Loading summary
Chris DiMaio
Kirk's accused assassin in court. I'm Chris DiMaio. Fox News. The man accused of assassinating conservative political activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk appearing in court in person for the first time on Thursday, Judge Tony.
Chinley Painter
Graff addressed concerns from Charlie Kirk's widow Erica and the media about secrecy surrounding the court proceedings. There were complaints from Tyler Robinson's defense team about cameras showing him in shackles and the judge did rule that was a violation of decorum rules. He ordered the cameras to be relocated but did not outright ban them from the courtroom. Another issue the judge is considering is whether or not transcripts from a previous closed hearing in October will be released. That issue led to the court to go into a two hour closed session. The issue of cameras during the trial will be taken up in February.
Chris DiMaio
That's Fox's Chinley Painter. President Trump signing what he says is a common sense executive order Thursday to create a single federal approvals process for artificial intelligence blocking state level regulations. Treasury Secretary Scott Besant there's no use.
Gernall Scott
In having a golden dome if China's AI can get around it. There's no use in spending all this money on defense. And the US Will remain the leader in this under President Trump's leadership.
Chris DiMaio
Democrats and Republicans in Congress have spoken out against the Trump AI proposal and the White House aizar promises the administration won't block all state regulations like those for child safety. A 6.7 magnitude quake hits northeast Japan. No word on damage or injuries. A tsunami advisory has been lifted. Stocks soaring on Thursday. The Dow and S&P 500 finishing to record closes. The Dow finishing up 646 points. The S&P 500 topping 6900 for the first time. But the Nasdaq dropped 60 points. America's listening to Fox News.
SimpliSafe Advertiser
If you could stop somebody from breaking in before they got inside, why wouldn't you? Most old school systems go off after someone's already in your place that's too late. Simplisafe is different. It's proactive with a double layer of defense that stops crime before they start. First, AI powered cameras spot potential threats outside. Then live agents step in, talking to the person through the camera, letting them know they're on video and police will be dispatched if they don't leave. They can even trigger a loud siren or spotlight. That's how you help stop a crime before it starts. Plus, there's no contracts and SimpliSafe was just named the best home security of 2025 by US News and World Report. It's also the Best time to buy SimpliSafe's Last Chance Black Friday sale, 50% off any new system. Hit SimpliSafe.com FNC that's SimpliSafe.com FNC there's no safe like Simplisafe.
Chris DiMaio
Former University of Michigan head coach Sharon Moore has been fired and arrested over an affair he had with a woman who worked for him.
Sports Analyst
Police say this guy had a meltdown. He grabbed the knife, got in the car and showed up at that woman's house. So she called 911. Until this week, Sharon Moore was one of the biggest names in college football. Everybody knew him. It looked like he had it all together, but it looks like he might have traded his $13 million salary for time behind bars after the University of Michigan fired him for having a, quote, inappropriate relations with his executive assistant, who reportedly got a huge raise. So Moore has a wife. He has three kids at home and was reportedly suicidal after he lost his coaching job. He didn't know what he was going to do. People in the college sports board say that he was acting like pretty strange, though. He'd berated his assistants recently and was really on edge before they just axed him.
Chris DiMaio
Fox's Alexis McAdams. Meanwhile, police dispatch audio suggest that Moore allegedly stalked his victim for months with only weeks before Obamacare subsidies expire. Democrats and Republicans blame the other for not making a deal.
Gernall Scott
After Senate votes failed Thursday to renew Affordable Care act subsidies. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said the GOP is at fault. Tens of millions of people will see their premiums double or triple or more next year. Republicans now own America's health care crisis. But White House press secretary Caroline Levitt blamed Schumer for not embracing what she said has been done beyond Congress, the.
Sports Analyst
President'S policies of bringing down drug prices.
Chinley Painter
These most favored nation deals.
Sports Analyst
Why hasn't Chuck Schumer ever come out in support of those?
Gernall Scott
In 10 days, senators are set to leave Washington for Christmas and return after the new year when the subsidies have expired. Gernall Scott, FOX NEWS.
Chris DiMaio
A second grand jury declines to indict New York State Attorney General Letitia James, who had faced mortgage fraud charges. I'm Chris DiMeo.
Ryan Reynolds
Hey, Ryan Reynolds here wishing you a very happy half off holiday because right now Mint Mobile is offering you the gift of 50% off unlimited. To be clear, that's half the price, not half the service. Mint is still premium unlimited wireless for a great price. So that means a half day. You know, give it a try@mintmobile.com Switch.
Chinley Painter
Upfront payment of $45 for 3 month plan equivalent to $15 per month required new customer offer for first 3 months only. Switch feed slow 135 gigabytes of network busy taxes and fees extra seamanmobile Com.
This edition provides a brisk rundown of the latest significant news events in politics, sports, technology, global issues, and the economy, focusing on legal proceedings, presidential actions, and key controversies of the day.
This summary offers a comprehensive walkthrough of the episode for anyone who missed the live broadcast, encapsulating the essential developments and tone of Fox News’s top stories at 3AM ET on December 12, 2025.