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Fox News Hourly Update – 1AM ET 12/16/2025 Newscast

Host: Ted Lindner, FOX News
Date: December 16, 2025

Episode Overview

This newscast delivers a roundup of top news stories from across the United States and around the world. Major headlines include the ongoing search for the Brown University shooter, the foiling of a New Year's bomb plot in California, a high-profile familial homicide in Los Angeles, Australia's push for stricter gun laws following a massacre, updates on the Trump assassination attempt, and U.S. military actions targeting narco-trafficking vessels. The episode presents succinct updates with statements from key officials, maintaining a factual tone throughout.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Search for Brown University Shooter

[00:02–00:59]

The search continues for a gunman responsible for a deadly shooting at Brown University, Rhode Island, over the weekend.
The FBI offers a $50,000 reward for information leading to the suspect’s arrest.
FBI Boston Special Agent in Charge, Ted Dogs, states teams are "tracking down leads, canvassing neighborhoods and developing intelligence," with teams still processing the crime scene.
Quote:

"We are tracking down leads, canvassing neighborhoods and developing intelligence. And right now our evidence response teams remain on campus processing scene."
— Ted Dogs, FBI, [00:19]
Providence police released videos and photos of a masked man in dark clothing seen two hours before the attack.
The suspect is considered armed and dangerous, having used a 9mm firearm.
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley stresses the city's response:
Quote:

"The way in which we are trying to reassure our residents is through a noted visible police presence throughout the community."
— Mayor Brett Smiley, [00:47]
The shooting left 2 dead and 9 others injured.

2. FBI Uncovers New Year's Bomb Plot in California

[00:59–01:53]

The FBI foiled a credible terrorist threat by the "Turtle Island Liberation Front," who planned coordinated New Year's Eve bombings in Los Angeles.
Four alleged group members were arrested; three had brought bomb-making materials to a Mojave Desert campsite.
Five separate attacks were planned. The DOJ named Audrey Carroll, Zachary Aaron Page, Dante Gaffield, and Tina Lai as those charged.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Asale confirms the individuals face conspiracy and possession of destructive device charges.
Authorities say the group also intended to attack ICE agents.

3. Los Angeles Double Homicide – Reiner Family

[02:31–02:47]

Nick Reiner, younger son of Rob Reiner, has been arrested as the suspect in the fatal stabbing of his parents at their LA home.
He is being held without bail.

4. Australia Responds to Hanukkah Massacre

[02:47–03:06]

The Australian Prime Minister announces intentions to crack down on gun ownership after a massacre during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.
Proposals include limiting gun ownership numbers, restricting certain firearms, possibly requiring citizenship for ownership, and expediting a national firearms register. Quote:

"The consideration that will take place includes limiting the number of guns an individual can own, the type of guns that will le illegal, whether gun ownership should require Australian citizenship and accelerating work on the national firearms register."
— Australian Prime Minister, [02:51]
15 people were killed and 40 wounded.
There is political controversy, with critics arguing greater civilian gun ownership could have limited casualties.

5. Trump Assassination Attempt – Sentencing Update

[03:18–04:06]

Ryan Routh, convicted for the assassination attempt on President Trump at his Florida golf course, will now use an attorney for his sentencing.
Sentencing delayed to early February; previously, Routh represented himself.
Routh proposed unusual offers to the court, such as prisoner exchange for his freedom and "allowing President Trump to take out frustrations on him."
Quote:

"As part of his motion for representation, Ruth offered a swap, his freedom for prisoners held in other countries, as well as allowing President Trump to take out frustrations on him. Federal Judge Eileen Cannon called that request disrespectful to the court."
— Grinnell Scott, [03:36]
He faces up to life in prison.

6. U.S. Strikes Narco-Trafficking Vessels

[04:06–04:28]

U.S. Southern Command reports kinetic strikes on three vessels in international waters, killing eight men.
Intelligence confirmed the vessels were engaged in narco-trafficking along Pacific routes.
The update was posted to X (formerly Twitter).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

