3AM ET 12/13/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 3AM ET 12/13/2025 Newscast

Host: Chris DiMaio (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: December 13, 2025

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Episode Overview

The 3AM hourly newscast delivers concise updates on breaking legal, political, and weather events. This edition spotlights charges against a notable sports figure, a White House honor for an iconic team, a judicial decision impacting the National Guard's deployment, a political photo controversy, catastrophic flooding in Washington state, a dramatic sentencing in New Orleans, and a legal dispute over White House renovations.

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Key News Stories & Discussion Points

1. Michigan Football Coach Sharon Moore Faces Criminal Charges

[00:03 – 00:47]

• Incident: Former University of Michigan head football coach Sharon Moore appeared in virtual court on several charges: home invasion, stalking, and breaking and entering.
• Allegations:
  • Accused of an “inappropriate relationship” with an executive assistant; the relationship ended on Monday.
  • Following his dismissal by the university for this relationship, prosecutors allege Moore broke into the ex-girlfriend’s apartment, threatened self-harm with butter knives and kitchen scissors.
• Legal Stance:
  • Moore’s attorney claims he is no threat despite the severity of the accusations.
• Notable Quote:
  • “Despite these shocking allegations, Moore’s defense attorney says he’s not a threat.” (Chanley Painter, 00:47)

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2. White House Honors the 'Miracle on Ice' Hockey Team

[00:47 – 01:19]

• Event: Members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team were celebrated at the White House.
• Recognition: President Trump awarded the team the Congressional Gold Medal, commemorating the 45th anniversary of their historic Olympic victory.
• Historical Context:
  • Their upset of the Soviet Union in the semifinals is widely regarded as one of America’s greatest sports moments.
• Notable Moments:
  • Team member reflects on resilience:

    “Three times we went down by a goal. For most of the game, they were down by a go three times. And then remarkable players put America back on top where we always wanted to be.” (1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team Member, 01:04)

• Notable Quote:
  • “The semifinals upset of the Soviet Union is considered by many to be among the greatest sports moments in US History.” (Jared Halpern, 01:15)

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3. 9th Circuit Court Orders Removal of National Guard from Los Angeles

[01:33 – 01:48]

• Decision:
  • Federal court orders National Guard troops to vacate LA streets by noon on Monday.
• Implications:
  • Prompt removal may affect ongoing civil order or emergency responses.

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4. Political Controversy: Epstein Estate Photos Released

[01:48 – 02:02]

• Revelation:
  • House Democrats released photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate featuring President Trump, former President Clinton, and former Prince Andrew.
• White House Response:
  • Accusations of “cherry picking” by Democrats regarding which photos were released.

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5. Washington State Faces Historic Flooding

[02:32 – 03:19]

• Weather Crisis:
  • Two “atmospheric rivers” caused historic flooding across Washington state.
• Government Response:
  • President Trump approved emergency declaration for the state.
• State Actions:
  • Governor Ferguson and state officials planning to request “significant financial resources” for ongoing recovery.
• Notable Quote:

  “For the past 48 hours, two to three days, there have been no reported loss of life.” (Washington State Official, 03:05)

  • Dozens of dramatic rescues in King County alone.
• Governor’s Outlook:

  “I welcome a conversation with the president to say thank you for granting this, but also to make additional requests when the time is right.” (Washington State Official, 02:45)

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6. Final Inmate from Dramatic New Orleans Prison Escape Sentenced

[03:19 – 04:05]

• Case Update:
  • Derrick Groves, last of nine inmates who escaped through a hole behind a prison toilet, captured after five months on the run.
• Trial Outcome:
  • Convicted of two murders and two attempted murders from a 2018 Mardi Gras party.
  • Judge cited lack of remorse, sentencing Groves to two life terms plus two consecutive 50-year terms.
• Notable Quote:

  “Judge Dennis Waldron rebuked him for the disruption caused by his five months on the run.” (Carmen Roberts, 03:28)

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7. Preservationists Sue Over White House Ballroom Renovation

[04:05 – 04:28]

• Lawsuit:
  • National Trust for Historic Preservation sues President Trump, asserting a president cannot demolish White House sections without review.
• White House Position:
  • Claims President Trump has “full legal authority” over White House modifications.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Coach Sharon Moore’s Defense:

  “Despite these shocking allegations, Moore’s defense attorney says he’s not a threat.” (Chanley Painter, 00:47)

