1AM ET 12/10/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 1AM ET 12/10/2025 Newscast
Date: December 10, 2025
Host: Ted Lindner, FOX News Podcasts

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Overview

This episode provides a concise yet comprehensive roundup of major national news stories as of December 10, 2025. The coverage centers on President Trump's Pennsylvania rally and his focus on affordability, an update on a shooting at Kentucky State University, ongoing debates in Congress over health care costs, and new immigration enforcement restrictions in Illinois. The episode features direct quotes from political figures and offers key perspectives on the current political and legislative landscape.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump’s Pennsylvania Rally and Focus on Affordability

[00:03–00:27]

• President Trump holds a rally in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, highlighting his ongoing effort to address affordability issues, a priority since Democrats gained ground on the topic during recent elections.
  • "The president rallying in the Poconos...telling a Mount Pocono crowd the Mount Erie casino is making life more affordable." (Ted Lindner, 00:03)
• Trump addresses supporters, emphasizing pride in the state and its people:
  • "Hello, Pennsylvania, and I'm thrilled to be back...Incredible commonwealth with so many proud, hardworking American patriots." (President Trump, 00:15–00:27)

2. Shooting at Kentucky State University

[00:27–01:00]

• One person is dead and another critically injured after an on-campus shooting. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirms the suspect is in custody, assuring public safety:
  • "This was not a mass shooting or a random incident...there is no ongoing threat and I believe our families are safe." (Gov. Andy Beshear, 00:42)
• Kentucky State University is noted as a public, historically Black institution.

3. Congressional Scrutiny of Drug Boat Attack

[01:00–01:23]

• Secretary of War Pete Hagstead discusses with Congress whether to release video footage of an attack on an alleged drug boat that resulted in fatalities.
• Lawmakers across the aisle demand transparency; Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calls the briefing "very unsatisfying."

4. Federal Reserve Chair Succession

[01:23–02:01]

• President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant are considering candidates to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed Chair.
  • Former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh is set to meet with them, but National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett is seen as the frontrunner.

5. Health Care Policy Battles in Congress

[02:32–03:24]

• Senate Democrats plan to vote on extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits; Republicans counter with a proposal to shift funds directly to health savings accounts.
• House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticizes the GOP’s track record:
  • "Donald Trump and Republicans have done nothing to lower the high cost of living. Costs haven't gone down. Costs are going up." (Hakeem Jeffries, 02:46)
• Senate Majority Leader John Thune argues the GOP’s plan will directly benefit patients and drive down premium costs:
  • "...It actually does make health insurance premiums more affordable. It drives down, according to the Congressional Budget Office, premiums by double digit levels. It delivers the benefit directly to the patient, not to the insurance company. And it does it in a way that actually saves money." (John Thune, 03:08)
• Democrats warn that cuts would have devastating consequences for Americans.

6. Illinois Restricts Federal Immigration Enforcement

[03:24–04:21]

• New Illinois law prohibits federal officials from conducting enforcement near courthouses, hospitals, colleges, or daycare facilities.
• Governor J.B. Pritzker affirms civil penalties for officials violating rights:
  • "Dropping your kid off at daycare, going to the doctor or attending classes should not be a life altering risk...this legislation...will allow for a civil lawsuit against law enforcement officers who violate the Illinois or United States constitutional rights." (Gov. J.B. Pritzker, 03:46)
  • "No one is above the law." (Kristin Goodwin, 04:11)
• The move responds to "President Trump’s crackdown on immigration in the Chicago area."
• ICE reports over 3,000 arrests in the Chicago region during "Operation Midway Blitz."

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump [00:15–00:27]:
  "Hello, Pennsylvania, and I'm thrilled to be back...Incredible commonwealth with so many proud, hardworking American patriots."

• Gov. Andy Beshear (KY) [00:42]:
  "This was not a mass shooting or a random incident...there is no ongoing threat and I believe our families are safe."

• Senator Chuck Schumer [paraphrased by host, 01:12]:
  The classified briefing on the drug boat attack was "very unsatisfying."

• Rep. Hakeem Jeffries [02:46]:
  "Donald Trump and Republicans have done nothing to lower the high cost of living. Costs haven't gone down. Costs are going up."

