Fox News Hourly Update – 11PM ET 12/27/2025 Newscast

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.

Main Subjects & Key Discussion Points

1. Diplomatic Activity at Mar-a-Lago (00:02–00:53)

• President Trump’s Diplomatic Meetings:

  • President Trump is set to conclude the year hosting major diplomatic talks at Mar-a-Lago.
  • Next week, he is scheduled to meet two heads of state: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
  • The meetings are described as highly significant for US foreign policy.

• Ukraine Peace Plan Developments:

  • Zelensky reportedly welcomes a potential peace arrangement that involves US security guarantees and the establishment of demilitarization zones.
  • Trump holds the final say on any plan: "Zelensky does not have anything until he approves it, and many are skeptical the plan would even come to fruition." (Madison Scarpino, 00:27)
  • Zelensky signals willingness to hold elections in Ukraine, contingent on security guarantees.

• US-Israel/Iran Discussions:

  • Netanyahu is expected to brief Trump on Iran's ballistic missile program.
  • Both leaders will discuss prospects for a Gaza ceasefire and broader Middle East peace.

Notable Quotes

• “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

2. Ongoing Russian Strikes & Ukrainian Response (00:53–01:12)

• Continued Warfare in Ukraine:

  • Russia launches missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, Friday night.
  • Contextualizes the urgency of peace negotiations.

• Ukrainian Election Possibility:

  • Zelensky indicates openness to hold elections, if adequate security is assured.

3. Major Winter Storm Disrupts Northeast Travel (01:12–01:52)

• Travel Disruptions:
  • Severe winter storm impacts the Northeast, dumping 11+ inches of snow in parts of New York.
  • Over 8,000 flight delays and 1,700 cancellations since Friday.
  • Recovery is expected to be slow, with another storm forecasted for the next evening — coinciding with a busy travel day.
  • Airlines have begun preemptive flight cancellations.

Notable Quotes

• “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.”
  — Caroline Elliott, 01:17

4. US Blockade on Venezuelan Oil and Global Reactions (02:58–03:50)

• US Military Pressure on Venezuela:
  • President Trump orders a naval blockade to pressure Venezuela’s oil sector, targeting oil tankers as part of anti-drug measures in the Caribbean.
  • Russia and China react strongly: Russia is concerned due to reliance on shadow tankers; China, a top buyer of Venezuelan oil, denounces the US move.
  • Noteworthy internal division: US lawmakers split over legality of the administration’s actions.

Notable Quotes

• “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.”
  — Madeleine Rivera, 03:27

5. Idaho Sheriff’s Office Shooting (03:50–04:28)

• Details of the Shooting:
  • Armed man attacks Shoshone County sheriff’s office in Wallace, Idaho.
  • Three people wounded (including a police officer), suspect fatally shot by law enforcement.
  • Motive and identities remain unknown.

Notable Quotes

• “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 fire there, too, striking a local police officer.”
  — Christina Coleman, 04:02

6. Portland, Maine Waterfront Fire (04:28–04:55)

• Incident Overview:
  • Large fire at Custom House Wharf destroys one building, damages others.
  • Area integral to local history, the fishing industry, and tourism.
  • Two firefighters suffered minor injuries; cause under investigation.

Summary Table of Key Segments

| 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 |

Memorable Moments & Tone

• The tone is urgent and direct, reflecting a fast-paced nightly news update.
• The segment balances international and domestic headlines, emphasizing both high-level diplomacy and real-time breaking news events.
• Notable quotes underscore skepticism around the Ukraine peace process, the intense global interest in US sanctions, and the gravity of the local incidents.

For Further Listening

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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.