Fox News Hourly Update – 11AM ET Newscast (December 15, 2025)

Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of major breaking news stories, both domestic and international, focusing on a high-profile arrest in Hollywood, the thwarting of a terror plot in Los Angeles, recent terror attacks in Australia and Syria, an ongoing search after a campus shooting, progress in peace talks over the Russia-Ukraine war, and a controversial legal case in Wisconsin.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

[00:02] Arrest in the Death of Hollywood Legend Rob Reiner

• Dave Anthony reports the top story: Nick Reiner, son of famed director Rob Reiner, has been arrested in Los Angeles following the stabbing deaths of his parents, Rob and Michelle Reiner.
• Nick Reiner is held on $4 million bail. The incident comes after Nick had previously collaborated with his father on a film dealing with addiction and mental health, which mirrored his own struggles.
• Notable Quote:

  "He made a movie just a few years ago with his father Rob in which he tackled the issues that he says he himself had dealt with that include drug addiction and mental health."
  — Dave Anthony [00:21]

[00:37] Terror Plot Foiled in Los Angeles

• Ainsley Earhart shares that the FBI has arrested four individuals linked to the radical group "Turtle Island Liberation Front".
• The suspects, described as motivated by pro-Palestinian and anti-government ideology, are accused of planning IED attacks at five Los Angeles locations on New Year’s Eve. They were apprehended in Lucerne Valley, California during an attempt to test bombs.
• Notable Quote:

  "They're accused of planning coordinated attacks on New Year's Eve at five separate locations around Los Angeles using improvised explosive devices."
  — Ainsley Earhart [00:48]

[01:05] Aftermath of Terror Attacks in Australia

• Jessica Rosenthal delivers a harrowing eyewitness account of the Bondi Beach shooting in Australia, where a father and son opened fire on a Hanukkah celebration, killing 15 and wounding around 40.
• The elder shooter was killed by police, while his son was stopped by a bystander and is now hospitalized.
• Notable Quote:

  "I saw children falling to the floor, elderly. I saw invalids. I saw people just—it was an absolute bloodbath. Blood gushing everywhere."
  — Jessica Rosenthal [01:08]

[01:35] Brown University Shooting Investigation

• Brian Yanisa reports on the continuing manhunt after a shooting at Brown University, where two students were killed and nine wounded.
• A person had been detained, but officials clarified there’s “no basis” to suspect this individual is the gunman, as stated by Attorney General Peter Nerona.
• Notable Quote:

  "The evidence showed no basis that the person they detained was the gunman."
  — Brian Yanisa [01:45]

[01:51] Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks

• Dave Anthony shares an update that Ukraine’s lead negotiators have reported “real progress” in the latest round of U.S.-brokered talks seeking to end the ongoing war with Russia.
• No further details provided during this segment.

[03:01] Terror Attack in Syria

• Rich Edson covers a deadly incident in Palmyra, Syria, where a gunman, recently suspected of ISIS ties, stormed a meeting between U.S. and Syrian officials, killing two U.S. service members and two American civilians (one an interpreter).
• The shooter had just become part of Syria's internal security forces prior to the attack.
• Notable Quote:

  "The Associated Press reports that two months ago the shooter had joined Syria's internal security forces as a guard and was recently reassigned because of suspicions he might be affiliated with ISIS."
  — Rich Edson [03:20]

[03:34] Wisconsin Judge on Trial

• Jessica Rosenthal details the start of the federal trial against Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan, charged with obstruction and concealment for allegedly distracting ICE agents in her courtroom, allowing a Mexican national charged with battery to escape.
• More than two dozen witnesses are scheduled; Dugan pleads not guilty. Jurors are expected to receive the case by week’s end.
• Notable Quote:

  "Prosecutors say an illegal immigrant was in Dugan's court in April on battery charges when Dugan allegedly distracted ICE agents outside her courtroom. Then the Mexican national out a private exit door."
  — Jessica Rosenthal [03:50]

[04:18] Financial Markets Update

• Dave Anthony notes a weak start to the week on Wall Street:
  • Dow: -74 points
  • Nasdaq: -93 points

Notable Quotes

• "He made a movie just a few years ago with his father Rob in which he tackled the issues that he says he himself had dealt with..."
  — Dave Anthony [00:21]

• "They're accused of planning coordinated attacks on New Year's Eve at five separate locations around Los Angeles using improvised explosive devices."
  — Ainsley Earhart [00:48]

• "I saw children falling to the floor, elderly...it was an absolute bloodbath."
  — Jessica Rosenthal [01:08]

• "The evidence showed no basis that the person they detained was the gunman."
  — Brian Yanisa [01:45]

• "Two months ago the shooter had joined Syria's internal security forces...recently reassigned because of suspicions he might be affiliated with ISIS."
  — Rich Edson [03:20]

• "Prosecutors say an illegal immigrant was in Dugan's court...when Dugan allegedly distracted ICE agents outside her courtroom. Then the Mexican national out a private exit door."
  — Jessica Rosenthal [03:50]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:02]—Breaking: Rob Reiner death investigation, Nick Reiner arrested
• [00:37]—Terror plot foiled in Los Angeles
• [01:05]—Bondi Beach terror attack in Australia
• [01:35]—Brown University shooting investigation
• [01:51]—Ukraine-Russia peace talk progress
• [03:01]—Terror attack in Palmyra, Syria
• [03:34]—Trial of Judge Hannah Dugan begins
• [04:18]—Wall Street trading update

Memorable Moments

• Emotional, first-person account from Australia: the chaos and horror of the Bondi Beach shooting resonates through Jessica Rosenthal’s vivid report.
• The news of Nick Reiner’s arrest adds a personal and tragic dimension to the celebrity crime story.
• The frequency and scope of terror-related headlines underscore a tense international atmosphere as the year draws to a close.

This episode delivers urgent news with clarity and gravity, spotlighting significant events with a brisk, serious tone as is characteristic of Fox News Radio’s breaking updates.