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Meetings at Mar a Lago. I'm Debra Valentine, Fox News. President Trump is ending the year on a diplomatic note, holding meetings with two world leaders at his Mar a Lago home next week. Fox's Madison Scarpino in West Palm Beach, Florida, has the story.
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Foreign policy seems to be the president's priority in the coming week, and Zelinsky appears to be pleased with the potential plan for peace. It involves US Security guarantees as well as demilitarization zones. But President Trump is reportedly saying Zelensky does not have anything until he approves it, and many are skeptical the plan would even come to fruition. That's not the only high stakes meeting at Mar a Lago on Monday. Netanyahu will reportedly be there. He'll give Trump an update on Iran and its ballistic missile program Monday, according to reports. And we expect the prime minister and President Trump to discuss the future of the Gaza peace deal.
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Zelensky also says he is open to holding elections if he receives those security guarantees. This as Russia once again attacked Ukraine Friday night with missiles and drones. Flight delays and cancellations continue in the Northeast following a major winter storm. Fox's Caroline Elliott reports from Hartsfield Jackson Airport in Atlanta.
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Those issues are coming out of the Northeast after a snowstorm dumped more than 11 inches in parts of New York. The good news is the snow is pretty much over for now at least, but it is going to take airlines some time to recover. The flight problems started yesterday with more than 8000 delays on Friday and 1700 cancellations. And now a lot of people are asking when will things get better? It looks like we have another storm on the way and it's aiming to hit the Northeast yet again tomorrow night, which is expected to be another busy travel day. And we're already seeing some airlines begin canceling flights tomorrow.
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Simplisafe. President Trump ordered the military to set up a blockade to pressure Venezuela's oil sector. Fox's Madeleine Rivera in Washington reports Russia and China are now getting.
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Involved. Seizing oil tankers is the latest strategy in the Trump administration's campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, whom they see as leading an illegitimate regime. The administration maintains the targeting of oil tankers is linked to to their anti drug efforts in the Caribbean. Russia and China are watching all of this very closely. Russia relies on shadow tankers to transport their oil shipments. And China is one of the top importers of Venezuelan oil. So unsurprisingly, they're condemning the United States. But there's a split on Capitol Hill, too, where lawmakers are divided on whether the administration has the legal authority to seize the oil tankers or strike the alleged drug.
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Boats. The Venezuelan government called the seizures an act of piracy. Deputies are investigating a shooting at a sheriff's office that left three people wounded and the gunman.
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Dead. A man armed with several guns opened fire in the lobby of a sheriff's office in Idaho. Three people suffered minor injuries during this incident and law enforcement fatally shot the suspect during this attack. This all happened in Wallace, Idaho. That's about an hour east of Spokane, Washington. Authorities say the gunman showed up to the sheriff's office and shot two bystanders outside of the building while they were sitting in a truck. Authorities say the suspect went into the lobby of the sheriff's office and opened opened fire there, too, striking a.
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Local police officer, Fox's Christina Coleman. No motive or names have been released. A massive fire Friday night engulfed the Custom House wharf in Portland, Maine. One building destroyed, others damaged. The historic port, dating back to the 19th and early 20th centuries, is a major hub for the commercial fishing industry and a popular tourist attraction. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Two firefighters suffering minor injuries. I'm Debra Valentine. This is FOX.
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Date: December 28, 2025
Host: Debra Valentine (FOX News Podcasts)
Theme: Latest breaking national and international news updates, with a focus on high-level diplomacy involving President Trump, ongoing weather disruptions, international sanctions, an active shooter incident in Idaho, and a historic fire in Maine.
President Trump’s Diplomatic Meetings:
Ukraine Peace Plan Developments:
US-Israel/Iran Discussions:
“Foreign policy seems to be the president’s priority in the coming week, and Zelinsky appears to be pleased with the potential plan for peace.”
— Madison Scarpino, 00:17
“Zelensky does not have anything until he [Trump] approves it, and many are skeptical the plan would even come to fruition.”
— Madison Scarpino, 00:29
Continued Warfare in Ukraine:
Ukrainian Election Possibility:
| Segment | Time | Key Points | |----------------------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------| | Mar-a-Lago Diplomacy | 00:02–00:53 | Trump to meet Zelensky and Netanyahu for peace, security talks | | Ukraine/Russia Conflict | 00:53–01:12 | Ongoing missile and drone strikes, possible Ukrainian elections | | Winter Storm & Travel | 01:12–01:52 | Major delays/cancellations, more storms ahead | | Venezuela Oil Blockade | 02:58–03:50 | US seizes tankers, Russia/China respond, DC legal debate | | Idaho Shooting | 03:50–04:28 | Sheriff’s office attacked, multiple wounded, shooter killed | | Maine Wharf Fire | 04:28–04:55 | Historic loss, injury, investigation ongoing |
The update ends with a tease for the “Life of Jesus” podcast series, but all subsequent material pertains to advertisements or new series launches and contains no further news content.
This summary provides a cohesive overview of all crucial developments covered in the 11PM ET FOX News Hourly Update for December 27, 2025, with timestamps and speaker attributions for key quotes and commentary.