• Miracle on Ice Team Reflection:

  “Three times we went down by a goal... remarkable players put America back on top.” (1980 Olympic Team Member, 01:04)

• Flood Response:

  “For the past 48 hours... no reported loss of life.” (Washington State Official, 03:05) “...to say thank you for granting this, but also to make additional requests.” (Washington State Official, 02:45)

• Judge’s Rebuke:

  “Judge Dennis Waldron rebuked him for the disruption caused by his five months on the run.” (Carmen Roberts, 03:28)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Sharon Moore’s Charges: 00:03 – 00:47
• Miracle on Ice Honored: 00:47 – 01:19
• 9th Circuit Court Ruling: 01:33 – 01:48
• Epstein Estate Photo Controversy: 01:48 – 02:02
• Washington Flooding/Emergency Declaration: 02:32 – 03:19
• New Orleans Prison Escapee Sentenced: 03:19 – 04:05
• White House Renovation Lawsuit: 04:05 – 04:28

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Tone & Style

The newscast is fast-paced, objective, and to the point—typical of hourly radio news. Correspondents intersperse factual reporting with concise quotes, while national and local events are presented with a sense of immediacy and seriousness, befitting the impactful stories covered.

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Transcript

[Chris DiMaio]

Ex Michigan coach sacked. I'm Chris DiMaio, Fox News. A former University of Michigan football coach appearing virtually in court Friday to face charges.

[Chanley Painter]

Former Wolverines head football 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 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.

[Chris DiMaio]

Fox's Chanley Painter, the legendary miracle on ice hockey team is celebrated at the.

[Jared Halpern]

White House with members of the 1980 U.S. olympic hockey team surrounding him in the Oval Office. President Trump signed a congressional resolution awarding the gold medal winning team the congressional gold medal.

[1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team Member]

Three times we went down by a goal. For most of the game, they were down by a go three times. And then remarkable players put America back on top where we always wanted to be.

[Jared Halpern]

The semifinals upset of the Soviet Union is considered by many to be among the greatest sports moments in US History. The legislation creating the congressional medals was passed earlier this year to mark the 45th anniversary of the Olympic win. At the White House, Jared Halpern, fox news.

[Chris DiMaio]

The 9th Circuit Court issuing a ruling requiring the removal of National Guard troops from the streets of Los Angeles. The ruling requires that the troops vacate their posts by noon local time on Monday. House Democrats release photos of President Trump, former President Clinton and former Prince Andrew from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. The White House accuses Democrats of cherry picking photos. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Chris DiMaio]

Historic flooding from two powerful atmospheric rivers in Washington state. Fox's Kristen Goodwin has more.

[Governor Bob Ferguson]

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson reflecting on President Trump approving the state's request for an emergency declaration.

[Washington State Official]

I welcome a conversation with the president to say thank you for granting this, but also to make additional requests when.

[Governor Bob Ferguson]

The time is right, explaining the state will need to request significant financial resources from the federal government to manage the impact from the storms, which have brought days of torrential rain causing mudslides and swelling some waterways to record flood levels.

[Washington State Official]

But for the past 48 hours, two to three days, there have been no reported loss of life.

[Governor Bob Ferguson]

At this time, officials noting there have been dozens of rescues in King county alone, saying many have been dramatic. Kristin Goodwin, FOX News the last of.

[Chris DiMaio]

Nine inmates who escaped from a New Orleans prison through a hole behind a toilet earlier this year learns his fate for his crimes. More from Fox's Carmen Roberts.

[Carmen Roberts]

Two months after investigators captured 28 year old Derrick Groves under a house in Atlanta, he appeared in a New Orleans courtroom where Judge Dennis Waldron rebuked him for the disruption caused by his five months on the run. Last year, a jury convicted Groves of two counts of second degree murder for killing Jamar Robinson and Byron Jackson at a 2018 Mardi Gras party and two counts of attempted murder in the same shooting. The judge said Groves showed no remorse and sentenced him him for the four crimes to two life terms in prison plus two consecutive 50 year terms.

[Chris DiMaio]

Carmen Roberts, FOX News Preservationists are suing President Trump over his White House ballroom renovation. The National Trust for Historic Preservation claims that no president is legally allowed to tear down portions of the White House without review. However, the White House says that President Trump has full legal authority over the building. I'm Chris dimaio.

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