Fox News Hourly Update – 4PM ET 12/11/2025 Newscast
Date: December 11, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers a fast-paced roundup of significant legal, political, economic, and technology-related headlines as of December 11, 2025, at 4PM Eastern. Anchored with national perspective, the broadcast covers courtroom developments, legislative gridlock, high-profile investigations, AI-driven cyber threats, and a record performance on Wall Street.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Utah Courtroom Privacy and High-Profile Murder Case

• Judge Tony Graff holds a partially closed session regarding Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a campus event in September.
  • The judge removes public and media from the courtroom to deliberate on what information should be made public or sealed.
    • Notable Judge Quote:
      • “This is because I need to hear what should or should not be said, sealed or protected.” (00:20, Judge Tony Graff)
• Key legal issue: Whether to release transcripts from a prior closed hearing in October.
• Robinson has not yet entered a plea and is permitted civilian clothing in court, with shackles hidden from cameras.

2. Legal Proceedings: Letitia James and James Comey

• Latest grand jury news: For the second time, efforts to re-indict New York’s Attorney General Letitia James (and former FBI Director James Comey) on mortgage fraud charges are declined. (00:27–01:08)
• Context: Earlier indictments were already thrown out when a judge ruled the federal prosecutor was not legally appointed.

3. Senate Battle Over Obamacare Subsidies

• A Democrat proposal to extend Obamacare subsidies fails in the Senate.
  • Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) Reaction:
    • “Now Republicans have all but guaranteed that tens of millions of people will see their premiums double or triple or more next year.” (01:08, Schumer)
• The Republican alternative involving health savings accounts is also blocked by Democrats.
  • Caroline Levitt (Republican Spokeswoman) Counterpoint:
    • “Democrats are now pretending they want a solution to this issue, but they created the problem…Republicans are coming up with creative solutions.” (01:17, Levitt)

4. Bay Area Gas Explosion

• Breaking news: Gas explosion in a San Francisco Bay Area neighborhood after construction workers hit an underground gas line.
  • Damage: Several homes impacted, six hospitalized.
  • Source: Utility company statement.

5. Wall Street Hits Record Highs

• The Dow surges 646 points, closing at a record 48,704. (01:45–02:00, 03:58–04:25)
  • S&P also reaches a new high, up 14 points, topping 6,900 during the session.
• Brief recap anchors the broadcast with economic optimism.

6. Oklahoma Federal Agent Threat Case

• Logan Murphin, 26, is indicted on five counts of threatening to assault and murder federal law enforcement officers and five counts of interstate transmission of threats. (02:30–03:13)
• Accusations stem from alleged October social media threats against ICE agents amid ongoing immigration actions.
• Homeland Security is leading the ongoing investigation.

7. Rising AI-Powered Cyber Attacks on Small Business

• A new report from the Identity Theft Resource Center reveals 81% of surveyed small businesses suffered security or data breaches in the past year; over 40% of these breaches were AI-driven. (03:13–03:58)
  • James Lee, ITRC:
    • AI “can use all this information about us … Data breaches can now be analyzed the same way a business analyzes its marketing data.” (03:48–03:55, James Lee)
• Many businesses respond by raising prices to recover from financial losses due to these breaches.
• Coverage highlights the rising sophistication and damage of tech-enabled crime.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Judge Tony Graff:  "This is because I need to hear what should or should not be said, sealed or protected." (00:20)
• Sen. Chuck Schumer:  "Now Republicans have all but guaranteed that tens of millions of people will see their premiums double or triple or more next year." (01:08)
• GOP spokeswoman Caroline Levitt:  "Democrats are now pretending they want a solution to this issue, but they created the problem. Republicans are coming up with creative solutions." (01:17)
• James Lee, ITRC:  "All this information about us and these…data breaches can now be analyzed the same way a business analyzes its marketing data." (03:48–03:55)

Timestamps for Major Segments

• Utah courtroom developments in the Tyler Robinson case: 00:02–00:27
• Letitia James/James Comey indictment update: 00:27–01:08
• Senate debate over health care subsidies: 01:08–01:17
• Bay Area gas explosion breaking news: 01:45–02:00
• Wall Street record close update: 01:45–02:00; 03:58–04:25
• Oklahoma federal agent threat indictment: 02:30–03:13
• AI-driven cybercrime against small business: 03:13–03:58

Summary Tone: The coverage is brisk and urgent, focused on clarity and key developments in law, politics, economy, and technology—aimed at keeping listeners rapidly informed on top national news.