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Chris DiMeo
American revenge. I'm Chris DiMeo, Fox News. The U.S. carrying out targeted strikes against ISIS targets in Syria Friday night in response to the killing of three U.S. personnel and more than 70 sites were hit. Here's Fox's Lucas Tomlinson.
Lucas Tomlinson
Operation Hawkeye strike named in honor of the two soldiers from the Iowa National Guard and their American interpreter who were killed last week in Syria, but what CENTCOM called a lone ISIS gunman. President Trump spoke about the strikes last night at a rally in Rocky Mountain, North Carolina.
Donald Trump
Massive strike on the terrorists that killed our three great patriots last week. Two soldiers, one interpreter, all great people. And it was very successful. It was precision. We hit every site flawlessly and we are restoring peace through strength. We're all over the world.
Lucas Tomlinson
Over 70 Islamic State targets were hit across central and northern Syria last night.
Chris DiMeo
The Pentagon didn't say how many ISIS members were killed. The US Military says that there were no US Casualties. Well, the protest today outside the Kennedy Arts center in Washington, a group opposing government censorship. Hands off the Arts. Is upset over plans to rename the building the Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy center for the Performing Arts. Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen, one of the demonstrators.
Chris Van Hollen
We've got a lot of work to do. We've got a president who doesn't respect the arts. All he respects is cash from his donors and built buddies. He's in office to enrich himself and his family and the billionaires who were standing behind him when he was sworn in on Inauguration Day.
Chris DiMeo
The Trump appointed board of trustees voted on Thursday to add Trump to the art center's name. Democrats say only Congress can make that change. The president says he was honored and surprised by the move. America's listening to Fox News.
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Steve Harrigan
Beach. We are going to see likely some new restrictions both on hate speech and on demonstrations here in Australia in the wake of Sunday's attack that left 15 dead. Lawmakers here say they're going to outlaw the phrase globalize the intifada, which means for many trying to legitimize violent attacks against Jews. They're trying to also outlaw hate symbols, flags from parties like Hamas and the Nazi party as well. The government is also planning new restrictions on gun ownership. They're planning a massive voluntary buyback of hundreds of thousands of weapons to then melt them down, get them off the.
Chris DiMeo
Street. Fox's Steve Harrigan. Ahmed Al Ahmad, the hero of the mass shooting, received a check for more than one and a half million dollars for his bravery. Oh, we're learning more about the suspect of the Brown University and MIT professor murders. Here's Fox's Brooke.
Brooke Taylor
Taylor. The two guns that were found with the suspect are a match to both shootings at Brown University and the murder of an MIT professor. Now this case, it took a lot of wild twists and turns. Police crediting a homeless man for posting on Reddit for really cracking this case wide open after a six day manhunt. Now that tip for from that homeless guy, it led police to a rental car company where they learned who they were looking for. Investigators identifying the suspect as 48 year old Claudio Neves Valente. Here, he's a Portugal national and a former Brown PhD physics.
Chris DiMeo
Student. And the shooter's motive is still unknown. He attended Brown University 25 years ago. Today, for the second time in less than two weeks, U.S. forces stopped a vessel off of Venezuela's coast. The tanker allowing US Forces on board. President Trump had announced the pressure campaign to oust Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, which includes a naval blockade. I'm Chris DiMaio. This is Fox.
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Host: Chris DiMeo
Reporters: Lucas Tomlinson, Steve Harrigan, Brooke Taylor
Special Guests: President Donald Trump (via rally speech), Senator Chris Van Hollen
Date: December 21, 2025
This Fox News Hourly Update covers major U.S. military actions against ISIS in Syria, domestic controversy over the renaming of the Kennedy Center, Australia’s legislative response to a deadly attack, updates on a high-profile murder investigation, and U.S. military activity related to Venezuela. The episode delivers fast, fact-focused news with soundbites from key political figures and reporters.
President Trump on Military Action
“Massive strike on the terrorists that killed our three great patriots last week. Two soldiers, one interpreter, all great people. And it was very successful. It was precision. We hit every site flawlessly and we are restoring peace through strength. We're all over the world.”
– Donald Trump, 00:32
Senator Van Hollen on Kennedy Center Renaming
“We’ve got a president who doesn’t respect the arts. All he respects is cash from his donors and built buddies. He’s in office to enrich himself and his family and the billionaires who were standing behind him when he was sworn in on Inauguration Day.”
– Chris Van Hollen, 01:19
Steve Harrigan on Australia’s Response
“Lawmakers here say they're going to outlaw the phrase globalize the intifada, which means for many trying to legitimize violent attacks against Jews. They're trying to also outlaw hate symbols, flags from parties like Hamas and the Nazi party as well.”
– Steve Harrigan, 03:08
Brooke Taylor on Break in Murder Investigation
“Police crediting a homeless man for posting on Reddit for really cracking this case wide open after a six day manhunt.”
– Brooke Taylor, 03:57
This summary delivers a clear, comprehensive account of the top news events covered in the Fox News Hourly Update for 11PM ET, December 20, 2025, with timestamps, key quotes, and context to aid listeners or readers seeking an efficient briefing.