Fox News Hourly Update – 11PM ET 12/23/2025 Newscast

Episode Overview:
This FOX News Radio hourly newscast, anchored by Ted Lindner, covers breaking national news stories from December 23, 2025. The broadcast highlights a Delaware trooper’s death in the line of duty, a deadly explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home, developments in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a health update from former Senator Ben Sasse, U.S. State Department actions against five European officials, Supreme Court intervention in National Guard deployments, and ongoing border enforcement measures in New Orleans.

Key Stories and Discussion Points

1. Delaware Trooper Shot and Killed in the Line of Duty

• Incident Details:
  • Location: DMV office near Wilmington
  • A Delaware state trooper was fatally shot by a suspect while sitting at a reception desk during an overtime shift. (00:12)
• Heroic Actions:
  • “After being shot, the trooper pushed a DMV employee out of harm’s way and the suspect shot the trooper again.”
    — Corporal Rashawn Rich, Delaware State Police (00:31)
• Outcome:
  • The suspect was also killed. Authorities have not released a possible motive. (00:46)
• Official Response:
  • “The fallen trooper [is] a hero who saved lives today while sacrificing his own.”
    — Ted Lindner quoting Superintendent William Crotty (00:41)

2. Pennsylvania Nursing Home Explosion

• Incident Details:
  • Major explosion at a Bucks County nursing home; part of the building collapsed. (01:00)
• Governor’s Statement:
  • “We believe preliminarily that it was a gas leak that led to that. The explosion was really quite catastrophic. At this time, there are at least two fatalities. There are some number of individuals still missing.”
    — Governor Josh Shapiro (01:00)
• Eyewitness Account:
  • “The chaos, the dining hall, the admissions part to the hospital is going, all the windows are blowing out. I’m just praying for everybody at the nursing home.”
    — Nursing Home Witness (01:20)

3. Jeffrey Epstein Case Update

• Fake Letter from Epstein:
  • The Justice Department states a “graphic letter” allegedly written by Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Nassar (with references to President Trump) is a fake. The letter was released among files pertaining to Epstein. (01:29)

4. Former Senator Ben Sasse’s Cancer Diagnosis

• Public Announcement:
  • Ben Sasse, age 53, revealed via social media that he has advanced pancreatic cancer, discovered last week. (01:35)

5. US Bars Five European Officials

• State Department Action:
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced five European officials are barred from entering the U.S., accused of pushing censorship campaigns against Americans and U.S. companies. (02:38)
• Rubio’s Statement:
  • “For far too long, ideologues in Europe have led organized efforts to coerce American platforms to censor online viewpoints they don’t agree with.”
    — Marco Rubio on X (02:47)
• Details:
  • Those barred include a former EU commissioner and leaders of organizations addressing “digital hate.” (02:56)

6. National Guard Deployment and Supreme Court Rulings

• Chicago Deployment Blocked:
  • The Supreme Court temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Chicago, pending further review. (03:11)
• Louisiana Deployment Confirmed:
  • “I want to thank President Trump. He is fulfilling his commitment … sending the National Guard back into Louisiana into New Orleans. They will be there for New Year's Eve and … through February, which we desperately need.”
    — Governor Jeff Landry (03:54)
• Broader Context:
  • The National Guard will assist with crime and immigration crackdowns in New Orleans, with Border Patrol already present and active. (04:12)

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• On Trooper’s Heroism:

  • “After being shot, the trooper pushed a DMV employee out of harm’s way and the suspect shot the trooper again.”
    (Corporal Rashawn Rich, 00:31)

• On the Nursing Home Explosion:

  • “The explosion was really quite catastrophic. At this time, there are at least two fatalities.”
    (Governor Josh Shapiro, 01:00)
  • “All the windows are blowing out. I’m just praying for everybody at the nursing home.”
    (Nursing Home Witness, 01:20)

• On Social Media Censorship Accusations:

  • “…ideologues in Europe have led organized efforts to coerce American platforms to censor online viewpoints they don’t agree with.”
    (Secretary of State Marco Rubio via Tom Graham, 02:47)

• On National Guard in Louisiana:

  • “They will be there for New Year’s Eve … through February, which we desperately need.”
    (Governor Jeff Landry, 03:54)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Delaware Trooper Shooting: 00:02 – 00:46
• Pennsylvania Nursing Home Explosion: 00:52 – 01:29
• Epstein Letter Deemed Fake/Sasse Diagnosis: 01:29 – 02:01
• US Bans European Officials: 02:32 – 03:11
• Supreme Court on National Guard Deployment: 03:11 – 03:54
• Louisiana National Guard/Broader Immigration Enforcement: 03:54 – 04:12

Tone and Style

The episode delivers concise, fact-driven updates with brief but evocative eyewitness and official comments. The tone remains measured and direct, in keeping with broadcast news conventions. Direct attributions and live remarks from newsmakers add immediacy and impact.

Note: Commercial breaks and non-content sections have been omitted from this summary.