• Sen. John Thune [03:08]:
  "It actually does make health insurance premiums more affordable...delivers the benefit directly to the patient, not to the insurance company...actually saves money."

• Gov. J.B. Pritzker [03:46]:
  "Dropping your kid off at daycare, going to the doctor or attending classes should not be a life altering risk..."

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Key Timestamps

• [00:03] President Trump’s Pennsylvania rally on affordability
• [00:27] Shooting at Kentucky State University; Governor Beshear’s remarks
• [01:00] Congressional scrutiny over drug boat attack footage
• [01:23] Federal Reserve Chair succession discussions
• [02:32] Health care policy debate in Congress; extension of ACA tax credits
• [03:24] Illinois restricts federal immigration enforcement; Governor Pritzker’s announcement
• [04:21] ICE’s Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago

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This episode delivers a high-level yet nuanced briefing of the latest U.S. political, legislative, and public safety developments, with direct perspectives from top national and state leaders, maintaining FOX News’ characteristic brisk and factual tone.

Transcript

[A]

The president rallying in the Poconos. I'm Ted Lindner, Fox News. President Trump on Tuesday night rallying supporters in the swing state of Pennsylvania telling a Mount Pocono crowd of the Mount Erie casino is making life more affordable.

[B]

I just want to say hello, Pennsylvania, and I'm thrilled to be back.

Incredible commonwealth with so many proud, hardworking American patriots.

[A]

The president's been focusing his rhetoric on affordability. This after Democrats made gains pledging to bring down costs during last month's off year elections. One person is dead, another in critical condition after a shooting at Kentucky State University. The governor, Andy Beshear.

[C]

This was not a mass shooting or a random incident based on what I've been told. And the suspected shooter is already in custody. That means that while this was scary, there is no ongoing threat and I believe our families are safe.

[A]

Kentucky State is a public historically black university with about 2200 students. The school sits about 2 miles east of the Capitol building in Frankfort. Secretary of War Pete Hagstead telling congressional leaders on Tuesday he was still weighing whether to release the full video of an attack on an alleged drug boat that killed two survivors. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer saying afterwards that quote, it was a very unsatisfying briefing. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have been demanding a full accounting from the Department of War on those strikes. And President Trump says he'll be meeting with a couple of Federal Reserve chair candidates. The president and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant set to meet with former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh on Wednesday. That according to the Financial Times. But the newspaper says that National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett remains the favorite at this time to succeed Jerome Powell as chair. America's listening to FOX News.

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[A]

Senate Democrats set to vote on their proposed extensions for Affordable Care act tax credits this week as Republicans plan to counter with an alternative package that will deliver funds directly to health savings accounts. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says the GOP doesn't have the people in mind.

[E]

Donald Trump and Republicans have done nothing to lower the high cost of living. Costs haven't gone down. Costs are going up.

[A]

Democrats plan to extend those Obamacare subsidies for three years. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said that the Democrats plan doesn't address any of the issues causing waste, fraud and abuse, and mentioned that members of the GOP have proposed a much more effective option.

[F]

It actually does make health insurance premiums more affordable. It drives down, according to the Congressional Budget Office, premiums by double digit levels. It delivers the benefit directly to the patient, not to the insurance company. And it does it in a way that actually saves money.

[A]

Democrats arguing that cutting them would lead to devastating consequences for Americans. Illinois governor imposes new Restrictions on Federal Immigration enforcement Fox's Kristin Goodwin with more.

[G]

An Illinois law will prohibit federal officials from taking enforcement action against immigrants near courthouses, hospitals, on college campuses or in daycare facilities.

[B]

Dropping your kid off at daycare, going to the doctor or attending classes should not be a life altering risk. Governor J.B. pritzker this legislation that I'm signing today will allow for a civil lawsuit against law enforcement officers who violate the Illinois or United States constitutional rights of the members of the public that they are supposed to be protecting, stressing.

[G]

No one is above the law. The legislation is in response to President Trump's crackdown on immigration in the Chicago area. Kristin Goodwin, FOX News ICE officials say.

[A]

They arrested more than 3,000 people in and around Chicago in what the agency called Operation Midway Blitz. I'm Ted Lindner. This is Fox.

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