Fox News Hourly Update – 7PM ET 12/27/2025 Newscast

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: December 27, 2025
Episode Overview:
This episode delivers a concise update on major national and international events, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict and peace talks, severe holiday travel disruptions due to winter storms, a cultural controversy at the Kennedy Center, Ford’s position as the leader in vehicle recalls for the year, new research about GLP-1 weight loss drugs affecting grocery spending, wild hogs damaging Mississippi farms, and a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia.

Main Theme

A fast-paced roundup of the day’s pressing news: international conflict escalations and peace efforts, domestic travel chaos due to winter weather, major automotive recalls, economic trends linked to health drugs, agricultural challenges, and diplomatic breakthroughs in Southeast Asia.

Key News Segments & Insights

1. Russia Attacks Ukraine Ahead of Peace Talks

• [00:02]
  • Following new Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, Ukrainian President Zelensky declares, “Russia’s answer to our peace efforts,” framing the attacks as a direct reaction to upcoming negotiations.
  • Context: Zelensky is currently in Canada, meeting with Prime Minister Carney ahead of crucial peace talks scheduled tomorrow with President Trump in Mar-a-Lago.
  • [00:19] Zelensky expresses confidence in the negotiations, but “President Trump is reportedly saying Zelensky does not have anything until he approves it,” highlighting Trump's pivotal role in the talks.
  • The strikes resulted in one death and at least 27 injuries.

2. Widespread Holiday Flight Cancellations and Delays

• [00:39]
  • Severe storms across the Northeast, Midwest, and California cause growing holiday travel disruptions.
  • “FlightAware shows airlines have canceled more than 900 flights so far today and delayed nearly 7,400."
    – Fox’s Madison Scarpino, West Palm Beach
  • [01:01] Most disruptions are Northeast-based after over 11 inches of snowfall in parts of New York. “It is going to take airlines some time to recover,” and another storm is poised to impact the region tomorrow night, on another major travel day. – Fox’s Caroline Elliott

3. Cultural Controversy at the Kennedy Center

• [01:29]
  • The president of the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts criticizes musician Chuck Red’s decision to cancel a Christmas Eve performance after the venue was renamed in honor of President Trump.
  • The venue president calls the move “intolerant” and is seeking $1 million in damages. Chuck Red, who has run the center’s jazz jams since 2006, faces pushback for his protest.

4. Automotive News: Ford Tops Recall List

• [02:58]
  • [03:05] Ford issues the most recalls of any automaker in 2025, with over 150 recalls, ranging from electric F-150 and Mustang rollaway risks to a major rear-view camera glitch affecting 1.5 million vehicles.
  • Honda ranked second with over 50 recalls this year.
  • The electric vehicle (EV) slowdown led to $19.5 billion in write-downs and restructuring costs for Ford.
    • Jessica Rosenthal, Fox News

5. Health & Economics: Weight Loss Drugs Change Shopping Habits

• [03:41]
  • Households using GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic and Wegovy) cut grocery spending by 5.3% within six months.
  • “Spending fell most on ultra-processed calorie-dense foods and savory snacks. Meanwhile, purchases of yogurt, fresh fruit, and nutrition bars increased.” – Paul Stevens, FOX News, referencing the Journal of Marketing Research

6. Wild Hogs Devastate Mississippi Farms

• [04:16]
  • Wild hogs cause up to $80 million in annual agricultural damage in Mississippi, targeting cash crops like corn and peanuts.
  • Farmers resort to using electric fences and traps to protect their livelihoods. – Gary Baumgarten, Fox News

7. International Relations: Ceasefire Between Thailand & Cambodia

• [04:51]
  • Thailand and Cambodia sign a ceasefire agreement to halt weeks of border clashes.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Ukraine Peace Talks:

  • “Russia’s answer to our peace efforts.”
    – President Zelensky ([00:02])
  • “President Trump is reportedly saying Zelensky does not have anything until he approves it.”
    – Anchor ([00:19])

• On Holiday Travel Turmoil:

  • “It is going to take airlines some time to recover.”
    – Caroline Elliott ([01:01])

• On Kennedy Center Controversy:

  • “The center’s president called the move intolerant and said he plans to seek $1 million in damages.”
    – Anchor ([01:29])

• On Agricultural Impact:

  • “Farmers say the hogs eat up planted corn and peanuts, damaging acres of crops in a night.”
    – Gary Baumgarten ([04:21])

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:02 – Russia-Ukraine conflict and peace talks lead up
• 00:39 – Massive flight delays and cancellations due to winter storms
• 01:29 – Chuck Red’s protest at the Kennedy Center
• 03:05 – Ford tops 2025 vehicle recall list; Honda second
• 03:41 – GLP-1 weight loss drugs impact on grocery spending
• 04:21 – Wild hogs threaten Mississippi farmers’ crops
• 04:51 – Thailand & Cambodia ceasefire announcement

Recap:

This episode delivers rapid-fire updates on global diplomacy, holiday travel disruptions, a high-profile cultural clash, automotive safety statistics, health economics, rural agricultural battles, and international agreements. Each segment is reported in the signature urgent, matter-of-fact Fox News editorial tone, providing informative sound bites for listeners needing the latest headlines.