11AM ET 12/15/2025 Newscast

Summary

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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.

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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]

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[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]

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[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]

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[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]

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[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.

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[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]

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[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]

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[04:18] Financial Markets Update

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

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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]

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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

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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.

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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.

Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

This is a FOX News alert. An arrest in the death of Hollywood legend Rob Reiner. I'm Dave Anthony and it's his son Nick Reiner taken into custody this morning in Los Angeles, now held on $4 million bail the day after his father, Rob Reiner and his mother Michelle were found stabbed to death in their home. 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. As Fox's Jonathan Hunt in L. A Now, something else new out of Los Angeles. A terror plot foiled.

[Ainsley Earhart]

The FBI told FOX News Digital they've arrested four people connected with a radical group called the Turtle Island Liberation Front. Extremists motivated by pro Palestinian and anti government ideology. They're accused of planning coordinated attacks on New Year's Eve at five separate locations around Los Angeles using improvised explosive devices. They were arrested in Lucerne Valley, California, where they were testing out the IEDs.

[Dave Anthony]

As Fox's Jessica Rosenthal. That foiled plot the day after a 2 terror attack in Australia.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

I saw children falling to the floor, elderly. I saw invalids. I saw people just it was an absolute bloodbath. Blood gushing everywhere.

[Dave Anthony]

He watched as two gunmen murdered 15 people, wounded about 40 others. A father and son targeting Jews celebrating the start of Hanukkah on Bondi Beach. The older shooter was killed by police. His son was disarmed by a bystander now in a coma in a hospital. The search for the mass shooter at Brown University Saturday back in full force in Providence, Rhode island after police announced late last night they had detained the.

[Brian Yanisa]

Run guy and that a manhunt is still underway for the gunman responsible for shooting and killing two Brown University students and wounding nine other students.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Brian Yanisa Brown.

[Brian Yanisa]

The attorney general Peter Nerona says the evidence showed no basis that the person they detained was the gunman.

[Dave Anthony]

Ukraine's lead negotiators just said there was real progress in another round of US Talks today on a peace plan trying to end the war with Russia. America's listening to FOX news.

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[Dave Anthony]

Our top FOX News story, an arrest in Rob Reiner's death in Los Angeles. His son Nick, now in custody the day after his father and mother, Michelle were found stabbed to death in their home and their mourning in Hollywood. Rob Reiner was 78. And while he's famous for directing a lot of movies, from Stand By Me to When Harry Met Sally and A Few Good Men, Reiner first became a star on tv. Wait a second. That's not fair. You're ahead way more than $10.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

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[Dave Anthony]

Reiner won Emmys for his role as Meathead on All in the Family. We mentioned the terror plot foiled in LA and the one carried out in Australia. There was also a terror attack in Syria. President Trump is vowing to retaliate for.

[Rich Edson]

A gunman, according to officials, stormed a meeting in Palmyra, Syria, between U.S. and Syrian officials. He killed two U.S. service members and an American civilian and interpreter. 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.

[Dave Anthony]

That's fox's Rich Edson. A controversial Wisconsin judge who became infamous resisting the Trump illegal immigration crackdown is on trial. Opening statement started this morning.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

Prosecutors in Milwaukee begin laying out their case in federal court against Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan, who's accused of obstruction and concealment. 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. He was captured and later deported. Roughly two dozen witnesses are lined up to take the stand this week. Dugan has pled not guilty. Jurors are expected to get the case by Friday. Jeff manasso, FOX NEWS There is some.

[Dave Anthony]

Selling on Wall street in the first few hours of trading this week. The dow is down 74 points. The NASDAQ is losing 93. I'm Dave Anthony. This is FOX News.

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