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Targeting isis. I'm Deborah Valentine, Fox News. The United States launches a military strike on ISIS targets in Nigeria.
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President Trump says that strike was deadly and he says it's because they've been targeting and viciously killing primarily Christians. Now, he just made the announcement on Truth Social, saying in part, quote, I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay. And tonight there was. The Department of War executed numerous perfect strikes as only the United States is capable of doing under my leadership. Our country will not allow radical Islamic terrorism to prosper. May God bless our military and Merry Christmas to all, including the dead terrorists, of which there will be many more if their slaughter of Christians continues.
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That's fox's Madison Scarpino reporting. The Trump administration's takedown of Venezuela's drug trafficking continues. Fox's Kevin Cork has more.
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President Trump's pressure campaign against Venezuela is heating up. The Wall Street Journal reports that the US Military is expanding its presence in the Caribbean. The Pentagon reportedly moving a large number of special operations aircraft there, as well as multiple cargo planes and equipment.
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The US Military is actively targeting drug smuggling vessels while Venezuela has passed laws criminalizing such sanctions. Southern California inundated with rainfall in the Northeast. New York City under a winter storm watch. More from fox's Mike Emanuel.
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The number of winter storm watches are multiplying throughout the northeastern U.S. the National Weather Service is warning of a snow and ice storm that is expected to blast through the Northeast, impacting at least 15 million people. Meanwhile, Southern California is getting soaked. Heavy rain has already caused flooding and mudslides in Los Angeles county and beyond.
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Five to eight inches of snow is forecast in the New York City area. America's listening to Fox News.
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News. The U.S. supreme Court rejecting President Trump's bid to send the National Guard to Illinois leave in place a previous ruling by a federal judge in Chicago that barred the White House from deploying troops to the state. It comes after nearly 300 National Guards troops from Texas were deployed to Chicago in early October to help protect federal property after violent clashes between ICE officers and.
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Guard. That's fox's Brooke Taylor reporting. Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson praising the SCOTUS ruling, saying the decision doesn't just protect Chicago, but other cities around the country. I'm Debra Valentine. This is FOX.
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Host: Various FOX News Correspondents
Theme: A concise roundup of key U.S. and global news stories, including military operations, political moves, weather, and legal developments.
[00:03–00:49]
Deborah Valentine reports that the U.S. has executed a military strike on ISIS targets in Nigeria following attacks on Christians.
President Trump made a statement on Truth Social, emphasizing the operation was retaliation for the killing of Christians by ISIS.
Key Details:
Notable Quote:
“If they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay. And tonight there was.”
—President Trump (as quoted by Madison Scarpino, 00:13)
[00:49–01:16]
Report by Madison Scarpino and Kevin Corke:
Key Insight:
[01:16–01:51]
News from Mike Emanuel:
Memorable Line:
“The number of winter storm watches are multiplying throughout the northeastern U.S.”
—Mike Emanuel (01:30)
[02:58–03:44]
Report by Jessica Rosenthal:
Key Point:
[03:44–04:57]
Brooke Taylor Reports:
Notable Quote:
“The decision doesn’t just protect Chicago, but other cities around the country.”
—Mayor Brandon Johnson (as reported by Brooke Taylor, 04:47)
This summary captures the core developments covered in the FOX News Hourly Update for December 26, 2025 at 3 AM ET, providing context, key points, and notable statements for listeners and readers alike.