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.