Fox News Hourly Update – 7AM ET 12/09/2025 Newscast
Date: December 9, 2025
Host: Chris Foster
Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
Episode Overview
This episode delivers a concise summary of the latest headlines from the United States and around the world as reported by FOX News Radio. Topics include President Trump’s economic agenda tour kick-off in Pennsylvania, a Texas Senate race announcement, a Miami mayoral runoff, developments in a high-profile murder case, an international arrest warrant for the former president of Honduras, and ongoing violence on the Thailand-Cambodia border. Sports news rounds out the update.
Major Stories and Key Insights
1. President Trump’s Affordability Message and Pennsylvania Visit
- [00:03–00:26]
President Trump is focusing on combating inflation and blaming Democrats for current economic woes as he begins a U.S. tour:- He is scheduled to speak at 6:10pm ET at the Mount Airy Casino Resort in northeastern Pennsylvania.
- The tour is part of his broader economic agenda aimed at galvanizing support ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Notable Quote:
“President Trump is headed to Mount Airy Casino resort in the northeastern part of the swing state... first stop on the president's tour of the US in the coming weeks that's expected to focus on his economic agenda in an effort to build support in advance of next year's midterms.”
— Fox News Correspondent [00:12]
2. U.S. Boat Incident Video and Aid for Farmers
- [00:26–00:52]
- Discussion of whether footage of a U.S. military boat strike in September (resulting in the deaths of two survivors after a prior strike) will be released. The decision is now up to War Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- President Trump attributes the targeted boat to drug smuggling.
- Additionally, Trump announces a $12 billion aid package for farmers impacted by the ongoing trade war and tariffs.
Memorable Moment:
“That was a boat loaded up with drugs. I saw the video. They were trying to turn the boat back to where it could float. And we didn't want to see that because that boat was loaded up with drugs just like everything else.”
— President Donald Trump [00:40]
3. Texas Senate Race: Rep. Jasmine Crockett Announces Candidacy
- [01:00–01:27]
- Representative Jasmine Crockett (Dallas Democrat) formally launches her campaign for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican John Cornyn.
- Crockett stresses her platform is a response to what she calls inaction and damaging economic policies from the current Senate and President Trump.
Key Quotes:
“I am running to become your next United States senator from the state of Texas.”
— Jasmine Crockett [01:04]
"I'm done with the senators sitting around doing nothing while Trump takes your hard earned money, skims your Social Security, slashes Medicare and gives tax breaks to billionaires."
— Jasmine Crockett [01:16]
- Crockett will contend in the Democratic primary against State Rep. James Tallerico. On the GOP side, Cornyn faces challenges from AG Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Haunt.
4. Miami Mayoral Runoff Election
- [01:43–02:00]
- Miami holds a runoff election for mayor between Republican City Manager Emilio Gonzalez and Democrat/former County Commissioner Eileen Higgins.
- Notably, Miami hasn’t elected a Democratic mayor since 1997, and the contest is officially nonpartisan.
5. Luigi Mangione Murder Trial Pretrial Hearing
- [02:31–03:28]
- One year on from his arrest, Luigi Mangione’s pretrial hearing resumes in New York regarding the murder of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO.
- Defense argues incriminating evidence (a gun) was found in his backpack without a warrant, while the arresting officer claims concern for potential explosives.
- Bodycam footage and officer testimony form a pivotal part of the legal argument about admissibility.
Memorable Courtroom Description:
“Luigi Mangione looked like he was ready to fight. He sat at the defense table pumping his fist like a prize fighter. A preview of his defense strategy in court...”
— Eric Shahn [02:43]
6. International Arrest Warrant for Former Honduras President
- [03:28–03:46]
- Honduras issues an international warrant for Juan Orlando Hernandez following his pardon and release by President Trump.
- Hernandez, previously convicted of drug trafficking and serving a 45-year sentence, is now missing, with his whereabouts unknown.
7. Renewed Violence on Thailand-Cambodia Border
- [03:46–04:20]
- Intense fighting has broken out again, resulting in at least ten deaths and thousands displaced.
- The deteriorating situation follows the collapse of a ceasefire negotiated last July by President Trump.
- National leaders are vowing continued resistance and conflict over a century-long dispute.
Notable Quote:
“Ten dead and thousands displaced in the last 48 hours. A ceasefire derailed and two countries countries unwilling to back down.”
— Jonathan Savage [03:46]
Other Noteworthy Segments
Sports Update
- [04:20–04:28]
- The Chargers defeat the Eagles 22–19 in overtime on Monday Night Football.
Quotes & Memorable Moments
- President Trump on boat incident:
“That was a boat loaded up with drugs. I saw the video... just like everything else.” [00:40] - Jasmine Crockett on her Senate run:
“I am running to become your next United States senator from the state of Texas.” [01:04]
“I'm done with the senators sitting around doing nothing while Trump takes your hard earned money...” [01:16] - Eric Shahn on Luigi Mangione:
“Luigi Mangione looked like he was ready to fight...” [02:43] - Jonathan Savage on Thailand-Cambodia conflict:
“Ten dead and thousands displaced in the last 48 hours...” [03:46]
Timeline Reference
- 00:03 – President Trump’s tour and economic message
- 00:26 – U.S. boat strike video & farm aid package
- 01:00 – Jasmine Crockett announces Senate bid
- 01:43 – Miami mayoral runoff preview
- 02:31 – Mangione pretrial hearing in NYC murder case
- 03:28 – Honduras issues warrant for ex-president
- 03:46 – Thailand-Cambodia border violence update
- 04:20 – Monday Night Football result
This episode delivers swift, detailed coverage of evolving U.S. political dynamics, legal developments in a high-profile murder case, pivotal international news, and sports highlights for the morning of December 9, 2025.