Fox News Hourly Update – 1PM ET 12/12/2025

Host: Lisa Brady, FOX News Podcasts
Date: December 12, 2025
Episode Overview:
This episode provides a rapid-fire rundown of major news events from the White House to international affairs. The main themes revolve around a lawsuit challenging a White House construction project, political battles over healthcare, criminal charges against a prominent sports coach, a major fraud investigation, an international ceasefire, and a failed royal auction.

1. White House Ballroom Lawsuit

[00:03–00:48]

• Main Story: President Trump faces a lawsuit from the National Trust for Historic Preservation over construction of a new ballroom at the White House.
  • Allegations: The Trust claims Trump bypassed necessary legal steps, not seeking congressional funding or a commission review.
  • Project Details: Demolished the East Wing, plans for a 90,000 sq. ft. ballroom—nearly twice the size of the original White House.
  • Funding: Trump insists the project is overdue and exclusively funded by private donors, not taxpayers.
  • Lawsuit Claims: The fast-tracking allegedly violates administrative and environmental law.
  • Administration’s Defense: Claims demolition did not require review from the National Capital Planning Commission.

Notable Quote:

• "The project has demolished the east wing of the White House with plans calling for a 90,000 square foot ballroom nearly twice the size of the existing White House."
  —Jared Halpern [00:15]
• "President Trump says a ballroom is overdue and the project will be fully funded by private donors and not taxpayer money."
  —Jared Halpern [00:28]

2. Healthcare Battle in Congress

[00:48–01:08]

• Context: After rival healthcare plans stall in the Senate.
• Democrats' Position: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries urges Republican cooperation to extend Obamacare subsidies, warning of imminent premium hikes.
• Republicans' Argument: Claim the subsidies benefit insurance companies more than individuals and call for broader reforms.

Notable Quote:

• "Five legislative days left before tens of millions of people experience dramatically increased health care premiums."
  —Hakeem Jeffries [00:59]

3. Criminal Charges Against Former Michigan Coach

[01:09–01:49]

• Incident: Recently fired college football coach Moore faces multiple charges, including stalking and home invasion.
• Details:
  • Fired amid a reported affair with a staff member.
  • On the same day, his wife phoned 911 reporting him as suicidal.
  • An executive assistant accused Moore of breaking in with a knife and attacking her after months of stalking.
• Legal Status: Moore—described as a "father of three"—is being arraigned at the time of reporting.

Notable Quote:

• "Moore walked in with a knife and was attacking her after stalking her for months."
  —Garrett Tenney [01:45]

4. Minnesota Fraud Scandal & Federal Response

[02:32–03:17]

• Scope: The Treasury Department is enhancing financial oversight of money services businesses after a significant social services fraud in Minnesota.
• Measures:
  • Increased reporting demands.
  • Treasury personnel deployed to Minnesota.
  • Overseas tracking to the Middle East and Somalia to uncover how misused funds traveled internationally.

Notable Quote:

• "Money wound up overseas and the Treasury Department is tracking it both to the Middle east and Somalia to see how it was used."
  —Scott Besant [03:08]

5. Southeast Asian Ceasefire

[03:17–03:34]

• News: President Trump announces Thailand and Cambodia have renewed a ceasefire after recent deadly clashes, attributing the breakthrough to his mediation alongside Malaysia.
• Background: Reassertion of a peace accord previously brokered by U.S. and Malaysian leadership, amid ongoing regional tensions.

6. Failed Royal Auction

[03:34–04:17]

• Event: A magnum of vintage champagne made exclusively for the Royal Wedding of Charles and Diana (1981) failed to sell at auction due to low bids.
• Expected Value: The rare bottle was expected to fetch up to $93,000.
• Seller: Unnamed Danish collector, originally purchased from a London wine merchant.

Notable Quote:

• "The cork did not pop on an exclusive magnum of don Perrion Vintage 1961. Since the bids were not high enough, the bottle of bubbly, one of just 12 made for the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, fizzled with potential buyers."
  —CJ Papa [03:45]

7. Stock Market Update

[04:17–end]

• Market Movement: Stocks are trending down; the Dow drops 177 points and the S&P retreats from recent highs.

Additional Segment: Percy Jackson – Promotional Content

[02:00–02:25]

Brief commercial break for the Percy Jackson series’ new season. Not summarized as per instruction to skip non-news sections.

Highlights & Memorable Moments

• Emphasized urgency: Both in the healthcare debate ("Five legislative days left...") and the White House lawsuit.
• Dramatic reporting: The criminal case against the football coach stood out for its rapid escalation and serious legal consequences.
• International impact: Ceasefire negotiations and tracing fraud money abroad show U.S. involvement beyond domestic borders.
• Unusual auction news: The fizzled royal champagne auction added a lighter international human-interest touch.

Timestamps of Key Segments

• White House Ballroom Lawsuit: 00:03–00:48
• Healthcare Premiums Debate: 00:48–01:08
• Michigan Coach Charges: 01:09–01:49
• Minnesota Fraud Investigation: 02:32–03:17
• Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire: 03:17–03:34
• Royal Wedding Auction: 03:34–04:17
• Stock Market Update: 04:17–end

Summary in Brief:
This FOX News Hourly Update delivers concise coverage of high-stakes legal, political, and international developments, interspersed with human interest and financial news. Its brisk pace offers a snapshot of the day’s most urgent and interesting stories.