Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 11PM ET 12/11/2025 Newscast
Date: December 12, 2025
Host: Lisa Licera (FOX News Podcasts)

Episode Overview

This episode offers a concise roundup of key national news stories, including the high-profile court appearance of an accused presidential assassin, U.S.-Venezuela tensions over a seized oil tanker, White House efforts on health care affordability, a federal indictment related to threats against federal agents, updates from the U.S. Postal Service on holiday mailing deadlines, and a major Disney partnership with OpenAI's Sora tool. The tone remains factual and fast-paced, with brief reporter segments and official statements.

Major News Stories & Key Points

1. Court Appearance: Tyler Robinson Assassination Case

• [00:03–00:44]

  • Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk during a college event, made his first in-person court appearance.
  • Judge Graff ruled cameras can stay in the courtroom for now but responded to a violation after live footage showed Robinson in shackles—contrary to court decorum rules.
  • Cameras were moved further from the defense table, but not banned.
  • Final decision on media presence expected in February; a ruling on a potential gag order to come later this month.

  Quote:

  • “The judge then made the television pool camera move across the room away from the defense table, but he did not ban the TV camera from the courtroom.” – Lisa Licera [00:24]

2. U.S.–Venezuela Tensions After Oil Tanker Seizure

• [00:44–01:11]

  • James Blair, Deputy Chief of Staff: Sends a warning to Venezuela after seizure of an oil tanker, citing strong U.S. opposition to “narco terrorism and drug running.”
  • President Trump, on “Hannity,” suggested possible expansion of strikes to Venezuelan land but gave no details.

  Quote:

  • “You are not going to do narco terrorism in this country… you’re going to pay a price if you do.” – James Blair [00:57]

3. White House Plans on Rising Health Care Costs

• [01:11–01:50]

  • With Obamacare subsidies expiring, President Trump intends to address health care costs.
  • Caroline Levitt, Press Secretary: Highlights “most favored nation” drug pricing, new bills, and expanded health savings accounts as major administration efforts.
  • Debate continues: Senate Republicans argue HSAs empower consumers; Democrats claim the accounts fall short of covering high expenses.

  Quote:

  • “He secured numerous most favored nation drug price deals with many more to come.” – Caroline Levitt [01:30]
  • “The Democrats counter the cash in those accounts won’t be enough to cover health costs.” – Lisa Licera [01:49]

4. Federal Indictment: Threats Against Federal Agents

• [02:31–03:16]

  • Logan Murphin (age 26) indicted in Oklahoma on five counts for threatening to assault/murder federal law enforcement; also charged with interstate threats.
  • Posts targeted ICE agents during immigration operations in October.
  • No update yet on legal representation; Homeland Security leads investigation.

  Quote:

  • “Murphy knowingly posted several threatening and intimidating statements on social media in October against ICE agents amid ongoing immigration action.” – Jeff Manasso [02:54]

5. Grand Jury Declines to Re-Indict Letitia James

• [03:16–03:27]
  • For a second time, a grand jury chooses not to re-indict NY Attorney General Letitia James over alleged mortgage fraud.

6. USPS Readiness for Holiday Shipping Rush

• [03:27–04:06]

  • Therese Crowley: The Postal Service anticipates its busiest week beginning December 15th.
  • Precise mailing deadlines for on-time Christmas arrival provided for various USPS, UPS, and FedEx services.

  Quote:

  • “This year, Christmas falls on a Thursday, exactly two weeks from today.” – Therese Crowley [04:01]

7. Disney’s $1 Billion Investment with OpenAI

• [04:06–04:28]

  • Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI’s Sora video tool, bringing classic and iconic characters (Mickey Mouse, Luke Skywalker, etc.) into new AI-driven content forms.
  • Emphasis on “responsible AI use” and creator rights protection.

  Quote:

  • “Disney investing $1 billion in OpenAI to bring characters like Mickey Mouse and Luke Skywalker… Both companies are emphasizing responsible AI use to protect creators rights.” – Lisa Licera [04:06]

Memorable Quotes & Timestamps

• “You are not going to do narco terrorism in this country… you’re going to pay a price if you do.”
  – James Blair [00:57]
• “He secured numerous most favored nation drug price deals with many more to come.”
  – Caroline Levitt [01:30]
• “Murphy knowingly posted several threatening and intimidating statements on social media in October against ICE agents amid ongoing immigration action.”
  – Jeff Manasso [02:54]
• “This year, Christmas falls on a Thursday, exactly two weeks from today.”
  – Therese Crowley [04:01]
• “Disney investing $1 billion in OpenAI to bring characters like Mickey Mouse and Luke Skywalker… Both companies are emphasizing responsible AI use to protect creators rights.”
  – Lisa Licera [04:06]

Segment Timestamps

• Tyler Robinson Court Appearance: [00:03–00:44]
• Venezuela Oil Tanker & White House Response: [00:44–01:11]
• Health Care Cost Policy & Debate: [01:11–01:50]
• Federal Indictment (Logan Murphin): [02:31–03:16]
• Grand Jury & Letitia James: [03:16–03:27]
• Postal Service Holiday Update: [03:27–04:06]
• Disney & OpenAI Partnership: [04:06–04:28]

Tone and Delivery

The reporting is brisk and factual, with rapid transitions between stories. Quotes from officials are delivered directly. The tone is urgent but measured, reflective of a top-of-the-hour news summary designed to brief listeners on a diverse set of late-breaking stories.