Fox News Hourly Update - 3AM ET 12/08/2025 Newscast

Date: December 8, 2025
Host: Ted Lindner | Fox News Podcasts

Overview

This episode delivers a fast-paced roundup of the latest national and international news. Major stories include President Trump's remarks and actions at the Kennedy Center, updates on U.S.-Ukraine negotiations, immigration enforcement in New York, a drop in gasoline prices, ongoing developments in Israel-Hamas relations, controversy surrounding a Pentagon strike, and political fallout from a preemptive presidential pardon. The episode also touches on a viral workplace racism incident.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump at the Kennedy Center

• (00:03–00:31)
  • President Trump reorganized the Kennedy Center’s board and refocused fundraising efforts upon taking office.
  • He expressed optimism about the progress, stating:

    "It's going to be fantastic. When you see the end product, it's going to be better than it was new, and I think we'll celebrate that. But I will say that our country is doing really well."
    — President Trump, (00:18)

  • The president also joked about his performance and resignation.
  • Kennedy Center honorees included Sylvester Stallone, George Strait, Kiss, and Gloria Gaynor.

2. U.S.–Ukraine Negotiations

• (00:31–01:06)
  • Recent talks in Florida ended with no significant progress.
  • President Trump voiced disappointment with Ukrainian President Zelensky:

    "President Zelensky hasn't yet read the proposal... His people love it, but he has it. Russia's fine with it."
    — President Trump, (00:56)

3. Immigration Enforcement and Rights in NYC

• (01:06–01:36)
  • NYC officials remind residents of their rights regarding ICE operations (“Mayor Alex Zoram Mamdani” is referenced, but actual clip is Mayor Eric Adams).
  • Essential advice emphasized:

    "ICE cannot enter into private spaces like your home, school or private area of your workplace without a judicial warrant signed by a judge."
    — Mayor Eric Adams, (01:21)

  • Incoming Mayor Eric Adams commits to cooperation with immigration law enforcement.

4. Gasoline Price Drop

• (01:36–01:55)
  • National average price of regular-grade gasoline dropped by 8 cents per gallon over two weeks, now averaging $3.08:

    "Gasoline prices dropped an impressive 8 cents per gallon in the past two weeks. With regular grade now at 3.08, America."
    — Trilby Lumberg, (01:46)

5. Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Developments

• (02:31–02:58)
  • Israeli PM Netanyahu states the second phase of a ceasefire will proceed following the return of last hostage remains.
  • The new phase is expected to address Hamas’ disarmament.

6. Pentagon Strike Controversy

• (02:58–03:24)
  • Calls for the Pentagon to release footage of a second, deadly strike on a suspected drug boat.
  • Pete Hegseth, when pressed:

    "My job was to say execute or don't execute. So I was satisfied with the strike criteria... I fully support that strike. I would have made the same call myself."
    — Pete Hegseth, (03:13)

  • Hegseth not committing to video release, despite President Trump supporting disclosure.

7. Preemptive Pardon and Congressional Tensions

• (03:32–04:14)
  • After President Trump's preemptive pardon of Congressman Henry Cuellar, Trump harshly criticized Cuellar for running for reelection as a Democrat.
  • Cuellar defended his record on Fox:

    "I'm a Democrat, probably one of the most, if not the most bipartisan Democrat and as I told some of my Repub on the House floor, I vote better than some of the Republicans."
    — Rep. Henry Cuellar, (03:54)

  • Cuellar and wife Imelda are still facing indictments.

8. Workplace Racism Incident

• (04:14–04:28)
  • A Wisconsin Cinnabon employee was fired following a racist confrontation with a Black Somali couple, captured on video.
  • Cinnabon issued a statement distancing itself from the ex-employee’s actions.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump on the Kennedy Center project:

  "It's going to be fantastic. When you see the end product, it's going to be better than it was new..." (00:18)

• On Ukraine talks:

  "President Zelensky hasn't yet read the proposal... Russia's fine with it." (00:56)

• NYC Mayor on ICE:

  "ICE cannot enter into private spaces... without a judicial warrant signed by a judge." (01:21)

• Trilby Lumberg on gas prices:

  "Gasoline prices dropped an impressive 8 cents per gallon in the past two weeks." (01:46)

• Pete Hegseth on the controversial strike:

  "I fully support that strike. I would have made the same call myself." (03:13)

• Rep. Cuellar on his bipartisan record:

  "...I vote better than some of the Republicans." (03:54)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:03 – President Trump at the Kennedy Center
• 00:31 – US-Ukraine negotiations update
• 01:06 – NYC officials on ICE operations
• 01:36 – Gasoline prices drop
• 02:31 – Israel-Hamas developments
• 02:58 – Pentagon strike, Hegseth's position
• 03:32 – Trump’s pardon and attack on Cuellar
• 04:14 – Cinnabon racism incident

Tone & Style

The episode maintains Fox News’ urgent, direct, and news-focused delivery. Reporting is concise, with occasional direct quotations highlighting key stakeholder perspectives and underscoring political divides. While fast-moving, it retains clarity on each major headlining topic.

Note: All timestamps reference when each key segment or quote occurs, and advertising and non-content sections have been omitted for clarity.