Fox News Hourly Update — 5PM ET, December 10, 2025 Newscast

Episode Overview

This Fox News Radio update delivers a concise briefing on major news developments as of December 10, 2025, at 5PM ET. Key topics include escalating tensions in the Caribbean involving the US and Venezuela, updates on Ukraine diplomacy, Federal Reserve policy moves, competing healthcare plans in the US Senate, extreme weather in the Pacific Northwest, a major college football firing, and notable moments in entertainment and finance.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. US-Venezuela Tensions Escalate

• US Seizes Oil Tanker:
  • The US, led by the Coast Guard and supported by the Navy, seized an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast.
  • President Trump declined to provide details, stating:

    “You’ll discuss that with the appropriate people later on. But no, it was seized for very good reason.” — [00:13], President Trump

  • This action is part of increased pressure on Venezuelan President Maduro, including military strikes on suspected drug boats and the largest US military presence in the region in decades.

2. Diplomatic Moves on Ukraine

• International Conference Call:
  • President Trump held discussions with leaders from France, Germany, and the UK regarding Ukraine.

    “Leaders, very good friends of mine and we discussed Ukraine in pretty strong words. And we’ll see what happens. I mean, we’re waiting to hear answers before we progress.” — [00:44], President Trump

  • Ongoing talks about a peace plan, with some European nations and Ukraine working on an alternative that might cede territory to Russia.

3. Federal Reserve Interest Rate Update

• Third Consecutive Rate Cut:
  • Fed cuts rates by a quarter point for the third time in a row.
  • President Trump dissatisfied, wanted a larger cut; Fed Chair Jerome Powell responded:

    “It’s partly that consumer spending has held up. It’s been resilient. And to another degree it is… that AI spending on data centers and related to AI has been holding up business investment.” — [01:21], Fed Chair Jerome Powell

  • Fed signals a pause on further rate cuts to observe economic developments.

4. Healthcare Showdown in the Senate

• Test Votes Scheduled:
  • Competing health care plans face test votes; neither is expected to advance.
  • The Republican plan proposes government-funded health savings accounts over Obamacare subsidies, which Senate Democrats call a “non starter.”

5. Extreme Weather: Pacific Northwest

• Atmospheric River Causes Flooding:
  • Ongoing heavy rainfall triggers significant river flooding, mudslides, power outages, and school closures in Oregon and Washington.

    “It’s never been this high. Pretty sure it’s going to reach her house at some point this week,” said Jocelyn Martinez Blanco, Portland resident, as creek waters neared her home. — [02:20]

  • Washington Governor Bob Ferguson announces highest-level emergency center activation.

6. Sudden Shift in College Football

• Michigan Fires Head Coach Sharon Moore:
  • Firing due to evidence of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member, as revealed by a university investigation.
  • Comes just weeks before the Wolverines’ appearance in the Citrus Bowl against Texas.

7. Entertainment Highlight: Sydney Sweeney

• Mixed Reactions to Sports Illustrated Cover:
  • Sydney Sweeney appears as Christy Martin, with Martin alongside her, on the Sports Illustrated cover promoting the biopic "Christ."

    “Sydney’s elegance meets Christie’s power, perfect balance.” — Social media user, [03:21]

  • Praise for its symbolism and tribute to female boxing, but criticism over Sweeney's wardrobe choice:

    “Oversized tank with a push up bra is crazy. … What kind of sports bra does that?” — Social media users, [03:21]

8. Market Update

• Wall Street Rally:
  • Encouraged by the Fed’s signals, the Dow gains 497 points, and the S&P and Nasdaq also finish positive. [04:02]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Oil Tanker Seizure:

  “You’ll discuss that with the appropriate people later on. But no, it was seized for very good reason.” — President Trump [00:13]

• On Ukraine Talks:

  “We’re waiting to hear answers before we progress.” — President Trump [00:44]

• On Fed’s Economic Outlook:

  “It is that AI spending on data centers and related to AI has been holding up business investment.” — Jerome Powell [01:21]

• On Storm Impact:

  “It’s never been this high. Pretty sure it’s going to reach her house at some point this week.” — Jocelyn Martinez Blanco [02:20]

• On Sweeney’s Cover:

  “Sydney’s elegance meets Christie’s power, perfect balance.” — Social media user [03:21]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• US-Venezuela situation: [00:02–00:19]
• Ukraine diplomacy: [00:19–00:57]
• Federal Reserve rate cut: [00:57–01:34]
• Health care plans in Senate: [01:34–01:59]
• Pacific Northwest flooding: [02:16–03:01]
• Michigan coach firing: [03:01–03:21]
• Sydney Sweeney SI cover: [03:21–04:02]
• Wall Street rally: [04:02]

This fast-paced update effectively covers the major headlines of the hour, giving listeners a succinct—yet detailed—rundown of pressing political, economic, societal, and cultural stories as of December 10, 2025.