11AM ET 12/13/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 11AM ET 12/13/2025

Episode Overview
This Fox News Hourly Update delivers succinct coverage of key national and international events as of December 13, 2025. Anchored by Paul Stevens, the episode features quick news briefs on court battles over the California National Guard, a high-profile oil tanker seizure linked to terrorism, the Federal Reserve chair selection, legal trouble for a former Michigan football coach, a lawsuit over White House renovations, and TSA labor negotiations.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Court Battle Over California National Guard

[00:03] – [00:33]

• The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ordered the California National Guard to leave Los Angeles by Monday afternoon.
• The order is part of an ongoing legal struggle between California state leaders and the White House over who controls National Guard deployments.
• A partial administrative stay was issued, indicating the legal uncertainty and complexity of federal vs. state authority in emergency deployments.

2. U.S. Seizure of Oil Tanker Linked to Terror Groups

[00:34] – [01:12]
Reported by Madeleine Rivera

• The Justice Department partially unsealed a seizure warrant for an oil tanker named "the Skipper," seized off the coast of Venezuela.
• Over 20 out of 32 pages remain redacted, but it's confirmed a federal judge signed the seizure on Nov 26; the Coast Guard acted on Wednesday.
• The tanker was allegedly part of a network supporting Hezbollah and the IRGC, according to the DOJ.
• The administration intends to process the ship and its oil through legal channels once it reaches a US port.
• NBC News reports that the crew will be released upon docking, per two U.S. officials.
• Quote:
  • Madeleine Rivera: "A federal judge signed off on the seizure warrant on November 26th. The Coast Guard seized the tanker off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday. The DOJ says the vessel named the skipper was being used in an oil shipping network supporting Hezbollah and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps." [00:42]

3. Trump Down to Two Finalists for Federal Reserve Chair

[01:12] – [01:54]
Reported by Jared Halpern, with remarks from President Trump

• President Trump told The Wall Street Journal he's narrowed down his choices for Fed Chair to two, as current chairman Jerome Powell’s term ends early next year.
• Trump openly expressed his desire to influence Fed interest rate decisions, suggesting his success qualifies him to "recommend" monetary policy adjustments.
• Trump has sharply criticized Powell for not cutting interest rates further.
• Announcement of the nominee is expected soon.
• Memorable Quote:
  • Donald Trump: “I've made a lot of money. I've been very successful and I think my role should be at least that of a recommending. They don't have to follow what I say.” [01:29]

4. Former Michigan Football Coach Faces Charges

[02:32] – [03:14]
Reported by Chanley Painter

• Sharon Moore, former University of Michigan football coach, appeared virtually in court facing charges that include home invasion, stalking, and breaking and entering.
• The case stems from an alleged breakup with an executive assistant after a years-long affair; accusations say Moore broke into the apartment, threatened self-harm, and wielded kitchen utensils.
• His defense argues he poses no threat; he pleaded not guilty and is out on $25,000 bond, not due in court again until January.
• Quote:
  • Chanley Painter: "Prosecutors say Moore broke into the apartment of his former mistress, grabbed butter knives and kitchen scissors and threatened to kill himself. Despite these shocking allegations, Moore defense attorney says he's not a threat." [03:03]

5. Lawsuit Over White House Renovations

[03:14] – [03:55]
Reported by Lucas Tomlinson

• President Trump and the White House face a federal lawsuit from preservationists over a planned White House ballroom renovation.
• The National Trust for Historic Preservation argues major projects require review, congressional approval, and public input.
• The Trump administration's defense: funding is private, and the president has legal authority to make such changes, as predecessors have.
• Quote:
  • Lucas Tomlinson: "The National Trust for Historic Preservation is asking a federal court to stop Trump's White House ballroom project until it goes through design reviews and public comments and wins approval from congress." [03:43]

6. TSA Pushes to End Collective Bargaining for Security Screeners

[03:55] – [04:28]

• The TSA is renewing efforts to eliminate collective bargaining agreements for airport screeners.
• The American Federation of Government Employees calls the move illegal, in violation of a recent federal judge’s injunction, and vows to fight it.
• No additional detail given, but this frames an ongoing labor dispute at the nation’s airports.

