Fox News Hourly Update – 3AM ET 12/06/2025 Newscast

Episode Overview
This Fox News Hourly Update, anchored by Gary Baumgarten with reports from Mike Emanuel and Kristin Goodwin, delivers a roundup of major headlines from the early hours of December 6, 2025. Key stories include President Trump receiving a peace award, developments in healthcare legislation, a high-profile cruise ship death investigation, the Supreme Court agreeing to hear a case on birthright citizenship, updates on the Kerrville, Texas flooding tragedy, and falling national gas prices.

1. President Trump Attends White House Event, Receives Peace Award

Main story coverage: 00:03–00:42

• Andrea Bocelli at the White House: President Trump and First Lady Melania attended a special concert by Andrea Bocelli in the East Room on Friday evening.
• Recognition for Peace Efforts:
  • Earlier that day, Trump received a peace award at the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw event.
  • He commented on perceived national resurgence and respect from other world leaders:

    "A year ago we were a dead country and now we're the hottest country anywhere in the world and that's said by every single leader in the world."
    —President Trump (00:23)

  • He highlighted the absence of pushback at FIFA:

    "We had a lot of the world's leaders there at FIFA and nobody stood up and objected. Nobody smiled, nobody rolled their eyes."
    —President Trump (00:35)

• International Diplomacy:
  • The U.S. will host the FIFA World Cup in partnership with Mexico and Canada.
  • President Trump met with leaders from Mexico and Canada, discussing trade agreements.

2. Affordable Health Care Tax Credits – Legislative Gridlock

Coverage: 00:42–01:46

• Stalled Bipartisan Efforts:
  • Efforts to extend affordable healthcare tax credits remain unresolved in Congress.
  • Democrats, led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, seek a three-year extension for Obamacare subsidies.
  • Republicans express opposition, arguing the extension will not pass.
• Implications:
  • Millions could see premiums double if the extension isn't passed by year-end.
• Democratic Support:
  • Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic Leader, expresses gratitude for the Senate push:

    "I'm thankful for the leadership that Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats are showing and triggering an up or down vote on a three year extension in the Senate and the American people will see which party supports the health care of hardworking American taxpayers."
    —Hakeem Jeffries (01:22)

• Republican Perspective:
  • Ongoing concerns about broader ACA (Affordable Care Act) issues still needing resolution.

3. Florida Cruise Ship Homicide Investigation

Coverage: 03:01–03:48

• Incident Details:
  • New information surfaces regarding the investigation into an 18-year-old's asphyxiation death aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship.
  • The 16-year-old stepbrother is under investigation for involvement in the death of Anna Kepner.
• Family Court Documents:
  • The boy’s father alleges custody violations and inadequate supervision by the ex-wife, Chantel Hudson.
  • He did not approve the cruise trip for his son.
• Legal Status:
  • Anna Kepner's death certificate lists homicide; no formal confirmation from authorities yet.
  • Family and step-relations provide insight into the incident context.

4. Kerrville, Texas Flooding Tragedy and Emergency Response

Coverage: 03:48–04:13

• Release of 911 Calls:
  • Authorities released harrowing 911 audio clips from the July 4th flooding disaster.
• Scale of Tragedy:
  • At least 135 fatalities, including 27 campers from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp for girls.
• Victim Testimony:
  • Panic and crisis conveyed through excerpts of emergency calls:

    "I'm inside the building. I'm, I'm stuck in this room. The windows broken, water coming in through."
    —911 Caller (03:58–04:10)

5. Supreme Court to Hear Birthright Citizenship Case

Coverage: 04:13–04:42

• Constitutionality in Question:
  • Supreme Court agrees to evaluate the president’s order denying automatic citizenship to children born in the U.S. to non-citizen or temporary resident parents.
• Upcoming Arguments:
  • Case stems from an executive order initially struck down by lower courts.
  • Supreme Court to hear presidential appeal in the spring.

6. National Gas Prices Drop

Coverage: 04:42–04:57

• Downward Trend:
  • AAA reports the national average price per gallon is $2.98, down 10 cents from the previous month.

Notable Quotes

• President Trump (00:23):

  "A year ago we were a dead country and now we're the hottest country anywhere in the world and that's said by every single leader in the world."

• Hakeem Jeffries (01:22):

  "I'm thankful for the leadership that Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats are showing and triggering an up or down vote on a three year extension in the Senate and the American people will see which party supports the health care of hardworking American taxpayers."

• 911 Caller (03:58):

  "I'm inside the building. I'm, I'm stuck in this room. The windows broken, water coming in through."

Episode Flow Quick Reference

| Segment | Timestamp | |-------------------------------------------|---------------| | President Trump at White House/FIFA Event | 00:03–00:42 | | Healthcare Subsidy Extension Debate | 00:42–01:46 | | Florida Teen Cruise Ship Death | 03:01–03:48 | | Kerrville Flooding & 911 Calls | 03:48–04:13 | | Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Case | 04:13–04:42 | | Gas Prices National Update | 04:42–04:57 |

This newscast delivered fast-paced, curated news highlights with direct statements, live event references, and acute coverage of ongoing legal, political, and public safety issues—characteristic of the Fox News hourly bulletin style.