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The president speaks to the nation. I'm Ted Lindner. Fox News. President Trump on Wednesday night delivering his address saying that he's rebuilding the economy and helping Americans keep more money in their pockets. Fox's Granal Scott with more.
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The president said the high prices Americans have been seeing with groceries and other goods are coming down and through his efforts, families will have more money to spend.
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You will see in your wallets and bank accounts in the new year. After years of record setting, falling incomes, our policies are boosting take home pay at a historic pace.
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The president blamed many of the country's financial woes on the Biden administration. But a FOX News poll out this week shows voter confidence in the economy slipping with only 28% of respondents rating the current economy as excellent or good. Grinal Scott, FOX News.
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Nick Reiner briefly appeared in a Los Angeles court on charges of murdering his parents.
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The Los Angeles county medical examiner finding Rob and Michelle Reiner died of multiple sharp force injuries in their residence. Officials say the couple were found fatally stabbed in their Brentwood home over the weekend. The couple's son Nick, their accused killer. The 32 year old briefly appearing in court Wednesday morning as his lawyer Alan Jackson was granted a postponement of his arraignment which is set for January 7th. He's being held without bail charged with two counts of murder with special circumstance, allegations of multiple murders and using a deadly weapon. Kristen Goodwin, Fox News.
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Reiner's appearance pushed back earlier this week because he was not medically cleared for the hearing. And the number two man of the FBI, Deputy Director Dan Bongino announcing he'll be leaving the bureau next month. This ends a brief tenure in which he clashed with the Justice Department over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, the number two job of the FBI, a position that historically has entailed oversight of the bureau's day to day operations and typically has been held by a career agent. America's listening to FOX News.
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Details. The NFC west and the top seed in the conference are on the line tonight in Seattle. The 113 Rams make a trip to the Pacific Northwest to take on the 113 Seahawks on Thursday Night Football with kickoff scheduled for 8:15 Eastern. With just three weeks remaining in the regular season, the winner of tonight's contest will be in the driver's seat for the number one seed in the NFC playoffs. The two teams met for the first time in November with the Rams eking out a 2119 victory in Los Angeles thanks to four interceptions by Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold. Joe Morgan, FOX News the iconic.
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New Year's eve numbers for 2026 are coming to Times Square today. Fox's Tonya.
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J. Powers with more on that 2026 isn't here just yet, but New York City is getting ready for New Year's Eve and the annual ball drop. The numbers that will make 20 the 2026 official will be on display in Times Square through Monday. On the ground where people can get an up close look at them, the 2025 numerals currently sitting atop Times Square are 7ft tall. New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square date back to 1904, but the first ball made its debut in 1907, complete with 125 watt light bulbs, it weighed 700 pounds. For contrast, the current ball has more than 5200 crystals and LED lights, measures 12 and a half feet in diameter and weighs more than 12,000 pounds. In New York City, Tanya J. Powers, FOX News and the US.
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Southern Command announcing Wednesday night another alleged drug boat has been hit. The announcement made on X Southern Command saying four male narco terrorists were killed, no US Military forces were harmed. I'm Ted Lindner. This is Fox.
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Host: Ted Lindner (FOX News)
Date: December 18, 2025
This hourly update delivers the latest top headlines across politics, crime, national security, sports, entertainment, and public safety. The episode covers President Trump’s televised address on the economy, new developments in a high-profile double homicide case, a shakeup in the FBI, record-setting Powerball news, a crucial NFL matchup, New Year's Eve preparations in Times Square, and an anti-narcotics operation in the Americas.
Timestamps: 00:02–00:35
"You will see in your wallets and bank accounts in the new year. After years of record setting, falling incomes, our policies are boosting take home pay at a historic pace."
— President Trump, reported by Ted Lindner (00:24)
Timestamps: 00:53–01:33
"The Los Angeles county medical examiner finding Rob and Michelle Reiner died of multiple sharp force injuries in their residence."
— Kristen Goodwin, FOX News (00:58)
Timestamps: 01:33–01:59
Timestamps: 02:58–03:24
Timestamps: 03:24–04:00
“With just three weeks remaining in the regular season, the winner of tonight's contest will be in the driver's seat for the number one seed in the NFC playoffs.”
— Joe Morgan, FOX News (03:28)
Timestamps: 04:00–04:47
“The 2025 numerals currently sitting atop Times Square are 7ft tall... the current ball has more than 5200 crystals and LED lights, measures 12 and a half feet in diameter and weighs more than 12,000 pounds.”
— Tonya J. Powers, FOX News (04:20)
Timestamps: 04:47–04:58
President Trump on the economy:
"You will see in your wallets and bank accounts in the new year. After years of record setting, falling incomes, our policies are boosting take home pay at a historic pace."
(00:24)
Kristen Goodwin on the Reiner murders:
"The Los Angeles county medical examiner finding Rob and Michelle Reiner died of multiple sharp force injuries in their residence."
(00:58)
Joe Morgan on the NFC West showdown:
“With just three weeks remaining in the regular season, the winner of tonight's contest will be in the driver's seat for the number one seed in the NFC playoffs.”
(03:28)
Tonya J. Powers on New Year’s Eve preparations:
“The 2025 numerals currently sitting atop Times Square are 7ft tall... the current ball has more than 5200 crystals and LED lights, measures 12 and a half feet in diameter and weighs more than 12,000 pounds.”
(04:20)
Summary:
This concise yet comprehensive FOX News update spotlights significant developments in U.S. politics, criminal justice, federal law enforcement, entertainment, and public security. The tone is urgent and informative, aligning with the fast-pace of radio headline bulletins. Those who missed the broadcast will find all the essential context and statements in this summary.