Fox News Hourly Update – 7AM ET 12/11/2025 Newscast
Date: December 11, 2025
Host: Dave Anthony (with reporting by Ainsley Earhardt, Lucas Tomlinson, Jonathan Savage, Ted Lindner, and Joe Morgan)
Network: FOX News Radio
Episode Overview
This episode delivers a fast-paced summary of major news stories from around the world, with a focus on U.S. international actions, domestic politics, high-profile crime updates, significant financial developments, and major sports news. The tone is urgent and straightforward, emphasizing breaking developments and reactions.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. U.S. Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Tanker
- Incident Details (00:02–00:32)
- The U.S., under President Trump, seized a Venezuelan oil tanker off the coast. Venezuela refers to the act as "blatant theft" and accuses Trump of piracy.
- Quote: “It's a blatant act of theft. … Venezuela is essentially calling President Trump a pirate…” – Dave Anthony [00:02]
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) described the operation as a targeted action against a ship sanctioned for carrying Venezuelan oil to Iran, allegedly supporting foreign terrorist organizations.
- Quote: "The DHS secretary calling this a targeted operation to seize an oil tanker sanctioned by the US Government for transporting oil from Venezuela to Iran to help foreign terrorist organizations." – Ainsley Earhardt [00:19]
- Details from Fox's Lucas Tomlinson:
- U.S. Navy special forces fast-roped onto the deck of the carrier "Skipper."
- The vessel clandestinely loaded 1.1 million barrels of sanctioned oil and has a history of transmitting false positions, part of Venezuela's "dark fleet" tactic for smuggling.
- Quote: "The assault force fast roping from a US Navy SH60 Romeo helicopter onto the deck of a very large crewed carrier named Skipper. … For years the vessel has been transmitting false positions..." – Ainsley Earhardt [00:32]
2. Venezuela and Nobel Peace Prize
- Political Developments (00:55–01:14)
- Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Karina Machado escaped to Oslo, leaving hiding after her daughter accepted the award.
- She was celebrated publicly in Oslo following her perilous escape from Venezuela.
3. War in Ukraine and Western Support
- Diplomacy Update (01:14–01:39)
- Ongoing diplomatic efforts to support Ukraine in its war with Russia.
- European leaders, coordinated by French President Emmanuel Macron, reaffirm commitment, with some offering to send troops if necessary.
- Quote: “The so called coalition of the willing comprises countries offering to contribute to Ukraine's post war security. Some have even offered to put boots on the ground if needed.” – Jonathan Savage [01:14]
- Ukraine prepares a proposal for U.S. assessment.
4. U.S. Politics: Healthcare Debate
- Senate Vote Preview (01:39–01:58)
- The Senate faces a key vote: Democrats aim to extend expiring Obamacare tax credits; Republicans counter with plans to reform Obamacare.
- Senator Bill Cassidy advocates reallocating tax credit funds into health savings accounts.
- Quote: “Take money that would go to these premium tax credits and we put it into health savings accounts so the patient has money in her pocket to pay the insurance policy out of pocket.” – Sen. Bill Cassidy [01:47]
5. High-Profile Murder Case: Charlie Kirk
- Criminal Justice Update (02:16–02:58)
- Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk during a public event, will make his first in-person court appearance.
- Charges: aggravated murder, firearm discharge, obstruction, witness tampering, violent offense in the presence of a child.
- Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty.
- Quote: "He's accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk on September 10th during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University." – Ted Lindner [02:26]
- Charlie Kirk’s wife, Erica Kirk, calls for justice.
- Quote: “I want justice for my husband more than any other person on the Internet.” – Erica Kirk (via Ainsley Earhardt) [02:19]
6. Federal Reserve & Financial Markets
- Monetary Policy and Market Reactions (02:58–03:39)
- Federal Reserve implements a third quarter-percent interest rate cut in 2025.
- President Trump criticizes the Fed, suggesting the rate cut is too small.
- Quote: “We have a, you know, deadhead Fed, Fed here. This guy, the head of the Federal Reserve is a stiff.” – Bill Cassidy [03:05]
- Stock market surges in response, with the Dow up nearly 500 points; Dow and Nasdaq futures down the following morning.
7. Sports Highlights
- NBA & MLB (03:15–03:39)
- Oklahoma City Thunder wins 16th straight, trouncing Phoenix by 49 points (record: 24-1).
- In MLB, the Baltimore Orioles sign Mets slugger Pete Alonzo for $155 million over five years.
- Previous day: Closer Edwin Diaz joins the Dodgers; sadness among Mets fans.
- Quote: “Another fan favorite is also leaving. New York slugger Pete Alonzo is signing with the Orioles for a 155 million over five years..." – Joe Morgan [03:39]
8. NFL Preview
- Upcoming Game (04:08)
- Week 15 of the NFL kicks off with Tampa Bay vs. Atlanta.
Notable Quotes & Moments
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On the U.S. Oil Seizure:
"Venezuela is essentially calling President Trump a pirate…" – Dave Anthony [00:02] -
On Health Care Reform:
“Take money that would go to these premium tax credits and we put it into health savings accounts…” – Sen. Bill Cassidy [01:47] -
On Federal Reserve Policy:
“We have a, you know, deadhead Fed, Fed here. This guy, the head of the Federal Reserve is a stiff.” – Bill Cassidy [03:05] -
On the High-Profile Killing:
“I want justice for my husband more than any other person on the Internet.” – Erica Kirk [02:19] -
On Baseball's Shifting Stars:
“New York slugger Pete Alonzo is signing with the Orioles for a 155 million over five years…” – Joe Morgan [03:39]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Venezuelan Oil Tanker Seizure: 00:02–00:55
- Maria Karina Machado Nobel Peace Prize: 00:55–01:14
- Ukraine Diplomacy Effort: 01:14–01:39
- Senate Health Care Debate: 01:39–01:58
- Charlie Kirk Murder Case Update: 02:16–02:58
- Federal Reserve Interest Rate Cut: 02:58–03:15
- Stock Market and Sports News: 03:15–03:39
- NFL Preview: 04:08
Conclusion
This Fox News Hourly Update distills the most urgent and high-stakes domestic and international headlines of December 11, 2025. The episode highlights American foreign policy assertiveness, ongoing struggles in Venezuela and Ukraine, divided politics in Washington, a dramatic criminal trial, influential changes in fiscal policy, and major moves in the sports world, all with direct commentary and attributions for maximum clarity.