Fox News Hourly Update – 1AM ET 12/07/2025 Newscast

Host: Chris DiMaio, FOX News Podcasts
Date: December 7, 2025

Episode Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update provides a concise roundup of key national and international headlines as of early December 7, 2025. The main themes include new U.S. military strategies, a key immigration case before the Supreme Court, major developments in Ukraine, extreme winter weather across the Midwest, global billionaire trends, and a deadly nightclub fire in India.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S. Military Strategy: Reagan National Defense Forum

Timestamps: [00:03] – [00:54]

• At the Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, California, leading Pentagon officials and lawmakers discussed future U.S. military priorities.
• A renewed focus is being placed on expanding the Navy and Coast Guard, with special attention to security in the Western Hemisphere.
• Funding priorities for defense were a main topic, involving input from both military brass and the defense industry.

Survey Highlights:

• The latest Reagan National Defense Survey revealed strong public support for continued U.S. global engagement, with “70% of MAGA Republicans” favoring a “peace through strength” approach.
• 29% of Americans believe the U.S. is not adequately prepared to defend against a cyber attack.

Notable Moment:

“A strong majority of Americans want the US military to remain engaged in the world, including 70% of MAGA Republicans.”
— Russ Vote, [00:36]

2. Supreme Court to Review Birthright Citizenship

Timestamps: [01:05] – [01:28]

• The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case questioning President Trump's executive order concerning birthright citizenship.
• The order, which sought to deny citizenship to children born in the U.S. to undocumented or temporary residents, was previously struck down.
• This marks the first Trump-era immigration order to reach the nation’s highest court for a final ruling.

Notable Moment:

“Birthright citizenship, which is part of the 14th Amendment, is the first Trump immigration related policy to reach the high court for a final ruling.”
— Fox News Correspondent, [01:20]

3. Ukraine: Missile & Drone Attacks Amid Peace Talks

Timestamps: [01:28] – [02:00]

• Russian forces carried out extensive missile and drone strikes targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, causing air raid alarms and at least eight injuries.
• Ukrainian forces intercepted many attacks, but multiple sites were hit.
• At the same time, President Zelensky is pursuing U.S.–backed peace talks with American officials in Florida to end the four-year war.

Notable Moment:

“Ukrainian President Zelensky had discussed peace talks with American officials in Florida that are aimed at ending the nearly four year old war.”
— Chris DiMaio, [01:48]

4. Extreme Winter Weather for Midwest & West

Timestamps: [02:32] – [02:59]

• Around 20 million people from the West to the Midwest are under winter weather alerts due to expected heavy snow, strong winds, and severe cold.
• Some western regions may see up to 20 inches of snow; Chicago could see up to 8 inches.
• Two storm systems (“clippers”) will spread light snow from Chicago to Michigan and from Nebraska to the Dakotas.

Notable Quote:

“Up to 20 inches of snow in fact could fall in parts of the west and 8 inches possible in the Chicago area…”
— Kevin Cork, [02:42]

5. Billionaire Wealth Hits All-Time High

Timestamps: [03:14] – [03:53]

• A UBS report highlights that global billionaire wealth soared to $15.8 trillion in 2025, and the number of billionaires worldwide rose to nearly 2,900.
• The surge is driven by strong stock markets and high tech valuations.
• The U.S. leads in the number of billionaires (around a third), with China holding about 10%. Main concern among the wealthy is inflation, not tariffs.

Notable Moment:

“New members of the nine zero club came from industries ranging from ice cream to crypto.”
— Deborah Valentine, [03:30]

6. Deadly Nightclub Fire in Goa, India

Timestamps: [03:53] – [04:28]

• At least 23 people have died after a fire broke out at a popular nightclub in Goa state, India.
• The fire was attributed to a blast of a gas cylinder, with most casualties being club kitchen workers. An investigation is ongoing into possible violations of fire safety and building regulations.
• All victims’ bodies have been recovered; the fire has been extinguished.

Notable Quote:

“Three to four tourists are among the deceased, but most of them are the club's kitchen workers.”
— Chris DiMaio, [03:58]

Memorable Quotes

• “70% of MAGA Republicans … want peace through strength.” — Russ Vote, [00:36]
• “Birthright citizenship, which is part of the 14th Amendment, is the first Trump immigration related policy to reach the high court for a final ruling.” — Fox News Correspondent, [01:20]
• “Up to 20 inches of snow … could fall in parts of the west and 8 inches possible in the Chicago area…” — Kevin Cork, [02:42]
• “New members of the nine zero club came from industries ranging from ice cream to crypto.” — Deborah Valentine, [03:30]
• “Three to four tourists are among the deceased, but most of them are the club's kitchen workers.” — Chris DiMaio, [03:58]

Key Segments & Timestamps

• [00:03] Military Strategy & Reagan National Defense Forum
• [01:05] Supreme Court to Review Birthright Citizenship
• [01:28] Ukraine War: Missile Attacks & Peace Talks
• [02:32] Winter Storms Hit Midwest & West
• [03:14] UBS Report on Billionaires
• [03:53] Goa Nightclub Fire

This Fox News Hourly Update offered a global snapshot of major stories dominating headlines at the start of December 7, 2025, blending political, military, economic, and social developments in a succinct newscast for listeners on-the-go.