Fox News Hourly Update – 3AM ET 12/15/2025 Newscast
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: December 15, 2025
Episode Overview
This Fox News Hourly Update delivers concise reports on breaking and developing stories in the U.S. and internationally. The 3AM newscast covers a high-profile death investigation at Rob Reiner’s home, a tragic shooting at Brown University, falling gas prices, a deadly Hanukkah attack in Australia, economic concerns among American shoppers, and national Hanukkah observances.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Death Investigation at Rob Reiner’s Home (00:03 – 00:54)
- Incident Reporting:
- Two bodies discovered at Rob Reiner’s Southern California home after a medical aid call (~3:30 PM Sunday).
- Identities of the deceased have not been officially released—confirmation pending from the LA County Court.
- Police Statement:
- LAPD Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton clarified the department is not actively seeking suspects or persons of interest at this time.
- Quote:
"At this time, the Los Angeles Police Department is not seeking anyone as a suspect or as a person of interest or in any other manner. And we will not be doing that until we conduct our investigation and we move forward."
— LAPD Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton (00:32)
- Response from Officials:
- Both LA Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom issued statements, describing the event as "a tragic loss" and honoring Reiner and his wife.
2. Brown University Shooting (00:54 – 01:42)
- Incident Details:
- A shooting at Brown University on Saturday afternoon resulted in 2 fatalities and 9 injuries during final exams in an engineering building.
- Police initially detained a person of interest but later announced their release due to insufficient evidence.
- The shooter fired more than 40 rounds. Campus classes and finals are postponed.
- Community & Official Responses:
- Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee extended sympathies to victims and their families.
- Summary of Police Update:
"Police are saying they arrested a person of interest Sunday morning and that they weren't looking for anyone else at that time. But then they held a news conference earlier Sunday evening saying that that person of interest who was detained was will now be released citing a lack of evidence."
— Marian Rafferty (01:03)
3. Falling Gas Prices (01:42 – 01:57)
- Current Prices:
- AAA reports the national average gas price is $2.91 per gallon, a 17-cent drop from a month prior.
4. Hanukkah Attack in Australia (02:58 – 03:38)
- Incident Overview:
- 15+ people killed after a father and son opened fire on a Hanukkah gathering on a Sydney-area beach.
- The 50-year-old gunman was killed by police, while his 24-year-old son was injured and taken into custody.
- Panic and chaos ensued as 50-60 shots were reportedly fired at the family festival.
- On-the-ground Reporting:
- Quote:
"Australian Jews were gathered for the first night of Hanukkah. It was a beautiful family festival. There was singing, food, music and out of nowhere two gunmen..."
— Shari Markson, Sky News (03:16)
- Quote:
5. Holiday Economic Concerns (03:48 – 04:33)
- Survey Findings:
- About half of Americans say costs are higher for holiday shopping, groceries, utilities, and gifts.
- Many report dipping into savings, bargain-hunting, delaying purchases, and increased credit card use.
- 68% still rate the U.S. economy as “poor,” unchanged from last December.
- Political Dispute:
- President Trump claims, “there is no inflation and that the US economy is booming,” but survey data contradicts this.
6. National Hanukkah Observance (04:33 – 04:53)
- Washington, D.C. Ceremony:
- Jewish leaders light the national menorah, attended by the President, First Lady, Vice President, and Second Lady.
- Quote:
"From the president of the United States and the first lady and the vice president of the United States and the second Lady. I would like to wish you all a wonderful Hanukkah. Let's celebrate the year. It is a difficult and tough day for what we've lost."
— National Menorah Ceremony (04:37)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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LAPD Statement on Rob Reiner’s Home:
"At this time, the Los Angeles Police Department is not seeking anyone as a suspect or as a person of interest or in any other manner."
— Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton (00:32) -
Brown University Shooting Police Update:
"They held a news conference earlier Sunday evening saying that that person of interest who was detained was will now be released citing a lack of evidence."
— Marian Rafferty (01:03) -
Sydney Hanukkah Attack Eyewitness:
"There was singing, food, music and out of nowhere two gunmen... Reports that there were 50 to 60 shots fired."
— Shari Markson, Sky News (03:16) -
Economic Anxiety Quote:
"68% of respondents to the survey, however, continue to say that the U.S. economy is poor. That's unchanged from last December."
— Daria Albinger (04:33) -
National Menorah Lighting:
"I would like to wish you all a wonderful Hanukkah. Let's celebrate the year. It is a difficult and tough day for what we've lost."
— National Menorah Ceremony Speaker (04:37)
Key Timestamps
- 00:03 – Death investigation begins at Rob Reiner’s home
- 01:03 – Brown University shooting update; suspect release
- 01:42 – Gas prices drop nationwide
- 02:58 – Sydney Hanukkah attack; dozens killed and wounded
- 03:48 – Survey: Americans feel economic pinch this holiday season
- 04:33 – National menorah lighting in D.C.
Tone & Style
The episode is factual, urgent, and somber, reflecting the gravity of ongoing events and national mood during the holiday season.
This summary covers all primary developments and perspectives from the December 15, 2025, 3AM Fox News Hourly Update, giving listeners a comprehensive understanding of the most important stories of the hour.