Fox News Hourly Update: 11PM ET | December 5, 2025

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This episode covers major political, legislative, and breaking news topics of the day, including President Trump’s appearance and comments at the White House and World Cup draw, key developments in U.S. healthcare policy, updates on a high-profile cruise ship homicide case, the aftermath of deadly Texas flooding, a landmark immigration Supreme Court case, and a major media merger.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump’s Public Appearances and Remarks

• White House Event & World Cup Draw (00:02–00:40)
  • President Trump and First Lady Melania attended an Andrea Bocelli concert at the White House.
  • Preceding the concert, Trump discussed remarks made earlier at the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw in Washington, D.C.
  • Quote (President Donald Trump, 00:22):

    “A year ago, we were a dead country and now we’re the hottest country anywhere in the world. And that’s said by every single leader in the world. … We had a lot of the world’s leaders there at FIFA and nobody stood up and objected. Nobody smiled, nobody rolled their eyes.”

  • Context: The U.S. is co-hosting the 2026 World Cup with Canada and Mexico.
  • Trump met with leaders of the co-host nations to discuss potential trade deals.

2. Congressional Healthcare Debate

• Efforts to Extend Affordable Care Act Tax Credits (00:40–01:45)
  • No deal has yet been reached in Congress, but a vote is expected next week on extending affordable healthcare tax credits.
  • Mike Emanuel (Capitol Reporter, 01:04):
    Dems want a three-year extension for Obamacare subsidies; Republicans skeptical of passage.
    • Implication: Without extension, premiums could double for millions by year-end.
  • Quote (Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, 01:25):

    “I’m thankful for the leadership that Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats are showing and triggering an up or down vote on a three-year extension in the Senate and the American people will see which party supports the health care of hardworking American taxpayers.”

  • Republicans maintain broader issues around the ACA remain unresolved.

3. Markets Update

• Wall Street Numbers (01:45)
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 104 points.
  • “A bullish day on Wall Street.”

4. Florida Cruise Ship Homicide Case

• Emerging Details on Step-Sibling Death at Sea (02:32–03:18)
  • Ongoing investigation into the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner.
  • Family court documents: Father Thomas Hudson alleges ex-wife failed to supervise their 16yo son, now investigated in Anna’s asphyxiation aboard a Carnival Horizon cruise.
  • Kristen Goodwin (Reporter, 02:38):

    “A copy of a death certificate obtained by ABC News rules her death a homicide, but local and federal officials have yet to confirm this in the court documents.”

  • The son’s father claims permission was never granted for the cruise.
  • Anna Kepner was vacationing with blended family and grandparents.

5. Texas Mass Flooding Tragedy

• Kerrville Disaster & Emergency Calls (03:18–03:41)
  • Kerrville Police released 911 calls from the July 4th floods that killed 135 people.
  • 27 of the victims were campers at Camp Mystic, a Christian girls’ summer camp.
  • 911 Calls (03:27–03:37):

    Caller 1: “I’m stuck inside this room. I can’t get out.”
    Caller 2: “There’s water… windows broken. There’s water coming in through it.”

6. Supreme Court to Consider Birthright Citizenship Order

• Constitutionality at Stake (03:41–04:00)
  • SCOTUS will hear arguments in the spring on the President’s order preventing automatic citizenship for U.S.-born children of temporary/illegal immigrants.
  • The case follows a lower court ruling striking down the executive order.

7. Major Media Acquisition

• Netflix Buys Warner Brothers Discovery & HBO Max (04:00–04:29)
  • Netflix will acquire Warner Brothers Discovery and HBO Max for $72 billion.
  • “Bringing together two huge operations in television and film.”

Notable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps

• President Donald Trump (00:22):
  “A year ago, we were a dead country and now we’re the hottest country anywhere in the world…”

• Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (01:25):
  “The American people will see which party supports the health care of hardworking American taxpayers.”

• 911 Caller 1 (03:27):
  “I’m stuck inside this room. I can’t get out.”

• 911 Caller 2 (03:37):
  “There’s water… windows broken…”

• Kristen Goodwin (02:38):
  “A copy of a death certificate obtained by ABC News rules her death a homicide…”

Segment Timestamps

| Segment | Start | End | |------------------------------------------------|--------|--------| | President Trump & World Cup Draw | 00:02 | 00:40 | | Healthcare Extension Debate in Congress | 00:40 | 01:45 | | Markets Update | 01:45 | 02:01 | | Florida Cruise Ship Homicide | 02:32 | 03:18 | | Texas Floods, 911 Calls | 03:18 | 03:41 | | Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Order | 03:41 | 04:00 | | Netflix Buys Warner Brothers Discovery & HBO | 04:00 | 04:29 |

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Direct, urgent, and succinct, consistent with FOX News’ radio updates—presenting breaking news and legislative standoffs with an emphasis on impact and political contest.

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