Fox News Hourly Update — 5AM ET 12/13/2025

Host: Chris DeMaio, FOX News Podcasts
Date: December 13, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a brisk roundup of major overnight and late-breaking national news: high-profile criminal charges against a former Michigan football coach, the White House celebration of the “Miracle on Ice” U.S. hockey team, a federal court’s order on National Guard deployment in Los Angeles, catastrophic flooding in Washington state, an update on a notorious prison escapee’s sentencing, and a preservationist lawsuit over a controversial White House renovation. Each story is presented in FOX News's trademark fast-paced, factual style.

Key News Stories & Segments

1. Ex-Michigan Football Coach Charged with Multiple Crimes

(00:02–00:47)

• Details:

  • Sharon Moore, recently fired as University of Michigan head coach, has appeared in Washtenaw County court via video.
  • Charges: Home invasion, stalking, and breaking and entering.
  • Bond: $25,000 with an ankle monitor; must continue all mental health treatment and is prohibited from contacting the victim.
  • Incident Context: Moore was fired just hours before his arrest amid allegations of an inappropriate relationship with an employee.

• Notable Quotes:

  • "You must continue all mental health treatment as a condition of your bond." — Kristen Goodwin, (00:24)
  • "The judge also ordering Moore to have no contact with the alleged victim in the case." — Jeff Manasso, (00:31)

2. 45th Anniversary of the “Miracle on Ice” — White House Honors

(00:48–01:32)

• Details:

  • President Trump hosted members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team at the Oval Office.
  • He signed a resolution awarding the team the Congressional Gold Medal.
  • The event marks the 45th anniversary of the legendary team’s upset over the Soviet Union, a moment celebrated as one of the greatest in U.S. sports history.

• Notable Quotes:

  • "Three times we went down by a goal. For most of the game, they were down by a goal three times. And then remarkable players put America back on top where we always want it to be." — 1980 Team Member, (01:04)
  • "The semifinals upset of the Soviet Union is considered by many to be among the greatest sports moments in US history." — Jared Halpern, (01:15)

3. 9th Circuit Court Orders National Guard Out of Los Angeles

(01:33–01:59)

• Details:

  • A federal appeals court has ordered immediate removal of National Guard troops from Los Angeles streets.
  • Troops must vacate by noon local time on Monday.

• Additional Note:

  • House Democrats released photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate featuring President Trump, former President Clinton, and former Prince Andrew; the White House accused Democrats of “cherry picking” images.

4. Washington State Flooding & Federal Disaster Declaration

(02:58–03:48)

• Details:

  • Two atmospheric rivers have caused historic flooding, mudslides, and river swelling in Washington state.
  • President Trump approved the state’s request for a federal emergency declaration.
  • Governor Bob Ferguson thanked the president and indicated further aid requests would be necessary.
  • Despite dramatic rescues, thankfully no fatalities were reported.

• Notable Quotes:

  • "I welcome a conversation with the president to say thank you for granting this, but also to make additional requests." — Governor Bob Ferguson, (03:14)
  • "For the past 48 hours... there have been no reported loss of life." — Governor Bob Ferguson, (03:35)

5. Sentencing of New Orleans Prison Escapee

(03:48–04:34)

• Details:

  • Derrick Groves, last of nine inmates who escaped a New Orleans prison through a hole behind a toilet, was sentenced.
  • Groves, captured after five months on the run, was convicted of two counts of second-degree murder and two attempted murder charges (stemming from a 2018 Mardi Gras party shooting).
  • The judge imposed two life sentences plus two consecutive 50-year terms, citing Groves’s lack of remorse.

• Notable Quotes:

  • "The judge said Groves showed no remorse and sentenced him for the four crimes to two life terms in prison plus two consecutive 50 year terms." — Carmen Roberts, (04:25)

6. Lawsuit Against Trump’s White House Ballroom Renovation

(04:34–04:56)

• Details:
  • Preservationists filed suit against President Trump, challenging his legal authority to demolish White House sections for a ballroom renovation.
  • The National Trust for Historic Preservation claims legal review is required for such actions; the White House maintains the president’s authority over the building.

Notable Quotes

• "Three times we went down by a goal...remarkable players put America back on top where we always want it to be." — 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team Member, (01:04)
• "I welcome a conversation with the president to say thank you for granting this, but also to make additional requests." — Governor Bob Ferguson, (03:14)
• "The judge said Groves showed no remorse..." — Carmen Roberts, (04:25)

Timestamps for Major Segments

• 00:02: Ex-Michigan coach Sharon Moore's court appearance
• 00:48: “Miracle on Ice” team receives Congressional Gold Medal
• 01:33: 9th Circuit Court orders National Guard out of Los Angeles
• 02:58: Washington flooded, state receives federal emergency aid
• 03:48: Sentencing for the last New Orleans prison escapee
• 04:34: Preservationists sue over Trump’s White House ballroom project

Tone & Style

The report is direct, urgent, and concise, delivering news with FOX’s signature authoritative but accessible tone. The anchors use straightforward language, with occasional patriotic or dramatic framing (especially in the sports and flooding stories). The quotes and on-the-ground soundbites heighten the immediacy and gravity of each story.

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