Fox News Hourly Update — 11AM ET, December 27, 2025

Host: Paul Stevens (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: December 27, 2025

Main Theme

This edition delivers a concise roundup of the latest national news including severe winter weather in the Northeast, a major change for the FBI, ongoing crime developments, and agricultural issues in Mississippi.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Severe Winter Storm Hits New York & New Jersey

• (00:02–00:46)
  • Status: Parts of New York and New Jersey remain under state of emergency due to a major winter storm.
  • Details:
    • Michael Estimay (Fox Weather), live from Central Park:
      • Reports plunging nighttime temperatures (lower 20s °F) will cause the snow to harden, warning residents to clear snow from cars and porches immediately.
      • Urges: “All of this snow, by the way, is going to freeze solid like cement.”
  • Actionable Info:
    • Winter storm warning remains in effect until 1pm.
    • Delays and hazards expected with the arrival of frigid temperatures.

2. FBI Headquarters Closure Announced

• (00:46–01:42)
  • Report: FBI Director Kash Patel has finalized plans to close the current J. Edgar Hoover Building in Washington, DC.
  • Key Points:
    • Closure intended as a cost-saving measure; transition will happen earlier than expected.
    • Taxpayers were nearly faced with a $5B bill for a new HQ not opening until 2035.
    • Resources will be “defending the homeland, crushing violent crime and protecting national security,” per Patel.
    • Maryland officials are suing over redirected funds initially planned for a new headquarters in Greenbelt, MD.
  • Notable Quote:
    • Kash Patel: “This decision puts resources where they belong—defending the homeland, crushing violent crime and protecting national security. It delivers better tools for today’s FBI workforce at a fraction of the cost.” (01:20)
  • Follow-up: Some safety and infrastructure upgrades at the temporary site are underway.

3. North Carolina Police Shooting During Child Custody Exchange

• (02:32–02:48)
  • Incident: In Mint Hill, NC, two police officers were shot responding to a child custody exchange.
  • Result:
    • Officers are in stable condition after returning fire and killing the gunman.
    • Investigation remains ongoing.

4. San Francisco’s Retail Crime Turnaround

• (02:48–03:39)
  • Issue: Smash-and-grab mob robberies have dramatically decreased.
  • Details:
    • SFPD’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force has been effective with help from store staff and loss prevention teams.
    • Shoe Palace in Union Square reports zero recent mob takeovers.
    • Crime rates: Citywide crime down 30%, car break-ins down 44%, and on track for lowest homicide rate since the 1950s.
    • Over 100 arrests in September.
    • President Trump previously threatened to send in the National Guard but retracted after seeing progress.
  • Notable Quote:
    • Betty Yu (Fox 2 SF): “A combination of high visibility patrols, targeted enforcement and tougher accountability has helped deter theft.” (03:13)
    • Mayor Daniel Lurie: “The city is on track to end the year with its lowest homicide rate since the 1950s.” (03:29)

5. Mississippi Farmers Battle Wild Hogs

• (03:54–04:25)
  • Issue: Wild hog infestations are devastating crops, especially corn and peanuts, causing up to $80 million in annual damages.
  • Responses:
    • Farmers are setting up electric fences and traps to protect their crops.
    • Agricultural livelihoods made more precarious by this ongoing pest problem.
  • Notable Quote:
    • Gary Baumgarten (FOX): “Farmers say the hogs eat up planted corn and peanuts, damaging acres of crops in a night.” (03:56)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Winter Storm Warning:
  • Michael Estimay: “All of this snow... is going to freeze solid like cement.” (00:23)
• FBI Headquarters Cost-Cutting:
  • Kash Patel: “This decision puts resources where they belong—defending the homeland, crushing violent crime and protecting national security.” (01:20)
• Crime Down in San Francisco:
  • Betty Yu: “A combination of high visibility patrols, targeted enforcement and tougher accountability has helped deter theft.” (03:13)
  • Mayor Daniel Lurie: “The city is on track to end the year with its lowest homicide rate since the 1950s.” (03:29)
• Mississippi Wild Hogs:
  • Gary Baumgarten: “It’s estimated they create up to $80 million in damage in Mississippi each year.” (04:02)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:02] — Winter storm impacts in NYC/NJ
• [00:46] — FBI headquarters closure announcement
• [02:32] — Police officers shot in North Carolina
• [03:02] — San Francisco retail crime reduction
• [03:54] — Wild hog damages in Mississippi

This episode covers urgent weather events, a big shift for the FBI, notable reductions in urban crime, and rural challenges for farmers—all concisely delivered in the signature FOX News tone.