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Fox News Hourly Update – December 13, 2025

Episode Theme:
This episode delivers concise updates on breaking national and international stories, focusing on a deadly ambush attack in Syria that killed two US Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter. The episode also covers US legal actions against an oil tanker, healthcare policy debate in Congress, criminal charges against a university football coach, a lawsuit over White House renovations, and military developments in Gaza.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

Deadly Syria Ambush: US Army Soldiers Killed

[00:02] Paul Stevens: Reports on the main story—a deadly ambush targeting US and Syrian forces in a historic central Syrian town.
Pentagon Update: Two US Army soldiers and one US interpreter killed; three others wounded.
Action Taken: Attacker was killed by partner forces, per Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
Background: Hundreds of US troops remain in Syria countering Islamic State.

“A deadly ambush. ... The Pentagon says two US army soldiers, one civilian US Interpreter were killed, three others wounded.” — Paul Stevens [00:02]

US Seizes Oil Tanker Linked to Terror Groups

[00:36] Madeleine Rivera: Details on the US Justice Department’s seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela.
Legal Proceedings:
- Federal judge approved seizure on November 26th.
- DOJ alleges the vessel supported Hezbollah and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
- Intent to seize oil cargo legally when ship reaches a US port.
Crew Status: Will reportedly be released upon the vessel’s docking.

“The DOJ says the vessel named the skipper was being used in an oil shipping network supporting Hezbollah and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.” — Madeleine Rivera [00:36]

US Congress Debates Healthcare Amid Expiring Subsidies

[01:14] Paul Stevens: Notes Congress will soon vote on a new Republican healthcare proposal, as Affordable Care Act subsidies are about to expire.
[01:30] Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC): Promotes GOP bill to lower premiums and increase choice, criticizes Democratic push for single-payer system.

“We have the bill, lower health care premiums for all Americans. What the Democrats were trying to do, what they ultimately want to do is get us to a single payer program. We don't want that. We want lower premiums, more choice, people to be able to make decisions about their own health care.” — Rep. Virginia Foxx [01:30]

Senate Action: Both Republican and Democratic proposals were rejected on Thursday.

Former University of Michigan Football Coach Faces Charges

[02:32] Chanley Painter: Covers Sharon Moore’s legal troubles.
Allegations: Home invasion, stalking, and break-in after an affair with an executive assistant ended and led to his firing.
Incident Details: Moore allegedly broke into her apartment, armed himself with kitchen knives, threatened self-harm.
Legal Status: Pleaded not guilty; released on $25,000 bond, court return in January.

“Moore broke into the apartment of his former mistress, grabbed butter knives and kitchen scissors and threatened to kill himself. Despite these shocking allegations, Moore's defense attorney says he's not a threat.” — Chanley Painter [02:40]

Trump Administration Sued Over White House Ballroom

[03:28] Lucas Tomlinson: A preservationist lawsuit opposes Trump’s private-funded White House ballroom renovation.
Preservationists’ Argument: Seek federal review and congressional approval for any such alteration due to the building’s historic significance.
Administration Response: Cites presidential authority and historical precedent for renovations, highlights private funding.

Major Gaza Update: Hamas Commander Killed

[03:53] Paul Stevens: Reports Israeli forces killed Raad Saad, a top Hamas commander, in a Gaza City strike, following an explosive attack on Israeli soldiers.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Syria Ambush:
“Two US army soldiers, one civilian US Interpreter were killed, three others wounded.”
— Paul Stevens [00:02]
On Oil Tanker Seizure:
“The vessel named the skipper was being used in an oil shipping network supporting Hezbollah and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.”
— Madeleine Rivera [00:36]
On Healthcare Policy:
“We want lower premiums, more choice, people to be able to make decisions about their own health care.”
— Rep. Virginia Foxx [01:30]
On Sharon Moore Charges:
“Despite these shocking allegations, Moore's defense attorney says he's not a threat.”
— Chanley Painter [02:40]

Timestamps for Key Segments

Syria Ambush – [00:02]
Oil Tanker Seizure Off Venezuela – [00:36]
Congressional Healthcare Debate – [01:14]
Sharon Moore Criminal Charges – [02:32]
White House Ballroom Lawsuit – [03:28]
Gaza: Hamas Commander Killed – [03:53]

This summary delivers a clear narrative of the urgent news covered in this FOX News Hourly Update, highlighting the main themes and providing context, memorable moments, and timestamps for each segment.

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A deadly ambush. I'm Paul Stevens. Fox News. U.S. service members ambushed in Syria. An assailant opening fire at Syrian and US Forces during a visit by US Troops to a historic central town. The Pentagon says two US army soldiers, one civilian US Interpreter were killed, three others wounded. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth saying the attacker was then killed by partner forces. The US does have hundreds of troops deployed in eastern Syria as part of a coalition fighting the Islamic State group. We're getting some new details about that oil tanker seized off venezuela by the.
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U.S. the Justice Department partially unsealed the seizure warrant for that oil tanker. More than 20 pages of this 32 page document were completely redacted. But here's what we did learn. A federal judge signed off on the seizure warrant on November 26th. The Coast Guard seized the tanker off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday. The DOJ says the vessel named the skipper was being used in an oil shipping network supporting Hezbollah and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The administration says it'll through the legal channels to seize the oil on the tanker once it reaches a U.S. port. NBC News now reporting. Per two U.S. officials. The crew will be released when the vessel docks.
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And that is fox's Madeleine Rivera. Lawmakers are expected to vote sometime next week on the Republicans newly released health care plan as Affordable Care act subsidies are set to expire the end of the year. North Carolina Republican Congresswoman Virginia Fox on FOX and Friends.
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We have the bill, lower health care premiums for all Americans. What the Democrats were trying to do, what they ultimately want to do is get us to a single payer program. We don't want that. We want lower premiums, more choice people to be able to make decisions about their own health care.
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The Senate on Thursday rejecting competing Republican and Democratic proposals. America is listening to FOX News.
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A former university of Michigan football coach with a virtual appearance in court to face charges. Fox's Chanley Painter, former Wolverines head football.
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Coach Sharon Moore faces charges of home invasion, stalking and breaking and entering. Moore is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with an employee believed to be an executive assistant who prosecutors say broke off a years long affair on Monday. And when he was fired by the the university for the, quote, inappropriate relationship. Prosecutors say Moore broke into the apartment of his former mistress, grabbed butter knives and kitchen scissors and threatened to kill himself. Despite these shocking allegations, Moore's defense attorney says he's not a threat.
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And the former coach pleading not guilty to those charges. He's out on a $25,000 bond. Not expected back in court until January. Trump White House facing a new lawsuit, this time over renovations at 1600 Pennsylvania.
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Avenue, the White House and was sued by preservationalists seeking to stop President Trump from his designing of the new ballroom because the preservationists are seeking a review and congressional approval over this White House ballroom project. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is asking a federal court to stop Trump's White House ballroom project until it goes through design reviews and public comments and wins approval from Congress.
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Fox's Lucas Tomlinson @ the White House. The Trump administration defending the renovation, saying that not only is the president doing it with private money, but also arguing he has the legal authority to make changes to the White House like other presidents have done in the past. A top Hamas commander killed by Israeli forces in a Gaza City strike, Raad Saad was targeted while driving along with three others. It comes after the detonation of a Hamas explosive device that wounded Israeli forces in the yellow zone of the Gaza Strip. I'm Paul Stevens and this is FOX.
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