Fox News Hourly Update: 11AM ET, December 10, 2025 – Episode Summary

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This newscast delivers a concise update on major stories unfolding in the U.S. and internationally. The top headlines focus on legal developments in the Jeffrey Epstein case, healthcare policy debates in Congress, a major defense bill, updates on earthquakes in Japan, impeachment proceedings in Washington, housing market forecasts, a heartwarming Santa hospital visit, and the latest on Wall Street.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Epstein Files to Be Released (00:03–00:47)

• Release of Grand Jury Transcripts: A federal judge in New York reverses previous rulings, allowing the release of 2019 grand jury transcripts related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking case.
• Legal Context: The move comes under a new law signed by President Trump, which requires the federal government to open files specifically on Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, creating an unusual exception to grand jury secrecy rules.
  • "That law signed by President Trump creates a narrow exception to rules usually keeping grand jury records secret, exceptions specific to the Epstein matter." — (00:19, Eben Brown)
• Related Releases: Recent court orders in both New York and Florida mandate the disclosure of records tied to Maxwell and an older, abandoned Florida case.
• Deadline: All required documents must be made public by December 19.

2. Health Care Policy: Obamacare Subsidies & Senate Debates (00:47–01:17)

• Senate Republican Proposal: President Trump voices tentative support for a Republican plan to replace expiring Obamacare subsidies with health savings account contributions.
  • Notable quote: "Well, I like the concept. I don't want to give the insurance companies any money. They've been ripping off the public for years. Obamacare is a scam to make the insurance company rich." — (00:58, President Trump)
• Legislative Calendar: Senate votes are set for tomorrow, covering both the Republican plan and a Democratic plan to extend ACA credits for three years.

3. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) & Divisions (01:17–01:45)

• Scope of the Bill: The NDAA, scheduled for a House vote, allocates nearly $900 billion for military expenditures, notably increasing troop pay.
• Controversial Provisions: Divisions persist over $400 million in aid for Ukraine and a provision threatening to cut Sec. Pete Hegseth's travel budget unless he releases video of strikes on alleged cartel boats.
  • "There's also a number of provisions divide lawmakers such as 400 million in aid for Ukraine and a provision that would cut Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth travel budget if he doesn't release the full video..." — (01:24, Ryan Schmells)

4. Earthquake Alert in Japan (01:45–01:59)

• Recent Seismic Activity: A magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurs off the Japanese coast, following another that injured dozens earlier in the week.
• Ongoing Warnings: Japan's weather agency maintains its highest alert for a potential "eight plus mega quake."

5. Impeachment Articles Filed Against RFK Jr. (02:15–02:35)

• Initiative by Rep. Haley Stevens: Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens announces articles of impeachment against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
  • Direct quote: "RFK Jr. is the biggest self created threat to our health and safety. I cannot and I will not stand by while one man dismantles decades of medical progress." — (02:24, Rep. Haley Stevens)
• Political Context: Stevens is running for an open Senate seat in the upcoming election.

6. Housing Markets 2026 Projections (02:35–03:16)

• Shifting Hotspots: According to Realtor.com, the hottest housing markets for 2026 are moving from the South and West to the Northeast and Midwest.
  • Top Markets: Hartford (CT), Rochester (NY), Worcester (MA), Toledo (OH), Providence (RI), Richmond (VA), Grand Rapids (MI), Milwaukee (WI), New Haven (CT), Pittsburgh (PA).
  • "The hottest housing markets are shifting, according to realtor.com, from the south and West to Northeast and Midwest metros..." — (02:43, Lillian Wu)

7. Santa Visits Children’s Hospital (03:16–03:51)

• Seasonal Cheer: In Maryland, Santa arrives by helicopter at Johns Hopkins Children's Center to spread joy among hospitalized kids.
  • "We're here to make our patients smile." — (03:31, Dr. Brenda Bandwell, co-director)
• Event's Impact: Annual tradition aims to create holiday memories for children and their families in the hospital.

8. Wall Street Update (03:59–End)

• Waiting on Fed News: Market movements ahead of an upcoming interest rate announcement.
  • Dow Jones is up 92 points; Nasdaq is down 130; S&P is down 11.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• President Trump on Health Policy:
  "I don't want to give the insurance companies any money. They've been ripping off the public for years. Obamacare is a scam to make the insurance company rich." — (00:58)

• Rep. Haley Stevens on RFK Jr.:
  "RFK Jr. is the biggest self created threat to our health and safety. I cannot and I will not stand by while one man dismantles decades of medical progress." — (02:24)

• Dr. Brenda Bandwell on the Santa Event:
  "We're here to make our patients smile." — (03:31)

• Reporter on Housing Market Shift:
  "The hottest housing markets are shifting, according to realtor.com, from the south and West to Northeast and Midwest metros..." — (02:43, Lillian Wu)

Important Timestamps

• Epstein Files Ruling: 00:03–00:47
• Obamacare Subsidies/Trump Comment: 00:47–01:17
• NDAA Coverage: 01:17–01:45
• Japan Earthquake: 01:45–01:59
• Impeachment Articles—RFK Jr.: 02:15–02:35
• Housing Market Outlook: 02:35–03:16
• Santa Hospital Visit: 03:16–03:51
• Stock Market Update: 03:59–end

Summary Flow

This episode delivers brisk, well-sourced coverage of legal actions regarding Epstein case files, policy debates over the future of the ACA, congressional wrangling on the defense budget, earthquake updates, an impeachment push against a cabinet official, shifting real estate trends, a moving holiday story from a hospital, and a snapshot of financial markets as major economic news looms—all with FOX’s trademark direct news delivery style.