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Notable Quotes

• President Trump on the Fed:
  “I've made a lot of money. I've been very successful and I think my role should be at least that of a recommending. They don't have to follow what I say.” [01:29]

• Chanley Painter, on coach Sharon Moore’s criminal allegations:
  "Prosecutors say Moore broke into the apartment of his former mistress, grabbed butter knives and kitchen scissors and threatened to kill himself. Despite these shocking allegations, Moore defense attorney says he's not a threat." [03:03]

• Lucas Tomlinson, on the White House lawsuit:
  "The National Trust for Historic Preservation is asking a federal court to stop Trump's White House ballroom project until it goes through design reviews and public comments and wins approval from congress." [03:43]

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Important Timestamps

• California National Guard court ruling: [00:03 – 00:33]
• Venezuela oil tanker seizure: [00:34 – 01:12]
• Trump and the Federal Reserve: [01:12 – 01:54]
• Michigan football coach charges: [02:32 – 03:14]
• White House renovation lawsuit: [03:14 – 03:55]
• TSA labor dispute: [03:55 – 04:28]

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This update efficiently packages top-line news items, focusing on evolving legal and political conflicts both domestic and international, while providing direct quotes and crisp reporting characteristic of FOX News Radio’s style.

Transcript

[Paul Stevens]

Another legal twist. I'm Paul Stevens, Fox News. The California National Guard in Los Angeles now has until Monday afternoon to leave the City of angels. The U.S. court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit on Friday issuing an order barring the troops. But the Ninth Circuit also issuing a partial administrative stay in the ongoing court battle between California leaders and the White House over control of that state's National Guard troops. We're getting new details about that oil tanker siege seized by the US off of Venezuela.

[Madeleine Rivera]

The Justice Department partially unsealed the seizure warrant for that oil tanker. More than 20 pages of this 32 page document were completely redacted. But here's what we did learn. A federal judge signed off on the seizure warrant on November 26th. The Coast Guard seized the tanker off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday. The DOJ says the vessel named the skipper was being used in an oil shipping network supporting Hezbollah and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The administration says it'll go through the legal channels, seize the oil on the tanker once it reaches a U.S. port. NBC News now reporting. Per two U.S. officials, the crew will be released when the vessel docks.

[Paul Stevens]

And that is fox's Madeleine Rivera. President Trump getting closer to a choice to lead the Federal Reserve.

[Jared Halpern]

President Trump tells the Wall Street Journal he's likely down to just two candidates to lead the Federal Reserve next year. The president also believes he should play a role in the central bank's interest rate decisions.

[President Trump]

Well, you know, I've made a lot of money. I've been very successful and I think my role should be at least that of a recommending they don't have to follow what I say.

[Jared Halpern]

President Trump has harshly criticized the current Fed chair, Jerome Powell, for not lowering a key interest rate further. Powell's term expires early next year. The president says he plans to announce a new nominee soon. At the White House, Jared Halpern, FOX.

[Paul Stevens]

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[Paul Stevens]

A former university of Michigan football coach appears virtually in court to face charges. Fox's Chanley Painter, former Wolverine's head football.

[Chanley Painter]

Coach Sharon Moore faces charges of home invasion, stalking and breaking and entering. Moore is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with an employee believed to be an executive assistant who prosecutors say broke off a years long affair on Monday. And when he was fired by the university for the, quote, inappropriate relationship, prosecutors say Moore broke into the apartment of his former mistress, grabbed butter knives and kitchen scissors and threatened to kill himself. Despite these shocking allegations, Moore defense attorney says he's not a threat.

[Paul Stevens]

The former coach pleading not guilty to the charges. He's out on a $25,000 bond. Not expected back in court until January. The Trump administration facing a new lawsuit, this time over renovations at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue at the White House. Fox's Lucas Tomlinson.

[Lucas Tomlinson]

The White House and President Trump was sued by preservationalists seeking to stop President Trump from his designing of the new ballroom because the preservationists are seeking a review and congressional approval over this ballroom project. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is asking a federal court to stop Trump's White House ballroom project until it goes through design reviews and public comments and wins approval from Congress.

[Paul Stevens]

And the Trump administration has defended the renovations, saying that not only is the president doing it with private money, but also arguing he has the legal authority to make any changes to the White House, just like other presidents have done in the past. The Transportation Security Administration renewing a push to end collective bargaining agreements for airport security screeners. But the American Federation of Government Employees swiftly vowed to fight that decision, calling it illegal and a violation of a federal judge's recent injunction. I'm Paul Stevens and this is FOX News.

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