3AM ET 12/28/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update — 3AM ET Newscast (December 28, 2025)

Episode Overview

This episode delivers concise, fast-paced news coverage on major global and national stories for the early hours of December 28, 2025. The top headlines include high-stakes diplomatic meetings on two war fronts—Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Hamas—an isolated shooting at a Missouri sports facility, and ongoing travel disruptions in the Northeast following a major snowstorm. The reporting maintains Fox’s signature tone: urgent, direct, and focused on geopolitical and public safety issues.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Ukraine–Russia Ceasefire Negotiations

[00:03–00:50]

• Presidential Summit:

  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is traveling to meet President Trump at Mar-a-Lago in a push to finalize a ceasefire agreement with Russia.
  • President Trump has put forth a "20 point peace plan," which is reportedly "about 90% ready" according to Zelensky.
  • The discussions are expected to focus on "security guarantees and territory," two sticking points in any agreement.

• Key Obstacles:

  • Russia is demanding that Ukraine cede the eastern Donbas region.
  • Zelensky has said he’ll withdraw Ukrainian forces if Russia reciprocates, allowing for the creation of a demilitarized economic zone.
  • Despite progress in US-brokered talks, Russia has "not agreed to the framework" yet.

• Recent Violence:

  • Saturday saw a missile and drone attack by Russia on Kyiv, killing at least one person—a move Zelensky argues undermines Russian claims of wanting peace.

• Notable Quote:

  • "Ukraine's president meets with President Trump Sunday trying to close a ceasefire deal in the war with Russia." —Debra Valentine (00:03)
  • "President Trump is pushing a 20 point peace plan. The Ukrainian leader says about 90% of that proposal is ready…" —Jared Halpern (00:15)
  • "The attack really shows that Russia's president doesn't want peace." —Debra Valentine, paraphrasing Zelensky (00:51)

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2. Israel–Hamas Ceasefire & U.S. Involvement

[01:13–01:47]

• Ceasefire Talks:

  • Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet President Trump in Florida to discuss the next phase in the ceasefire agreement with Hamas.
  • Mediators are pushing for implementation of an October agreement’s second phase:
    • Israeli withdrawal from Gaza
    • Hamas to disarm
    • Interim authority to govern Gaza, replacing Hamas

• Internal Israeli Debate:

  • Widespread rallies in Israel demanding the recovery of the last hostage held in Gaza as a precondition to progressing with the ceasefire.

• Persistent Tensions:

  • Both Israel and Hamas accuse the other of violating current ceasefire terms.

• Notable Quote:

  • "Foreign policy experts say his visit is crucial for the future of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas." —Marianne Rafferty (01:16)

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3. Shooting at Missouri Sports Facility

[02:58–03:55]

• Incident Overview:

  • Shots fired inside TM Fieldhouse, a multisport indoor facility in Lee's Summit, Missouri, during what may have been a teen’s birthday party.
  • Incident involved "two adult men who were arguing"; escalated to gunfire.
  • One victim was shot multiple times but is expected to survive.

• Public Safety:

  • Police confirmed "no active shooter" situation; the incident appears isolated.
  • About 100 people, including children, were present; no further injuries reported.
  • Police are searching for one suspect.

• Notable Quote:

  • "They've been shot multiple times. They're at an area hospital with non life threatening injuries." —Jacob Sloan (03:14)
  • "We understand that there is no current danger to the public while police are still looking for one of the shooters involved." —Debra Valentine (03:55)

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4. Weather Disruptions in the Northeast

[04:12–04:52]

• Snowstorm Aftermath:

  • A severe snowstorm dumped over 11 inches in parts of New York.
  • Over 8,000 flight delays and 1,700 cancellations Friday, with disruptions continuing through Saturday.
  • Another storm is expected to hit tomorrow, heightening concerns for busy travel days.
  • Airlines are preemptively canceling more flights as a result.

• Public Reaction:

  • Travelers are anxiously asking when disruptions will subside, but forecasts predict more challenges ahead.

