Fox News Hourly Update — 11AM ET Newscast | December 8, 2025

Main Theme & Purpose

The 11AM Fox News Hourly Update covers the nation’s top stories in politics, the judiciary, international relations, the economy, key criminal trials, entertainment, and business news. This episode spotlights significant developments, including a Supreme Court case on executive powers, major farm aid from the Trump administration, political tensions between President Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene, a high-profile Massachusetts murder trial, international mineral supply agreements, and the newly announced Golden Globe nominations.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Supreme Court Hears Trump Firing Case

(00:02–00:33)

• The Supreme Court is hearing arguments regarding whether President Trump can fire Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter.
• Key legal background:
  • Reference to the 1935 Humphrey’s Executor decision, which originally protected independent agency executives from being removed “at the president’s whims.”
• The current administration argues that the expanded executive power exercised today by agencies like the FTC goes beyond what was envisioned in 1935.

Notable Quote:

“The administration argues that the executive power that the FTC and other agencies now exercise vastly exceeds the authority that Humphrey's Executor attributed to the 1935 FTC.”
— Legal Analyst (00:20)

2. Trump Administration Unveils $11 Billion Farm Aid

(00:33–01:11)

• USDA will issue one-time payments (up to $11 billion) to crop farmers hurt by tariffs and declining foreign purchases.
• Particular focus on soybean farmers, suffering major losses after China cut imports.
• President Trump is set to announce the aid package in a farmers’ roundtable; notes progress in negotiations with President Xi of China—China has agreed to resume soybean imports.

Notable Quote:

“Farmers have long called for assistance with soybean farmers facing huge losses after China cut imports of American grown soybeans following talks with President Xi last month. President Trump said China has agreed to resume soybean purchases at the White House.”
— Jared Halpern (00:50)

3. Marjorie Taylor Greene Resigns, Tensions with Trump

(01:11–01:50)

• President Trump called Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene “a traitor” on Truth Social.
• Greene comments on her changing relationship with Trump, citing her support for releasing the Epstein files and her stance on behalf of abused women.
• Greene will resign on January 5, avoiding a contentious primary:
  • “I stood for women who were raped when they were 14 years old and the president that I fought for for five years called me a traitor for that.”
    — Ainsley Earhart quoting Marjorie Taylor Greene (01:29)
• “The congresswoman is resigning from office on January 5, saying she doesn't want to put her district through a contentious primary.”
  — Marjorie Taylor Greene (01:37)

4. Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover Bid

(01:50–01:56)

• Paramount is targeting Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders directly in an effort to acquire the company and block an expected merger with Netflix.

5. Massachusetts Murder Trial: Brian Walsh

(02:30–03:16)

• The second week of testimony resumes in the murder trial of Brian Walsh, accused of killing and dismembering his wife, Anna Walsh:
  • Walsh denies the murder charge but admits misleading investigators and improper disposal of remains.
  • Jury heard of Anna's alleged affair; unclear if Brian Walsh knew.
  • Medical examiner to testify about Anna’s DNA on tools belonging to Brian Walsh.
• Quote from testimony:

  “Any communications between Anna Walsh and William Fasto? First, let's say with Facebook messenger, not that I recall.”
  — Marjorie Taylor Greene reading trial transcript (02:55)

6. U.S.–Australia Minerals Supply Deal

(03:16–03:37)

• Secretary of State Rubio and Secretary of War Hegseth meet Australian counterparts.
• New deal with Australia (plus Japan and India) aims to diversify the supply chain of critical minerals, decreasing reliance on China.

Notable Quote:

“We have to have critical, critical mineral supplies and supply chains that are reliable and that are diverse and not overly invested in one place where they can be used as leverage against us or our partners of the world.”
— Senator Rubio (03:24)

7. Golden Globe Nominations Announced

(03:37–04:16)

• Leading nominees:
  • Battle After Another — 9 nominations (Best Comedy/Musical, Best Actor: Leonardo DiCaprio, Best Actress: Chase Infinity)
  • Recognition for Paul Thomas Anderson (Screenplay/Direction), Sentimental Value (8 noms), and Ryan Coogler’s Sinners (7, including Best Drama, Director, Actor)
• First-ever Golden Globe for “Best Podcast” will be awarded.

Notable Quotes:

“Leading the charge for Golden Globe nominations, seizing nine, including best comedy musical as well as best actor for Leonardo DiCaprio and best actress for Chase Infinity...”
— Lilian Wu (03:43)
“There’s a Golden Globe for best podcast being given out for the first time at the ceremony next month.”
— Chris Foster (04:16)

8. Brief Financial Update

(04:16)

• Dow Jones down 222 points at the time of broadcast.

Memorable Moments

• Marjorie Taylor Greene’s emotional statement regarding her advocacy for abuse victims and her falling out with Trump (01:29)
• Announcement of the first “Best Podcast” Golden Globe, reflecting the growing prestige of podcasting in media (04:16)

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Time | Segment Description | |-----------|------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:02 | Supreme Court hears case on Trump’s firing powers | | 00:33 | Trump’s $11B farm aid plan for U.S. farmers | | 01:11 | Marjorie Taylor Greene called a traitor, announces exit | | 01:50 | Paramount’s move against Netflix–Warner merger | | 02:30 | Brian Walsh murder trial: testimony, affair allegation | | 03:16 | U.S.–Australia–Japan–India critical minerals supply deal | | 03:37 | Golden Globe nominations, first Best Podcast award | | 04:16 | Dow update, closing remarks |

Tone & Language

The episode maintains the brisk, factual delivery typical of Fox News bulletins, with occasional inserts of emotional resonance (particularly regarding political tension and true crime).