11PM ET 12/09/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update — 11PM ET 12/09/2025 Newscast

Date: December 10, 2025
Host: Lisa La Serra (FOX News)
Episode Theme:
This brief nightly newscast covers breaking developments in US politics, health care reform efforts, national security incidents, a high-profile obituary, and more. It features direct quotes from public figures including President Trump and key lawmakers, highlights political tensions, and reports on significant legal and social events across the nation.

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Main Theme & Focus

The episode provides a concise update on the latest headlines, including President Trump’s economic messaging, Senate health care maneuvers, a security threat against a DHS official, Florida’s legal action against a Muslim advocacy group, and the death of The Mavericks’ frontman Raul Malo.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump’s Economic Message

Timestamps: 00:02–00:39

• Location: Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania

• Topic: President Trump addresses inflation concerns, blaming Democrats and promising action.

• Energy Policy: Trump proposes energy independence by promoting oil, gas, and coal production as a solution to rising costs.

  "I have no higher priority than making America affordable again. That's what we're going to do. And again, they caused the high prices and we're bringing them down."
  — Donald Trump (00:13)

  "One of the most important ways we're defeating inflation is by unleashing American energy, including oil, gas and clean, beautiful coal right here in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania."
  — Donald Trump (00:25)

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2. Political Civility Event in Washington

Timestamps: 00:39–00:59

• Leaders Featured: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (Democrat), Utah Governor Spencer Cox (Republican).
• Topic: Bipartisan effort for political civility; leaders urge moral clarity in speech and conduct.

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3. Senate Health Care Debate

Timestamps: 00:59–01:35

• Republican Plan: Ignores Affordable Care Act subsidies, replacing them with government-funded health savings accounts.

• Democratic Proposal: Extends current ACA subsidies for another three years.

• Political Dynamics: Both bills face filibuster resistance; not expected to pass.

• House GOP Stance: No scheduled vote on health care before year's end.

  "It delivers the benefit directly to the patient, not to the insurance company. And it does it in a way that actually saves money."
  — Political Analyst (01:08)

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4. Military Operations Transparency

Timestamps: 01:35–02:01

• War Secretary Pete Hegseth: Weighing whether to release full video footage of a September strike on a suspected drug boat.
• Bipartisan Briefing: Included Secretary of State Marco Rubio; calls from Democratic leader Chuck Schumer for congressional oversight.

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5. Criminal Case: Threats Against Homeland Security Official

Timestamps: 02:31–03:13

• Arrests: Ricardo and Emilio Roman Flores in New Jersey, accused of threatening DHS Assistant Secretary Trisha McLaughlin and inciting violence against ICE agents.
• Charges: Conspiracy, terroristic threats, weapons violations (for Emilio), cyber harassment.
• Status: Held by local police on federal charges.

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6. Florida Designates CAIR as Terrorist Organization

Timestamps: 03:13–03:43

• Governor Ron DeSantis: Declares Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) a foreign terrorist group.

• CAIR Reaction: Vows lawsuit; claims state action is motivated by the group’s pro-Palestinian advocacy.

• Significance: Florida’s sizable Muslim community; tension over free speech.

  "[The declaration is] because the group's activism has caused discomfort for Israel."
  — Heber Rahm, CAIR Deputy Executive Director (03:36)

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7. Obituary: Raul Malo of The Mavericks

Timestamps: 03:43–04:22

• Announcement: Raul Malo passes away at 60 from cancer and a rare condition linked to cancer’s spread.

• Legacy: Frontman for The Mavericks, known for their fusion of country, rock, and Latin music influences.

