Fox News Hourly Update: 1AM ET, December 17, 2025

Host: Ted Lindner (with field correspondents)
Main Theme: Hourly roundup of major national and international headlines, with breaking developments on high-profile criminal cases, White House policy updates, and notable global news.

Major Stories and Key Developments

1. Brown University Killer Manhunt Intensifies

• [00:02] Ted Lindner opens with the continued search for the suspect in the Brown University killings.
• [00:13] New surveillance footage released by Providence authorities does not reveal the suspect’s face but provides more context:
  • Suspect described as about 5'8", stocky build, wearing dark green and black jacket, and a mask.
  • Seen "casing out this neighborhood next to Brown as early as 10:30am the morning of the shooting."
  • Quote: "Officials are still hoping that someone will recognize his gait."
  • FBI released a video timeline, earliest video at 2pm ET.

2. No Arrest in Death of MIT Professor

• [00:57] Update: 47-year-old MIT professor Nuno Lourero found dead in his Brookline home.
  • Investigators clarify: "no connection...to the Brown shooting."

3. Rob Reiner and Wife’s Murder—Son Charged

• [01:16] In Los Angeles, the murder of director/actor Rob Reiner and his wife:
  • [01:21] LA DA Nathan Hockman charges son Nick Reiner:
    • Two counts of first-degree murder.
    • "A special circumstance of multiple murders."
    • Allegation: personally used a dangerous, deadly weapon (knife).
  • [01:32] Nick Reiner, 32, "being held without bail".
    • Arraignment pending medical clearance.
    • "The charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty."
  • [01:46] “No decision at this point has been made with respect to the death penalty.”
  • Police are withholding evidence details but confirm "Nick Reiner was arrested without incident."

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4. Powerball Jackpot Soars

• [02:32] Powerball jackpot now at $1.25 billion for Wednesday’s drawing.
  • Second-largest prize this year.
  • Cash prize: at least $572.1 million.

5. Expansion of Trump Administration Travel Ban

• [02:52] President Trump expands travel ban:
  • Proclamation adds five new countries and imposes partial restrictions on 15 more, mostly in Africa.
  • Now includes people with Palestinian Authority documents.
  • Quote: “White House cited widespread corruption, fraud and unreliable documentation and records from those countries as the cause.”
  • Reason: Following a shooting involving two National Guard soldiers by an Afghan national previously admitted under a U.S. program.
  • [03:24] Afghan national "reportedly struggled to accommodate to his new life."

6. White House Hanukkah Party & Response to Sydney Attack

• [03:24] President Trump at the White House Hanukkah party:
  • Opens with condolences for victims of Bondi Beach (Sydney, Australia) shooting.
• [03:39]
  • Quote (President Trump): “Love and prayers to our entire nation, to the people of Australia and especially all those affected by the horrific and anti-Semitic terrorist attack. And that’s exactly what it is, anti-Semitic.”
• [03:53] Update on attack: 15 killed, 40+ injured; perpetrated by father and son (ISIS-inspired per authorities).
  • Father killed; son in custody.
  • Australia considering tighter gun laws.

7. Leadership Change in New York Catholic Church

• [04:06] Pope Leo XIV expected to accept resignation of Timothy Cardinal Dolan (NY archbishop since 2009, stepped down at 75 per mandatory retirement).
  • Insiders: Bishop Ron Hicks of Illinois could be next archbishop.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Brown University manhunt:
  • "Officials are still hoping that someone will recognize his gait." — Correspondent [B] [00:13]
• On LA Murders:
  • "No decision at this point has been made with respect to the death penalty." — DA Nathan Hockman [01:46]
• On the travel ban:
  • "White House cited widespread corruption, fraud and unreliable documentation and records from those countries as the cause." — Correspondent Jackie Heinrich [02:52]
• On Sydney shooting:
  • “Love and prayers… especially all those affected by the horrific and anti-Semitic terrorist attack. And that's exactly what it is, anti-Semitic.” — President Trump [03:39]

Timestamps for Critical Segments

• 00:02 – Brown University suspect investigation
• 00:57 – MIT professor murder (no Brown connection)
• 01:16-01:55 – Rob Reiner and wife’s murder: legal and evidentiary developments
• 02:32 – Powerball jackpot update
• 02:52-03:24 – Travel ban expansion and related context
• 03:24-03:53 – White House Hanukkah party and Sydney attack response
• 04:06 – New York Catholic leadership transition

This Fox News Hourly Update condensed urgent headlines with succinct reporting, delivering rapid-fire, matter-of-fact coverage of criminal investigations, policy changes, international incidents, and leadership news. The tone remains direct, emphasizing clarity and urgency in each story.