5AM ET 12/31/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 5AM ET 12/31/2025 Newscast

Host: FOX News Podcasts (Anchor: Sue Guzman)
Date: December 31, 2025

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Episode Overview

This morning's Fox News Hourly Update delivers a rapid, somber round-up of breaking national news, policy changes, and human interest stories—from developments in missing persons cases and government funding freezes to food stamp restrictions, a hazardous train derailment, and some lighter updates to close out 2025. The newscast ends with a preview of Fox News' New Year’s Eve programming and a nod to new dog breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club.

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Key News Stories & Insights

1. Texas Missing Teen Case

[00:03–00:31]

• Background:
  The search for 19-year-old Camilla Olmos, who disappeared on Christmas Eve, turns grim as law enforcement finds a body.
• Details:
  • A body was discovered in Texas; clothing matches Camilla's description.
  • A firearm was found near the scene.
  • Authorities have not confirmed the identity or determined the cause of death.
  • No suspicion of foul play at this time.
• Notable Quote:
  • Sheriff Salas:

    "It's too early to tell if the body that we found is that of Camila, but at this point we don't suspect foul play." [00:24]

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2. Trump Administration Freezes Minnesota Childcare Funding Amid Fraud Allegations

[00:31–01:19]

• Policy Update:
  • The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is suspending all federal child care payments ($185 million/year) to Minnesota due to unresolved allegations of fraud.
• Details:
  • Authorities are unsure if suspected fraud is “isolated or statewide.”
  • Some critics argue the funding freeze will “hurt children who generally need those funds.”
  • Minnesota’s Department of Children and Youth disputes the fraud claims.
  • Assistant U.S. Attorney suggests over $9 billion may have been stolen.
• Notable Quote:
  • HHS Secretary (paraphrased):

    "HHS is temporarily freezing all childcare payments to Minnesota… could not say with confidence whether the allegations of fraud are isolated or statewide." [00:46]

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3. New Food Stamp Restrictions in Five States

[01:19–01:57]

• Policy Shift:
  • Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, and West Virginia ban SNAP recipients from using benefits for “certain types of soda and candy.”
  • The first wave in a set of 18 states; restrictions aim to address obesity.
• Notable Detail:
  • Impacts starting Thursday, part of a broader trend in states tightening SNAP regulations.

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4. CSX Train Derailment in Kentucky Causes Chemical Leak and Fire

[01:57]

• Incident Report:
  • Major derailment in Todd County, rural Kentucky.
  • Resulted in a chemical leak and fire; details on casualties or cleanup are not provided in this update.

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5. California Hiking Tragedy During Strong Winds

[02:16–03:02]

• Incident:
  • Three hikers (including a 19-year-old male) found dead in the Mount Baldy area after one fell ~500 feet.
  • High winds complicated the response; an air medic confirmed the deaths on site.
  • A separate rescue saved two other hikers (aged 18 and 31).
• Notable Quote:
  • “Strong winds prevented a hoist operation, but an air medic was hoisted down and confirmed all three individuals were deceased…” — Kristin Goodwin, FOX News. [02:45]

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6. Fox News New Year’s Eve Programming Preview

[03:02–03:51]

• Special Coverage:
  • 8pm ET: “Who Can Forget 2025” with Brian Kilmeade, Tomi Lahren, and others review the year’s biggest stories.
  • 9pm ET: “A New Year With Kat and Tyrus” revisits viral stories with contributors like Kennedy and Guy Benson.
  • 11pm ET: “All American New Year’s Bash” hosted by Jimmy Failla, Tommy Lahren, Jon Taffer, and more.
• Notable Quote:
  • “In the 8pm hour, the Fox News Channel will air ‘Who Can Forget 2025’ with Brian Kilmeade, Tomi Lahren, Griff Jenkins and others looking back at the biggest news and pop culture stories of the year…” — Michelle Palino. [03:08]

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7. New Dog Breeds Recognized by the American Kennel Club

[03:51–End]

• Breed Additions:
  • Teddy Roosevelt Terrier (named after the president)
  • Russian Svyetnaya Bulkaonka (Soviet era lap dog)
  • Basset Fauve de Bretagne (century-old French hunting dog)
• Fun Fact:
  • The American Kennel Club’s roster continues to diversify with historical and international breeds.