• Notable Quote:

  • "Most of those issues are coming out of the Northeast after a snowstorm dumped more than 11 inches in parts of New York." —Caroline Elliott (04:12)

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Memorable Quotes and Moments

• On Ukraine Negotiations:

  • "President Trump is pushing a 20 point peace plan. The Ukrainian leader says about 90% of that proposal is ready..." —Jared Halpern (00:15)

• On Israeli Ceasefire Talks:

  • "Foreign policy experts say his visit is crucial for the future of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas." —Marianne Rafferty (01:16)

• On Missouri Shooting:

  • "We only know one individual who was shot. They've been shot multiple times. They're at an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries." —Jacob Sloan (03:14)

• On Travel Disruptions:

  • "It looks like we have another storm on the way and it's aiming to hit the Northeast yet again tomorrow night, which is expected to be another busy travel day." —Caroline Elliott (04:35)

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Timeline of Significant Segments

• 00:03–00:51 — Ukraine–Russia ceasefire updates
• 01:13–01:47 — Israel–Hamas ceasefire talks and protests
• 02:58–03:55 — Shooting incident in Lee’s Summit, Missouri
• 04:12–04:52 — Travel disruptions from Northeast snowstorm

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Tone and Style

• The reporting style is brisk, factual, and urgent.
• There is a clear emphasis on geopolitical events and public safety concerns.
• Quotes from reporters and correspondents are succinct, offering direct information or brief analysis.

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Takeaway

Listeners get a precise roundup of critical overnight news—from tense international negotiations and unfolding domestic incidents to public safety alerts—in a format that quickly orients without editorializing. This episode captures the stakes of ongoing global conflicts, the shock of local violence, and the frustration of travel delays, all with FOX’s trademark direct, news-first delivery.

Transcript

[Debra Valentine]

High stakes meetings. I'm Debra Valentine, Fox News. Ukraine's president meets with President Trump Sunday trying to close a ceasefire deal in the war with Russia.

[Jared Halpern]

President Volodymyr Zelensky's trip to Mar? A Lago follows weeks of US Backed talks with Ukrainian and Russian negotiators. President Trump is pushing a 20 point peace plan. The Ukrainian leader says about 90% of that proposal is ready and he and President Trump will discuss security guarantees and territory. So far, Russia has not agreed to the framework, insisting Ukraine cede the Donbas region in the eastern part of the country. Zelensky has agreed to withdraw troops from that region if Russia does the same to create a demilitarized economic zone. In Washington, Jared Halpern, Fox News.

[Debra Valentine]

On Saturday, Russia struck Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones in an attack that killed at least one person. Ukraine's president said the attack really shows that Russia's president doesn't want peace. The next phase of the cease fire between Israel and Hamas could depend on an upcoming meeting between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Fox's Marianne Rafferty reports.

[Marianne Rafferty]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet President Trump in Florida on Monday. Foreign policy experts say his visit is crucial for the future of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Mediators hope to move into the second phase of October's agreement. It calls for Israel to withdraw from Gaza and Hamas to lay down its weapons. An interim authority would then govern the Palestinian territory territory instead of Hamas. Meantime, hundreds have been rallying in Israel, arguing the ceasefire can only move forward after the body of the last hostage in Gaza is recovered and returned.

[Debra Valentine]

Both sides have accused the other of violating the current ceasefire agreement. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Debra Valentine]

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[Jacob Sloan]

Latest. We only know one individual who was shot. They've been shot multiple times. They're at an area hospital with non life threatening injuries. The first call for service here at TM Fieldhouse came around 6:15 officers were quick to determine that there was not an active shooter here at TM Field House but rather an isolated incident. Two adult men who were arguing with each other. Those arguments escalated into gunshots while inside the gymnasium here. It was an event, maybe a teenager's birthday party that was going on. We understand that there is no current danger to the public while police are still looking for for one of the shooters.

[Debra Valentine]

Involved. Police estimate around 100 people were inside that facility at the time of the shooting light. Delays and cancellations continue in the Northeast following a major winter storm. Fox's Caroline Elliott reports from Hartsfield Jackson International Airport in.

[Caroline Elliott]

Atlanta. Most of those issues are coming out of the Northeast after a snowstorm dumped more than 11 inches in parts of New York. The good news is the snow is pretty much over for now at least, but it is going to take airlines some time to recover. The flight problems started yesterday with more than 8000 delays on Friday and 1700 cancellations. And now a lot of people are asking when will things get better? It looks like we have another storm on the way and it's aiming to hit the Northeast yet again tomorrow night, which is expected to be another busy travel day. And we're already seeing some airlines begin canceling flights.

[Debra Valentine]

Tomorrow. FlightAware says on Saturday there were over 1500 total cancellations. I'm Deborah Valentine, is hey Ryan.

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