Fox News Hourly Update – 1PM ET, December 27, 2025

Host: Paul Stevens (FOX News Podcasts)
Episode Theme:
This episode delivers a succinct roundup of major national news stories affecting the United States, highlighting weather disruptions, a major FBI headquarters announcement, law enforcement incidents, and emerging crime trends. Listeners are quickly brought up-to-date on pivotal events as they unfold.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Winter Storm Hits the Northeast (00:02–00:52)

• Storm Details: Millions experienced significant snowfall over the holiday weekend, particularly in New York City.
• Snow Totals: Central Park received about 4.5 inches, less than the anticipated 8 inches, but still the biggest snowfall since 2022.
• Travel Disruptions: Major travel delays and cancellations occurred at all three New York City airports.
• State of Emergency: Both New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency during the storm.
• Upcoming Thaw: The snow, described as beautiful by locals, is expected to melt quickly with rising temperatures and incoming rain/sleet, threatening to turn the streets messy.

Notable Quote:

• Robert Ray (Fox Weather, 00:23):

  "That's the most snow since 2022. So if you love snow, here's the thing, all of this to melt at some point tomorrow into Monday. ... a big thaw tonight and then temperatures go up, and then a rain sleet mix coming in and that's going to make a mess of all the beauty that the snow dropped."

2. FBI Headquarters Shutdown and Relocation (00:52–01:50)

• Major Announcement: FBI Director Cash Patel finalizes plans to permanently close the J. Edgar Hoover Building in Washington D.C., branding it a "cost-cutting move."
• Budget Implications: This move is projected to save taxpayers nearly $5 billion versus constructing a new headquarters that wouldn't be completed until 2035.
• Resource Allocation: The decision is framed as reallocating resources more efficiently toward defending the homeland, violent crime, and national security.
• Related Legal Dispute: Maryland officials are suing the Trump administration, accusing them of misdirecting congressionally-allocated funds originally intended for a new FBI headquarters in Greenbelt, Maryland.
• Replacement Facilities: Maryland lawmakers assert the existing Reagan Building no longer meets the FBI's operational needs.

Notable Quote:

• Madeleine Rivera (FOX News, 01:19):

  "Patel adding, this decision puts resources where they belong, defending the homeland, crushing violent crime and protecting national security."

3. Police-Involved Shooting in North Carolina (02:16–02:44)

• Incident Details: Two police officers in Mint Hill, North Carolina, were shot and wounded during a child custody exchange. The gunman was killed when the officers returned fire.
• Status: Both officers are in stable condition, and the investigation is ongoing.

4. Crime Drops in San Francisco (02:44–03:22)

• Crime Trend: Viral smash-and-grab thefts are reportedly declining in San Francisco.
• Police Methods: The SFPD attributes lowered crime rates to high-visibility patrols, targeted enforcement, and increased accountability.
• Statistics:
  • Overall crime down by 30%
  • Car break-ins down by 44%
  • Homicide rate heading toward a historic low (lowest since the 1950s)
• Mayor's Statement: Mayor Daniel Lurie highlights over 100 arrests in September alone.

Notable Quote:

• Reporter Betty Yu (02:44):

  "Two officers, including plainclothes members of the organized retail crime task Force worked closely with store employees and loss prevention teams to identify suspects... SFPD says a combination of high visibility patrols, targeted enforcement and tougher accountability has helped deter theft."

5. "Polite" Bank Robber Arrested in Portland (03:22–04:08)

• Case Background:
  • James Dorsey, 62, faces charges after robbing two banks (US Bank on Dec 12, Chase a week later), stealing over $7,000.
  • Attempted but failed a third robbery at Wells Fargo.
• Behavior: Remarkably, Dorsey repeatedly apologized to tellers during the robberies, claiming, "I don't want to do this" and citing "the guys are waiting for me outside."
• Arrest & Evidence: He was apprehended at his nearby apartment, where police discovered over 20 guns and thousands of dollars in cash.
• Next Steps: Dorsey is due in court the coming Monday.

Notable Quote:

• Abby Davis (Fox 12 Portland, 03:46):

  "The agent says Dorsey apologized multiple times, saying things like, 'I don't want to do this and the guys are waiting for me outside.'"

Memorable Moments & Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment | Notable Quotes / Details | |-----------|------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:16 | New York Snowstorm | "That's the most snow since 2022... a big thaw tonight and then temperatures go up, and then a rain sleet mix..." | | 01:19 | FBI HQ Shutdown | "This decision puts resources where they belong, defending the homeland, crushing violent crime..." (Patel) | | 02:44 | SFPD Crime Stats | "SFPD says a combination of high visibility patrols, targeted enforcement and tougher accountability..." | | 03:46 | Apologetic Bank Robber | "Dorsey apologized multiple times, saying things like, 'I don't want to do this...'" |

Podcast Tone & Delivery

The podcast maintains an urgent, informative, and matter-of-fact tone, efficiently moving from one major headline to another. Reporters and anchors present updates with clarity, focusing on the essential facts and statements without editorializing.

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

This newscast provides a sweeping yet detailed overview of emergent U.S. events:

• A disruptive winter storm delights snow-lovers but dismays travelers and local officials.
• The FBI is closing its historic Washington headquarters ahead of costly renovations, triggering legal debates over the agency’s next location.
• Law enforcement stories range from a police-involved tragedy in North Carolina to major improvements in San Francisco’s crime trends and the apprehension of an unusually polite bank robber in Portland.

The episode is rich in updates, offering not just headlines but the context and numbers behind the nation’s most talked-about stories.