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.

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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.

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.