Fox News Hourly Update – 11AM ET (December 7, 2025)
Host: Paul Stevens (FOX News Podcasts)
Main Theme:
A fast-paced roundup of major U.S. and world news, focusing on President Trump’s immigration policies, a high-profile criminal case involving an illegal immigrant, ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the Supreme Court’s review of birthright citizenship, debates on Obamacare subsidies, and an international tragedy.
1. President Trump Defends Immigration Crackdown in New Orleans
[00:02–00:26]
- President Trump, speaking in New Orleans, strongly defended the recent deployment of federal troops to assist with immigration crackdowns.
- Quote:
“Jeff Landry just called and he said, please do me a favor, would you send the troops into New Orleans? It’s really gotten bad. I said we’ll do it. We just sent them in. And within about three days everyone said it’s like a different place.”
— Donald Trump [00:11]
- Quote:
- The administration aims for about 5,000 arrests, but local leaders are skeptical this can be achieved without expanding raids beyond violent offenders.
2. High-Profile Crime by Twice-Deported Illegal Immigrant
[00:26–01:36]
- A twice-deported Honduran national, Oscar Solonzo, is arrested in Charlotte for an attempted murder on a light rail train.
- The suspect was previously deported under Trump in 2018 and twice under Biden; repeatedly re-entered the U.S. illegally.
- Criminal history includes robbery and aggravated battery.
- Key Details:
- Broke into a railroad car while intoxicated, stabbed a man.
- Will be in court tomorrow.
- DHS confirmed extensive criminal record in the U.S.
3. Ukraine Under Attack: Russian Missiles and Drones Target Energy
[01:36–01:59]
- Latest Russian assault targets Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
- Air raid alerts across Ukraine; multiple drones and missiles intercepted.
- At least 8 wounded in attacks.
- Attribution: Fox’s Chanley Painter reporting.
4. Supreme Court to Decide on Ending Birthright Citizenship
[02:32–03:17]
- Supreme Court set to review President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship.
- Quote:
“We’re the only country in the world that does this with birthright, as you know. And it’s just absolutely ridiculous.”
— Donald Trump [02:44] - Lower courts have blocked the order, citing the 14th Amendment.
- The case concerns children born to undocumented parents on U.S. soil.
- Ruling expected in summer 2026.
- Reporter: Jared Halpern (White House, FOX News)
- Quote:
5. Debate Over Obamacare Subsidy Extension
[03:17–03:52]
- Republican lawmakers consider temporary extension of ACA (Obamacare) subsidies—a key Democratic demand during the government shutdown.
- Quote:
“Obamacare is horrible. The ACA has been horrible and awful. But if we’re not able to immediately get rid of it, for a very short period of time, continue with it while we come up with a much better comprehensive plan. People cannot afford to have huge increases in their health care.”
— Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) [03:33] - Senate Democrats propose to extend subsidies for three years, claiming lowered health care costs.
- Senate GOP Leader John Thune labels the plan “designed to fail.”
- Quote:
6. International News: Nightclub Fire in India
[03:52–04:29]
- Fire at a popular nightclub in Goa, India kills at least 25, including tourists.
- Cause: Gas cylinder explosion.
- 100 people were on the dance floor; all victims recovered.
- Efforts to extinguish the fire have succeeded.
Notable Quotes & Moments
- On Immigration Deployment:
- Trump: “Within about three days everyone said it’s like a different place.” [00:20]
- On Birthright Citizenship:
- Trump: “We’re the only country in the world that does this with birthright, as you know. And it’s just absolutely ridiculous.” [02:44]
- On ACA Extension:
- Rep. Van Drew: “Obamacare is horrible…But if we’re not able to immediately get rid of it…continue with it while we come up with a much better comprehensive plan.” [03:33]
Key Timestamps
- 00:02: President Trump in New Orleans, defends immigration crackdown
- 00:53: Details of the Charlotte light rail stabbing, twice-deported suspect
- 01:36: Ukraine missile/drone attacks, casualties and infrastructure
- 02:32: Supreme Court to review birthright citizenship
- 03:17: ACA (Obamacare) subsidies, political debate
- 03:52: Nightclub fire in Goa, India
Tone:
Urgent, direct, and fact-focused, with a clear emphasis on law enforcement, public safety, and political disputes.
For Listeners:
The episode provides a rapid-fire update on immigration enforcement actions, a controversial court challenge on citizenship rights, bipartisan struggles over healthcare, a major international tragedy, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine—all delivered with FOX News’s signature intensity.