  "Malo had been battling cancer, openly sharing his health struggle since revealing in June of 2024 that he was undergoing treatment for colon cancer."
  — Political Analyst (03:47)

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Memorable Quotes & Moments

• President Trump:

  "I have no higher priority than making America affordable again." (00:13)

• Political Analyst on Health Care Plan:

  "It delivers the benefit directly to the patient, not to the insurance company." (01:08)

• Heber Rahm, CAIR:

  "[DeSantis’ order is] because the group's activism has caused discomfort for Israel." (03:36)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Trump on Economy: 00:02–00:39
• Bipartisan Civility Event: 00:39–00:59
• Senate Health Care Update: 00:59–01:35
• Strike Video Briefing: 01:35–02:01
• NJ Twin Brothers Arrested: 02:31–03:13
• Florida v. CAIR: 03:13–03:43
• Raul Malo Obit: 03:43–04:22

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Original Tone & Language

The cast maintains a brisk, factual, headline-driven style interspersed with direct, urgent soundbites from political figures, analysts, and correspondents. The reporting is concise but clear, covering complex stories with quotes and paraphrased statements, aiming for a sense of immediacy and relevance.

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Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers fast-moving, substantive coverage of national news with a focus on politics, policy, legal developments, and public figures. The episode is notable for its direct quotations from major players, bipartisan features, and a mix of political maneuverings and human interest, all in under five minutes.

Transcript

[Lisa La Serra]

Sending a message on the economy. I'm Lisa La Serra, FOX News. President Trump speaking to supporters in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, this evening, blaming Democrats for inflation.

[Donald Trump]

And I have no higher priority than making America affordable again. That's what we're going to do. And again, they caused the high prices and we're bringing them down. It's a simple message.

[Lisa La Serra]

And the president said he has a plan to fix it.

[Donald Trump]

One of the most important ways we're defeating inflation is by unleashing American energy, including oil, gas and clean, beautiful coal right here in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

[Lisa La Serra]

While the president was in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro was in Washington appearing alongside Utah Republican Governor Spencer Cox at an event focused on political civility. Saying leaders have a responsibility to speak and act with moral clarity. Senate Republicans will try to advance an Obamacare altern.

[Fox News Reporter]

A Republican backed plan would allow Affordable Care act subsidies to expire and replace them with government funded health savings accounts for millions of Americans.

[Political Analyst]

It delivers the benefit directly to the patient, not to the insurance company. And it does it in a way that actually saves money.

[Fox News Reporter]

Senate Majority Leader John Thune has set a test vote on the plan for Thursday alongside a Democratic proposal to extend current Obamacare subsidies for three years. Neither plan is expected to earn the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster. House Republicans have not yet committed to holding a vote on any health care plan before the end of the year.

[Lisa La Serra]

Fox's Jared Halpern, Defense secretary Make that War Secretary Pete Hegseth telling congressional leaders he's still considering releasing the full video of strikes on a suspected drug boat in September. Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio and others took part in a classified briefing today. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says every lawmaker has a right to see the video. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Lisa La Serra]

New Jersey twin brothers arrested and charged. Accused of threatening a high ranking Homeland Security official.

[Fox News Correspondent]

Federal officials arrested Ricardo Roman Flores and his twin brother Emilio. The Department of Homeland Security said in a release they threatened to kill the agency's assistant secretary, Trisha McLaughlin, and posted a call on social media to shoot ICE agents on site. The brothers, both US citizens, face conspiracy counts for making terroristic threats. Emilio Roman Flores also faces weapons charges and cyber harassment. Both are being held on those federal counts by the Abseca, New Jersey Police Department. Granal Scott, Fox News One day after.

[Lisa La Serra]

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis designated the council on the American Islamic Relations a foreign terrorist organization, leaders of the group's chapter in the state have promised to file a lawsuit, and they say the state has no legal basis for such a declaration. CAIR's deputy executive director Heber Rahm blamed DeSantis support for Israel as the reason for the executive order because she said the group's activism has caused discomfort for Israel. Florida has about half a million Muslim residents. The lead singer of the Mavericks has.

[Political Analyst]

Died Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of the Grammy winning band the Mavericks, has died at 60 years old. His wife, Betty Malo, announced his passing Monday night on his Facebook page. Malo had been battling cancer, openly sharing his health struggle since revealing in June of 2024 that he was undergoing treatment for colon cancer. In September, he disclosed on Instagram that he was also facing a rare and devastating condition that occurs when cancer spreads to the membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The Mavericks are known for their genre bending blend of country rock and Latin influences.

[Lisa La Serra]

FOX is Michelle Palino. I'm Lisa Licera, this is Fox.

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