Fox News Hourly Update: 11AM ET 12/12/2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: December 12, 2025
Episode Overview
This episode delivers a quick, information-packed roundup of top stories in politics, immigration, criminal justice, foreign policy, economics, and consumer sentiment. Listeners get headline updates on a high-profile immigration case, federal crackdowns on unsafe trucking, U.S. sanctions on oil tankers, legal proceedings in notable criminal cases, a major college athletics scandal, shifting holiday shopping habits, and the latest movements from Wall Street.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Kilmar Abrego Garcia Immigration Case
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Release and Legal Battle:
- Kilmar Abrego Garcia is freed by court order, but uncertainty remains about his future.
- Before an ICE office appearance in Baltimore, Abrego Garcia (via translator) said:
"I stand before you as a free man and I want you to remember me this way with my head held up high." — Abrego Garcia [00:12]
- FOX's Jessica Rosenthal recounts that federal judge Paulo Zenas ordered ICE not to re-arrest Garcia during his check-in.
- Attorney Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg underscores this as a significant but possibly temporary win:
"Obviously, everyone knows that it's not the end of the story, that as long as the government keeps coming after him, we're going to keep having to defend him. But for now, it's a very important victory." — Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg [00:36]
- Garcia's deportation to El Salvador occurred amid a pending protective order, leading to his return and criminal charges in the U.S.
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Context:
- Trump administration continues to allege Garcia is a gang-affiliated criminal and advocates for his deportation.
2. Truck Driver Licensing Crackdown
- Federal Action Against States:
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy singles out New York for issuing Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) unlawfully.
- Notable Stat:
"53% of New York's non domiciled CDLs were issued unlawfully or illegally..." — Sean Duffy [01:12]
- The federal government threatens to pull funding from non-compliant states.
3. U.S. Sanctions on Oil Tankers / Anti-Narcotics Strikes
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Oil Tanker Sanctions:
- The U.S. seized a tanker off Venezuela, drawing accusations of piracy from that government.
- State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott asserts:
"We're not gonna allow shadow fleets to transport black market oil, the proceeds of which go to fund the terroristic activities of rogue and illegitimate regimes around the world." — Tommy Pigott [01:37]
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Anti-Drug Operations:
- The U.S. is escalating military actions, destroying drug boats and killing over 20 alleged narco-terrorists.
4. Iran: Crackdown on Nobel Laureate
- Human Rights Update:
- Iranian activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Nargis Muhammadi was arrested again as crackdowns intensify two years after her Nobel win.
5. Legal News: Brian Walsh Trial
- Murder Trial Developments:
- Closing arguments commence in Massachusetts in the high-profile case of Brian Walsh, accused of killing his wife.
- He denies murder but admits to "lying to police and improperly disposing of her body." [02:04]
- Walsh claims he "found her dead in bed and panicked." [02:04]
6. Michigan Football Scandal and Arrest
- Firing and Assault Allegations:
- University of Michigan's head football coach Sharon Moore was abruptly fired after evidence of an affair with staff emerged.
- Events escalated with reports of violence:
"His wife called 911 saying he was suicidal after losing his job. And then a woman at the address of his executive assistant called 911 saying he has walked in with a knife and was attacking her after stalking her for months." — Garrett Tenney [03:18]
7. Holiday Shopping & Inflation
- American Consumer Sentiment:
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An AP-NORC poll reveals inflation is souring the holiday mood:
"More than two thirds of U.S. adults say they've noticed higher than usual prices for groceries, electricity and holiday gifts in recent months... roughly half of Americans say it's harder than usual to afford the things they want to give as holiday gifts."
— Therese Crowley [03:28] -
Coping Strategies: More Americans are:
- Bargain hunting
- Delaying large purchases
- Cutting non-essentials
- Dipping into savings
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Despite inflation, Black Friday set new records, but public sentiment remains gloomy, reminiscent of December 2022 under “Biden inflation.”
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8. Stock Market Update
- Wall Street Movements:
- Noted declines at time of broadcast:
- Dow down 215 points.
- NASDAQ down 428 points.
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- Noted declines at time of broadcast:
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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Abrego Garcia's Message:
"I stand before you as a free man and I want you to remember me this way with my head held up high." — Abrego Garcia [00:12]
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Attorney on Legal Battle:
"It's not the end … but for now, it's a very important victory." — Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg [00:36]
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Transportation Secretary on Truck Licensing:
"53% of New York's non-domiciled CDLs were issued unlawfully or illegally…" — Sean Duffy [01:12]
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State Department on Oil Sanctions:
"We're not gonna allow shadow fleets to transport black market oil…" — Tommy Pigott [01:37]
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Therese Crowley on Holiday Spending:
"More than two thirds of U.S. adults say they've noticed higher than usual prices for groceries, electricity and holiday gifts in recent months..." [03:28]
Timestamps for Important Segments
- [00:03] Kilmar Abrego Garcia released, court order prohibits ICE re-arrest.
- [01:12] DOT Secretary Duffy on commercial trucking crackdown.
- [01:22] U.S. sanctions and seizure of oil tankers.
- [01:45] U.S. anti-narcotics military strikes detailed.
- [02:04] Brian Walsh murder trial developments.
- [02:44] University of Michigan football scandal unfolding.
- [03:28] AP-NORC poll: Inflation tempers holiday shopping.
- [04:07] Stock market update.
This concise update captures the latest developments across immigration, law enforcement, global affairs, sports scandals, economic anxiety, and financial news, employing the rapid, factual style typical of FOX News hourly bulletins.