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.

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.

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]

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]

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.