Fox News Hourly Update – 3PM ET, December 27, 2025
Host: Carmen Roberts
Network: FOX News Radio
Date: December 27, 2025
Episode Overview
This episode delivers concise updates on the major national and international stories of the day, including severe winter weather impacting holiday travel, developments in the Ukraine conflict and peace negotiations, looming U.S. government funding deadlines with major implications for healthcare, a shooting incident in Idaho, and the passing of a well-known TV actor.
Key News Segments & Insights
1. Winter Storms & Travel Disruption
- Segment Start: [00:03]
- Millions across the U.S. woke up to "a winter wonderland" after a large snowstorm during the holiday weekend.
- In New York City, about 4.5 inches fell in Central Park—less than expected but still the most since 2022.
- Fox Weather’s Robert Ray paints a vivid picture: “All the folks in Bryant park walking around enjoying the snow… It’s the most snow since 2022. So if you love snow, here’s your day.” ([00:17])
- The weather will soon shift: “We’re going to have a big thaw tonight… and then a rain sleet mix coming in and that’s going to make a mess of all the beauty.” ([00:32])
- Major travel disruptions reported:
- Nearly 5,000 delayed flights and 845 cancellations nationwide. ([00:55])
- New York’s three major airports experiencing “massive delays and cancellations.”
- An ice storm in the Midwest caused power outages for tens of thousands; another system is forecast for tomorrow.
2. Ukraine Peace Talks & U.S. Role
- Segment Start: [00:55]
- Ukrainian President Zelensky is meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Carney and will consult with European leaders as he pushes a new peace plan, aiming for international security guarantees.
- Zelensky is scheduled to meet President Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
- Key political insight: “There will be no deal between Ukraine and Russia without approval from President Trump. The president making that clear in a Friday interview with Politico telling the outlet: ‘Zelensky doesn’t have anything until I approve it.’” – Jared Halpern, FOX News ([01:22])
- U.S. allegedly finalizing a 20-point peace plan.
- Zelensky’s offer: create a demilitarized economic zone in Donbass if Russia withdraws troops, but Moscow so far only wants Ukraine to cede the territory.
3. U.S. Government Shutdown Threat & Health Care Politics
- Segment Start: [02:16]
- Another government shutdown deadline is approaching in the new year, with significant debate centered on healthcare funding.
- Congress leaves Washington without addressing “skyrocketing costs for some health care premiums as Obamacare subsidies expire.” – Chad Pergram, FOX News ([02:22])
- As the January 30th spending deadline approaches:
- Democrats are holding out for the renewal of expiring tax credits.
- “Some Republicans want to go it alone on health care. They hope to use a special process to bypass a Senate filibuster and pass their own health care bill and campaign on that.” ([02:46])
- GOP Congressman Brian Donalds stresses the need for a Republican health care plan before the deadline.
- President Trump’s preferred approach: “deliver health care funding directly to Americans in health savings accounts.” ([03:02])
4. Idaho Sheriff’s Office Shooting
- Segment Start: [03:18]
- A man armed with multiple guns opened fire in the lobby of the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office in Wallace, Idaho.
- Three people suffered minor injuries: two bystanders (one in a parked truck, one shot in the leg) and a local police officer. All are in stable condition.
- “Authorities say the suspect went into the lobby of the sheriff's office and opened fire there, too, striking a local police officer.” – [03:36]
- Law enforcement fatally shot the suspect during the incident.
5. Notable Obituary
- Segment Start: [03:58]
- Pat Fenn, beloved comedic actor known for “Seinfeld” and other TV shows, passed away from bladder cancer at age 60.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “All the folks in Bryant park walking around enjoying the snow… It’s the most snow since 2022.” – Robert Ray ([00:17])
- “There will be no deal between Ukraine and Russia without approval from President Trump… ‘Zelensky doesn’t have anything until I approve it.’” – Jared Halpern, recapping Trump’s statement ([01:22])
- “Some Republicans want to go it alone on health care… and campaign on that.” – Chad Pergram ([02:46])
Timestamps for Major Segments
| Segment | Start Time | |------------------------------------------------------|------------| | Winter storms & travel disruption | 00:03 | | Ukraine peace talks, U.S. political involvement | 00:55 | | Government shutdown, health care politics | 02:16 | | Idaho sheriff's office shooting | 03:18 | | Obituary: Pat Fenn | 03:58 |
Tone & Language
The broadcast maintains FOX News’ classic urgent, fact-driven, and slightly dramatic newscast style, focusing on immediacy and clarity for listeners who need fast updates on developing stories. Direct quotes from politicians and correspondents add authenticity and reinforce the network’s point-of-view journalism approach.