Fox News Hourly Update — 11PM ET 12/08/2025
Date: December 9, 2025
Host: Lisa Lacera (FOX News Podcasts)
Duration (news content): ~5 minutes
Episode Overview
This newscast provides late-night updates on major US policy developments, business news, health tips, and a breaking story in the media industry. The episode features several direct clips from Donald Trump on farmer aid and health care, analyses and reports from FOX correspondents, and insights on seasonal health challenges as winter advances.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Trump Administration’s Relief for Farmers
[00:03–00:26]
- Headline: Billions in aid are announced for struggling US farmers suffering from export losses due to the ongoing trade war with China.
- Details:
- $11 billion in one-time payments for farmers, to be covered by tariff revenue.
- An additional $1 billion in agricultural relief is included.
- Quotes & Tone:
- Donald Trump: “Farmers are an indispensable national asset, part of the backbone of America. I’ve always felt it so strongly. They’re so important.” (00:17)
- Policy Update:
- Trump administration also commits to rolling back certain environmental regulations for farming equipment manufacturers and highlights the need for affordable farm machinery.
2. Health Care Policy Shifts
[00:47–01:11]
- Headline: Trump administration introduces a new proposal aimed at increasing health care affordability.
- Details:
- Proposed system sends federal funding directly to taxpayers for health care purchases.
- Addresses imminent increases to Affordable Care Act (ACA) premiums and expiring subsidies.
- Democrats push for a 3-year health care tax credit extension; Republicans advocate for health savings accounts (HSAs) and state opt-outs from the ACA.
- Quote & Tone:
- Donald Trump: “I want to pay the people and I want to go out and buy their own health care. And that’s what we want to do and that’s what the Republicans want to.” (00:55)
3. US Tech Exports to China
[01:11–01:41]
- Headline: Nvidia gains approval to sell advanced AI chips in China.
- Details:
- Nvidia’s H200 chip can be sold to Chinese businesses under new US conditions.
- The US will collect a 25% cut of these sales.
- The same conditions will soon apply to other companies such as AMD and Intel.
- US emphasizes maintaining national security protections.
- Quote & Tone:
- FOX Correspondent: “The US would also get a cut, about 25% of the money that China spends on these chips because AI is a booming business in China.” (01:35)
4. Migrant Children Accounting Controversy
[03:00–03:49]
- Headline: Trump officials claim to have “rescued tens of thousands” of migrant children allegedly lost during the Biden administration.
- Details:
- Tom Homan, border czar, asserts over half a million minors were smuggled in and many were unaccounted for.
- Claims of widespread abuse, sex trafficking, and forced labor among missing migrant children.
- Trump administration reports finding 62,000+ children.
- Quotes & Tone:
- Tom Homan: “[T]hey're finding these kids.” (03:13)
- Donald Trump: “There’s over 62,000 children found by the Trump administration, children that weren’t even being looked for under by administration. President Trump saved over 62,000 children’s lives.” (03:23)
- Tom Homan: “They’re doing everything they can to find every one of them.” (03:36)
5. Paramount’s Hostile Takeover of Warner Brothers Discovery
[03:49–04:12]
- Headline: Paramount launches a direct-to-shareholders takeover bid following Netflix’s $72 billion deal to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery.
- Details:
- Paramount is also offering to purchase Warner’s cable TV assets, differentiating their bid from Netflix.
- Signals an escalating battle for dominance in the media and streaming sector.
6. Winter Mental Health Tips
[04:12–04:54]
- Headline: With winter solstice approaching and sunlight hours shrinking, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) risks rise.
- Advice & Details:
- Sunlight deprivation lowers vitamin D, affecting mood and mental health.
- Light therapy is recommended over vitamin D supplements.
- Practical tips: increase exercise, socialize, avoid “hibernating,” and watch for increased cravings and weight gain (4–11 lbs typical gain).
- Quote & Tone:
- Health Expert: “The biohack is do the opposite. When you’re feeling cold and sad and blue, don’t hibernate. Get out, get some exercise, keep up social contacts. And that may help you ward off the carb cravings and winter weight gain that also makes people cranky.” (04:38)
Notable Quotes & Time Stamps
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Donald Trump:
- “Farmers are an indispensable national asset, part of the backbone of America.” (00:17)
- “I want to pay the people and I want to go out and buy their own health care.” (00:55)
- “There’s over 62,000 children found by the Trump administration, children that weren’t even being looked for under by administration. President Trump saved over 62,000 children’s lives.” (03:23)
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Tom Homan:
- “They’re finding these kids.” (03:13)
- “They’re doing everything they can to find every one of them.” (03:36)
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FOX Correspondent:
- “The US would also get a cut, about 25% of the money that China spends on these chips because AI is a booming business in China.” (01:35)
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Health Expert:
- “The biohack is do the opposite… Get out, get some exercise, keep up social contacts.” (04:38)
Major Segments by Timestamp
| Segment | Timestamps | |-------------------------------------------------|---------------| | Farmers’ Economic Aid & Trump Comments | 00:03–00:26 | | Health Care Policy Updates & Trump Comments | 00:47–01:11 | | Nvidia/Tech Exports to China | 01:11–01:41 | | Migrant Children Update (Trump/Homan) | 03:00–03:49 | | Paramount vs. Netflix Merger Battle | 03:49–04:12 | | Winter Mental Health Tips | 04:12–04:54 |
Summary
The December 9, 2025 FOX News Hourly Update is packed with announcements on White House initiatives for farmer support and health care reform, notable global tech moves, sharp immigration criticism of the Biden administration, and a high-stakes showdown in the media industry. Sprinkled with practical health guidance, the episode keeps a brisk, urgent tone, focusing on major political talking points reinforced by direct quotes from Donald Trump and top officials.