Fox News Hourly Update – 11AM ET 12/30/2025

Episode Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update, anchored by Dave Anthony, delivers a concise summary of key national and international news developments on December 30, 2025. Major topics include heightened security for New Year’s Eve amid recent terror concerns, the ongoing search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, updates on the aftermath of the January 6 Capitol riot, and a tragic shark attack in California. The broadcast also touches on Wall Street trends as the year draws to a close.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Nationwide New Year's Eve Security Measures

• Law Enforcement on Alert: Police ramp up security efforts across the country as New Year’s Eve approaches, especially in iconic locations like Times Square in NYC and New Orleans, which is deploying the National Guard.

  • "Securing the last night of the year. Law enforcement is doing that across the country." (Dave Anthony, 00:03)
  • "People should be aware of their surroundings. It sounds a little trite, but if you see something, say something, you can really make a difference." (Trisha McLaughlin, Homeland Security Assistant Secretary, 00:09)

• Recent Terror Threats:

  • Reminder of the New Orleans attack on January 1, 2025, when a truck attack killed 14; the suspect was shot by police. (David Spunt, 00:26–00:37)
  • FBI recently foiled a New Year’s Eve bomb plot in Southern California, arresting five suspects. (David Spunt, 00:39)

• Heightened Security Procedures:

  • Ball drop rehearsal planned in Times Square.
  • Ongoing vigilance required, with official advice to report suspicious activity.

2. Ukraine Conflict and U.S. Military Involvement

• Diplomatic Discussions:

  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discusses possible U.S. troop presence as part of peace plan talks with the U.S. president. (Dave Anthony, 00:54)

• U.S. Actions Against Terrorism:

  • U.S. military intensifies strikes in Syria following the December 19 terror attack that killed three Americans.
  • Nearly 25 ISIS operatives have been killed or captured since then. (Dave Anthony, 00:54)

3. Search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Renewed

• New Search Initiative:

  • Ocean Infinity, a U.S.-based company, launches a new search effort to locate MH370, missing since March 2014.
  • If successful, the Malaysian government will award the company $70 million. (Jonathan Hunt, 01:59)

• Unresolved Mystery:

  • Only a few plane pieces have ever been found; speculation about sabotage or suicide persists.

  • "If they finally find the plane, the Malaysian government will pay the company $70 million. All 239 people on board are presumed dead." (Jonathan Hunt, 01:59)

4. January 6, Capitol Riot Anniversary and Legal Developments

• Brian Cole Jr.’s Court Appearance:

  • Due in court, accused of planting pipe bombs outside political party headquarters in DC on January 5, 2021. The devices never detonated. (Dave Anthony, 02:05)

• Congressional Hearing Preparation:

  • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries invites testimonies for a hearing examining Trump administration actions on elections and the surge of pardons for January 6 defendants.
  • Focus on ongoing threats to election integrity and public safety.
    • "The hearing will look at ongoing threats to free and fair elections and threats to public safety posed by, quote, the hundreds of violent felons who were pardoned on the president's first day in office." (Ryan Schmelz quoting Hakeem Jeffries, 02:37)

5. Tragic Shark Attack in California

• Confirmed Death:

  • Body of Erica Fox, 55, recovered after suspected shark attack near Lovers Point off Monterey.
  • Fox went missing during a weekly swim on December 21; the search spanned over 80 miles. (Kristen Goodwin, 03:19–04:04)

• Personal Tributes:

  • Friends recall Fox as "a bright light of a person who is quick to laugh and seemed to be always smiling."
    • "Fox found peace in the Pacific Ocean, calling her a bright light of a person who is quick to laugh and seem[ed] to be always smiling." (Sarah Rudin via Kristen Goodwin, 03:19–04:04)

6. Wall Street Update

• Market Movements:
  • On the penultimate trading day of 2025, the Dow drops 84 points while the NASDAQ rises by 12. (Dave Anthony, 04:04)

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• On Public Vigilance:

  • "People should be aware of their surroundings. It sounds a little trite, but if you see something, say something, you can really make a difference." – Trisha McLaughlin, Homeland Security Assistant Secretary (00:09)

• On Fox’s Legacy:

  • "Fox found peace in the Pacific Ocean, calling her a bright light of a person who is quick to laugh and seem[ed] to be always smiling." – Sarah Rudin, quoted by Kristen Goodwin (03:19–04:04)

• Regarding Ongoing Election Security Threats:

  • "The hearing will look at ongoing threats to free and fair elections and threats to public safety posed by, quote, the hundreds of violent felons who were pardoned..." – Ryan Schmelz quoting Hakeem Jeffries (02:37)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:03 — New Year’s Eve security preparations across the U.S.
• 00:26 — Recap of 2025 New Orleans terrorist attack
• 00:39 — FBI foils New Year’s bomb plot in California
• 00:54 — Ukraine crisis and U.S. military actions in Syria
• 01:59 — Ocean Infinity's renewed search for MH370
• 02:05 — Brian Cole Jr. pipe bomb plot, Congressional hearing on January 6 events
• 03:15 — Tragic passing of Erica Fox in suspected shark attack off California
• 04:04 — Wall Street update

This Fox News Hourly Update offers a fast-moving overview of the day's biggest news stories, emphasizing public safety, international intrigue, and national remembrance as the year draws to a close.