Fox News Hourly Update — 5AM ET, December 27, 2025

Host: Debra Valentine, Fox News
Episode Theme:
A breaking news roundup of major national headlines, focused on severe winter weather disrupting travel, a high-profile diplomatic meeting at Mar-a-Lago, crime stories from Idaho and Oregon, and updates from both coasts.

1. Severe Winter Storms Disrupt Northeast Travel

Timestamps: [00:03] – [01:09]

• Overview:
  A major snow and ice storm is blanketing the northeastern U.S., significantly impacting post-Christmas travel.
• Travelers Stranded:
  • Reports from LaGuardia Airport in New York highlight widespread flight cancellations and stranded passengers.
  • Notable Quote ([00:15]) – Passenger on canceled flight:

    “Florida is snowing…And then we got here. Guess what? Now we try to rent a car or go in a train. So the train is full. It's just a cab. It's a thousand dollars more.”

• On-the-Ground Situation:
  • Jennifer Williams (Fox 5 New York) reports ([00:31]) this is "one of the busiest travel days of the year, the day after Christmas," and the bad weather was "not what people had on their wish list."
  • She notes that most flights were grounded, with limited departures and de-icing crews working continuously.
  • Spirit Airlines representative told Fox 5 there are "no available flights until Wednesday," citing the storm and holiday demand.
• Scope:
  • The compounded effect of winter weather, holiday crowds, and airline logistics is straining options for travelers.

2. Bomb Scare at San Francisco International

Timestamps: [01:09] – [01:51]

• Incident:
  • Police at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) shut down and evacuated Domestic Terminal 1 following a bomb-sensing dog’s alert to a suspicious unattended package.
  • “Traffic backed up as passengers trying to make their flights had to find a way around through other terminals.… The chaos added to an already stressful travel day. Strong winds at SFO combined with bad weather in Southern California and severe snowstorms on the east coast led to canceled flights and delays.” — Jana Katsuyama, Fox 2 San Francisco ([01:14]).
  • Terminal 1 was deemed safe by 10:30am; incident amplified delays caused by broader nationwide weather disruptions.

3. Diplomatic Update: Ukraine’s President to Meet Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Timestamps: [02:32] – [03:11]

• Upcoming Meeting:
  • President Trump scheduled to welcome Ukraine’s president to Mar-a-Lago to discuss the ongoing conflict with Russia.
• Key Insights:
  • “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 ([02:36]).
  • The US is brokering a 20-point peace plan.
  • President Zelensky reportedly open to making the Donbass region a demilitarized economic zone, pending Russian troop withdrawal—something Moscow has yet to accept; Russia instead demands that Ukraine cede the territory.

4. Crime Update: Shooting at Idaho Sheriff’s Office

Timestamps: [03:11] – [03:31]

• Incident:
  • In Wallace, Idaho, a gunman opened fire inside the local sheriff’s office and was killed during a police standoff.
  • Sheriff William Eddy ([03:24]) explains inter-agency response:

    “Kootenay county sheriffs and Coeur d'Alene police are handling the criminal event and ISP is handling the officer involved shooting."

  • One deputy was grazed by a bullet; two people outside the building were also hit.
  • Investigation ongoing; shooter’s identity and motive unconfirmed.

5. Portland’s “Apologetic” Bank Robber Arrested

Timestamps: [03:31] – [04:23]

• Crime Pattern:
  • 62-year-old James Dorsey is accused of robbing two banks and attempting a third heist.
  • Fox 12 Oregon’s Abby Davis ([03:49]):

    “In each case, Dorsey approached a bank teller handing them notes demanding money. The agent says Dorsey apologized multiple times, saying things like 'I don't want to do this' and 'the guys are waiting for me outside.'”

  • Dorsey was arrested near his home; police recovered over 20 guns and thousands in cash.
  • He is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

6. Other Notable Quotes & Moments

• “This was not what people had on their wish list.” — Jennifer Williams, Fox 5 New York ([00:31]).
• “The chaos added to an already stressful travel day.” — Jana Katsuyama, Fox 2 San Francisco ([01:14]).
• “Zelensky doesn't have anything until I approve it.” — President Trump, via Jared Halpern ([02:36]).

7. Quick Reference: Segment Timestamps

| Segment | Timestamp | |------------------------------------------------|------------| | Northeast Storm & LaGuardia Delays | 00:03–01:09| | SFO Bomb Scare + Travel Delays | 01:09–01:51| | Ukraine–Trump Meeting Preview | 02:32–03:11| | Idaho Sheriff’s Office Shooting | 03:11–03:31| | Portland Bank Robber Arrest | 03:31–04:23|

This episode captured a breadth of hard news in under five minutes, flowing briskly from national weather emergencies to high-level diplomacy and local crime, striking classic Fox News tones of urgency and eyewitness reporting.