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)
- One hospitalized victim credits school active shooter drills for quick thinking during the crisis.
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
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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)
- “Active shooter drill they made me do in high school actually helped me in the moment.”
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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)
- “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.”
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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)
- “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.”
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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)
- “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.”
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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