“We are tracking down leads, canvassing neighborhoods and developing intelligence. And right now our evidence response teams remain on campus processing scene.”
— Ted Dogs, FBI, [00:19]
“The way in which we are trying to reassure our residents is through a noted visible police presence throughout the community.”
— Mayor Brett Smiley, [00:47]
“The consideration that will take place includes limiting the number of guns an individual can own, the type of guns that will be illegal, whether gun ownership should require Australian citizenship and accelerating work on the national firearms register.”
— Australian Prime Minister, [02:51]
“As part of his motion for representation, Ruth offered a swap, his freedom for prisoners held in other countries, as well as allowing President Trump to take out frustrations on him. Federal Judge Eileen Cannon called that request disrespectful to the court.”
— Grinnell Scott, [03:36]

Important Timestamps

[00:02] – Brown University shooting update and ongoing FBI manhunt
[00:59] – FBI foils California New Year's bomb plot
[02:31] – Arrest in high-profile LA familial homicide
[02:47] – Australian PM proposes new gun laws post-massacre
[03:18] – Update on sentencing for Trump assassination attempt
[04:06] – U.S. military strikes narco-trafficking vessels

This concise episode delivers fast-paced, essential updates on major ongoing stories, with direct statements from officials and law enforcement, reflecting the urgent and factual tone typical of FOX News radio briefs.

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The search for the gunman continues. I'm Ted Lindner, FOX News. The search continues. The person responsible for the deadly shooting at Brown University in Rhode island over the weekend. Fox's Kristen Goodwin.
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The FBI offering a $50,000 reward for information that could lead to the arrest of the Brown University shooter.
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We are tracking down leads, canvassing neighborhoods and developing intelligence. And right now our evidence response teams remain on campus processing scene.
[00:30]
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FBI Boston Special Agent in Charge Ted Dogs. Providence police releasing videos and photos of a masked man in dark clothing taken two hours prior to the attack that left two people dead and nine others injured. Officials noting a 9 millimeter firearm was used, calling the suspect armed and dangerous.
[00:47]
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The way in which we are trying to reassure our residents is through a noted visible police presence throughout the community.
[00:55]
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Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, Kristen Goodwin, FOX News.
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The FBI uncovering a New Year's bomb plot this week by a group calling themselves the Turtle Island Liberation Front. Fox's Kevin Cork with more.
[01:08]
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The bureau foiling a, quote, credible terrorist threat in California over the weekend. The agency says four individual alleged members of a radical extremist group were actually planning New Year's Eve bombings in Los Angeles. In fact, the DOJ says three of the four arrested in California brought potassium nitrate, PVC pipes and other bomb making materials to the campsite in the Mojave Desert for testing. Now, according to authorities, the planned attacks were intended to be coordinated over five separate locations throughout the Southland. Assistant U.S. attorney Bill Asale identifying the individuals as Audrey Carroll, Zachary Aaron Page, Dante Gaffield and Tina Lai, each charged with conspiracy and possession of a destructive device.
[01:53]
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The group has also planned on attacking ICE agents. America's listening to FOX News.
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[02:32]
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The younger son of Rob Reiner has been arrested for the fatal stabbings of his parents at their home in Los Angeles. Nick Reiner is being held without bail. The prime minister of Australia says his government's prepared to crack down on gun ownership, strengthening gun laws following the weekend massacre during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi beach in Sydney.
[02:51]
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The consideration that will take place includes limiting the number of guns an individual can own, the type of guns that will le illegal, whether gun ownership should require Australian citizenship and accelerating work on the national firearms register.
[03:07]
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Fifteen people were killed in the shooting, 40 others wounded. Critics of the prime minister argue if more Australians had guns, the attack would have been stopped much sooner, saving lives. The man convicted of an assassination attempt on President Trump at his Florida golf course last September now going to use an attorney during his sentencing. Fox's Grinnell Scott with more.
[03:27]
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Ryan Routh has opted to use an attorney when he learns his prison term that will push back sentencing originally set for this week to early February. Ruth represented himself at his September trial where a jury convicted him for attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate as well as weapons counts. As part of his motion for representation, Ruth offered a swap, his freedom for prisoners held in other countries, as well as allowing President Trump to take out frustrations on him. Federal Judge Eileen Cannon called that request disrespectful to the court. She could sentence Ruth to as much as life in prison. Grunal Scott, Fox News.
[04:06]
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The U.S. southern Command saying tonight that they have carried out kinetic strikes on three vessels in international waters, killing eight men. The military on X posting Monday night that quote, intelligence confirmed that the vessels were transiting along non narco trafficking routes in the eastern Pacific and were engaged in Norco trafficking. I'm Ted Lindner. This is FOX News.
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