Fox News Hourly Update

Date: December 17, 2025
Time: 3PM ET
Host: Lisa Brady, FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of key national news events, highlighting a dignified transfer ceremony for fallen soldiers, developments in U.S. political arenas including health care and ongoing Trump-related investigations, a mass shooting search update, and a high-profile murder case. The tone is factual and urgent, focusing on breaking stories and Washington developments.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Dignified Transfer at Dover Air Force Base

• Segment: [00:02–00:25]

• President Trump attended Dover Air Force Base for the arrival of the bodies of two Iowa National Guard members and an army interpreter killed in Syria.

• The Pentagon confirmed the deaths occurred during an ISIS-related ambush.

  Notable Quote:
  “These soldiers are heroes and they are receiving a hero's welcome home. This is just such a tragic moment for their families and the honor that they will receive right now is so important.”
  — Trey Yingst, [00:14]

2. President Trump’s Scheduled Address & Political Fallout

• Segment: [00:25–00:55]

• President Trump is set to address the nation, expected to focus on "accomplishments," particularly economic progress.

• Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer responds to the anticipated address with pointed critique:

  Notable Quote:
  “If Donald Trump had any shred of honesty and self respect and self insight, he'd look into the camera tonight and say to the American people, I have failed you.”
  — Chuck Schumer, [00:43]

3. Health Care and Obamacare Subsidies

• Segment: [00:55–01:28]
• Democrats ramp up pressure as Obamacare premiums are projected to spike with expiring subsidies.
• Four moderate House Republicans join Democrats seeking a vote on extending subsidies, though the vote isn't expected imminently.
• A separate GOP bill proposes reforms without continuing subsidies.

4. Brown University Mass Shooting Investigation

• Segment: [01:28–01:45]

• The search for a mass shooter who killed two students and wounded nine continues; police now seek a second person seen near the suspect before the shooting.

  Notable Details:

  • Person of interest not officially named as a suspect.
  • Concerns raised about university security.

5. Nick Reiner Murder Case Developments

• Segment: [02:15–02:46]

• Arraignment delayed for Nick Reiner, accused of killing his parents, the son of director Rob Reiner.

• Reiner appears in court, waives his right to a speedy arraignment.

• His attorney, Alan Jackson, calls the case a “devastating tragedy” and urges against a rush to judgment.

  Notable Quote:
  “Our hearts go out to the entire Reiner family. They're a very, very comple and serious issues that are associated with this case.”
  — Kristin Goodwin, [02:33]

6. Special Counsel and Election Interference Cases

• Segment: [02:46–03:26]
• Former Special Counsel Jack Smith defends actions in election interference and classified documents cases against then-candidate Trump.
• Portions of his closed-door House testimony address Republican claims of a politicized justice system.
• The cases were dismissed when Trump resumed the presidency.

7. Fulton County DA Fani Willis Faces Lawmakers

• Segment: [03:26–04:06]

• Georgia DA Fani Willis appears before state lawmakers examining her conduct in the Trump racketeering case.

• Her prior romantic relationship with a prosecutor in her office sparked scrutiny and halted the case.

  Notable Quote:
  “You all want to intimidate people from doing the right thing and you think that you're going to intimidate me. You all have been trying to intimidate me for five years, which is why I have not been able to live in my house for five years because the N word has been written on my house.”
  — Fani Willis, [03:47]

8. Financial Market Briefing

• Segment: [04:06–04:10]
• The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 149 points near the market’s close.

Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes (with Timestamps)

• “These soldiers are heroes and they are receiving a hero's welcome home... this is just such a tragic moment for their families.”
  — Trey Yingst ([00:14])

• “If Donald Trump had any shred of honesty and self respect and self insight, he'd look into the camera tonight and say to the American people, I have failed you.”
  — Chuck Schumer ([00:43])

• “Our hearts go out to the entire Reiner family. They're a very, very comple and serious issues that are associated with this case.”
  — Kristin Goodwin ([02:33])

• “You all want to intimidate people from doing the right thing... you think that you're going to intimidate me… the N word has been written on my house.”
  — Fani Willis ([03:47])

Episode Flow & Structure

• National Security & Tragedy: Opens with the solemn transfer of fallen soldiers from Syria, highlighting national sacrifice and presidential attendance.
• Political Theater: Moves to sharp political commentary around Trump's upcoming address and Democrat-led focus on health care affordability.
• Breaking News: Updates on the Brown University shooting manhunt and university safety questions.
• True Crime: Details courtroom developments in the Reiner murder case and legal strategy.
• Legal Battles & Oversight: Discusses Jack Smith’s testimony and implications for justice system integrity, followed by the high-profile scrutiny of DA Fani Willis in Georgia.
• Market Close: Ends with a stock market update.

For Further Listening

• Full live coverage of President Trump's address at foxnewsradio.com.
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