7AM ET 12/19/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update — 7AM ET, December 19, 2025

Episode Overview

This fast-paced news update, hosted by Dave Anthony, delivers the morning’s top headlines, focusing on the resolution of the Brown University manhunt, a significant change to medical marijuana’s federal status, the impending release of Jeffrey Epstein investigation files, Wall Street updates, a thrilling NFL recap, and a high-profile boxing match.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Brown University Manhunt Ends in Suspect’s Death

• [00:02] Dave Anthony (Host): Announces that the manhunt following the Brown University shooting has concluded; the gunman was found dead.
• [00:13] Brian Yenis (Reporter): Explains that an anonymous tipster played a pivotal role by:
  • Calling the police tip line just hours before the incident with sighting details.
  • Posting a vehicle description on Reddit (gray Nissan, Florida plates).
  • Being identified as “John,” a homeless man and former Brown University student—previously unknown to police but seen near the shooter in surveillance footage.
  • Quote: “That anonymous tipster happens to also be the same man police released images of...” (00:34)
• [00:51] Dave Anthony: Updates that the suspect was tracked to a storage facility in Salem, NH, where he died by suicide.
• [00:59] Unidentified Reporter: Names the shooter as Claudio Neves Valente from Portugal.
  • Connection: Attended university in Lisbon with MIT professor Nuno Lauriero (allegedly murdered by Valente after the Brown shooting).
  • Quote: “Neves Valente is accused of murdering Lauriero in Brookline, Massachusetts, after committing the Brown University shooting.” (01:10)

2. Immigration Discussion & Policy Reaction

• [01:17] Dave Anthony: Mentions that Valente came to the US in 2017 via the diversity visa lottery.
  • Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has put the program on hold following the incident.
  • Context: Touches on how high-profile crimes by immigrants shape immigration policy debate.

3. Medical Marijuana Reclassification Executive Order

• [01:33] Jared Halpern (White House Correspondent): Shares that President Trump has signed an executive order to reclassify cannabis as a Schedule 3 drug.
  • The order does NOT legalize or decriminalize recreational marijuana.
  • Will ease regulations, broadening opportunities for medical research.
  • Quote: “President Trump says his executive order won’t legalize or decriminalize marijuana for recreational purposes. But reclassifying cannabis as a Schedule 3 substance will relax regulations that restricted medical research.” (01:33)
• [01:47] Unidentified Analyst: Stresses growing recognition of legitimate medical uses.
  • Quote: “The facts compel the federal government to recognize that marijuana can be legitimate in terms of medical applications when carefully administered in some cases.” (01:51)

4. Epstein Files Deadline

• [02:16] Dave Anthony: Reports the DOJ deadline for releasing Jeffrey Epstein investigation files, per a nearly unanimous Congressional mandate, is today.
• [02:31] Grinal Scott (Reporter):
  • Six years after Epstein’s jailhouse suicide, files to be released per Epstein Files Transparency Act (signed by President Trump).
  • U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi can withhold files that endanger ongoing investigations or trials.
  • Ghislaine Maxwell seeks to vacate her conviction, potentially affecting which documents are released.
  • Quote: “US Attorney General Pam Bondi is in charge of the release, but she has some discretion about which files can be made public.” (02:44)

5. Wall Street and Economic Brief

• [03:13] Dave Anthony:
  • Markets are mixed; Nasdaq’s up after a recent surge (+313).
  • Dow slightly up; quick financial context provided.

6. NFL Highlight: Seahawks vs. Rams

• [03:13]–[03:45] Sports Segment:
  • Notable Game: Seahawks defeat Rams in overtime (38-37).
  • Implications: Seahawks control their playoff destiny for the NFC’s top seed.
  • Key Play: 16-point deficit overcome, two-point conversion secured win.
  • Quote: “Seattle now controls its path to the one seed in the NFC playoffs thanks to an overtime thriller…” (03:32)
  • “Seattle was down 16 points in the fourth quarter, but a special teams touchdown by Rashid Shahid kicked off an improbable Seahawks rally.” (03:51)

