Notable Quotes:
  • "Demonstrators allege that Home Depot has been helping federal officials in the immigration raids... Home Depot denies any complicity."
    — Laura Diaz, 01:12
  • "We aren't notified that immigration enforcement activities are going to happen and we aren't involved in the operations."
    — Home Depot Statement, via Laura Diaz, 01:31

4. College Freshman Deported on Thanksgiving Break

• Story Detail (02:32 - 03:04)
  • 19-year-old Annie Lucia Lopez Baloza, a Babson College freshman, deported to Honduras when trying to visit family.
  • She was unaware of a removal order and learned of her situation during the process.
  • Her attorney is fighting to reverse the deportation; a federal judge intervened but late in the process.
• Notable Quotes:
  • "She didn't even know she had an attorney when we talked to her Monday, she thought her life was over."
    — Attorney (via Paul Stevens), 02:54

5. International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

• Global Protests Coverage (03:17 - 03:53)
  • November 29th marked globally as a day of solidarity with Palestinians.
  • UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres reaffirms the rights of Palestinians, noting severe violations.
  • Ceasefire in Gaza provides temporary relief, but protests are planned worldwide.
• Notable Quotes:
  • "Palestinians have a right to dignity, to justice and to self determination. And these rights have been violated beyond comprehension."
    — UN Secretary General (via Jonathan Savage), 03:30

6. Pope Leo XIV Visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque

• Papal Visit Overview (03:53 - 04:29)
  • Pope Leo XIV tours the historic Blue Mosque with Turkish religious officials.
  • Vatican said the pontiff would hold a silent prayer, but reporters noted he did not appear to pause.
  • The visit includes meetings and a Catholic Mass, furthering interfaith dialogue.

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• On the San Jose Mall Shooting:

  • "At least three people shot wounded as Black Friday gunfire erupts at a California shopping mall." (Paul Stevens, 00:03)
  • "Shoppers in the crowded mall running for safety, barricading themselves in department stores and sharing real time updates on social media." (Gary Baumgarten, 00:11)

• On Home Depot Protests:

  • "Demonstrators allege that Home Depot has been helping federal officials in the immigration raids... Home Depot denies any complicity." (Laura Diaz, 01:12)
  • "We aren't notified that immigration enforcement activities are going to happen and we aren't involved in the operations." (Home Depot Statement via Laura Diaz, 01:31)

• On Palestinian Solidarity Day:

  • "In his view, Palestinians have a right to dignity, to justice and to self determination. And these rights have been violated beyond comprehension." (UN Secretary General via Jonathan Savage, 03:30)

Timeline of Important Segments

• 00:03: Black Friday shooting at California mall
• 00:34: Update on upgraded murder charges in D.C. shooting
• 01:12: Protests at Home Depot over alleged ICE raids
• 02:32: Deportation of Babson College student on Thanksgiving break
• 03:17: Global protests: International Day of Solidarity with Palestinians
• 03:53: Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the Blue Mosque in Istanbul

Conclusion

This fast-paced Fox News Hourly Update provides concise breaking reports on critical events affecting the nation and the world, including public safety incidents, legal developments, immigration controversies, and significant religious and humanitarian news. Listeners receive the facts quickly, paired with direct quotes and context from involved parties and reporters, offering a comprehensive snapshot of the day's most pressing stories.