Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 5PM ET 12/14/2025 Newscast

Date: December 14, 2025

Host: Daria Albinger & FOX News Team

Episode Overview

This episode delivers fast-paced updates on major global and domestic events, including developing details on a deadly campus shooting at Brown University, a mass attack during Hanukkah in Australia, casualties in Syria, health care policy gridlock in Congress, developments in U.S.-Ukraine diplomacy, and headline Powerball lottery news. The reporting provides immediate facts, reactions from officials, and early analysis from on-the-ground correspondents.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Brown University Shooting, Providence, RI

• Details:
  • At least 2 dead, 9 wounded in a campus shooting (00:01).
  • Police have a person of interest detained (male in his 20s).
• Investigation:
  • Ongoing, limited info released about suspect or motive.
  • Evidence collection continues.
• Leadership Response:
  • Providence Mayor Brett Smiley shares insight from a victim, focusing on preparedness rather than policy debate.
• Notable Moment:
  • One hospitalized victim credits school active shooter drills for quick thinking during the crisis.
    • “Active shooter drill they made me do in high school actually helped me in the moment.” (Daria Albinger paraphrasing, 00:42)

2. Hanukkah Attack in Australia

• Overview:
  • Attack during a Hanukkah celebration left at least 16 dead (including a suspected shooter), 29 injured (01:00).
  • Incident described as the deadliest mass shooting in Australia in nearly 30 years, a country recognized for strict gun laws.
• Details:
  • Two suspects: one killed by police, the other critical and in custody.
  • Victims include two police officers.
  • Attackers fired from a bridge toward crowds at Bondi Beach as Hanukkah began (before 7pm local time).
• Government Reaction:
  • PM calls it an act of antisemitism and terrorism, targeted at Jewish Australians.
• Context:
  • Worst attack on the Australian Jewish community since October 7th (01:48).

3. U.S. Soldiers Killed in Syria: White House Response

• Details:
  • 2 U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter killed in Syria attack (02:31).
  • President Trump reacts from the White House, blaming ISIS, not the Syrian government.
• Presidential Statement:
  • “Three great patriots terminated by bad people… not the Syrian government. It was isis. Syrian government fought by our side. The new president fought by our side.” (President Trump, 02:41)
  • U.S. vows retaliation.

4. Senate Blocks Affordable Care Act Subsidies Extension

• Context:
  • ACA premium subsidies set to expire, could lead to doubling of premium costs (03:38).
  • Both Democratic and Republican measures fail in the Senate.
• Senator Cassidy's Remarks:
  • On need for affordable coverage:
  • “If a family has a $6,000 out of pocket before they get into the strength of the insurance plan, then frankly the policy is catastrophic.” (Senator Bill Cassidy, 03:19)
• Impact:
  • Millions may face higher health insurance costs starting January.

5. Diplomatic Talks on Ukraine War in Berlin

• Participants:
  • U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner (Trump’s son-in-law), Ukrainian and European officials.
• Focus:
  • Political agreements for peace.
  • Main hurdles: control of Eastern Ukraine, security guarantees.
  • Ongoing uncertainty over a path forward.

6. Powerball Jackpot Update

• News:
  • Powerball reaches $1.1 billion after no winner for the $1 billion jackpot.
  • Last winning numbers announced: 1, 28, 31, 57, 58. Powerball 16 (04:14).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Preparedness After Brown University Shooting:

  • “Active shooter drill they made me do in high school actually helped me in the moment.”
    — Anonymous victim (relayed by Daria Albinger, 00:42)

• On Gun Violence in Australia:

  • “It is the deadliest shooting for almost three decades in the country with strict gun control laws. The Australian prime minister called it a targeted on Jewish Australians, an act of evil antisemitism, terrorism that has struck the nation.”
    — Stephanie Bennett (Ainsley Earhart reports, 01:00)

• On Syria Attack:

  • “Three great patriots terminated by bad people… not the Syrian government. It was isis. Syrian government fought by our side. The new president fought by our side.”
    — President Trump (02:41)

• On Health Care Affordability:

  • “If a family has a $6,000 out of pocket before they get into the strength of the insurance plan, then frankly the policy is catastrophic.”
    — Senator Bill Cassidy (03:19)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:01 — Brown University Shooting: Breaking details and investigation.
• 01:00 — Hanukkah Attack in Australia: Scene and official reaction.
• 02:31 — U.S. Soldiers Killed in Syria: White House and President Trump react.
• 03:19 — Senate Health Care Votes: Cassidy on ACA subsidies and premium hikes.
• 03:50 — U.S.-Ukraine Peace Talks: Envoy and negotiation challenges.
• 04:14 — Powerball Jackpot: Lottery update.

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