7. Boxing Preview

• [04:03] Dave Anthony:
  • Promotes an upcoming bout: Jake Paul vs. former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• Brian Yenis: “That anonymous tipster happens to also be the same man police released images of... John, a homeless man and former Brown University student.” (00:34)
• Unidentified Reporter: “Neves Valente is accused of murdering Lauriero in Brookline, Massachusetts, after committing the Brown University shooting.” (01:10)
• Jared Halpern: “President Trump says his executive order won’t legalize or decriminalize marijuana for recreational purposes. But reclassifying cannabis as a Schedule 3 substance will relax regulations that restricted medical research.” (01:33)
• Unidentified Analyst: “The facts compel the federal government to recognize that marijuana can be legitimate in terms of medical applications...” (01:51)
• Grinal Scott: “US Attorney General Pam Bondi is in charge of the release, but she has some discretion about which files can be made public.” (02:44)
• Unidentified Sports Commentator: “Seattle now controls its path to the one seed in the NFC playoffs thanks to an overtime thriller…” (03:32)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:02] — Brown University shooting suspect found dead
• [00:59] — Shooter identified and European connection revealed
• [01:33] — Medical marijuana reclassification announcement
• [02:16] — Epstein files DOJ deadline and legal context
• [03:13] — Wall Street update
• [03:32]–[03:51] — Seahawks vs. Rams NFL recap
• [04:03] — Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua boxing preview

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Summary Tone & Style

The episode maintains a brisk, urgent tone, as is standard for hourly news updates, focusing on facts and new developments with brief analysis and minimal commentary. Reporters provide clear, concise explanations, while notable analyst quotes add brief insight and context.

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This Fox News Hourly Update swiftly summarizes breaking news and major stories of December 19, 2025, giving listeners an efficient yet thorough look at national headlines, criminal investigations, evolving federal policies, sports highlights, and more.

Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

This is a FOX News alert. The manhunt at Brown University is over. I'm Dave Anthony. The suspected gunman found dead days after the shooting that left two students dead, nine wounded.

[Brian Yenis]

Police credit an anonymous tipster who called into the tip line on Tuesday saying frankly that he had seen the shooter in the area just a couple hours before the shooting. That tipster also wrote on Reddit a description of a vehicle on a gray Nissan with Florida plates just a couple blocks away from the engineering and physics building here on Brown University. Well, that anonymous tipster happens to also be the same man police released images of. And we're asking the public to help identify because of how close he was seen walking by the shooter in surveillance video. His name is John, a homeless man and former Brown University student.

[Dave Anthony]

That's fox's Brian Yenis. The suspected Brown shooter was tracked to a storage facility where he shot himself dead in Salem, New Hampshire. Fox's Nate Foy is there.

[Unidentified Reporter]

That suspected shooter, his name is Claudio Neves Valente from Portugal. He attended the same university as MIT professor Nuno Lauriero in Lisbon, Portugal, back in the 1990s. Neves Valente is accused of murdering Loriero in Brookline, Massachusetts, after committing the Brown University shooting.

[Dave Anthony]

Valente came to the US in 2017 given a green card, a diversity visa lottery program that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has put on hold and opposed to Hannox last night. This could be big for the use of medical marijuana. Fox's Jared Halpern is at the White House.

[Jared Halpern]

President Trump says his executive order won't legalize or decriminalize marijuana for recreational purposes. But reclassifying cannabis as a Schedule 3 substance will relax regulations that restricted medical research.

[Unidentified Analyst]

The facts compel the federal government to recognize that marijuana can be legitimate in terms of medical applications when carefully administered in some cases.

[Dave Anthony]

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[Dave Anthony]

This is deadline day for the Justice Department to do what Congress mandated in a near unanimous vote. Hand over the files from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation trying to find more people linked to to his sex trafficking of underage girls.

[Grinal Scott]

Six years after Epstein's death by suicide in a New York City jail cell, his infamous files are set to be released. President Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency act one month ago. That said, today is the date the documents come out. US Attorney General Pam Bondi is in charge of the release, but she has some discretion about which files can be made public. Any documents that could compromise a federal probe or current court case could be held. Back on Wednesday, convicted Epste associate Ghislaine Maxwell asked the federal judge to vacate her sex abuse conviction. It's not clear how or if that request could affect which files can be withheld. Grinal Scott, FOX News On Wall street.

[Dave Anthony]

Stock futures are now mixed down a little for the Dow. Up for the Nasdaq, which had a big surge yesterday, gaining 313 points. The Dow went up 65 on Thursday night Football, perhaps the game of the year in the NFL. The Seahawks take down the Los Angeles Rams in a battle of teams tied atop their division in Seattle.

[Unidentified Sports Commentator]

Seattle now controls its path to the one seed in the NFC playoffs thanks to an overtime thriller in motion.

[Unidentified Analyst]

Darnold throws, caught for the two points. Eric Sarber.

[Unidentified Sports Commentator]

That was courtesy of Prime Video as the Seahawks beat the Rams 38 37, converting a two point conversion to move to 123 and clinching a playoff spot. Seattle was down 16 points in the fourth quarter, but a special teams touchdown by Rashid Shahid kicked off an improbable Seahawks rally.

[Dave Anthony]

Joe Morgan, FOX News There's a fight tonight. YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul faces former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. I'm Dave Anthony. This is FOX News.