Fox News Hourly Update – 7AM ET 12/27/2025
Host: Paul Stevens | Co-Host: Ainsley Earhardt
Date: December 27, 2025
Overview
This fast-paced newscast brings listeners up to date on the latest national and international headlines as of the morning of December 27, 2025. Key stories include a massive winter storm disrupting travel in the Northeast, an airport evacuation at SFO amid security concerns, ongoing conflict in Yemen, updates on the U.S. economy and trade, new developments in the Tupac Shakur murder case, and a health alert from Michigan.
Key Discussion Points and Highlights
1. Major Winter Storm Hammers Northeast
[00:03 – 00:44]
- Paul Stevens reports that a “powerful winter storm [is] pounding the Northeast,” bringing hazardous conditions and states of emergency in New Jersey and parts of New York.
- Hundreds of flights at New York’s LaGuardia Airport are canceled or delayed.
- Traveler affected by the storm shares frustration about travel alternatives being costly or unavailable:
"So the train is full. It's just a cab. Is a thousand dollars." — Traveler [00:33]
- Winter weather alerts remain in effect from New York City to Philadelphia; officials urge caution as the storm begins to move out.
2. San Francisco International Airport Bomb Scare
[01:01 – 01:39]
- Jana Katsuyama, Fox 2 San Francisco reporter, describes a tense morning at SFO where Terminal 1 was evacuated after police canine detection of a suspicious package.
“San Francisco police officers say they shut down traffic and evacuated an area around SFO's Domestic Terminal 1 after a police canine dog trained to detect explosives flagged a suspicious unattended package.” — Jana Katsuyama [01:01]
- The area was cleared and reopened after about two hours; the scare further compounded travel woes tied to bad weather nationwide.
3. Middle East Tensions: Yemen Conflict
[01:39 – 02:00]
- Paul Stevens summarizes reported airstrikes by Saudi Arabia against separatists in southern Yemen.
- Saudi Arabia has not formally acknowledged the strikes; details on casualties remain unclear.
4. U.S. Economic & Trade Update
[02:16 – 03:07]
- In response to criticism of the president’s tariffs, the latest government figures suggest U.S. economic growth and strong market performance.
- Ainsley Earhardt highlights:
“The S&P 500…hit its 39th record close, the longest winning streak since November. And this rally is backed by real growth. With the US economy in the third quarter growing by 4.3% and November inflation coming in lower than expected.” — Ainsley Earhardt [02:26]
- Tariffs brought more than $200 billion in revenue in 2025.
- Positive trends for consumers, including lowest December gas prices since 2020 and a 4% increase in holiday retail spending.
- The effort to reduce government waste and aim for significant cost savings continues.
5. Tupac Shakur Murder Case Update
[03:07 – 03:48]
- Gary Baumgarten reports that Dwayne Davis, charged in Tupac’s 1996 murder, is seeking to suppress evidence.
- Defense argues police conducted an illegal nighttime search and misrepresented Davis as a dangerous dealer to obtain a warrant.
- No response yet from Las Vegas police.
6. Michigan Courthouse Health Alert
[03:48 – End]
- Paul Stevens details a public health investigation at the Oakland County courthouse after Legionella bacteria is found in water samples.
- A custodian had been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease.
- Filters and water system flushes are underway; ongoing testing planned to ensure safety.
Notable Quotes
- “A powerful winter storm pounding the Northeast this morning, dumping snow across major cities and several states.”
— Paul Stevens [00:03] - “So the train is full. It's just a cab. Is a thousand dollars.”
— Traveler [00:33] - “This rally is backed by real growth…3rd quarter growing by 4.3% and November inflation coming in lower than expected.”
— Ainsley Earhardt [02:26] - “Dwayne Davis's attorneys claim the evidence was gathered during an unlawful nighttime search.”
— Gary Baumgarten [03:18]
Timestamps for Major Segments
- 00:03 – Northeast winter storm; flight delays, states of emergency
- 01:01 – SFO bomb scare, terminal evacuated and reopened
- 01:39 – Yemen conflict: Saudi airstrikes against separatists
- 02:16 – Economic and trade updates; positive market, government revenue
- 03:07 – Tupac murder case: Defense moves to suppress evidence
- 03:48 – Legionella scare at Michigan courthouse
Summary Tone
The episode maintains a direct, fact-based, and urgent news style. Each segment provides rapid-fire headlines and relevant quotes, keeping listeners informed on breaking and developing stories across the U.S. and internationally.