Fox News Hourly Update – 7AM ET 12/10/2025 Newscast
Host: Chris Foster (with reports from Grinal Scott, Lisa Lacera, Jonathan Savage, Hilary Bosky, and Ainsley Earhart)
Date: December 10, 2025
Episode Overview
This latest news update from Fox News Hour offers quick summaries of major political, economic, and social stories in the U.S. and around the world. Major topics include President Trump’s defense of his economic record, the historic mayoral election in Miami, the tense political climate in Ukraine, contrasting U.S. healthcare proposals, a tragic university shooting in Kentucky, a landmark lawsuit settlement in San Diego, and the anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate decision.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. President Trump’s Campaign Rally and Pocketbook Politics
- Location: Casino resort in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania
- Main Point: President Trump touts his economic record, promising continued economic success for Americans.
- Quote [00:20]:
"Lower prices, bigger paychecks, we're getting inflation, we're crushing it and you're getting much higher wages."
— President Trump (via Chris Foster) - Controversy: Democratic governors push back, questioning Trump’s claims.
- PA Gov. Josh Shapiro calls Trump’s remarks “alternative reality.”
- IL Gov. J.B. Pritzker (on X) says Trump’s economy would fail if grades included rent, groceries, and health care.
- Quote [00:29]:
"The Trump economy must be graded on a curve excluding rent, groceries and health care."
— Governor J.B. Pritzker (reported by Grinal Scott)
2. Historic Miami Mayoral Election
- Outcome: Eileen Higgins becomes Miami's first Democratic mayor in 28 years, and first woman ever.
- Her Message [00:56]:
"You chose competence over chaos. Results over excuses and a city government that finally works for you."
— Eileen Higgins (reported by Lisa Lacera) - Opponent: Defeated Emilio Gonzalez, Republican (former city manager).
- Position Details: Role is part-time and officially nonpartisan in title.
3. Ukraine’s Wartime Elections Controversy
- Backdrop: Ukrainian law prohibits elections during war.
- Conflict: President Trump accuses President Zelensky of using war as an excuse to avoid elections.
- Current Statement: Zelensky signals openness to elections if voter safety can be guaranteed, requesting assistance from the U.S. and Europe.
- Quote [01:21]:
"President Zelensky now says he's ready for an election but is asking the US and Europe to help ensure people can vote safely."
— Jonathan Savage
4. Senate Healthcare Showdown: ACA Subsidies vs. HSAs
- GOP Proposal: Let Affordable Care Act subsidies expire and support replacing them with health savings accounts (HSAs).
- Democrats’ Counter: Propose a three-year extension of ACA tax credits.
- Upcoming Action: Senate votes on both proposals scheduled for tomorrow.
- Quote [01:39]:
"There will be a vote on it tomorrow. The Democrats' plan, already up for a vote tomorrow, would extend the ACA tax credits for three years."
— Chris Foster
5. Kentucky State University Shooting
- What Happened?: 48-year-old Indiana man (not a student) in custody after shooting in a campus dorm.
- Victims: One student dead, another critically wounded.
- Authorities' Message [02:26]:
"This was not a mass shooting or a random incident...the suspected shooter is already in custody. That means while this was scary, there is no ongoing threat and I believe our families are safe."
— Unnamed Kentucky Official - Further Context: Dispute was personal; classes and activities canceled for rest of term.
- Governor’s Statement:
"Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear asking for prayers for all involved and seemed to confirm reports the shooting was caused by a personal dispute."
— Ainsley Earhart
6. San Diego Police Shooting Settlement
- Event: City agrees to pay $30 million to family of Kanoa Wilson, a 16-year-old killed by police.
- Context: Largest settlement in U.S. history for such cases, topping the $27 million Minneapolis paid to the family of George Floyd.
- Incident Details: Bodycam footage shows Wilson fleeing someone with a gun before being fatally shot by Officer Daniel Gold, allegedly without warning.
- Political Reaction:
"City council member Henry Foster is saying this should not have happened. And he asked where is the progress since the killing of George Floyd?"
— Lisa Lacera - Quote [03:05]:
"The $30 billion payment is one of the largest in the country's history, exceeding the 27 million the city of Minneapolis agreed to pay the family of George Floyd."
— Lisa Lacera
7. Federal Reserve Set to Cut Interest Rates Again
- Expected Action: Another quarter-point interest rate cut.
- Reasoning: Job market uncertainty and the failure of expected inflation surge to materialize.
- Focus: All eyes on Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s afternoon press conference for future rate guidance.
- Quote [03:47]:
"The focus this afternoon will be on Powell's post meeting press conference and his remarks regarding cutting rates next year."
— Hilary Bosky - Financial Markets: Stock futures flat ahead of the announcement.
Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments
- Trump on the economy [00:20]:
"Lower prices, bigger paychecks, we're getting inflation, we're crushing it and you're getting much higher wages." - Eileen Higgins’ victory speech [00:56]:
"You chose competence over chaos. Results over excuses and a city government that finally works for you." - Kentucky Official putting families at ease [02:26]:
"While this was scary, there is no ongoing threat and I believe our families are safe." - Lisa Lacera on lawsuit’s significance [03:05]:
"The $30 billion payment is one of the largest in the country's history..."
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Trump Campaign Rally & Economic Debate: 00:03–00:29
- Miami Mayoral Election: 00:50–01:08
- Ukraine Election Controversy: 01:08–01:39
- Senate ACA/Healthcare Proposals: 01:39–01:59
- Kentucky State University Shooting: 02:15–02:52
- San Diego Police Settlement: 03:05–03:43
- Federal Reserve Interest Rate Cut: 03:43–04:06
This episode delivers rapid-fire coverage of breaking news, blending political rhetoric, public safety updates, and important economic developments, all in the straight-forward, direct tone characteristic of Fox News broadcasts.