Fox News Hourly Update: 1AM ET 12/08/2025 Newscast

Host: Ted Lindner (FOX News)
Date: December 8, 2025
Episode Theme:
A brisk round-up of major national news stories including President Trump’s activities at the Kennedy Center, the state of Ukraine negotiations, immigration enforcement controversies, nationwide crime incidents, and political developments in Congress.

1. President Trump at the Kennedy Center

Segment Start: [00:03]

• President Trump attended a significant event at the Kennedy Center, celebrating a roster of recognized entertainers.
  • Newly realigned center board and fundraising initiatives under Trump’s vision.
• Honorees included actor Sylvester Stallone, singer George Strait, rock band KISS, singer Gloria Gaynor, and actor Michael Crawford.
• Trump spoke positively about both the ongoing renovations and the country’s status:
  • Quote:
    "This is really a night of joy tonight because of what's happening with this building. It's going to be fantastic. When you see the end product, it's going to be better than it was new. And I think we'll celebrate that. But I will say that our country is doing really well." — President Donald Trump [00:18]
• Earlier, the president joked about considering resignation if his efforts didn’t measure up.

2. Ukraine Negotiations: Mixed Signals

Segment Start: [00:31]

• Trump administration concluded talks with Ukrainian negotiators in Florida.
  • Talks characterized as unproductive; no major breakthroughs.
• President Trump publicly expressed frustration with President Zelensky:
  • Quote:
    "President Zelensky hasn't yet read the proposal. That was as of a few hours ago. His people love it, but he hasn't. Rush is fine with it." — President Donald Trump [00:54]

3. Immigration and Enforcement Tensions

Segment Start: [01:04]

• In New York City, social media messaging featured Mayor-elect Zoramdani advising residents about their rights in the face of potential ICE operations.
  • Key point: ICE cannot enter private premises without a judicial warrant.
    • Quote (paraphrased from Zoramdani video):
      "ICE cannot enter into private spaces like your home, school or a private area of your workplace without a judicial warrant signed by a judge." [01:12]
• Incoming Mayor Eric Adams signaled a willingness to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
• President Trump reiterated his desire for New York City to succeed after previously taking office.

4. Protests and Federal Response

Segment Start: [01:31]

• Chicago: Social media videos showed protests where participants threw snowballs during a faceoff with federal officers.
• Elgin, Illinois: Escalated unrest as agents deployed tear gas; some protesters arrested amidst vocal demonstrations.
  • Description:
    "Demonstrators shouting as agents deploy tear gas. Some protesters were arrested." [01:46]

5. Crime and Law Enforcement Headlines

Segment Start: [03:02]

• Louisiana Prison Escape:
  • Second of three escapees, Jonathan Joseph, apprehended after a police pursuit. One escapee died by suicide; another remains at large.
• Charlotte, NC:
  • An undocumented immigrant, deported twice prior, arrested for stabbing on a train — the second such attack in Charlotte in 2025.
  • News Analyst:
    "Sources say he's a two time deported migrant from Honduras who also has quite the long rap sheet already...now attempted first degree murder charges and assault with a deadly weapon. The attack happened just two weeks after ICE operations ended in Charlotte." [03:26]
  • President Trump responded:
    • Quote:
      "Another stabbing by an illegal migrant in Charlotte, North Carolina. What is going on in Charlotte? Democrats are destroying it like everything else, piece by piece." — President Donald Trump (via statement) [03:43]

6. Congressional Politics: Cuellar’s Pardon & Response

Segment Start: [03:59]

• After preemptively pardoning Congressman Henry Cuellar, President Trump sharply criticized Cuellar for running for reelection as a Democrat and working with, in Trump’s words, the “radical left scum.”
• Cuellar defended his bipartisan voting record in a FOX News interview:
  • Quote:
    "I'm a Democrat, probably one of the most, if not the most bipartisan Democrat. And as I told some of my Republican friends on the House floor, I vote better than some of the Republicans." — Rep. Henry Cuellar [04:10]
• Context: Cuellar and his wife were indicted in 2024 on bribery and related charges, but he maintains their innocence.

7. Vegas Shooting Investigation

Segment Start: [04:40]

• North Las Vegas:
  • Early morning shooting left two people dead, one in stable condition. The suspect fled and remains at large.

Notable Quotes Recap

• President Trump at the Kennedy Center:
  "This is really a night of joy tonight..." [00:18]
• On Ukraine:
  "President Zelensky hasn't yet read the proposal. His people love it..." [00:54]
• On Charlotte stabbing:
  "Another stabbing by an illegal migrant in Charlotte... Democrats are destroying it..." [03:43]
• Rep. Cuellar on his record:
  "I vote better than some of the Republicans." [04:10]

Podcast at a Glance

• Focus: Rapid-fire news update; mix of national politics, crime, and government action.
• Tone: Direct, urgent, paced for radio.
• No deep analysis, but gives a quick snapshot of late-breaking stories and evolving crises.

For listeners seeking a whirlwind news update with key quotes and a pulse on overnight stories, this Fox News Hourly Update delivers summary coverage with a distinctly conservative slant and top-down national focus.