Fox News Hourly Update — 7AM ET, December 28, 2025

Main Theme:
A concise round-up of national and international headlines, ranging from high-stakes peace talks and major winter weather to U.S. political maneuvering, the housing market crisis, and international legal action.

Key Storylines

Ukraine–Russia Peace Efforts

• Zelenskyy Meets Trump for Peace Talks

  • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago as part of ongoing U.S.-backed efforts to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine’s war with Russia.
  • Trump is pushing a 20-point peace plan; Zelenskyy states “about 90% of that proposal is ready.”
  • Ongoing issues: Russia demands Ukraine cede the Donbas region.
  • Proposed compromise: Both Ukraine and Russia withdraw troops to create a demilitarized economic zone in Donbas.

  “President Trump is pushing a 20 point peace plan. The Ukrainian leader says about 90% of that proposal is ready.”
  — Jared Halpern (00:18)

  “Zelensky has agreed to withdraw troops from that region if Russia does the same to create a demilitarized economic zone.”
  — Jared Halpern (00:37)

Major Winter Storm Hits Northeast

• Storm Fallout and Travel Woes

  • The Northeast is recovering after a major storm dumped up to 13 inches of snow in parts of upstate New York (some areas received 13 inches).
  • Over 9,000 flight delays and more than 1,500 flight cancellations reported on Saturday; roads especially hazardous.
  • Another significant storm is developing, expected to bring more blizzard conditions from the Rockies through the Northeast.

  “More than 9000 flights were delayed Saturday and over 1500 were canceled.”
  — Marianne Rafferty (01:03)

  “The next major storm is already forming... threatening heavy snow and ice, blizzard conditions, damaging winds and thunderstorms today from the Rockies to the Northeast.”
  — Marianne Rafferty (01:19)

• Midwest Braces for Further Snow

  • Midwest could see 5–8 inches of snow, with lake effect totals possibly reaching 18 inches near the Great Lakes.
    — Paul Stevens (01:25)

International Headlines

• Syria: Deadly Mosque Bombing in Homs
  • Bombing in a majority-minority neighborhood mosque kills 8, injures at least 18.
  • Explosives were planted inside the building; no official suspect named.

U.S. Politics: Midterm Maneuverings and Budget Deadlines

• Key Senate Battles in 2026 Midterms

  • Both parties gearing up for swing state contests.
  • Michigan and Minnesota Senate retirements could open opportunities for the GOP.
  • Republicans confident in challenging seats in Minnesota (“Gopher State”) and Maine (highlighting the controversial Democratic populist Graham Plantner).
  • Georgia’s Jon Ossoff is labeled “perhaps the most vulnerable Democrat,” with GOP planning to target his voting record.
  • Democrats see chances to flip GOP-held seats.

  “Republicans bullish on maintaining Senate control. Retirements by Democratic senators in Michigan and Minnesota could create challenges... Republicans are optimistic that Democrats will nominate controversial candidates.”
  — Chad Pergrim (02:41)

  “Georgia's Jon Ossoff is perhaps the most vulnerable Democrat.”
  — Chad Pergrim (03:00)

• Possible Government Shutdown Looms

  • Congress faces an urgent deadline to pass a budget deal or risk another government shutdown next month.

Housing Market Policy Debates

• White House Considers Home Affordability Solutions

  • High mortgage rates remain a challenge.
  • Chief economist teases upcoming policy proposals:
    • 50-year mortgage option: would lower payments but extend debt and increase total interest.
    • Mortgage portability: allows homeowners to carry their low-rate mortgage to a new home if moving.

  “Definitely we have a big list of housing ideas that have been vetted very carefully by the cabinet secretaries to present to the president in a week or two and we'll see which ones he picks.”
  — Unnamed Administration Official (03:43)

  “A 50 year mortgage... could also effectively lead to a lifetime of mortgage debt with massive interest costs.”
  — Doug Lou Zator (03:52)

  • Experts caution that easier mortgages or portability could inflate housing demand and drive prices higher.

World Politics

• Brazil: Bolsonaro Plotters Placed Under House Arrest
  • Judge orders house arrest for 10 convicted in a plot to keep former president Jair Bolsonaro in office following 2022 election.

Notable Moments & Quotes

• “America's listening to FOX news.”
  — Paul Stevens (01:54), classic sign-off signaling major content shift.

• “Some ideas already floated include a 50-year mortgage that would reduce monthly payments, but it could also effectively lead to a lifetime of mortgage debt with massive interest costs.”
  — Doug Lou Zator (03:50)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Ukraine Peace Talks: 00:03–00:48
• Northeast Winter Storm: 00:48–01:25
• Syria Bombing: 01:25–01:54
• US Senate/Midterm Politics: 02:31–03:18
• Budget & Housing Policies: 03:18–04:10
• Brazil Election Plot Arrests: 04:10–04:28

Tone & Style

The update is brisk, fact-driven, and uses matter-of-fact newscaster urgency — “America's listening to FOX news” — with frequent cross-talk between reporters. No editorializing; reports succinctly outline the stakes of each story.

Summary prepared for: listeners or readers seeking a clear, comprehensive rundown of headlines from Fox News’s 7AM ET newscast, December 28, 2025.