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Notable Quotes

• Sheriff Javier Salas:

  "It's too early to tell if the body that we found is that of Camila, but at this point we don't suspect foul play." [00:24]

• HHS Secretary Statement:

  "HHS is temporarily freezing all childcare payments to Minnesota… could not say with confidence whether the allegations of fraud are isolated or statewide." [00:46]

• Kristin Goodwin, FOX News:

  “Strong winds prevented a hoist operation, but an air medic was hoisted down and confirmed all three individuals were deceased…” [02:45]

• Michelle Palino, FOX News:

  “In the 8pm hour, the Fox News Channel will air ‘Who Can Forget 2025’ with Brian Kilmeade, Tomi Lahren, Griff Jenkins and others looking back at the biggest news and pop culture stories of the year…” [03:08]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Missing Teen Found Dead in Texas: 00:03–00:31
• Minnesota Childcare Funding Freeze: 00:31–01:19
• Food Stamp Benefit Restrictions: 01:19–01:57
• Kentucky Chemical Train Derailment: 01:57
• California Hiking Fatalities: 02:16–03:02
• Fox News New Year’s Eve Lineup: 03:02–03:51
• New AKC Dog Breeds Announced: 03:51–End

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This newscast is a rapid-fire update with a focus on significant national stories and ends with lighter, year-end features in the signature brisk, informative tone of Fox News.

Transcript

[A]

Possible missing teen found dead in Texas. I'm Sue Guzman. Fox News. FBI agents and sheriff's deputies finding a body Tuesday afternoon as they search for 19 year old Camilla Olmos, who went missing from her Texas home Christmas Eve. Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salas are telling reporters they haven't yet positively identified the remains.

[B]

It's too early to tell if the body that we found is that of Camila, but at this point we don't suspect foul play.

[A]

Authorities haven't determined the cause of death. They say a firearm was found near the body and the clothing match with Camilla was last seen wearing. The Trump administration announcing Tuesday it's cutting childcare funding to Minnesota as allegations of widespread fraud persist.

[B]

The Health and Human Services secretary announced HHS is temporarily freezing all child care payments to Minnesota. HHS adds that the director of the Minnesota Child Care Services office could not say with confidence whether the allegations are fraud. Fraud are isolated or statewide. The federal government says it's pausing its yearly $185 million to the state of Minnesota benefiting thousands of children. Now critics say the pause is too far reaching and will hurt children who generally need those funds. Minnesota's Department of Children and Youth is shooting down the claims of fraud.

[A]

Fox's Matt Finn, an assistant U.S. attorney has suggested more than $9 billion could have been stolen. Starting Thursday, more Americans will see changes to their food stamp benefits from five states enacting restrictions on what foods can be purchased with taxpayer funds. Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah and West Virginia. First of 18 states that will prohibit the purchase of certain types of soda and candy. Changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as snap, aimed at fighting obesity and a CSX trained derailment yesterday in rural Kentucky resulting in a chemical leak and fire in Todd County.

[C]

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[B]

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[A]

Missing hikers have been found dead in Southern California. Strong winds battered the region.

[C]

San Bernardino County Sheriff's department confirming a 19 year old male and two others who went hiking in the Mount Baldy area Monday were found dead. Officials believe the 19 year old fell approximately 500ft, explaining his friend and hiking companion hiked to an area with cellular service and provided GPS coordinates to assist rescuers. The department noting high winds prevented a hoist operation, but an air medic was hoisted down and confirmed all three individuals were deceased, adding a recovery operation for all the subjects is underway. Officials go on to reveal two other hikers, an 18 year old and a 31 year old, were rescued after calling 911 in a separate incident. Kristin Goodwin, FOX News, Fox News looking.

[A]

To help you ring in the new year. Starting at 8pm Eastern, Fox's Michelle Bellina with more on the celebration.

[D]

Fox News Channel rings in the new year with multiple shows. In the 8pm hour, the Fox News Channel will air who can forget 2025 with Brian Kilmeade, Tomi Lahren, Griff Jenkins and others looking back at the biggest news and pop culture stories of the year at 9. Contributors Tyrus and Kat Tims will host a new year with Kat and Tyrus revisiting their favorite stories with viral videos. They'll be joined by Kennedy, Fox News talk show host Guy Benson and Fox Business Network correspondent Madison ALWORTH. And at 11pm Jimmy Fala will present All American New Year's bash, joined by the big weekend show co host Tommy Lahren, Bar Rescue's Jon Taffer and more. To recap the year's wildest stories, Michelle Palino, FOX NEWS Three more dog breeds.

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Joining the American Kennel Club's roster of recognized breeds. So one of the newcomers, the Teddy Roosevelt terrier named after the former US President. Another the Russian Svetnaya Bulklonka, which is a lap dog originally bred in Soviet era Russia. The third, a century old French hunting dog called a basset fauve de Bretagne. I'm Sue Guzman. This is Fox News.