Fox News Hourly Update — 11PM ET Newscast (December 26, 2025)

Episode Overview

This episode delivers fast-paced coverage of the day’s most significant news stories, focusing on extreme winter weather affecting the Northeastern US, ongoing travel chaos, deadly storms in California, international diplomacy regarding Ukraine and the Middle East, updates from Congress, and a report on a neutralized active shooter in Idaho. The tone is urgent and informative, reflecting the breaking nature of the stories covered.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Major Winter Storm Hits the Northeast

• New York City bracing for ‘worst snowstorm in years’
  • Up to 9 inches of snow forecast
  • States of emergency declared in NYC, New Jersey, and parts of New York
  • Extensive preparations by city agencies, with increased staffing and tow truck deployment
• Notable Quote:
  • “In addition to DSNY snow operations, we'll have additional FDNY NYPD staffing deployed around the city. DOT has been taking care of our bridges and tunnels and our tow truck task force is deployed around the city to address any stuck vehicles or vehicles blocking snow operations.”
    — Zach Iscold, NYC Emergency Management Commissioner (00:18)

2. Holiday Travel Chaos

• Severe delays and cancellations due to storm
  • Over 6,400 flight delays and 1,500+ cancellations
  • Most affected: JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Philadelphia, and Toronto
  • Widespread winter weather alerts for 60 million people from Philly to NYC
• Notable Quote:
  • “But really we are seeing it issues across the board here. Expect post Christmas travel delays tonight into Saturday as the winter storm moves on through. Winter weather alerts are in place for more than 60 million people from Philadelphia to New York.”
    — Brooke Taylor, reporting from Dallas Fort Worth (00:40)

3. Deadly Storms in California

• Atmospheric river causes floods and deaths in California
  • Three deaths reported; heavy rain in LA, snow in the Sierra Nevada
  • LA County Fire Department rescued over 100 people, including helicopter operations
• Notable Quote:
  • “Department rescue more than 100 people who were trapped due to the storms. They used a helicopter to hoist at least 21 people from cars and at least 20 others were pulled out of vehicles by crews on the ground during the intense rainfall.”
    — Christina Coleman on LA County emergencies (01:34)

4. Ukraine Crisis and White House Diplomacy

• Upcoming meeting between Ukraine’s president and Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago
  • Zelensky positive about the new US-proposed peace plan
  • Trump emphasizes Zelensky “does not have anything until he approves it”
  • Uncertainty among experts about the chances of peace plan success
• Notable Quote:
  • “We are truly working 24/7 to bring closer the end of this brutal Russian war against Ukraine and to ensure that all documents and steps are realistic, effective and reliable.”
    — Statement from President Zelensky via social media (03:14)

5. Middle East Updates and Capitol Hill Developments

• Trump to meet Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu (potentially about Gaza and Iran peace plans)
• Congress approaches key budget deadlines
  • Early January: House vote to extend Obamacare tax credits
  • GOP tensions over passing healthcare via reconciliation
  • Government funding deadline: January 30, with risks of a shutdown and possible continuation resolutions
  • Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to retire January 5, reducing the Republican majority
• Notable Quote:
  • “Expect a House vote to temporarily extend expiring Obamacare tax credits in early January. Four Republicans teamed with Democrats to force the vote, but some GOP members prefer to pass their own health care bill via budget reconciliation.”
    — Chad Pergram, Capitol Hill Correspondent (04:08)

6. Breaking News: Idaho Active Shooter

• Active shooter in Wallace, Idaho
  • Sheriff reports shooter neutralized
  • Two people injured
  • Few details available at broadcast time

Memorable Moments and Quotes

• “America's listening to Fox News.” — Debra Valentine (01:48)
• “We are truly working 24/7... to bring closer the end of this brutal Russian war against Ukraine…” — President Zelensky’s statement (03:14)
• “Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene will retire on January 5, causing Republicans to lose a seat.” — Debra Valentine (04:39)
• “The sheriff in Kootenay county in Idaho says an active shooter has been neutralized in downtown Wallace. Two people hurt.” — Debra Valentine (04:48)

Important Timestamps

• 00:03-00:34 — NYC snowstorm preparations; city official comments
• 00:34-01:18 — Holiday travel disruption, mass flight cancellations/delays (Brooke Taylor)
• 01:18-01:48 — California flooding, LA rescues (Christina Coleman)
• 03:00-03:50 — Ukraine peace plan coverage; Zelensky and Trump statements (Madison Scarpino)
• 04:08-04:39 — Congressional updates, Obamacare tax credits, Republican infighting (Chad Pergram)
• 04:39-04:48 — Idaho active shooter situation (Debra Valentine)

Summary

This newscast focuses on severe winter weather slamming the Northeast, causing transportation chaos and states of emergency, alongside deadly storms out West. The episode gives swift updates on high-level diplomacy involving Ukraine, Trump, and Netanyahu, congressional gridlock over healthcare and government funding, and a late-breaking report of a neutralized shooter in Idaho. The broadcast delivers facts rapidly in clear, direct language, characteristic of Fox News’ urgent and news-driven style.