Fox News Hourly Update – 11PM ET, 12/25/2025 Newscast

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This episode delivers fast-paced coverage of top national and international stories, focusing on President Trump’s Christmas Day military strike on ISIS in Nigeria, continued US pressure on Venezuela, a high-profile reckless homicide case involving a social media influencer, ongoing redistricting disputes in Missouri, and a Supreme Court decision blocking National Guard deployment in Illinois. The tone is urgent and direct—consistent with breaking news radio dispatches.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. US Military Strikes Against ISIS in Nigeria

• President Trump Orders Military Action
  • On Christmas Day, President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that the US military had launched strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria due to persecution and murder of Christians by ISIS. • The US Africa Command confirmed these actions.

  "[President Trump] closed out his Truth Social post saying our country will not allow radical Islamic terrorism to prosper."
  — Debra Valentine (00:39)

• Background on Issue • The episode highlights Trump’s ongoing criticism of the Nigerian government’s inaction. • The Trump administration has previously met with Nigerian officials and threatened to withdraw aid.

  "He's previously lashed out on the country's government for having done nothing to stop... the killing."
  — Madison Scarpino (00:23)

• Notable Quote

  "Our country will not allow radical Islamic terrorism to prosper."
  — President Trump on Truth Social, as paraphrased by Debra Valentine (00:39)

2. US Policy Update on Venezuela

• Focus Shift to Economic Pressure • US military ordered to quarantine Venezuelan oil for at least two months, signifying a move toward economic pressure rather than direct military intervention. • Military action remains a possibility. • President Trump continues calling for President Nicolás Maduro to step down and authorizes continued strikes against cartel boats in the Caribbean.

  "The Trump administration is more interested in using economic pressure as opposed to military force, though military options remain on the table."
  — Ryan Schmelz (01:03)

• Venezuelan Response • Venezuelan officials argue that the real threat is from the US, not Venezuela itself.

3. Social Media Influencer Charged with Homicide

• Incident Details • Tinessa McCarthy (aka "Tea Time" on TikTok) charged with reckless homicide after allegedly killing a 59-year-old pedestrian during a livestream. • McCarthy is being held without bond; described as a "thrill content creator."

4. Redistricting Controversy in Missouri

• Democratic Legal Challenge • The ACLU and Democratic activists are challenging Republican-driven efforts to redraw congressional districts in Missouri, particularly the division of Kansas City. • 300,000 signatures submitted to force the issue onto the ballot, but the process for signature verification could delay outcomes until after candidate filing deadlines (Feb-March 2026).

  "The ACLU in Missouri is now challenging the GOP effort to carve up Kansas City in court."
  — Jessica Rosenthal (03:09)

• Republican Position • GOP attorney general states new districts will remain until the Secretary of State validates signatures—a process that could delay resolution.

5. Supreme Court Blocks National Guard Deployment to Illinois

• Legal Ruling • The US Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s attempt to deploy the National Guard to Illinois, upholding a previous federal ruling barring troop use in the state.

  "The U.S. Supreme Court rejecting President Donald Trump's bid to send the National Guard to Illinois, leaving in place a previous ruling by a federal judge in Chicago that barred the White House from deploying troops to the state."
  — Debra Valentine (03:44)

• Background and Implications • The attempted deployment followed previous use of Texas National Guard troops to Chicago for federal property protection amid clashes with ICE officers. • The court ruled that Trump had not met the legal threshold for deploying state National Guard troops due to lack of prior use of regular military forces.

  "The court argued because Trump had not first legally deployed regular military to support law enforcement, he had no basis to deploy the Guard."
  — Brooke Taylor (04:07)

• Local Response • Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson praised the SCOTUS ruling, viewing it as a protection for Chicago and similarly situated cities.

Notable Quotes and Moments

• On US Strikes in Nigeria:

  "Our country will not allow radical Islamic terrorism to prosper."
  — President Trump (via Debra Valentine) (00:39)

• On Oil Quarantine in Venezuela:

  "The Trump administration is more interested in using economic pressure as opposed to military force, though military options remain on the table."
  — Ryan Schmelz (01:03)

• On Missouri Redistricting Challenge:

  "The ACLU in Missouri is now challenging the GOP effort to carve up Kansas City in court."
  — Jessica Rosenthal (03:09)

• On Supreme Court Ruling:

  "The court argued because Trump had not first legally deployed regular military to support law enforcement, he had no basis to deploy the Guard."
  — Brooke Taylor (04:07)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• US Strikes ISIS in Nigeria – 00:03–00:39
• Military Focus on Venezuela – 01:03–01:41
• Social Media Personality Charged – 01:41–01:59
• Missouri Redistricting Fight – 02:58–03:44
• Supreme Court Blocks Guard Deployment – 03:44–04:42

Summary

This episode features breaking developments in American foreign policy and domestic politics, including Trump’s bold military actions and Supreme Court defeat, legal and electoral tug-of-war in Missouri, and sensational crime news connected to social media. The reporting is crisp, urgent, and delivers events with clear speaker attribution and fast-moving updates for listeners seeking concise but comprehensive coverage.