Fox News Hourly Update – 11AM ET 12/11/2025 Newscast

Host: Dave Anthony (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: December 11, 2025
Episode Theme:
This episode delivers a rapid-fire roundup of developing national and international news, including updates on homeland security threats, immigration enforcement controversies, U.S. healthcare policy debates, geopolitical tensions, a high-profile court case, and emerging political candidacies.

Major News Highlights

1. U.S. Homeland Security: Border Protection & Domestic Terror (00:03–00:43)

• Dave Anthony reports on efforts to "combat worldwide threats" with a focus on U.S. homeland security.

• Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, addresses a House hearing:

  • Pledges to secure borders, restore the rule of law, and protect the homeland.
  • Raises alarm about "radical domestic terror" as a rising threat.
  • Cites recent violent attacks:

    "Intentional targeting and murderous attacks on ICE agents in Texas, parishioners in Michigan, and two National Guardsmen here in Washington, D.C. are just some of the acts of the despicable. Examples of that unfortunately are becoming too common."
    — Kristi Noem (00:17)

• Emphasizes a strong message to those in the U.S. illegally:

  "We have sent a strong message to criminal illegal aliens that we will find you, we will arrest you, and we will deport you."
  — Kristi Noem (00:43)

• The hearing is disrupted by anti-ICE protesters, prompting Noem's retort:

  "I'd like to introduce them to you."
  — Kristi Noem, in response to protesters (00:53)

• Host Dave Anthony explains the interruption and notes Democratic criticism:

  • Rep. Benny Thompson (D) accuses DHS of overreach:

    "At your direction, DHS has terrorized, beaten and detained hundreds, if not thousands of American citizens." (01:05)

2. Immigration Enforcement Controversy & High-Profile Deportation (00:57–01:20)

• Update on deportations and congressional disruptions.
• Focus on Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a notorious deportee:
  • Flown to El Salvador, returned by court order.
  • Federal judge orders ICE to release Garcia, who faces human trafficking charges and is awaiting trial.

3. Senate Healthcare Vote Showdown (01:21–01:56)

• Upcoming Senate votes on Obamacare modifications:
  • Democrats propose extending tax credits set to expire.
  • Republicans suggest redirecting funds to Health Savings Accounts.
  • Senate GOP Leader John Thune criticizes Democrats:

    "If it's really about affordability, let's focus on affordability and driving down insurance premiums. What the Democrats are doing is continuing to drive them up and giving the money to the insurance companies."
    — Sen. John Thune (01:46)

4. Venezuela, Sanctions, & Nobel-Peace Laureate Activist (02:16–02:37)

• U.S. seizes an oil tanker off Venezuela.
• Venezuelan opposition leader and recent Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Karina Machado comments:

  "We need to cut those flows. And once it happens and repression is weakened, it's over."
  — Maria Karina Machado (02:28)

5. Ukraine Peace Negotiations & International Pressure (02:37–03:12)

• Ukrainian President meets with European leaders about ongoing talks, aiming to end the war with Russia.
• German Chancellor Friedrich Merz focuses on:
  • Territorial concessions by Ukraine.
  • Accuses Vladimir Putin of playing for time.
• Jonathan Savage (FOX News): Reports Russia is sending new security proposals to Washington.
• Notable quote:

  "They've been working on a peace plan that puts Ukraine in as strong a position as possible."
  — Jonathan Savage (02:43)

6. High-Profile Court Appearance: Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Assassin (03:12–03:59)

• Matt Finn (FOX News): Updates from Utah on the accused assassin's first in-person court appearance.
  • Focus on courtroom procedures: accused allowed civilian clothing but must remain shackled.
  • October 24th hearing details remain sealed at request of both sides, creating concerns about transparency.
  • Media coalition pushes to unseal records, citing concerns over "unfairness and secrecy."

7. Political Candidacy & Market Update (03:59–end)

• Breaking News:
  • Mike Lindell ("MyPillow Guy" and controversial Trump supporter) declares candidacy for Minnesota governor in 2026.
• Markets:
  • Dow up 487 points; Nasdaq down 200.

Notable Quotes

• "We're restoring the rule of law and we're protecting the homeland."
  — Kristi Noem (00:07)
• "What the Democrats are doing is continuing to drive [premiums] up and giving the money to the insurance companies."
  — Sen. John Thune (01:46)
• "Once it happens and repression is weakened, it's over."
  — Maria Karina Machado (02:28)
• "They've been working on a peace plan that puts Ukraine in as strong a position as possible."
  — Jonathan Savage (02:43)

Timestamp Index of Key Segments

• 00:03 – Homeland security and border threats
• 00:17 – Domestic terror concerns and targeted attacks
• 00:43 – Strong stance on deporting criminal illegal aliens
• 01:05 – Congressional criticism and disruption
• 01:21 – Senate healthcare votes and partisan debate
• 02:16 – Venezuela oil tanker seizure and Nobel laureate interview
• 02:37 – Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations
• 03:12 – Utah court case involving Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin
• 03:59 – Mike Lindell’s gubernatorial run & Wall Street update

This concise yet comprehensive episode zeroes in on the shifting landscape of U.S. security, political battles in Congress, international hot spots, and significant judicial and political headlines—delivering what Fox promises: the latest in news, fast and unfiltered.